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Creating Your Own Floral Crowns
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3 Boudoir Myths Debunked
Boudoir is centered around the male gaze!I would have to say that there are more womxn boudoir photographers than men boudoir photographers. Many photographers see boudoir as a way to empower their clients. Contrary to society, women love to celebrate their bodies too. Yes, some women do a boudoir experience to keep the fire burning in their relationships or for a groom’s gifts. But overall my clients have been in a major life transition and want to celebrate this new version of themselves. That has nothing to do with men. Only people with fit bodies should do a boudoir experience.This is simply not true at all! All bodies are welcomed…
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Do A Boudoir Session
I AM TOO OLDWho told you that? There is no age limit on having your own boudoir session. I know photographers who have captured women well into their 70’s. I often think of boudoir as a legacy you get to pass down to the younger generation. You get to show them examples of loving all parts of you. WHAT IF SOMEONE SEES THE IMAGES OTHER THAN MEOne of the reasons you work with a professional photographer is because our contracts protect you, the client, and us the professional photographer. That contract should state that written permission from you has to be given before any images can be shared. Your privacy…
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4 Things To Share With Your Photographer Before Your Session
Do you know the top 4 things you should tell your boudoir photographer? If not don’t worry we got you! There are certain things that are helpful and important to help your boudoir experience be as smooth as possible. These 4 things are standard practice for seasoned boudoir photographers, but just in case make sure to share these. Do you have any challenges with mobility.Boudoir photographers want to make sure you are comfortable in the poses we place you in. You may have some discomfort with poses, especially the back bend, but no poses should bring about pain. Your pronouns & the name you like to be called.Celebrating you as…
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Soul Remodeling LLC – Guest Blogger
Who are you and what do you do? I am Mrs. Monique Harris, a Certified Trauma-informed Speaker and Therapeutic Relief Artist of Soul Remodeling who is thriving in life after r@pe. I equip other moms to feel better inside while navigating their healing journey through my 3D jeweled texture Sculptures and “Listening E.A.R.” (Expressive Arts Retreat) Kits. Why is your work important to the well-being of Black womxn? I am emotionally supporting moms through their process of healing from sexual assault. Their experience with me may be the divine intervention that changes their mind and stops them from giving up. How would you define your work? Soul Remodeling is interior…
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Feature Photographer: Porsche Simone Boudoir
Why did you decide to shoot boudoir photography? I honestly believe it chose me. I started out shooting portraits, families, couples (all the things) andboudoir was never on my radar nor did I even really know it existed until about a year ago when I cameacross Boudoir For Black Women. I have always been in tune with my body and femininity and anadvocate for owning and having agency over my body to do with it as I please and showcase it for myown enjoyment. When I came across the community it was confirmation that something had beenmissing and that this was it. I now get to help other women step…
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Feature Photographer: Toria Germain Photography
Why did you decide to shoot boudoir photography? When I first began my photography business, I was literally shooting every genre, but boudoir. I was also a new mom and wanted to have a sense of self. Photography gave me that, but boudoir photography showed me how to own it! I’ve always been a sensual person. It’s something I’ve always fought myself over because being openly sensual did not meet the values and standards of those I was around in my small hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama. I wanted to let women know it’s okay to be sensual. It’s okay to be free. It’s okay to have standards and boundaries. It’s…



