BOUDOIR BY KADEE

 After three kids, a full decade of marriage, and years of taking care of everyone else, she hit a point that so many women understand but don’t always say out loud. She wanted to feel like herself again. Not just mom. Not just wife. Just her. She told me she booked her session because she wanted to feel beautiful and sexy again and honestly she wanted the attention. I loved that. We don’t say that part enough, but it’s real. Leading up to her session she was excited but definitely nervous too. That mix is completely normal. What I loved was that she leaned into it anyway. She went through the prep guides, started looking at images, and before she even walked into the studio something had already started to shift for her. By the time she got there she felt comfortable. Not stiff or awkward, just relaxed and ready. We had already connected before her shoot and it made a difference. It didn’t feel intimidating, it felt like a space where she could just show up and be herself. The m...

There’s something really special about photographing a woman during pregnancy. Not just because of how beautiful it is—but because of everything her body is doing in that moment. This client didn’t book her session because she felt “perfect.” She booked it because she wanted to celebrate the journey . She told me she wanted to embrace everything her body was going through, to do something for herself, and yes… also have a little fun surprising her husband later. 😉 But like most women, the nerves showed up before she ever walked through the door. She had no idea what to expect. Didn’t know how it would feel. Wasn’t sure what she was walking into. And then she got to the studio and had that moment so many women have: “Damn… I’m really about to do this.” But here’s the thing >>> those nerves didn’t last long. Between chatting, getting pampered with hair and makeup, and just settling into the space, everything started to shift. The energy in the studio was fun, support...

Sometimes it takes seeing someone else do it to finally take the leap. That’s exactly what happened with this badass client. She’d been curious about boudoir for a while—thinking about it, reading about it—but hadn’t actually booked. Then her best friend did a session, and she thought, “Okay, I can do this too.” Bonus: she already knew me a little and I’m close to home, so Boudoir by Kadee was the obvious choice. Leading up to the shoot, the nerves were real. She didn’t know what to wear, what to expect, or even what she wanted. But once she picked out a few outfits, her excitement kicked in, and by the time she walked into the studio, she was ready to go. This is a sneak peek from her first session: When she arrived, a little anxiety lingered—but it disappeared fast. Other women were shooting, her best friend was there, music was playing, and suddenly it felt fun, relaxed, and easy . The standout moment? She came in thinking this would be a simple, safe, demure shoot. Then, before s...

Some women book a boudoir session once. Others come back again… and again… because once you experience a session with me, you realize it’s about so much more than just photos. This gorgeous client has now shot with me three times over the past four years , and every time we’ve created something a little different. But this session? This one was special. She came in with a vision I hadn’t done very often in boudoir: a blue-collar, lineman-inspired theme . Tough. Sexy. A little gritty. Something different from the typical lingerie look. Plus we were shooting outside!!! She told me it was hard to find inspiration photos for the idea, which meant we were going to be creating something completely unique together. But she also walked into the session feeling confident because by this point, she trusted my process. When she arrived at the studio in her comfy button-up and sweats, the vibe was exactly how it always is for an event session >>> relaxed, welcoming, and just a little bit...

Some women book a boudoir session to celebrate a milestone. Others do it to remind themselves who they are again. This beautiful mama booked her session while she was pregnant. She told me she wanted something waiting for her after the baby arrived >>> a reminder that she could still feel beautiful, confident, and sexy after everything her body had gone through. Like most women, she showed up with a mix of emotions. Excited… but definitely nervous. She admitted she wasn’t sure she would look as amazing as she hoped in the photos. But she was ready to try. One moment she remembers the most? Braving the freezing cold weather so we could step outside for a few shots. Sometimes the best images come from doing something a little crazy. Another moment that stood out was when she saw the swing setup in the studio. At first she told me she didn’t think she could do the pose—but I encouraged her to try anyway. And she did. That photo ended up being her favorite of the entire ...

 Some sessions start with a quiet curiosity. Others start with a little nudge from someone who loves you. This one? Definitely the second. She told me she’d always wanted sexy photos of herself, but what finally pushed her to book was a simple comment from her wife one day. She mentioned how much she’d love that—and sometimes that’s all it takes. Permission. Encouragement. A reminder that you’re allowed to do something just because it makes you feel good. Leading up to her session, nerves were high. The very real, very normal kind. The kind almost everyone feels before walking into the studio. But the second she arrived, things shifted. She said once I popped out to greet her, it felt like we’d known each other way longer than five minutes. That’s my favorite moment >>> when the tension drops and the walls start coming down. As we got into the session, confidence started to build. You could see it happening in real time. A pose here. A laugh there. A little hyping up (...