BOUDOIR BY KADEE

When she first reached out, she told me she’d been thinking about doing a boudoir session for years. Turning 50 — with grown kids and even grandbabies — had stirred something in her. She said, “I just want to do something for myself.” You could hear it in her voice — she was ready, but "still nervous as hell." She later admitted she almost canceled before she even got here. Her words were, “I was scared shitless.”  But she showed up anyway — and that’s where the magic started. The first few minutes in the studio, you could feel the tension in her shoulders. We talked, we laughed, and little by little, the walls started to come down. Once she realized this space was hers >> judgment-free, empowering, and safe — she started to relax. And that’s when she came alive. There was this moment — I remember it clearly — when I showed her the back of the camera, and her whole expression changed. Her jaw dropped. She whispered, “No way… that’s me?” It was. And she looked absolutel...

 Some of you might recognize this beauty because she’s basically a veteran around here — she’s been in front of my camera four times now, and every single session is somehow even more fun than the last. She first came to me after seeing one of her friends’ sessions, and she said, “I saw her pictures and absolutely wanted to do it for myself.” I love hearing that because it’s exactly how this whole thing works — one woman takes the leap, and suddenly her friends realize, wait… I want to feel like that too. 2019 2020 When I asked how she felt walking in versus walking out, she said she always comes in feeling “fantastic — lots of fun nervous energy,” and then leaves feeling totally excited knowing what’s waiting in her gallery. 2024 This time, we shot outside , and she said it was hands down her favorite part. “It’s a whole lot of fun to play around outside in lingerie 😆 I can’t wait to do it again!” Her favorite look this round? The pumpkin mask and scream mask combo — because...

I’ve totally been slacking on the blog lately, but honestly? I’ve been busy kicking ass and doing things I’ve always wanted to do. I finally got to shoot boudoir on the beach ! Me and my best friend went to Florida, rented a house right on the water, and I threw out a little model call just because… why not? I’ve always wanted to do on-location shoots, and boudoir on the beach? I mean, HELL YEAH . It ended up being such a win — three gorgeous, confident women, waves crashing, sun setting, and me living my dream behind the camera while technically on vacation. It was relaxing, fun, and honestly, straight-up magic. Here are a few sneak peeks from my very first beach boudoir sessions and the waves...  To inquire about getting in front of my camera fill out the client questionnaire at www.boudoirbykadee.com

 One of my favorite things about boudoir is hearing why women finally take the leap. Every reason is different, and honestly? That’s what makes these sessions so fun. This gorgeous babe told me she had been saving inspo pics for years — pinning outfits, poses, and all the things. But life kept her busy (as it does). Then her boyfriend’s birthday came around and she laughed and said, “I had no idea what to do for him! Lol. But I’ve always wanted to do boudoir. My friend had shot with you, so I texted her and just went for it. After talking to you on the phone, it just felt like the right time.” And that’s usually how it happens. A little push, the right timing, and suddenly… it’s happening. Leading up to her shoot, she wasn’t nervous at all — she was excited . Like, can’t-sleep-the-night-before excited. She told me her brain was going a million miles an hour trying to figure out what to pack, what to prep, what to do. (If you’ve been there, you know exactly what she means 😂). ...

 Not every story needs a name attached to make an impact. This client wanted to stay anonymous, but her energy was way too good not to share. She gave me permission to tell her story—and honestly, it’s the kind of shoot that reminds me why I do this. She had done boudoir before—years ago—but never in a professional setting. This time, she wanted more than snapshots. She wanted a book that felt next-level. Something that embodied real boudoir. Real confidence. Real sex appeal. Real HER. When she pulled up to the studio, she said she wasn’t nervous at all. She had been blasting girl anthems the whole drive down, and by the time she walked in the door, the vibe was on . Big energy. Big smile. Ready to go. “I think I was skipping around the room!” she told me later, and I believe it. Every peek at the back of the camera lit her up even more. The session turned into this loop of joy—pose, shoot, peek, outfit change, repeat. And let me tell you: she nailed it every time. Her favorit...

Let’s talk about one of my amazing clients who absolutely blew me away. After years of struggling with self-love and battling body dysmorphia after weight loss surgery, she decided it was time to do something for herself . She needed to see — really see — how far she’d come. Boudoir felt like the perfect way to celebrate that. Before her session, she was nervous (who wouldn’t be?) but also excited. It was a huge leap outside her comfort zone, and she honestly thought, “There’s no way these photos will turn out, let alone make me look sexy.” Well, spoiler alert: she was wrong. As soon as she stepped into the studio, she found her groove. She felt comfortable, supported, and free to just be present. We kept things easy, upbeat, and encouraging — and by the end, she was having fun and feeling amazing. One of her favorite parts? Being part of a special event with pro hair and makeup, surrounded by other women hyping each other up. The whole vibe was positive and relaxed, like hanging out w...