BOUDOIR BY KADEE

When she first reached out to me, she was at a crossroads in her life—a new chapter beginning. Her children were grown, the house was quieter, and for the first time in a long time, she was asking, “What do I want to do for me?” She told me she had always wanted to do a boudoir session. Not out of vanity—but because she genuinely loved being in front of the camera. This time, though, it felt different. This time, it was about honoring herself. Leading up to her first shoot, she admitted she was super nervous. She described standing in front of the mirror, picking herself apart—like so many of us do—worrying about her “mom bod” and unsure how she’d pose or feel in front of the lens. But that nervousness? It didn’t last long. She said what surprised her most was just how comfortable she felt once we started. “Kadee’s energy is magnetic,” she told me (and yes, I blushed a little when she said it!). “You feel like you’re catching up with a best friend you haven’t seen in years. There...

 She first saw one of my boudoir session ads and thought to herself, “Hmm… that might be cool.” But like so many women, the nerves kicked in fast. She ended up rescheduling—maybe even once or twice—because she was scared. Not scared of me or the camera, but scared of not feeling “pretty enough.” Scared of not knowing what to wear. Scared that she didn’t fit the “boudoir mold.” She told me, “I’m a simple, plus-size woman. I didn’t own any lingerie or high heels.” And still… she showed up. She leaned into the experience—and that bravery is exactly what made her session so powerful. What surprised her most? “How fast the hour went by,” she said. (I hear this all the time! Time seriously flies when you’re being hyped up and glowing in your element.) She loved how I guided her every step of the way, from posing to energy, and how I gave her little peeks at the back of the camera as we went. Those in-the-moment sneak peeks helped her see what I saw: a bold, confident woman show...

When I tell you boudoir can be life-changing, I mean it — and this client’s story is the perfect example. She had done a boudoir session before with another photographer, so she already knew it could be fun. But this time around, what brought her to me was a phone call from her best friend. They decided to sign up together for one of my events, and that energy — two friends hyping each other up — set the tone before they even walked through my door. Leading up to her first time shooting with me, she was nervous but excited. She had recently lost some weight and was finally starting to feel good in her body again. That spark of confidence was there, but the nerves were real too — totally normal. What surprised her the most? How much fun the entire experience was. She described herself as shy, not the type to be half-naked in front of strangers. But something magical happens when women come together in a space that’s safe, affirming, and real . Add a few cheerleaders to the mix (hello...

  I need to tell you about one of my clients (and so many of them lately) — because if you’ve been  thinking  about booking a boudoir shoot but haven’t pulled the trigger, her story might be exactly what you need to hear. She found me the way so many others do… scrolling and seeing gorgeous women looking like total goddesses. And she said to herself, “I want to feel like they look.” So she booked. And then? The nerves hit. Hard. She said her favorite  and  least favorite part was narrowing it down — because she loved so many of them. That’s the kind of problem I love. Beautiful. Empowering. Emotional. And when I asked her what she’d say to another woman who was thinking about doing a boudoir session, her answer came fast: The nerves are normal. The doubt is normal. But what’s waiting on the other side of that hesitation? As a beautiful badass. Just like her. She almost canceled the night before. Her drive was about an hour and a half, and she told m...

 When she first saw her friend’s boudoir photos, her jaw dropped. “That’s YOU?!” That was the moment she knew — she had to do it, too. A friend had recommended me, but it wasn’t until she saw those images that something clicked. It wasn’t just about pretty pictures; it was about seeing someone you thought you knew look completely transformed — powerful, radiant, and hot . That spark lit something in her. So, she booked. But as the date got closer, the nerves crept in. “I considered canceling so many times,” she admitted. She didn’t feel ready. She hadn’t lost the weight she wanted to. She wasn’t tan. She felt unsure, anxious, maybe even a little silly. But something told her to hold on. And thank God she did. From the moment she stepped into the studio, the vibe started to shift. Her session ended up being completely unique — there was another client there who had just finished, still buzzing from the experience (and maybe a few too many mimosas). Instead of heading out, tha...