May 03

A Valentine’s Day Session Throwback

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A Valetine’s Day Session Throwback

Natalie Ray

of Boudoir by Mia in Las Vegas, Nevada gives us A Valentine’s Day Session Throwback that’s just absolutely gorgeous!

Adalia contacted me about a boudoir shoot as a gift for her fiancée for Valentine’s Day. We planned a session that was both in studio and on location at a dry lake bed close to Las Vegas! It was an incredible day, and I think she realized that it was more than just a gift for her fiancée, Joe, but also an amazing gift to herself.

She said: ‘Nat, this day brought me so much emotion. I never thought I’d feel or look like this again. You have helped empower me and be proud of the hard work I’ve put in and by damn, show it! I am truly blessed. Thank you for helping me find my inner beauty again.’

I am so honored to share her story, and to have a job that allows me to give that kind of a gift to the women that trust me to photograph them!

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Thank you so much for sharing, Natalie!

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Sep 29

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Real Boudoir | Bridal Boudoir| Dallas Maternity Boudoir

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Dallas Maternity Boudoir

Shea Mayberry of Shea Mayberry Photography in Dallas Texas Boudoir and Photography shares an intimate maternity session. dallas maternity boudoir

Shea of Shea Mayberry Photography in Dallas, Texas

shows the magic of maternity boudoir

This maternity boudoir session features Jessica, a wonderful newborn photographer located in Dallas. While Jessica was pregnant, she came to Shea to document her surrogate pregnancy. Every pregnancy is amazing, but this pregnancy was special because she was carrying twins. Isn’t that just beautiful!

Now, Jessica is married, and she and her wife have just had THEIR OWN twin babies!! Shea and Jessica wanted to document and celebrate this time while she was growing these two sweet babies. Her beautiful, serene photoshoot was made even more exquisite with her lingerie by Agent Provocateur.

“I love maternity boudoir so much! This is such a special time in a woman’s life. A time like no other, full of anticipation and wonder. Maternity boudoir portraits are so intimate because they celebrate that already growing bond just between mother and child.” – Shea

Are you a mom-to-be? Maternity boudoir is a the ultimate way to capture the intimacy of pregnancy, and cherish the time of you and your little! A timeless gift.

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Shea, thank you so much sharing this intimate maternity session!!

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Sep 22

5

Real Boudoir | Bridal Boudoir| Raleigh Boudoir

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Raleigh Bridal Boudoir

Caitlyn of Caitlyn Nicole in Raleigh, North Carolina shares an incredible bridal boudoir shoot!

Maggie found me on instagram and reached out about doing some bridal boudoir before her wedding in June. Because Maggie is a badass woman who works with all men at her job on the water pipeline, she wanted to do something that would reveal her feminine side and do a little gift for her then fiance.

We booked an Air BNB in Raleigh at the CUTEST remodeled 1920’s house, The Gray House. Sarahruth (@sr.artistry) worked absolute magic while Maggie sipped on some wine. She asked for sex hair and sultry. She brought a dress that her fiance had bought online (before he met her) because his “dream girl” was this model who wore it once.

The said dress not only fit her, IT WAS DAMN RIGHT SEXY. She knew he would love it if she took photos in it and I couldn’t agree more. She also shared how he loves her in a robe so we had the so much fun playing around with her and a fluffy robe. And when the straps and corset came out? HOLY COW.

Maggie was an absolute model, super confident and up for anything. She sent me a message on her honeymoon of how her hubby DIED when she gave him a mini photobook of her session.

Maggie absolutely loved the result:

“My boudoir experience with Caity was not just a simple experience, but an incredible one! MUA Sarahruth turned my blank canvas into my exact boudoir vision— sex-hair and sultry! Caity handed me a glass of white wine (my preferred choice) put on some tunes and made me feel like one million bucks! Who wouldn’t want some me-time just like this? Its empowering, RELAXING, and awakening at the same time. Come one, come all. You will leave a model– no matter your shape, height or size. Thanks for such an incredible time, Caity!”

Are you a bride? Bridal boudoir is not only a perfect way to treasure your engagement and relish in your moment of being a bride, but it’s a great gift for your spouse-to-be!

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Caitlyn, thank you so much sharing this gorgeous boudoir session!!

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Sep 01

5

The Mind-Block | Crystal Beckwith | New York Boudoir

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The Mind-block That Keeps You from Doing Boudoir

Crystal of CRBoudoir in Vernon, New York walks us through the Mind-block that keeps you from doing Boudoir

I can’t do this

I don’t look like those girls

I don’t have enough confidence to do that

I could never do that

I wish I was brave enough

These are all things that women have said to me when they’ve seen my boudoir images. There is an underlying little monster hiding in each of those answers. That monster is fear. The biggest mind-block that I have seen in nearly every objection is the fear to step outside of you comfort zone.

It’s called a comfort zone for a reason, it feels good there; it’s warm, natural and safe. The problem is everything stays the same within that safe bubble, growth cannot happen within a comfort zone. If you want more, if you want better, if you want different, you HAVE to push yourself outside of your zone.

I tell women that you do not have to have confidence to book a boudoir session, it’s not a requirement. The one thing you need to have to book a boudoir session is a moment of bravery. Bravery is required to look your fear in the face and say I deserve MORE than this. Bravery is required to step outside of comfortable. Bravery is pushing fear out of the way and taking a leap into an incredible freefall of growth. It only takes one small moment of bravery.

I know that the thought of being vulnerable in front of someone you’ve just met scares the life out of you. I want to think about how you will feel walking out of your session feeling like a bombshell, feeling like you just looked fear in the face and saying I WON, feeling like you have found the person you thought you lost!

What would telling fear off do for you? What would happen if you finally believed your husband when he tells you that you’re gorgeous, because you have seen it with your own two eyes? How would being full of pride and confidence in yourself effect your parenting? What would it be like to walk in a dressing room and not be filled with DREAD over what you’re about to put on?

I’m here to tell you that every.single.woman that walks in my studio is worried about a part of themselves. When they walk out of my studio the last thing on their mind is their stretch marks or cellulite, or the number on their clothes. They are walking out of my studio thinking about how they still HAVE it! What would it mean to you to have all of that?

I can help you, love. You just need to be brave enough to let me!

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Crystal, this is so powerful. So many women struggle with fear, self-doubt, insecurity – but they are not alone! Boudoir is life-changing, if you’re willing to take the moment of bravery! Thank you for sharing!

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May 31

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Editorial Boudoir | Caitlyn Nicole Photography | Say Yes to Boudoir

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Alright ladies. It’s time to throw out everything you think a Boudoir is or isn’t. It’s time to…
say YES to Boudoir !

Caitlyn Nicole shares why you should rethink Boudoir:

There is so much to write on this topic, but I’d like to take a moment to do a few things. First, I’d like to provide some background and insight into my vision for what a boudoir shoot should be and my ultimate goal for these sessions. And then I want to answer any questions you may about what to expect for session and tips on how to prepare for one! All of us struggle with body image at some point in our lives or deal with it on different occasions or stages in our life. It can be subtle, only rearing its ugly head in moments of doubt. For others, its a daily struggle and dictates their every decision.

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...recently, Caitlyn helped me check off one of my bucket list items, but something I was nervous to do. We had a boudoir photoshoot. The entire process from initial contact to the end product was an unforgettable and beautiful experience ... Boudoir for me is an elegant photoshoot that captures the human body in an artistic way and the personality of the model. It is pivotal to be able trust your photographer to capture the essence of who you are in this intimate setting. I’ve never had so much fun during a photoshoot and the time flew by! Every photo captured was what I was looking for. If you’ve ever given even the slightest thought of a boudoir shoot, it is empowering and fun that captures the strength and beauty of your body and you.
Sabrina

Caitlyn goes on to say…

Personally, I find I struggle with loving my body in subtle ways. Whenever I go shopping in particular for dresses, I have a desire to look for something feminine and flattering and a tad sultry. While trying on multiple dresses and styles, I usually end up fighting back tears of frustration as nothing achieves my expectation. I look frumpy or uncomfortable. My chest is too small or my stomach not flat enough. Honestly, I have maybe 3 dresses I like in my closet.
And some days, I feel bloated and squishy and I scroll through my phone looking at women who seem to effortlessly have toned arms, abs, and an amazing butt.

One day, I set up my camera, put on my favorite strappy lingerie and did a few self-timed boudoir pictures. First off, its hella hard without a tripod and remote. Secondly, I want you to know… I get it. I saw all the squishiness in my stomach from having a baby last year. I struggle with the shape of my breasts. But I did discover through that shoot, how beautiful my body is. I felt confident in myself and how my personality shone through the poses I chose. I say all this because at that moment, I realized I knew what women needed and what they were trusting me to do in a boudoir shoot.

It's time to set aside all those reasons of why you could never do a boudoir shoot.

As a lifestyle boudoir photographers, we are not just giving you a service, we are creating an experience for you. When you hire someone to shoot your boudoir session, you’re investing in us to capture your beauty with stunning images of real emotion and genuine moments in an intimate and vulnerable setting. You’re trusting us to guide you into the perfect poses for you, your body, and personality. Boudoir is an art. And I believe the experience should be fun; a mini celebration of you. Many photographers, including myself, offer a MUA session beforehand and complimentary wine, beer or cider during your session.

When you are setting up your boudoir session, your photographer should ask them what the vision for the shoot is. And while I do have women express they want to do a little something for their hubby or significant other, I truly encourage you to do this for you. Love yourself, take these photos and decorate your bathroom, bedroom, heck – even your house – with these tasteful, artistic photos of yourself.

Laugh,
sip some wine,
wear your favorite flannel,
do some yoga,
play in the sheets!

The entire shoot should be designed around you and your personality.

Often, get questions about how to prepare for a session so I’ve gathered a few tips I’d like to share. I really do hope you throw out any expectations and come to your session willing to be yourself. Pinterest is wonderful, they have great poses but what works for one woman may not be what fits you best.
Because you and her are not the same.

If waxing is your thing, try to schedule one a couple days to a week before depending on how angry your skin gets after a wax. If you’re not a huge fan of waxing, take some time to plan a long bath or hot shower the night before to shave, exfoliate, and moisturize so your skin feels hydrated and pampered. Pluck those stray eyebrow hairs, remove any chipped nail polish. Apply your eye makeup a little heavier than normal if you don’t want a MUA. A heavier makeup application shows up cleaner and bolder in the photos.

As far as outfits, bring what’s in your closet! Maybe take this opportunity to go out with some girls and do a little shopping. Personally, I am in love with all things strappy. Add on a garter with stockings, yes please! I know women who love body suits, corsets, and all things lace. My recommendation is – if you feel confident in it, bring it. Avoid things that fit awkwardly or like they are forced on. Bring along some jewelry if you’d like some accents along your neckline or fingers. You can do a baseball cap, your Chonies briefs, and a croptop. Grab some lipstick along and do some “getting ready” shots. Maybe grab his sweater or tshirt and snuggle up in his smell.

Relax and enjoy your beverage with a smile.
Strip down and play with the sheets.
Do some nude yoga.
Whatever your style, have fun.

This is why I am so in love with my recent boudoir shoots, because my clients have different takes on the same ideal:
loving yourself.
In fact, when I read Danielle’s email response (below), I literally had a “hell yeah, girlfriend” cheer going on.

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...I have a lot of muscle mass but I still have some fluff on top of all that. I used to feel that I was sexy in spite of my rolls (even though they are small), now I think that they are a part of my sexiness. They make me more unique and make the hour glass even stronger. I would like to be able to show case my confidence in them and be able to show that those little bumps and extra curves are sexy because they are a part of me.
Danielle

You can read the original blog post on Caitlyn’s website here. Caitlyn, thank you so much for sharing your insight and vision! We love seeing how the idea of a boudoir shoot is being changed, and how women are walking away empowered and with a renewed mindset of their beauty.

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May 31

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Editorial Boudoir | Modern Glamour | Under the Influence: Using Pinterest

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Under the Influence:
Using Pinterest

Allana Taranto of Modern Glamour in Boston, MA
is sharing with us how you can use Pinterest to maximize your boudoir shoot!

With less time in my life, I find myself going down the Pinterest rabbit hole with less frequency than I used to. However, when I can, I like to scroll through my own boards, remembering what I pinned, and discovering new pins others have added to my arsenal of inspirational images.

Here’s an example of an image that I found and pinned to my Boudoir Inspiration: Glamazon board. A bridal boudoir client came in last weekend and brought in a pair of gorgeous high waisted black lace knickers. This image immediately came to mind.

I didn’t want to create a duplicate, or clone, of course. But it was the seed of an idea.

The original pin is a page from an old issue of Marie Claire.
Not sure how to hunt down the photographer for proper attribution as I can’t make out the year of the issue.

This was my take on the idea. Instead of layers of jewelry and pattern, we sent simple with just black lace and the one important piece of jewelry – the engagement ring. I’ve been finding it a fun challenge to incorporate the engagement ring in bridal boudoir in creative ways.

There are so many different ways to look and feel beautiful; to be outrageously sexy.

Pinterest is an elegant (and addictive) tool for visual organizing. When planning a boudoir session, you can use it to find and assemble images, wardrobe and quotes and women that inspire you. There are so many different ways to look and feel beautiful; to be outrageously sexy. Pinterest can help you edit all those ideas down to the right ones for you. When a client shares an inspiration board with me before the boudoir session, I can immediately understand what kind of boudoir shoot she is planning and hoping for. Then, using that board as a launch point, we can create her dream shoot together.

I’ve started a few boards – a few (of the many) archetypes of female beauty. You can use any of these Boudoir Style Inspiration boards as a beginning, or if you are inspired you create, name and build your own boudoir inspiration board.

Here are a few tips as your use Pinterest to plan your boudoir shoot:

1. DISCOVER THE STYLE OF BOUDOIR YOU LOVE

Pinterest, and the internet as a whole, is a great place to start doing research. There are many types of boudoir. Pinup, glamour, fitness, etc. What feels right for you? Then find a photographer whose work reflects that style. You might not initially have the right vocabulary for what you are looking for, but you will know it when you see it.

2. ORGANIZE WARDROBE FOR YOUR BOUDOIR SHOOT

Wardrobe for boudoir shoots goes way beyond bras and underwear. There’s shapewear, sleepwear, corsets, boy shorts, slips, robes, bodysuits, hosiery – the list can go on. Search for styles and options that reveal the parts you love about your body. My board Operation: Lingerie (the colon here is critical, it’s not lingerie for operations!) is the main Modern Glamour Pinterest board for beautiful things that you can wear for a boudoir photography shoot.

3. SHARE YOUR BOARD WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Pinterest, as a tool, is great for mapping out your inspirations. Often, when looking at a client’s board, I can see what style of shoot she wants. From there, I can choose what backgrounds, and props we need to make that dream shoot happen. As visual artists, photographers can read and translate in words and into the shoot itself what a client is looking for.

Most of my clients get an album with their boudoir session. An album, which by it’s nature is narrative, is the perfect place for a story to unfold. In a story there’s a beginning, middle and and end. That means we want to create a variety in wardrobe, lighting and backgrounds. Is there a story behind the images that can emerge when they are in a sequence?

Remember:

We won’t create an exact replica of another photographer’s image. And we don’t want to. Your shoot is about you. We will use your Pinterest board as a seed of inspiration to make our own amazing images.

The whole boudoir experience is a process of accepting and loving yourself.

You can read the original blog post on Allana’s website here.

Allana, thank you so much for sharing your insight into utilizing Pinterest, and also allowing use to see some of your work! We absolutely love using Pinterest as well, not only to showcase our current lingerie wardrobes to our client, but to also encourage them to gain inspiration for their shoots – you can check our our boards right here! It is so important to remember Pinterest is just a tool, not a standard! You are your own unique beauty, rock it!

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May 24

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Real Boudoir | Sitting Pretty Photography | Acworth, Georgia

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Getting married is one of the most exciting times in a bride’s life! For Juanita, she took this experience to the next level with her bridal boudoir photoshoot!

Kate Kelava, of Sitting Pretty Photography, in Acworth, Georgia specializes in beauty and glamour, personal branding, and boudoir photography. This beautiful bride came to Kate for a shoot as a gift for her soon-to-be husband. Juanita has mad planning skills, and book her shot an entire year out. While her big day was on the horizon, she was so excited about her experience and portraits that she also turned into a Valentine’s Day gift!

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One of my favorite things from Juanita’s session was her excitement about taking her before picture. She told me she loved looking through the before and afters on my website because she could see herself in the women. It helped her see that she could do this, because it is every day women like you and me, taking a day for themselves, getting pampered, dolled up, and celebrating themselves with an unforgettable experience. You can do this. You deserve this.
Kate Kelava

Her honey came to her viewing to help pick out her favorite images and together they chose their own favorites to go into their beautiful album! The album that Kate offers is something that be treasured for the rest of their lives, and something they will look back on with love and excitement each year as they celebrate their anniversary and go through life together.

One of my favorite things from Juanita’s session was her excitement about taking her before picture. She told me she loved looking through the before and afters on my website because she could see herself in the women. It helped her see that she could do this, because it is every day women like you and me, taking a day for themselves, getting pampered, dolled up, and celebrating themselves with an unforgettable experience. You can do this. You deserve this.

Thank you for sharing this gorgeous session, Kate, and inspiring so many women! Read the original blog post here.
Check out more of Kate’s work at her Boudoir International page or by visiting her website!

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May 16

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Life is Short, Do the Photoshoot

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boudoir inspiration

“Comparison is the thief of joy”- Theodore Roosevelt

While we are living in a society that is beginning to embrace body positivity more and more, yet loving ourselves is still a lesson that many of us struggle with. It’s so easy to scroll on Instagram and Pinterest and see photos of beautiful women and compare ourselves. How many of you have wanted to do a boudoir shoot, but then you see yourself in the mirror and tell yourself, “I could never”? Life is short, and it’s time to start rethinking your mentality.

What you see in those little squares are, more often than not, a true representation of real life. Even the most “real” social media influencer rarely puts photos up that don’t portray themselves in the best light! What you are seeing is a beautiful and curated reflection of someone’s life. Guess what?
Every model, every fitness guru, every beautiful influencer…they all have insecurities and flaws!

When you choose to a boudoir session, you are choosing to love your body as it is. You are giving yourself grace to accept every story that your body has to tell, because that is exactly what every curve and stretchmark holds…
your story.

Every woman deserves to have the boudoir experience. You deserve to feel pampered and beautiful…because once that camera starts going, you will certainly forget about your flaws and begin to truly feel flawless. Life is too short to worry about your flaws. Life is too short to get caught up on “what would other people think?” When you are looking for your boudoir photographer, you can find someone who might be willing to photoshop the dimples and marks, or if you prefer to celebrate it, you can ask them to shoot you exactly as you are. It’s your shoot, your choice -therefore, you can do whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Whether that’s a t-shirt or a sexy piece of lingerie, this time is all about you!

Change the narrative of your life, of your mindset and start accepting your body now.
Do things that make you feel wonderful and happy!
Life is short…do the photo shoot.

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Apr 18

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Hartford Connecticut Boudoir Photographer

Editorial Boudoir | Chris & Becca Photography | Invest in Your Boudoir Photography

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Do you have a wishlist of things you want to buy that seems to be always growing?
Some may be personal, fun items and others are for your business.
But sometimes it can be hard to pick when it’s the right time to spend some hard earned money on yourself.
Maybe you should consider that it’s time to invest in your boudoir photography.

I’m Chris, part of the husband and wife team, Chris and Becca Photography. My wife and I spend a good amount of time talking about where we should be putting funds for our business and for fun. But the one thing we never have to ask each other about is spending money on education and self-improvement. My wife knows that I wouldn’t want her to hesitate before getting anything she believes would help her become a better boudoir photographer or business owner.

Hartford Connecticut Boudoir Photographer

I’ve purchased a lot of courses, e-books, audiobooks, and apps over the years. And yeah, sure, some of those books – I don’t even know where they are right now, but they were important to my growth when I first got them.
And nothing is more valuable than investing in yourself!

So if you’ll humor me for just one moment, allow me to explain why you should trust me…
Becca and I are internationally featured and award winning photographers
who focus on destination weddings and CT Boudoir Photography.
We’ve been flown all around the world and we love just about every second of it!
Let me tell you the single biggest reason we’ve had the success. It’s because we weren’t scared to invest in ourselves and change for the better.

Hartford Connecticut Boudoir Photographer

CHANGE is such an important part of that. Actually practicing the business and photographic lessons you learn makes all the difference. Quite frankly, you can jump past other photographers who are shooting the same thing the same way every weekend and not sure why their “practice” isn’t making them better. Taking in new information and perspectives is key to finding exactly what your best photography looks like.

Initially, I had to learn to act and not wait too long. Just because you might not memorize all 1500 boudoir poses doesn’t mean you should hesitate to buy it. Don’t wait for the perfect time when your schedule is perfectly free, because then it will never happen. The important thing is to look to add even just 1 pose to your arsenal and commit to an attitude of always improving.

The best thing about going all in and investing in the business education materials on your wishlist is
that you’ll start to notice how many more things on your wishlist you can soon afford!

Hartford Connecticut Boudoir Photographer

Don’t wait for the perfect time when your schedule is perfectly free,
because then it will never happen!

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Chris, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on how important it is to invest in yourself and in your business! It’s so important that we never stop learning.

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Apr 18

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Real Boudoir | Caitlyn Nicole Photography | Raleigh, North Carolina

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Strength, empowerment, class, & a little badass.
That is exactly what Caitlyn Nicole Photography from Raleigh, North Carolina
gives us in this session!

Caitlyn White is a lifestyle, boudoir, & wedding photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In addition to being a photographer, she is also a wife & mom,
while managing an incredible business in which she focuses on empowering women.
She believes that every client who comes into her life has a story to tell, & Caitlyn is honored to share a small part of it.
In this particular session, Caitlyn shares Sabrina’s story!

Raleigh North Carolina Boudoir
Caitlyn had initially met Sabrina through Krav Maga – Sabrina was first Caitlyn’s student & then became an instructor herself.
Through this route, both Caitlyn & Sabrina were catalysts for empowering others & embracing inner strength.
When Sabrina responded to Caitlyn’s model call for a boudoir shoot, Caitlyn could not have been more excited!
Caitlyn always includes a bottle of her clients’ favorite wine or a pack of beer/cider.
Her goal with boudoir is to showcase your personality and strength.
Sabrina was classy, sultry, & brought almost a royalty to her sexiness. She told Caitlyn that she felt the most sexy when she had her batman socks on, her favorite flannel, & a glass of wine.

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"I loved her session so much. She was one of my first clients and believed in my vision 150%. Sabrina literally brought a mini wardrobe and absolutely rocked everything from lingerie and lipstick to yoga, baseball cap and her favorite plaid."
Caitlyn

Raleigh North Carolina Boudoir

Caitlyn’s greatest passion is helping others feel confident, especially women. Boudoir is an art, & every piece of you only enhances the beautiful masterpiece that is you. When you work with Caitlyn, you’re investing in her to capture your beauty with stunning images of real emotion in an intimate & vulnerable setting. As a lifestyle boudoir photographer, she doesn’t just provide a service – she creates an experience.

Raleigh North Carolina Boudoir

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"I first met Caity as my Krav Maga instructor and I remember thinking, wow she is badass. Through the years, I've had the honor to get to know her and she is thoughtful, incredibly talented in multiple facets and still one of the most badass people I know. She has taken exquisite action shots of me during Krav Maga tests, and I am so thankful of her capturing special moments that I get to keep forever. Most recently, she helped me check off one of my bucket list items, but something I was nervous to do. We had a boudoir photoshoot. The entire process from initial contact to the end product was an unforgettable and beautiful experience. Before the shoot, we communicated what I was looking for and she asked for my favorite beer or wine. The day of the shoot, she was prepared with everything including my favorite wine to put the cherry on top. Boudoir for me is an elegant photoshoot that captures the human body in an artistic way and the personality of the model. It is pivotal to be able trust your photographer to capture the essence of who you are in this intimate setting. I've never had so much fun during a photoshoot and the time flew by! She gave excellent direction, very open to my ideas and we had a fun conversation the entire time. Caity made me feel like a rockstar leaving the shoot and I was so excited to see the end product. She had a quick turnaround and sent me the gallery of photos the next day, and there wasn't a single photo I didn't love. Every photo captured was what I was looking for. If you've ever given even the slightest thought of a boudoir shoot, it is empowering and fun that captures the strength and beauty of your body and you. Caity is ridiculously talented and professional. I highly recommend her for your next photoshoot."

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Inspiration

A Valetine’s Day Session Throwback

Natalie Ray

of Boudoir by Mia in Las Vegas, Nevada gives us A Valentine’s Day Session Throwback that’s just absolutely gorgeous!

Dallas Maternity Boudoir

Shea of Shea Mayberry Photography in Dallas, Texas

shows the magic of maternity boudoir

Now, Jessica is married, and she and her wife have just had THEIR OWN twin babies!! Shea and Jessica wanted to document and celebrate this time while she was growing these two sweet babies. Her beautiful, serene photoshoot was made even more exquisite with her lingerie by Agent Provocateur.

“I love maternity boudoir so much! This is such a special time in a woman’s life. A time like no other, full of anticipation and wonder. Maternity boudoir portraits are so intimate because they celebrate that already growing bond just between mother and child.” – Shea

Are you a mom-to-be? Maternity boudoir is a the ultimate way to capture the intimacy of pregnancy, and cherish the time of you and your little! A timeless gift.

Raleigh Bridal Boudoir

Caitlyn of Caitlyn Nicole in Raleigh, North Carolina shares an incredible bridal boudoir shoot!

Are you a bride? Bridal boudoir is not only a perfect way to treasure your engagement and relish in your moment of being a bride, but it’s a great gift for your spouse-to-be!

The Mind-block That Keeps You from Doing Boudoir

Crystal of CRBoudoir in Vernon, New York walks us through the Mind-block that keeps you from doing Boudoir

I can help you, love. You just need to be brave enough to let me!

Ready for your moment of bravery? Find a photographer in your city today!

Alright ladies. It’s time to throw out everything you think a Boudoir is or isn’t. It’s time to… say YES to Boudoir !

It's time to set aside all those reasons of why you could never do a boudoir shoot.

Under the Influence: Using Pinterest

Allana Taranto of Modern Glamour in Boston, MA is sharing with us how you can use Pinterest to maximize your boudoir shoot!

There are so many different ways to look and feel beautiful; to be outrageously sexy.

1. DISCOVER THE STYLE OF BOUDOIR YOU LOVE

2. ORGANIZE WARDROBE FOR YOUR BOUDOIR SHOOT

3. SHARE YOUR BOARD WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Getting married is one of the most exciting times in a bride’s life! For Juanita, she took this experience to the next level with her bridal boudoir photoshoot!

Would you like to see some real life inspiration for boudoir shoots? Check out our blog!

Want to find a boudoir photographer in your city? Start your search here!

“Comparison is the thief of joy”- Theodore Roosevelt

Don’t wait for the perfect time when your schedule is perfectly free, because then it will never happen!

Strength, empowerment, class, & a little badass. That is exactly what Caitlyn Nicole Photography from Raleigh, North Carolina gives us in this session!

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Alright ladies. It’s time to throw out everything you think a Boudoir is or isn’t. It’s time to…
say YES to Boudoir !

Under the Influence:
Using Pinterest

Allana Taranto of Modern Glamour in Boston, MA
is sharing with us how you can use Pinterest to maximize your boudoir shoot!

Don’t wait for the perfect time when your schedule is perfectly free,
because then it will never happen!

Strength, empowerment, class, & a little badass.
That is exactly what Caitlyn Nicole Photography from Raleigh, North Carolina
gives us in this session!