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“When nothing is going right, go left.” Unknown Hey there Bombshell! I have always loved that quote and it is so appropriate for this post. It’s the moment- you’ve booked your dream boudoir shoot and you couldn’t be more excited then BAM! pre-shoot panic hits. Millions of questions pop into your head and you start […]

Top Three Things to Avoid Before Your Boudoir Shoot | Iowa Boudoir

Curly Blonde black lace on bed Outdoor Natural Light Boudoir barn door taking care of mom

March 30, 2020

“It helped me to see my body differently. It made me appreciate my body and all it does for me. “ Ms M was a little nervous before her shoot. Ladies, there are so many times I hear from women 30+ that boudoir is a young woman’s game. SO UNTRUE! Most of my clients are doing […]

Ms M | Seeing Herself with Fresh Eyes | Iowa Boudoir

Curly Brunette with Pink Baby Doll Teddy Natural Window Light Boudoir on White Sheet Seeing Herself through different eyes

March 16, 2020

“Body Confidence does not come from trying to achieve the ‘perfect’ body, it comes from embracing the one you’ve already got”- unknown The most frequent question I am asked is “What the heck should I wear to my shoot?” and it is going to depend on different factors. Every woman has assets we want to […]

Do you know your Body Shape? | Iowa Boudoir Photographer

Curvy straight body shapes black and white Natural Window Light Boudoir Photography

March 9, 2020

“This was a way to do something for me and make me feel young and beautiful again.” This sassy mom of three totally rocked the heck out of her images! Ms A is such a sweet, kind woman and puts family and her job first. She seemed a bit timid the first time we met […]

Ms A | Taking care of Mom | Iowa Boudoir

Curly Blonde Natural Window Light Boudoir on White Sheet Doing something for me

February 24, 2020

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.  ” –Kahlil Gibran You said it Kahlil! I see beauty in every shape and size all day every day as a boudoir photographer but today, we are going to focus on the Buxom Babe: the wonderfully curvaceous woman! My goal, as a photographer, […]

What to Wear if you’re a Buxom Babe | Iowa Boudoir Photography

Pink hair curvy high waisted black lace garter belt and bra sitting natural window light boudoir photography

February 10, 2020

“I did one shoot shortly before I found Cassy. It was like night and day.” Ms C is such a fun, witty wonderful woman and I am so lucky to have worked with her. She had had a not so great boudoir experience before working with me coupled with her also being a photographer and […]

Ms C | Coming Back From Emotional Abuse | Iowa Boudoir Photography

Butt with Black lace bodysuit Lingerie and Black heels Natural Window Light Boudoir on White Sheet Recovering from Emotional abuse

January 22, 2020

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty. ” – Steve Maraboli I LOVE that quote! Don’t you? There is nothing more radiant, more stunning than the authentic you standing in front of my lens. <3 […]

What to Wear as a Bijou Babe | Iowa Boudoir Photography

Curly Brunette with black lace Lingerie and gold chains Natural Window Light Boudoir

January 8, 2020

I wanted a chance to take photos of what I look like now- who I was before things changed. It felt empowering. Ms E is an AMAZING woman. She is funny, creative, a dedicated weight lifter, and determined to look BRCA and say “not today”. When we spoke at her consultation and she told me […]

Ms E | BRCA+ Celebrate Your Breasts Iowa Boudoir

White Shirt Fuchsia Check Tie Natural Light Boudoir Photography

December 25, 2019

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because the reality is finally better than your dreams.”- Dr Seuss Getting Married? Congratulations on one of the most exciting times in your life! Get ready to jump on the roller coaster of wedding planning which involves invite picking, envelope licking, cake tasting (yes please!), […]

5 Reasons Every Bride Should Do a Boudoir Shoot

White veil and nude high heel shoes on white bed sheet and brunette standing at window in white button down shirt holding wedding gown natural light boudoir

December 11, 2019

“I chose to do a boudoir session because I really wanted to capture my pregnancy and the beauty of it.” Ms S is a super chill laid back kind of gal- and you would have to be working as a surgical RN! This wasn’t her first Boudoir rodeo but there were still some nerves involved. […]

Ms S | Maternity Boudoir | Iowa Photography

Target Sage Lace Bralette Natural Window Light Maternity Boudoir Photography

November 25, 2019