“I’m just not photogenic.”
It’s probably one of the most common things I hear from women considering a boudoir session.
Sometimes it comes out as a joke. Sometimes it’s said very seriously. Sometimes it’s the reason someone has been thinking about booking a session for months but still hasn’t done it.
But here’s the thing:
Being “photogenic” isn’t a requirement for boudoir photography.
Read MoreIf you're planning to give your fiancé a boudoir album as a wedding gift, one of the first questions you should ask is when to actually schedule the session.
The answer depends on your wedding date, what you want to do with the photographs, and how much breathing room you want before the wedding.
The good news is that you don't need to schedule your boudoir session a year in advance.
But you also probably don't want to leave it until the week before your wedding.
Here's a simple way to think about the timeline.
Read MoreIf you're thinking about giving your fiancé a boudoir album as a wedding gift, you're probably wondering when you should actually do the session, how far ahead you need to plan, and what you're supposed to do with the finished photographs.
The good news is that you don't need to make this complicated.
A boudoir gift can be as simple as creating a beautiful collection of photographs and having them printed in a way that feels personal to the two of you.
Here's what to think about before you book.
Read MoreBridal boudoir photography has become a popular way to celebrate the time leading up to a wedding. Some brides book a session as a surprise gift for their fiancé. Others do it simply because they want photographs that celebrate this particular chapter of their life.
Either way, your boudoir session doesn't have to be about the wedding itself.
It can be about you.
From choosing what to wear to deciding when to schedule your session, here's what to know about planning bridal boudoir photography in Michigan.
Read MoreFinding the right outfit for a boudoir session isn't about finding something that makes your body look smaller. It's about finding pieces that fit well, feel comfortable, and make you feel like yourself.
If you're plus size, you may have spent years being told what you "should" wear based on your body type. Boudoir gives you the opportunity to forget most of those rules. You can wear lingerie, a bodysuit, a robe, an oversized shirt, a favorite dress, or whatever makes you feel confident.
The best outfit is the one you feel good wearing.
Read MoreChoosing what to wear for a boudoir session can be one of the most exciting parts of the experience. You do not need to have a closet full of lingerie or know exactly what looks good on camera. The best outfits are usually the ones that make you feel like yourself, just a little more intentional.
There is no single "right" boudoir outfit. Some clients love traditional lingerie, while others prefer an oversized button-down, a fitted bodysuit, a favorite pair of jeans, or something completely personal.
Here are some boudoir outfit ideas to help you start planning.
Read MoreConfidence is usually treated like a prerequisite for booking a boudoir session, something you're supposed to already have before you're allowed to show up. That's backwards. Confidence is far more often the result of the session, not the entry fee.
Still, there are real things you can do in the days leading up to your shoot to walk in feeling steadier, even if full confidence doesn't arrive until you're already in the room.
Read MoreYour session is tomorrow, and the mix of excitement and nerves is probably louder tonight than it's been at any other point since you booked. That's normal. Here's exactly how to spend tonight so tomorrow morning starts calm instead of chaotic.
Read MorePreparation isn't about being flawless by the time you walk in. It's about removing the small, avoidable stressors so the day can actually do what it's meant to do. Use this as a working checklist in the days leading up to your session.
Read MoreMost people picture a boudoir session as one thing: the shoot itself. Lights, poses, lingerie, done. In reality, the shoot is maybe half the day. Everything happening around it, the studio itself, the hair and makeup process, the small moments between outfit changes, shapes the experience just as much as anything captured through the lens.
Here's what actually goes on behind the scenes.
Read MoreIf you're reading this because your stomach drops every time you think about actually booking a session, you're not the exception. You're the rule.
Almost every client who walks through the studio door for a first session arrives carrying some version of the same feeling: a mix of wanting this and being terrified of it, sometimes both in the same breath. That combination doesn't mean you're not ready. It usually means you're exactly the kind of person this experience was built for.
Read MoreBooking is the easy part. The harder part, for most women, is the stretch of time between hitting "confirm" and actually walking through the studio door, when your imagination fills in all the blanks with worst-case scenarios that almost never happen.
So here's the real version, laid out start to finish, so nothing on session day catches you off guard.
Read MoreEvery week, someone tells me the reason they haven't booked a boudoir session yet, and almost every reason traces back to something they heard secondhand, not something they actually know to be true. Boudoir carries a lot of baggage it doesn't deserve. Most of it comes from movies, a handful of Instagram accounts doing it badly, or one bad experience someone else had years ago that got passed around like fact.
So let's clear some of it out. Here's what's actually true, myth by myth.
Read MoreBoudoir photography is an intimate portrait experience, typically done in lingerie, loungewear, or whatever feels like you, designed to be empowering rather than exposing.
The word itself comes from the French term for a woman's private dressing room. Modern boudoir has almost nothing to do with a specific room or a specific look anymore. It's built around a feeling: seen, celebrated, and fully yourself for the length of a session.
Read MoreMost women who book a boudoir session will tell you the same thing afterward:
"I didn't expect to feel like that."
Not because they looked different. Not because the photos were flattering. But because somewhere between walking in the door and seeing themselves on camera, something shifted.
That shift is what boudoir photography is actually about.
Read MoreYour boudoir session is a moment for you to see yourself, feel yourself, and honor the woman you’ve become. Every frame captures more than skin or poses; it captures your confidence, your softness, your fire. I guide the session so you can sink into the experience, letting your vulnerability and strength show up fully. These images don’t just document how you look, they celebrate how you feel in this moment, alive, powerful, and unapologetically yourself.
Read MoreThe holidays are here, and there’s no better time to celebrate yourself. This year I’m doing something a little different — I’ve created two exclusive boudoir photography experiences for women in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and nearby Michigan areas. These sessions are designed to be empowering, playful, and unforgettable.
Read More“I literally don’t even have the words to express or explain how amazing this experience was. In the weeks leading up to you, I was incredibly nervous, but Jarrett was AMAZING every step of the way and kept reassuring me over and over and over until he was blue in the face. The patience this man has is unmatched, the ability he has to make you feel comfortable in a truly uncomfortable situation is unreal. Plus, his turnaround time? FLAWLESS! 15/10 would recommend him to anyone and everyone and will be going back!”
Read MoreMaggie stretched across the couch, a blanket draped over her legs, scrolling absentmindedly on her phone. Chris walked in, holding two mugs of cocoa.
“What’s the plan for Valentine’s Day?” he asked, handing her a mug.
She took a sip, her brow furrowing slightly. “You mean besides the usual dinner and overpriced chocolate?”
Chris shrugged. “I don’t know. I just feel like we’ve done it all before. I want this year to be different. Something we’ll actually remember.”
Maggie grinned mischievously. “Different, huh? How about we make it spicy?”
Chris raised an eyebrow. “Spicy like Thai food?”
Read MorePlanning a bachelorette party is no small task—it’s your chance to create an event that perfectly captures the bride-to-be’s personality and spirit. The goal? Something truly unforgettable, filled with laughter, connection, and a touch of luxury. Instead of sticking to the typical dinner and drinks, consider elevating the celebration with a luxurious boudoir group experience.
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