Top Five Lingerie Trends

Here are five top lingerie trends for this year… Right out of the pages of Vogue we wanted to share “If Olivia Wilde’s January 2022 cover is any indication, fashion is embracing lingerie in many forms for the spring season ahead. Wilde’s black Michael Kors bra top wasn’t the only intimates item we saw out …

Why you Should Hire a Professional Boudoir Photographer

The job description of a boudoir photographer is extensive: Involves trust, expertise, precision, knowledge of posing, an appreciation for beauty, prop control, and knowing how to showcase the true essence of every woman who walks into their studio. Phew! In a nutshell: Professional boudoir photographers are boudoir specialists. Connoisseurs in all things intimate photography, essentially …

Boudoir Love Notes

Ms. C did her boudoir photoshoot for her groom’s gift for their wedding night. This is such a beautiful groom’s gift to give! It can be a bit nerve-racking to go out of your comfort zone to do a shoot like this for your soon-to-be husband and this is why I love sharing feedback from …

The History of Boudoir

In a world that distorts women’s bodies at every turn, giving rise to devastating and self-esteem destroying self-image issues, boudoir photography stands out for its unapologetic celebration of real women’s bodies. “Well behaved women seldom make history.”  – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich   By all means, boudoir is a present-day hot-topic. Stepping into its well-earned position as …

Boudoir Love Notes

I love when clients do a second, third and fourth session. Why not right! Ms. K did a second shoot for her anniversary and to celebrate herself and she knocked it out of the park! Here’s what she had to say… “I had a boudoir session with Critsey to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary …

Falling in Love With Your Body Again After Baby

Somewhere along the way, society figured that after 9 months of a woman spectacularly nourishing, growing, and essentially making life within her body, that they’d shame her for it. “Snapback after baby,” “lose the baby weight in just (insert ludicrously low number) of months,” “ if I did it, why can’t you?” we see scrolled …

10 Reasons A Boudoir Photo Shoot Can Be Life-changing

The modern world is full of judgment that is based on a person’s skin tone, size, shape, dressing style, and so many other things. Sometimes, this can take a toll on one’s sense of confidence and overall mental health. Women, especially, are expected to meet unrealistic beauty standards. Besides, we also have to face unsolicited …

Why Women are Choosing Boudoir: A Snapshot of Empowerment

“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Boudoir photography is the phenomenon helping women reclaim their sensuality, confidence, and ultimately – power. Focusing on the goddess-like combination of …

5 Things You Need to Do to Prepare for a Boudoir Shoot

If you’re looking to show off your feminine power or let your inner confidence shine, a boudoir photoshoot could be a perfect option for you. Whether it’s your first boudoir session or you’ve had multiple before, getting prepared is a must. A lot of women can feel nervous before their boudoir session, so knowing how …

Elevated self-worth; the Unexpected Side Effect of a Boudoir Session

Pulling any amount of layers is daunting. Be it in clothing or emotionally – being wholly exposed is the stuff of cold sweats.  Yet, boudoir trades on that very premise. So, why do women keep going back while encouraging new recruits to try a boudoir session of their own?  Simple – it’s a feel-good activity …

Why a Post-divorce Boudoir Session is the Right Choice

“I also believe that when people are going through difficult situations in life… it causes them to search a lot more. They search life and search their soul. When you’re searching, you’re suddenly a lot more open to the world around you, to the possibilities, to things you never thought about before. — When you’re …