I’m so honored to introduce you to Laura, the next participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. Laura tells her story with vulnerability and authenticity. Captured in a state park at sunrise, her boudoir portraits really tell the story of her love for nature and herself. She treats these two homes with intentionality, gentleness, and love. Here are her words.
Read MoreAshley Mari was excited to have boudoir photos that felt like they really communicated her personality and who she is. She told me that she wanted her pictures to have a sense of depth to them, too. I love creating photos that feel really special and unique to the person in them, and hearing that this was exactly what Ashley Mari was hoping for got me so excited to work together!
Read More“A’s” words and story are honest, powerful, and straightforward. I’m so honored to share “A’s” story of cultivating confidence, growth, and self-love. Here are her words.
Read MoreI’m so excited to introduce you to Marisa, the next participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series! Marisa’s words are full of wisdom, strength, and intentional resilience. Here are her words.
Read MoreToday I get to introduce you to “K,” a participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. “K” is 44 years old and emanates confident energy, warmth, and self-empowerment. Here are her words.
Read MoreI am delighted to introduce you to Abigail, the next participant whose story and pictures I’ll be sharing with you as part of the “In Their Own Skin” series. Abigail’s story is about the positivity she is learning to embrace towards herself and her body, as well as where she finds inspiration for the uplifting, celebratory energy she is cultivating for herself! Here are her words.
Read MoreBack in the spring, I hosted an event in the studio that I called the Photoshoot Social. I gave my past clients the opportunity to come into the studio for a quick 15-minute session - the perfect way to tide themselves over in between full boudoir sessions! We got to explore one little mood or piece of energy for each client -- and even with each client being in front of my camera for just 15 minutes, each person’s pictures feel super personal and reflective of where they're at in life right now.
Read MoreCurious what your boudoir style is? Or just looking to have a little fun this afternoon? The Boudoir Style Quiz is officially live and ready for you to enjoy!
Read MoreI’m really excited to introduce you to “J,” the next participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. “J” has experienced challenges with her body and journeyed through them with resilience, strength, and determination. She came into the studio ready to celebrate herself, and I think it totally shows in her boudoir portraits! Here are her words.
Read MoreToday I get to introduce you to Melissa, the third participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. Melissa is a 31 year-old whose story and pictures are full of confidence, creativity, and authenticity. Here are her words.
Read MoreFriends, I am so excited to introduce you today to Mariah, the second participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. She has such a beautiful story, and she speaks with bravery, joy, and groundedness about the peace she has cultivated with her body! Here are her words.
Read MoreAutumn reached out to me because she was looking to have some personal branding portraits taken for her professional dancing portfolio. She wanted pictures that would feel unique, warm, and creative. I was so psyched to create these with her!
Read MoreI am so honored to introduce you to “S,” the first person whose story and pictures I’ll be sharing with you as part of the “In Their Own Skin” series. “S” lives in St. Paul and spends her free time hiking outdoors, hanging out at home with her husband and dog, and camping in the summer. Her story is full of power and gentleness, and her portraits really show how much love and self-light she holds for herself. Here are her words.
Read MoreI’ve spent the past few months pinning pictures from past boudoir sessions I’ve photographed, creating boards to represent different boudoir styles, and finding new inspiring ideas for my work with clients! On my Pinterest page, you’ll find boards with outfit ideas, hairstyle/makeup inspiration, and even suggestions of things to do around Minneapolis while I edit your photos on your boudoir session day. I’m creating and adding new pins every single day -- if you follow me, you’ll get a daily update of boudoir and self-love inspiration!
Read MoreAdrianna wanted to create a ‘Sunday morning glow,’ and a “natural, elegant, and romantic” vibe in her pictures. While she didn’t want her portraits to feel super dramatic, she did want a sense of strength and empowerment in them. She also said that she wanted her portraits to have an undertone of feeling sensual and sexy while still feeling really natural, relaxed, and comfortable.
Read MoreC wanted to plan this boudoir session as a way to celebrate and feel in touch with her body, documenting it throughout this journey. I love how her reflective, creative personality came through in these portraits. It was such an honor to work with her and document this chapter in her story of self-love.
Read MoreThe ‘relaxed and casual’ boudoir style feels really effortless, candid, and easygoing! It can feel grounded and ethereal while simultaneously feeling calm and cool. This style feels the most unposed and natural, with body language that shows off inner light and confidence without trying.
Read MoreWhen you choose to spend a day with me for a portrait session, I take that responsibility seriously - and I want you to get as much out of it as you can. More and more often, I’m finding that my clients are choosing to mix in a few personal branding portraits into their boudoir sessions! I’m so excited to share a little bit more about personal branding and how to mix it into your boudoir session.
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