If you’re planning a boudoir portrait session, proper preparation is key to ensuring that the session is a success and that you end up with beautiful and flattering images. From choosing the right outfits and accessories to getting ready for the day of the shoot. There are a few important steps you can take to […]
1. How can boudoir photography be a transformative and empowering experience for women of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, and why is it important to celebrate and showcase our unique beauty and worth?Boudoir photography can be a transformative and empowering experience for women of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds because it allows them to celebrate […]
Ok, now that you’ve booked your portrait shoot, what are some tips to ensure beautiful portraits? Every woman asks that, and it can be kind of nerve-racking. There are tons of nerves and emotions leading up to a shoot, and that’s ok! I’m here to help!
(For Non-Boudoir Sessions) Once you’ve booked your appointment, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear, and how. Don’t sit there anxiously tapping your nails and counting down the seconds—it’s time to get excited. This is all about making you look and feel fantastic, which means you’ll be preparing for a day of fun […]
Ok, now that you’ve booked your portrait shoot, what should you do to prepare? Every woman asks that, and it can be kind of nerve-racking. There are tons of nerves and emotions leading up to a shoot, and that’s ok! I’m here to help! Your outfit should make you feel confident and beautiful! Don’t be […]
The thought of doing a boudoir session can be intimidating. Maybe you’re intrigued but afraid of how you’d look, afraid you’re not thin enough, young enough, or hot enough to look sexy. Maybe you’re afraid that a camera trained on your nearly naked body will only highlight the parts of yourself you’re insecure about. It […]
Part of being a contemporary portrait photographer means having the privilege of learning the stories behind the women we photograph. Some of the stories we hear give us pause, make us think, and inspire us. Some command our attention and demand to be heard. Nancy’s is all of the above. Her story is as sweeping […]
I’m going through a lot of changes in my life right now. I just passed a very traumatic kind of phase in my life, and I felt like this was a good moment to have a new chapter and a new outlook. I was a bit hesitant at the beginning when Melody suggested the shoot. […]
As we get settled into our new studio on historic Church Street in Vienna, Virginia, all I want to do is show it off! The beautiful floors, high ceilings, perfect light, all of it. So instead of telling you about it, I’ll cut to the chase and show you. The Studio Our large studio is […]
T first came to me to celebrate a milestone in her life. It was an upcoming birthday, and she wanted to document this moment, who she was now, and the place she had worked hard to come to in life, as a PhD and postdoc, a scientist, a leader, a woman, and a mentor. We […]
