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Beauty / Glamour

Beauty/Glamour shares many of the characteristics of Boudoir photography. While all boudoir is a form of Beauty/Glamour, all Beauty/Glamour isn’t boudoir. This means you can shoot Beauty/Glamour without using a lingerie wardrobe. Beauty/Glamour clothing covers the gamut from clothed to lingerie and can also take place outside of a bedroom.

The emphasis here is in somewhat “making over” a woman into the most beautiful and glamorous version of herself with professional hair and makeup, along with a professional photographer to capture it all.

The photo shoot can be done in a private or public location but the intent is for private use only. In other words, the final images are to be enjoyed and treasured by the woman herself or as a gift to someone close to her.

A significant other or even other family members are usually the recipient of these Beauty/Glamour type images. It’s almost like having a day at the spa but instead, it’s a day with a photographer.

For some women, the Beauty/Glamour shoot is a way for them to experience what it’s like to be a real model for a day. It can also serve as a stepping stone for those who would like a boudoir shoot, but have not booked one yet.
A woman stands facing the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, the tight red satin dress hugging the curves of her body. Her back and shoulders are the focus of the boudoir shot. One arm elegantly arches up to run her fingers through the cascade of her blonde, wavy hair falling down her back.
A pink-haired woman leans casually against a glass wall, exuding confidence during a boudoir photoshoot. She wears an metallic gold fishnet dress that hugs the contours of her body, paired with bold red stiletto pumps. One knee crosses coquettishly as she tilts her head to lock eyes alluringly with the camera. The transparent fishnet material and strategic posing create enticing silhouettes against the see-through glass wall behind her.
A woman poses with her eyes opened and head tilted slightly upwards in a side-view position during an elegant and refined portrait session. She wears a gauzy sheer blouse that subtly showcases her silhouette and small waist. Large Chanel-emblemed pearl earrings and a matching multi-layered pearl necklace adorn her neck area, providing an artistic contrast with her dark hair with blonde highlights.
A woman strikes a confident pose while eyes closed in a provocative outfit for an edgy fashion portrait. She wears a very sheer black sleeveless dress that is completely see-through on the arms area. Atop her hair sits a wide-brimmed black and white striped hat tipped at a stylish angle. One hand tipped coquettishly against the hat brim helps draw attention upwards to her steady, with sultry attitude conveyed through pose and wardrobe.
Alt text: A woman wearing a dress with a thigh-high slit sits down with one knee bent, gazing upwards during her glamour photoshoot.
A confident young woman in a sleek leather outfit gazes directly at the camera, exuding edgy elegance with her poised posture.
A woman poses alluringly on the back edge of a sofa in front of a large window. She wears a body-hugging floral tube dress that stops above the knees, paired with black stiletto heels. Backlit by sunny window light that compliments her skin tone, she exudes casual confidence in this fashion-inspired interior scene.
A confident young woman in a sleek leather outfit gazes directly at the camera, exuding edgy elegance with her poised posture.
Woman wearing a very short and revealing red dress with white pearl necklace and bracelet raises her arms while the Paris eiffel tower serves as her backdrop.

Boudoir

To me, boudoir is similar to glamour but is often about showcasing fantasy that is often steeped very much in reality, as these images are very often gifts for significant others. For a brief moment in time, a boudoir client is a glamour model, in front of the camera, creating fantasy.
Boudoir also celebrates beauty, but in a more obvious sensual way. Boudoir photography subjects are often wearing lingerie. And, as the name suggests, it takes place in a bedroom or other private location. So, along with boudoir being about a woman getting sexy and alluring photos taken of herself, the other important aspect of that is it’s also a way for a woman to celebrate, acknowledge, and express her sexuality and her body. It’s a very personal and private thing.
Woman with pink hair sitting on a bathroom lavatory countertop, gazing down. She is topless with a huge glass window backdrop behind her. A long, white robe is delicately draped over her lap, covering her private areas during her intimate boudoir photoshoot in a private bathroom setting.
Woman in two-piece lingerie leans against wall, back to camera, exuding a sense of allure and mystery.
An elegant woman in white floral lingerie lies on the floor, basking in the sun's golden rays.
A romantic portrait depicts an attractive couple from mid-torso up, shirtless and embracing in a passionate kiss against a dark void background. The muscular man holds the woman's waist affectionately in his arm as she wraps her arms around his body. Eyes closed serenely, they are lost in an intimate moment of clear chemistry and affection.
A pink-haired woman lies on her back across a white fur rug, meeting the camera with an unwavering gaze. She wears a flowy nude dress that is undone at the top that shows her breasts. One hand drawn up on the side her head, while the other hand rests casually on the side her waist, accentuating hourglass curves. The smooth champagne-colored fabric clings softly to her body.
Woman in bikini gazes at cityscape from balcony, back to camera, capturing a moment of contemplation and serenity.
A woman sits elegantly on a bed with her one arm supporting her upper body. She wears a pastel purple lingerie set of a lacy bra and underwear paired with stiletto heels. One leg crosses casually over the other, elongating her reclined silhouette across the bedspread. Looking off into the distance, the image conveys artistic boudoir glamour through pose, wardrobe and environment.
boudoir black outfit
A striking woman poses provocatively in a fashion portrait. She wears an open white long sleeve blouse and black leather pants. Grasping the top of the blouse collar with one hand, she directs an alluring gaze directly at the viewer. Her eyes glint mysteriously as her long golden locks cascade over her bare shoulders. The image highlights elegant collar bones, flawless skin and a hint of daring styling through pose and wardrobe that transitions this from portrait to intimate boudoir photograph.
beautiful brunette woman lying down on black with reflection
Outlines of a beautiful young woman standing by a door

Bridal Boudoir

Many brides-to-be are in the best shape of their lives just before their wedding day, so doing a bridal boudoir shoot is the best way to document just how great they look. Your boudoir photo shoot is your chance to feel sexy in a private, intimate setting that is just as much an exciting experience for yourself as it is for the recipient!
A woman stands near a window, gazing outside while wearing a simple white robe. Her one leg is slightly bent as she looks out the window during her bridal boudoir shoot
A woman stands near a window, wearing a delicate white veil and flowing white robe during what appears to be a bridal boudoir photoshoot session.
Alt text: A woman in a white veil and robe sits on the edge of a bed, posing for a bridal boudoir session.

Environmental

Nature provides a sense of serenity and relaxation that often helps women feel more at ease during the shoot. It also creates a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself into it, re-connect with oneself and bring out that genuine glow and sparkle of seduction.

Outdoor settings are also invaluable when it comes to natural light. Aside from the camera, the natural light is my very basic tool that I work with during sessions. It accentuates certain features, makes them more exposed while overshadowing things we want to hide. Sun rays provide a very unique, almost angelic ambiance that is very difficult to recreate in a home. The summer breeze is another wonderful element that helps create a more dynamic outcome of the images.

Lakes, beaches, riverbanks and meadows- the list of possible scenery is endless when it comes to outdoor boudoir. They all create a very romantic, rustic-like ambiance that is easily reflected in the pictures and perfectly supplement your innate beauty.

Philadelphia and vicinity offers an abundance of picturesque locations that we can transform into your intimate scenery for boudoir. I invite you to take full advantage of the gorgeous summer days and reward yourself with a romantic photo session in a natural setting.
A woman in a red bikini is posing on a balcony and is smiling confidently at the camera.
A blonde woman poses alluringly next to an infinity pool that merges with the ocean at the horizon. She wears a sheer black cover up that drapes her body down to the ankles, hugging her silhouette. One hand gently touches her wavy blonde hair while the other rests lightly on her thigh, elongating her legs. The clear blue pool reflects the blue sky, providing a serene backdrop as she models confidently for a beachside boudoir photoshoot with an intimate feel. The breeze tugs at her cover up, lending movement to this tranquil, yet alluring scene.
A blonde woman lies languidly atop ocean-smoothed boulders on the beach, one arm propping up her upper body while her head tilts to directly yet dreamily gaze towards the camera. She wears a cream-colored fishnet dress without undergarments, clinging to her curves. Her blonde hair blows gently in the seaside breeze as the bright sunlight creates high-contrast shine across the waves and rocks behind her. The fishnet fabric and glittering sunlight add an alluring intimacy to this coastal boudoir portrait, as if the sun, breeze and woman fuse into one carefree summer moment by the sea.
A blonde woman strikes a confident pose in a two-piece black lingerie set during a boudoir photoshoot. She wears black sunglasses that add mystery, with one hand tucked into her hip while the other tips her glasses down her nose alluringly. Her blonde hair cascades over one shoulder, drawing attention to her décolletage in the skimpy bra. The high-waisted panty hugs her slim figure. She exudes a sexy, fashion model vibe in this intimate portrait.
Woman in bikini gazes at cityscape from balcony, back to camera, capturing a moment of contemplation and serenity.
A red haired woman perches on the glass railing of a balcony, gazing pensively into the distance for a boudoir photoshoot. An elegant beige red silk robe wraps her figure without any undergarments beneath, falling off one shoulder to expose alabaster skin. The diaphanous fabric pools around her seated on the railing. As the robe cascades loosely it reveals a glimpse of her legs crossed at the balcony’s edge.
Young woman in jeans overalls standing under tree in woodland

Maternity Boudoir

Women are incredible, gorgeous beings whose bodies do miraculous things. The most miraculous and gorgeously stunning of those is during your pregnancy. Being pregnant is a unique time of your life — every pregnancy is different and worth documenting. You will never be in that body again, for better or worse.

Why maternity boudoir?

The reason is two-fold: I have been finding that while many pregnant mamas do think that it's important for them to capture this special time in their lives, as their body is changing and growing and shifting while helping mold their tiny new baby into being -- BUT -- many also don't feel picture worthy in this time, and certainly not sexy in their new bodies.

Intent and passionate about changing their perspective towards a more fulfilling and empowered one, I wanted these reluctant mamas to see and believe what I (and many others) see and believe: that as their body changes, grows, curves, glows, it’s absolutely stunning. A maternity boudoir session will not only have these mamas thinking in a more positive way about themselves in this body, but also remember their maternity overall in a much more positive way.

And it turns out to be true…there is no better way to become confident and feel incredibly sexy in their pregnant body than by taking maternity boudoir photos!

The other important thing to remember about your pregnancy is that there are no do overs. You can't recreate those photos. So, I urge you mammas....TAKE THE PHOTOS. Hire a photographer you love and document the crap out of your growing bump. Whether it be maternity boudoir, a beauty session or a family portrait session.

Maternity shoots are best done between 28 and 33 weeks so plan ahead and contact me to set yours up!
Pregnant woman posing and facing the right direction in her lingerie