If you have been thinking about booking a boudoir session but keep getting stuck on the same worry, “I don’t know how to pose,” I want you to know something before you read another word: you are not supposed to know how to pose. That is my job. Almost every single woman who walks into […]

No, you do not need to lose weight before your boudoir shoot. It’s one of the most common questions I hear, and my answer never changes: being photographed beautifully is not a reward you earn by shrinking your body. It’s something you deserve right now, exactly as you are. So if you’ve been asking yourself, […]

The best places to buy bridal lingerie for your boudoir session range from budget-friendly brands like Boux Avenue and Pour Moi to mid-range favorites like Thistle & Spire, For Love & Lemons, Lounge, and Pepper, all the way up to luxury houses like Fleur du Mal, Honey Birdette, and Agent Provocateur, plus in-person boutiques and […]

The best boudoir lingerie colors for every skin tone are black, off-white, red, and jewel tones like emerald green and rich purple, because these four photograph beautifully on nearly everyone. From there, you fine-tune to your own undertones: warm undertones glow in golds, corals, and deep reds, cool undertones come alive in emerald, lavender, and icy blue, and neutral undertones can wear almost anything. After years of styling clients for their sessions, I’ve learned that the “right” color is simply the one that makes you the focus of the photo instead of the fabric. Below, I’ll walk you through exactly how to choose yours, from undertones and skin depth to mood, fabric, and the mistakes I see most often.