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Your Worth isn't defined by "Imperfections".

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

“Cassy is a trustworthy business person who delivered what she promised exactly when she said it would happen.  And that is a big deal. ” Ms J How many women feel they are not photogenic?  One of the most rewarding things in my job is helping women see they can have amazing portraits no matter […]

Not photogenic? | Iowa Boudoir

Red haired and blue eyed woman with hands bound claims she's not photogenic at Boudoir Photoshoot

June 14, 2022

“The time and effort it takes to make a photo perfect takes the perfect eye and good talent-the services are worth every penny” Ms S Ms S is a fun spunky woman who has worked hard to navigate through her body love journey.  We all should celebrate where we are on that journey and she […]

Sweet Boost of Confidence | Iowa Boudoir

Brunette, blue eyed woman wearing jersey gains confidence boost during Boudoir Photoshoot

June 2, 2022

“Cassy made me feel relaxed and I felt comfortable once I just let go and told myself to have fun and live life to the fullest in the moment!  She truly captured that real smile I thought I would never see again!” Ms A Ms A was struggling to find herself after a toxic relationship […]

Ms A | Find Yourself | Des Moines Boudoir

Brunette short haired woman find yourself with white sheet for Boudoir Photoshoot

May 24, 2022

“I never felt confident, beautiful, any of that.  I can now say I look damn good at 45!” Ms J I love when a woman owns her beauty especially when it happens after the age of 40.  As a woman over 40, I understand now how silly I was worrying about the cellulite in my […]

Ms J | Empowerment at 45 | Iowa Boudoir

salt and pepper haired woman finds empowerment at 45 wearing black lingerie on a bed at Boudoir Photoshoot

May 12, 2022

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” Audre Lorde About a month ago, while I was preparing my blog post about honoring mothers, I came across a suggestion to write an open letter to my […]

Open letter to my 18-year-old self

May 3, 2022

I am 53 and feel like I really wanted to capture how I look now.  I felt glamorous, sexy, and beautiful. A little like I could do anything. Ms G Transitions- Life is full of them.  I used to hate them because they always disrupted my happy little predictable routines.  With each one comes growth […]

Ms G | 50s Supermodel | Solon Iowa Boudoir

53 year-old Blond hair and Blue eyed woman feels like a supermodel on white sheet for Boudoir Photoshoot

April 26, 2022

“After looking at the pictures I thought… Hell yeah. I did this, that is me! Being sober doesn’t automatically mean happily ever after” There are so many reasons women come to me to do a session.  As a gift, for themselves or someone else, celebrate a milestone, boost confidence, and even overcome trauma from their […]

Ms K | Celebrate Sobriety | Waterloo Iowa Boudoir

Brunette hair and green eyed woman laying on a bed celebrating sobriety with Boudoir Photoshoot

April 21, 2022

“After I saw my images, I was ready to take on the world.” B: this fiery senorita always has me rolling on the floor with her saucy personality.  We knew each other when we were mere babes and it had been almost 20 years since we had connected. So it was surreal when she reached […]

Ms B | Princess for a Day Maxwell Boudoir

Brunette hair and blue eyed woman wearing black lace body stocking feeling like princess for a day with Boudoir Photoshoot

April 2, 2022

“Feminism isn’t about making women strong.  Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength” – G.D. Anderson T came to via referral from another happy client.  This session was for her.  She lives life on her terms not what society dictates.  A celebration of her accomplishments, loves, and an […]

Ms T | Boudoir on a Car- Johnston Boudoir

Brunette blue eyed woman on a car for outdoor boudoir photoshoot

March 22, 2022

“I’m also a firm believer that you get what you pay for and I will definitely be back because it was so much fun and everything turned out fantastic.” Ms M, the blushing bride!  Every bride I photograph takes me back to my roots and what started me down this amazing journey of helping women […]

Ms M | Wedding Present- Anamosa Iowa Boudoir

Brunette hair and brown eyed woman creating wedding present wearing black lace bodysuit for Boudoir Photoshoot

March 12, 2022