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Your Worth isn't defined by "Imperfections".

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

“I thought it would be an amazing confidence boost… and man was I right!!” Ms E brought the smolder to her session last winter. All pearls and black silk and lace- whew she had it going on! When we “met” during her video chat, I knew we were going to click and make some portrait […]

Ms E | Becoming Confident | Cedar Rapids Iowa boudoir

Curly brunette becoming confident laying on back in black silk robe and pearls for Boudoir Photoshoot

July 25, 2020

“Beauty Comes in All Shapes and Sizes” Booking a boudoir shoot is a choice to be fearless for LOTS of women. However, choosing to be fearlessly authentic is a challenge in itself. I talk to women every day who aren’t 100% happy in their skin. The burden of comparison weighs on us as women: our […]

What to Wear- Rectangle Straight Body Shape | Iowa Boudoir

Short haired brunette straight Body shape standing in white sweater for Boudoir Photoshoot

July 7, 2020

“I have always struggled with body image. I was scared that what I saw in the mirror would be the same thing I saw in the pictures. Not at all what I expected!”  Ms B and I had a blast at her session. We talked about ALL THE THINGS! Motherhood, girl tribe stuff, relationships, and […]

Ms B | Single Mom Building Confidence | Cedar Rapids Iowa Boudoir

Curly Red Head single mom building confidence wearing black body suit laying on back on a white sheet for Boudoir Photoshoot

June 27, 2020

“Beauty Comes in All Sizes” Booking a boudoir shoot is a choice to be fearless for LOTS of women. However, choosing to be fearlessly authentic is a challenge in itself. I talk to women every day who aren’t 100% happy in their skin. The burden of comparison weighs on us as women: our thighs aren’t […]

What to Wear- Pear & Diamond Body Shape | Iowa Boudoir Photographer

curly hair brunette wearing red corset black leather and latina wearing black shapewear slip standing agains wall

June 8, 2020

“Being in an abusive relationship, I lost all my confidence & had ZERO body positivity.” Ms L is a strong lovely woman and is celebrating a 1 year anniversary of surviving abuse. A year since she liberated herself from an abusive relationship that tore down every shred of self confidence and self worth. We had […]

Ms L | Surviving Abuse | Cedar Rapids Iowa Boudoir

Curly Red Head wearing Red Cyclones Sweatshirt for Boudoir Photoshoot helps surviving abuse

May 23, 2020

I’m not entirely sure where to begin with my story.  I had been dreaming of creating a promo video for my website for some time. Early last year, I decided to wait no more and reached out to several companies.  Pixel labs were the clear winners.  They are true artists and I knew I was […]

Creating A Promo Video Pixel Labs CF | Iowa Boudoir Photo

Zach ceo of pixel labs taking video of photographer working

May 4, 2020

“I’ve always wanted to do a boudoir shoot and told myself when I looked better, I would do it. I decided that I need to learn to like myself no matter what I look like.” Ms K is a 45 year old smoking hot grandma- yes I said that. She’s worked in the beauty industry […]

Ms K | Learning to Like Myself No Matter What | Cedar Falls Iowa Boudoir

Curly Brunette with black body suit Standing on Against a Wall Natural Window Light Boudoir Loving her body

April 24, 2020

“Beauty Comes in All Sizes” Booking a boudoir shoot is a choice to be fearless for LOTS of women. However, choosing to be fearlessly authentic is a challenge in itself. I talk to women every day who aren’t 100% happy in their skin. The burden of comparison weighs on us as women: our thighs aren’t […]

What to Wear- Oval & Apple Body Shape | Iowa Boudoir Photographer

Curly Brunette Blue eyes Black leather jacket Lace bra Natural Window LIght Red Floral

April 15, 2020

“I did my shoot to remind myself who I am, and that I am beautiful.” Ms M- holy hotstuff! She brought the smolder to her session and I had so much fun working with her. After coming out of a long term relationship, she was looking to remind herself she is not defined by the […]

Ms M | Reminding herself she is beautiful | Cedar Falls Iowa Boudoir

Curly Brunette Blue eyes Black Lace sheer Mini Dress Silk robe Red Panty Set Natural Window Light Boudoir Remembering she's beautiful

April 6, 2020

“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