I get it. Picking outfits for your boudoir shoot can be overwhelming. Well today is your lucky day because I'm going to give you 3 easy-peasy outfit ideas! What's even better is all you need to do is to look in your own closet. I tell my clients to "shop their closet" before shopping for their shoot. 1. SWEATERS - This is what we most commonly start off shoots with because it is playful and suggestive at the same time. It gives your hands something to do, too! Pair it with a cute pair of panties, and outfit #1 - done! 2. BUTTON-UP SHIRT - This is one of my favorites! It's so versatile. The bu ..read more

My early adulthood was a slew of drama. That drama really shaped my path. My mother died when I was 19 and I had just finished my first semester of college. It threw me for a loop. I spent the next few years uncertain of what I wanted to do and trying out different paths. Then there was some personal, family drama that occurred when I thought I was ready to (once again) go back to school. It resulted in me getting into a few thousand dollars worth of debt. Working a minimum wage job, I had little hope of paying it off without acquiring twice as much in interest. On top of that, I wanted to do ..read more

Let me ask you a question...How far would you go to make someone else's dream a reality? What if you knew someone else wanted something SO badly and they were unable to make that dream come true? Infertility is something women don't think about until it's their turn to start a family. As a woman, so many of us assume we can have children. In fact, we hear about preventing pregnancy from a very young age. Keep reading to hear about one of my clients and her story and how she felt that she was being called to help a couple who was desperately trying to start their own family. I have the most ama ..read more

It's no secret that social media can be a major time drain, especially for busy women who already have a lot on their plate. From scrolling through feeds to checking notifications, it's all too easy to get sucked into the digital world and lose track of time. But taking a break from social media can be incredibly beneficial for your mental health and overall well-being. Here are some tips for busy women on how to unplug from social media: 1. Set aside specific times for social media use. One of the easiest ways to cut back on social media is to designate specific times for checking in. For ex ..read more

One of my greatest joys in being a boudoir photographer is being a part of my client's journey and their story. Clients come to me for a variety of reasons. Emily came to me for a shoot to celebrate an upcoming anniversary and maybe more importantly, to document part of her journey dealing with infertility. I'm going to share a recent post she made (with her permission of course) because you can hear the emotion in her post. "Three years is a long time to be wishing and hoping for something that Rob and I so desperately wanted. After losing what we now realize was our miracle baby, it had been ..read more

Self love and body confidence can be challenging for women, especially in a society that often places unrealistic and unhealthy expectations on us. It's important to remember that every body is unique and beautiful in its own way, and that self love is a journey. Here are three tips to help you improve your level of self love and feel more confident in your body: 1. Practice self-care. Taking care of yourself is an important step in loving and accepting your body. This could mean setting aside time for self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, or getting a massage. It could also mean ..read more

Jan contacted me about setting up a shoot as a Christmas present for her husband. During our call Jan told me her story how she lost her first husband and didn't think she'd find love again. That is until her path crossed Michael's path as they were both walking their dogs. Hear it from Jan about not only finding love again with her new husband, but finding love for her body. I can say first of all...I had reservations. I always wanted to try a boudoir shoot, however when I was much younger and more fit and comfortable with my body. Now I'm 63 and a newlywed. After a very difficult loss of my ..read more

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess our lives and make mindful decisions about how we want to spend our time, energy, and resources. One of the most important things we can do is set healthy boundaries with the people in our lives. But how do you go about doing that? Here are five tips for setting healthy boundaries that will help you get the most out of 2023. 1. Know Your Limits The first step in setting any boundary is knowing your limits. Take some time to think about what activities or relationships drain your energy and which ones fill you up. Once you know what works ..read more

I send out a post-shoot questionnaire to all of my clients. I'm so grateful for those clients who take the time to fill them out. It provides me with so much feedback and reinforces why I do what I do. I thought you might like to hear what Lindsay said. Q. How did you feel about yourself before your shoot with Karen? A. I felt good about how I've been managing my life and my household, but was feeling down about myself. I get a lot of positive feedback for being a hard worker, reliable, etc, but I didn't have a good sense of self around my own energy and appearance. Q. How did you feel about y ..read more

Almost all of my clients come to me to celebrate something - an anniversary, special birthday, leaving a toxic relationship, the beginning of a new marriage, a new sense of self. But as the saying goes, there's always an exception to the rule. Miss D. called and inquired about a session and her story and her reason for doing a session stopped me in my tracks. We all know someone who was affected by COVID, but here was a client of mine whose life was turned UPSIDE down by COVID. She lost her husband of over 20 years and was left behind to raise their three children on her own. Her husband had a ..read more