portland boudoir photographer
Boudoir doesn’t have to be light and airy and you don’t have to wear pretty lingerie. Sometimes it is dark and moody, with combat boots, funky tights, tattoos and piercings.
In case you missed it, I recently held a Halloween Boudoir Event at my studio. Anna was kind enough to let me share some of her images, so here’s a little sneak peek! I’ll post the rest on Halloween!
I just realized the other day that I never shared all of the shots from this session that I did a few years ago! Rachel brought ALL the witchiness, from her pointy fingernails, to her vintage jewelry, to her hair and makeup, to the props she brought with her! I actually shot this in my guest room, of all places!
When I started working with this gorgeous soul a few years ago, she mentioned wanting to do a boudoir session in a clawfoot bath tub. It took some time, but we finally made it happen. I booked an airbnb in The Dalles last summer, as I was shooting a wedding in Tygh Valley. As soon as I realized it had a tub, I contacted my client to give her first dibs on a session there. The timing worked out beautifully and we we got some amazing shots (and of course got to enjoy each others company).
There was a window next to the stairs in this historic home and the light was just stunning. Obviously, I couldn’t resist putting my beautiful client in said light for a few shots.
I knew ahead of time that I’d be using my teal blue sheets for this shoot because this sexy mama has big, beautiful eyes that match!
Um, MILF alert! This mother of four (2 of which are adults…whaaaaa?) looked absolutely BADASS in her sassy lingerie, paired with a black tulle skirt and heels and that is all I really have to say about these photos.
In case you haven’t seen it, check out my new headboard for the studio! It’s an adorable, boho inspired rattan piece that is easy to set up and take down. I also purchased some linen sheets in a natural cream color. Ashley joined me in the studio one afternoon, to make some art. She wore an adorable floral lingeriet set, which complimented her curves beautifully. We were fortunate enough to have some of that strong afternoon sun that I love so much for boudoir sessions! As much as I’d love to plan for this light, it’s just too hit or miss, here in Oregon. So, you might get this kind of light for your session (or even just for a few minutes, as the clouds roll by) or you might not. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Not only is she pregnant, but she’s carrying twins! This couple was so fun to work with and hello, look how cute they are! We shot their maternity boudoir session at my studio when she was about 7 months pregnant and I’m happy to report that the babies made their arrival and are as cute as can be!
This shoot was so much fun. My beautiful client wanted to do an outdoor boudoir/nude session, so we arranged an early summer morning shoot, on private property. I just love her mermaid hair peeking out in the back. So, if you’ve ever wanted to do an outdoor boudoir session, yes, this is absolutely something I do!
I’ve done a few boudoir sessions with this sexy mama, so it was really fun to include her husband this time! These two are both very easy going and um, hello…hot as all get out! The mister only had two requests: the pose on the left and drinking some whiskey. Um, done and done!
Seriously…could this couple be any sexier? I couldn’t get enough of this light and they couldn’t get enough of each other! To say the least, I absolutely adored working with these two gorgeous humans!
I met this beautiful woman about 7 yrs ago (I think?), when I did an in-home boudoir session for her best friend. I think it was the following year, when she booked her own session with me at my old studio. Fast forward to December of 2019, when we did another boudoir session, but in my current studio. Since this session, she got engaged, married, and is now pregnant! I usually run a holiday boudoir event each year, so if this is something you’re interested in, keep an eye out for announcements in November!
There really isn’t much to say about this session. I mean, these two are hotties on their own and even hotter together, so I think the photos speak for themselves. This session was held at an amazing Airbnb rental in Scio, Oregon. If you are interested in booking it for yourself, whether it be for a photo session with me or just for a personal vacation, email me and I’d be happy to send you the link! Anyway, I’d like to give a big THANK YOU to Chloe & Ray for allowing me to share these images (most couples do not sign the model release and I absolutely respect that…but I do love when I’m able to share)!
Back in March (literally days before the pandemic shut everything down here in Oregon), my dear friend and I got together for a day of laughter and portraits. I had rented out a home in Hood River (it’s called the Hood River Guest House, but is no longer available for short term rentals through airbnb) for my birthday weekend. I had a wonderful time relaxing in the gorgeous loft-barn-studio-farmhouse-apartment place, while my husband went over to Washington to ride his dirt bike. I also took advantage of the location and lined up a couple of photo shoots, including this one with River. I took photos of her and she took photos of me!
Before anyone jumps my shit, these photos were taken MONTHS ago! I am NOT doing any portrait sessions right now, due to the current stay-at-home orders. As much as it pains me to say it… I am not an essential worker and portraits are not a necessity. ;) I just thought these photos seemed fitting, seeing as Rachel is modeling solo.
Anyway, this was a quick little session that we did back in December at the Gray Lab, to test out the . I looooved her lavender hair color and thought this short, pleated dress fit her playful look and personality perfectly. At the time, I was going for sort of a “New Year’s Elopement” look, but I’m now calling it the “socially distanced bride.” ;)
I don’t think I ever blogged these photos (and even if I did, those posts are long gone now, so the seems like a good time to share them). This was a simple session, done in my studio with some harsh sunlight and a chair as our only prop/furniture piece. I shot it on 35mm color film, which I later converted to b&w.
Lab: The FIND Lab
Model: Ashley Wolf
I generally like to keep things simple, when doing portraits. I prefer backgrounds with minimal clutter, so that my subjects can stand out. These were shot in an old studio, not the one I am in now, but when she looks out that window in the shot below, she’s looking right at what is now my current studio!
