It is always truly an honor to have my work recognized by such prestigious resources. Here is an article Southpark magazine shared about my Couture Boudoir Brand.
“Boudoir is no longer just a risqué present for a groom-to-be, boudoir photography is now a gift that women of all ages and sizes are giving themselves—as a means of empowerment. A way to boost their confidence and give self-love.
We talked with International boudoir photographer Critsey Rowe, owner and founder of Couture Boudoir® and one of the premier boudoir photographers on the East Coast, about the growing trend.
Her boudoir packages start at $1,800—both locally and around the globe—and the women she works with, range in age, body type, what they do for a living and so much more. Boudoir is truly for everyone that wants to experience it.
Considering a session? Don’t worry: you don’t have to bare all. Some women opt for subtle and demure, while others prefer a more sensual spicy vibe.”
What lies beneath 3 questions for one of the nation’s top boudoir photographers.
We asked Critsey 3 questions we believe to be important in deciding on doing a boudoir photoshoot. Here are her answers:
Why do women today do boudoir shoots?
About 30 percent of the time when a woman contacts me, it’s for a groom’s gift or an anniversary present. But I feel like once they do the shoot, they realize that it was really something they did for themselves. 70 percent of women these days are doing a boudoir session for themselves first and maybe their partner second. It is not like the past and just a gift for their partner. Now more and more women are realizing what an empowering and uplifting gift it is for themselves. It changes them for the better. Selflove is a powerful tool.
How do you help women prepare?
I have a specially curated Beauty Prep Guide that tells them everything—what’s going to happen, how to prepare, what to wear, what to bring. It explains everything even down to the smallest of details. My job is to make their experience as stress-free as possible.
What would you say to someone who’s nervous to be photographed so intimately?
Everyone is nervous but after the first few minutes, they relax and see just how fun and easy the session actually is. My job is to make them look like models. I do pose coaching, so they don’t have to know or worry about anything. Women often tell me “I can’t model” or “I can’t look like the women on your website,” but that’s exactly my job to help every woman feel and look beautiful. No one is too old, too young, too skinny, too big. They are perfect just the way they are.
Why Client Privacy Always Comes First
One thing I want every woman to know is this. Even though my work is published often, your images stay completely private unless you decide otherwise. That rule is non negotiable. Your privacy is always respected. A publication will never see a single image you have not personally approved.
Clients tell me all the time that they love seeing my work in magazines, but they also worry about whether their images could be next. So I make this clear from the beginning. Your gallery belongs to you. No one sees it except you unless you grant permission. Some clients choose to be featured because they want to celebrate their journey publicly. Others prefer their photos stay personal and sacred. Both choices are absolutely supported.
Trust is the foundation of everything I do. You cannot create intimate, emotional, and vulnerable portraits without it. Because of that, I guard my clients’ privacy fiercely. Featuring work in magazines is wonderful, but protecting the women I photograph matters far more.
About Couture Boudoir
Critsey Rowe, Couture Boudoir’s photographer, is an experienced, internationally published, and respected boudoir photographer who has dedicated her career to helping women feel comfortable and beautiful. With the help of female-only assistants and stylists, Critsey celebrates the uniqueness and intimate beauty of every client and takes truly flattering, tasteful, and gorgeous boudoir photographs.