M’s artful, effortless, and self-loving boudoir portraits

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M was in an exciting season of life where she felt able to see and savor the self-compassion she had worked hard to cultivate over the years. She wanted her photoshoot to celebrate the intentionality she had poured into...

M decided to do boudoir because she wanted to do something celebratory just for herself. She had been thinking about boudoir for a long time, inspired by a friend of hers who had a really positive boudoir experience, so M was delighted when it came time to schedule a session of her own. M was in an exciting season of life where she felt able to see and savor the self-compassion she had worked hard to cultivate over the years. She wanted her photoshoot to celebrate the intentionality she had poured into building a life full of self-acceptance. 

M envisioned a boudoir session that felt candid, confident, effortless, and everyday. She wanted portraits that emanated gentleness and strength, documenting different facets of her personality. To achieve this vision, M brought an array of beloved pieces of clothing to her boudoir session. She started the day wearing one of her favorite bras paired with a mismatched bottom, which felt very homey and easygoing. Next she wore a long, deep blue boho dress she adores that added bright, vibrant energy to the day. M then wore a favorite pair of jeans she paired with a cream button-up blouse, creating a unique spin off the classic flowy white boudoir look. She ended the session with a series of implied nude portraits that added an artful, sensual tone. 

M’s Boudoir Portraits 

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There are so many artistic lines in this next portrait of M. With M’s fingers gently pulling on her shirt, I love all the interesting shadows and highlights this portrait depicts, especially the strong line of her collar bone.

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I love the artistic asymmetry this next portrait holds, and how calm and effortless M looks as she plays with her hair.

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M loved the idea of ending with a series of implied nude portraits that incorporated artful compositions and figure details. The array of warm color tones and interesting straight lines in this portrait give it a calm, confident feel.

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