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Your Worth isn't defined by "Imperfections".

I create authentic, timeless portraits that show your beauty & power.

So you are thinking about doing a boudoir session?  First off, I’m proud of you.  A boudoir session pushes most women outside their comfort zone and can be intimidating.  I mean, I don’t pose in front of a camera in my skivvies on the daily!  Whether you are a first timer or had a session […]

Five Things to Consider When Choosing A Boudoir Photographer

woman wearing black lingerie natural light boudoir photography

June 15, 2021

“It was so much more than what I expected. Cassy is the absolute best at making a woman feel completely comfortable and at ease.” Some experiences are so profound, you just have to do them again. That’s precisely what happened when Ms. A, a phenomenal woman, returned to my studio for her second luxury boudoir […]

Rekindling Your Spark: Boudoir Shoot for Renewed Confidence

Sultry Black haired Blue eyed woman wearing white sheet has renewed confidence after Boudoir Photoshoot

June 16, 2025

“it sky rocketed my self confidence, it solidified my self worth and amplified my self image” “I’m just one of the guys.” How many times have we, as women—especially after forty, juggling kids, careers, and everything in between—felt that familiar sting of not quite measuring up, of always putting ourselves last? It’s a whisper in the […]

From “One of the Guys” to Unapologetically Confident: A Boudoir Experience

Blue and Purple haired woman wearing Iowa Hawkeye sweatshirt does Black and white boudoir photo shoot for confidence

June 12, 2025

Confession time: I’m a boudoir photographer who spends her days empowering women to see their own beauty, revel in their own uniqueness and power. However, ask me to step in front of the camera, and I’d rather wrestle a greased pig. Especially lately. Just as I felt I had finally navigated the ‘joys’ of my […]

Selfie Experiment: How This Boudoir Photographer Confronted Body Image After 40

Blond hair and blue green eyed woman black and white smiling for headshot photography learning body image acceptance after 40

June 5, 2025

“After four kids and struggling to look “just right,” I realized I really am perfect the way I am” – Ms J As a photographer specializing in boudoir, I often hear a mix of excitement and nervousness from my clients before their sessions. It’s a deeply personal experience. Stepping outside one’s comfort zone to be photographed […]

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone (and Loving Every Minute!)

Blonde haired brown eyed woman with leg extending out car door gaining body confidence after kids

May 8, 2025

“After getting older, things go south my self confidence went south also so the pictures help increase that confidence” – Ms J Ms J was my Black Friday Giveaway winner and she rocked her session. She’s a proud mother, hardworking, and like most of us, puts everyone else first.  Throughout motherhood, there are different phases we […]

Boosting Confidence: One Woman’s Honest Boudoir Shoot Review

Blond hair and blue eyed woman with white sheet for boudoir shoot after 40

May 5, 2025

“My images blew me away!” – Ms B As a boudoir photographer, I have the unique privilege of not just capturing moments, but witnessing personal journeys unfold in front of my lens. Every woman who steps into my studio has a story, a reason for being there, and it’s always an honor to be a […]

Body Confidence: Witnessing a Beautiful Evolution

Brunette Blue eyed woman laying on bed with body confidence boudoir photography

May 1, 2025

“The whole process was super easy, and I loved my photos!!!” – Ms D Welcome Ms D to the Blog.  She, like a lot of my clients, doesn’t like getting her photo taken and had many boudoir shoot fears.  It’s one of the most common things I’ve heard in my 13+ year photography career.  We all […]

Overcoming Boudoir Shoot Fears: “I Thought I’d Hate My Photos!”

Black woman faces boudoir shoot fears laying on wood floor

April 28, 2025

“After becoming a mom, that pouch just never went away. I’ve always worn baggy tshirts and sweatshirts.” Ms T Who can relate to Ms T?  (Insert hand-raised emoji here) I wholeheartedly feel that sentence.  And while society doesn’t tell us to be shamed at our mom bod, how often do we see mothers in advertising […]

Mom Bod | Iowa Boudoir

Curly Brunette, brown eyed woman giggling on the bed during white sheet Boudoir Photoshoot to celebrate her mom bod

July 26, 2022

“Cassy took a lot of time with me. She put a lot of thought and detail into everything.” Ms A No two sessions are the same…. Because no two clients are the same.  Just because I’m the same person doesn’t mean you get a cookie-cutter experience.  My session with Ms A was no exception.  Getting […]

Celebrate your Body | Marion Iowa Boudoir

Brunette, blue eyed woman celebrates her body during natural light Boudoir Photoshoot

July 14, 2022

“So many of my friends say they couldnt ever do it. Honey! If I can do it ANYONE can!” Ms C How many times have you heard that phrase?  If I can do it, anyone can do it.  We have all sowed the seeds of self doubt when it comes to trying something new or […]

Size doesn’t matter | Iowa Boudoir

Red haired and blue eyed woman on a bed proves size doesn't matter at Boudoir Photoshoot

June 23, 2022