Boudoir & Maternity Photography Journal

Reflections, client stories, and insights from a
Denver boudoir and maternity photographer

Writing about boudoir, maternity, and the moments that invite us to slow down, reflect, and honor the seasons we’re in.

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15 Best Boudoir Poses for Every Body Type
15 Best Boudoir Poses for Every Body Type
Who is boudoir for?
Who is boudoir for?
The Real Reason You Haven’t Booked Your Boudoir Session Yet
The Real Reason You Haven’t Booked Your Boudoir Session Yet
Denver Boudoir Photography: The 4 Life-Changing Benefits of a Luxury Boudoir (or Maternity) Photo Session
Denver Boudoir Photography: The 4 Life-Changing Benefits of a Luxury Boudoir (or Maternity) Photo Session
A Session That Feels Like a Deep Breath
A Session That Feels Like a Deep Breath
Why I Embrace AI (But Will Always Be in the People Business)
Why I Embrace AI (But Will Always Be in the People Business)
Top Tips to Prepare for a Stunning Maternity Boudoir Photoshoot
Top Tips to Prepare for a Stunning Maternity Boudoir Photoshoot
Embrace Your Edge: Why Portrait Photography is About Self-Expression
Embrace Your Edge: Why Portrait Photography is About Self-Expression
Celebrating Simplicity: A Minimalist Approach to Maternity Photography
Celebrating Simplicity: A Minimalist Approach to Maternity Photography
Rediscovering Confidence: A Stunning Boudoir Session Experience
Rediscovering Confidence: A Stunning Boudoir Session Experience
Celebrating Motherhood: Talia's Stunning Maternity Journey
Celebrating Motherhood: Talia's Stunning Maternity Journey
Why Maternity Sessions Are the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
Why Maternity Sessions Are the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
The "This Is Me" Project: Embracing Your Authentic Self
The "This Is Me" Project: Embracing Your Authentic Self
Who Does She Think She Is? (And Why That’s Exactly the Question I Want You to Ask)
Who Does She Think She Is? (And Why That’s Exactly the Question I Want You to Ask)
Why a Photoshoot During Hard Times Is Still Worth It
Why a Photoshoot During Hard Times Is Still Worth It
Investing in Your Future Self With a Boudoir Photography Session
Investing in Your Future Self With a Boudoir Photography Session
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Celebrate Yourself with Boudoir Photography
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Celebrate Yourself with Boudoir Photography
Why Same-Day, In-Person Viewing of Your Boudoir Gallery is So Important
Why Same-Day, In-Person Viewing of Your Boudoir Gallery is So Important
Do I Have to Share My Boudoir Photos Online?
Do I Have to Share My Boudoir Photos Online?
Can I Do a Boudoir Session If I’m Nervous?
Can I Do a Boudoir Session If I’m Nervous?
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Boudoir Session
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Boudoir Session
Planning Your Boudoir Session: Why Timing Matters
Planning Your Boudoir Session: Why Timing Matters
Timeless Keepsakes: The Beauty of Celebrating Yourself
Timeless Keepsakes: The Beauty of Celebrating Yourself
"I Don’t Know How to Pose" – Why You Don’t Need to Be a Model to Shine in Your Boudoir Session
"I Don’t Know How to Pose" – Why You Don’t Need to Be a Model to Shine in Your Boudoir Session
Do You Retouch Images? A Look Into Responsible Editing
Do You Retouch Images? A Look Into Responsible Editing
Why I Offer Professional Makeup for Your Boudoir Session
Why I Offer Professional Makeup for Your Boudoir Session
Confidence Beyond Limits: Maddie’s Boudoir Experience
Confidence Beyond Limits: Maddie’s Boudoir Experience
“I am Too Old for a Boudoir Session” - Another Myth Debunked!
“I am Too Old for a Boudoir Session” - Another Myth Debunked!
Discover How Boudoir Can Celebrate You
Discover How Boudoir Can Celebrate You
Why Would I do a Boudoir Session? I get Family Photos Done Every Year.
Why Would I do a Boudoir Session? I get Family Photos Done Every Year.
Start your self-love journey
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I Don’t Love My Post-Baby Body—Why Would I Do a Boudoir Session?
I Don’t Love My Post-Baby Body—Why Would I Do a Boudoir Session?
"I’m Not Photogenic": Why You’re More Ready Than You Think for a Boudoir Session
"I’m Not Photogenic": Why You’re More Ready Than You Think for a Boudoir Session
Why I Chose Elle Photography for My Maternity Photos: A Client’s Story
Why I Chose Elle Photography for My Maternity Photos: A Client’s Story
What Makes a Boudoir Photographer Different from a Glamour or Portrait Photographer?
What Makes a Boudoir Photographer Different from a Glamour or Portrait Photographer?
What Happens if I Don’t Like My Photos?
What Happens if I Don’t Like My Photos?
10 Ways to Shed the Weight (of Self-Doubt and Embrace Your True Beauty).
10 Ways to Shed the Weight (of Self-Doubt and Embrace Your True Beauty).
What to Wear to Your Boudoir Session (and no, not all of it is Lingerie)
What to Wear to Your Boudoir Session (and no, not all of it is Lingerie)
This Valentine’s Day Do a Boudoir Session for the Three People Who Truly Matter
This Valentine’s Day Do a Boudoir Session for the Three People Who Truly Matter
Is Boudoir Just a Luxury? Debunking an Unpopular Opinion
Is Boudoir Just a Luxury? Debunking an Unpopular Opinion
Be the Superhero of Your Own Story…
Be the Superhero of Your Own Story…
Embrace Your Authentic Self Through Photography: The Power of Unapologetically Being You
Embrace Your Authentic Self Through Photography: The Power of Unapologetically Being You
Boudoir Session Dos and Don’ts
Boudoir Session Dos and Don’ts
Top Trends in Boudoir Photography: Celebrating Authenticity and Self-Love
Top Trends in Boudoir Photography: Celebrating Authenticity and Self-Love
What is the True Value of a Boudoir Photography Experience?
What is the True Value of a Boudoir Photography Experience?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Booking a Boudoir Session
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Booking a Boudoir Session
What Would You Do If You Saw Your Strength Clearly?
What Would You Do If You Saw Your Strength Clearly?
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Embracing Your True Beauty through Boudoir Photography
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Embracing Your True Beauty through Boudoir Photography
Why You’re Already Enough
Why You’re Already Enough
Why Does Boudoir Photography Cost So Much?
Why Does Boudoir Photography Cost So Much?
How do I Capture Elegance through Boudoir Photography?
How do I Capture Elegance through Boudoir Photography?
How is Boudoir Photography a Boutique Experience?
How is Boudoir Photography a Boutique Experience?
Would you Like to Explore the Beauty of Fine Art Boudoir Photography?
Would you Like to Explore the Beauty of Fine Art Boudoir Photography?
Making your photo session a reality with interest free payment plans
Making your photo session a reality with interest free payment plans
6 Tips when booking a Boudoir Photographer or Maternity Photographer
6 Tips when booking a Boudoir Photographer or Maternity Photographer
Top 5 Myths About Boudoir Photography (And Why They’re Wrong)
Top 5 Myths About Boudoir Photography (And Why They’re Wrong)
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Boudoir Session
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Boudoir Session
Turning Moments to Memories
Turning Moments to Memories
Why Choose Me to be Your Photographer?
Why Choose Me to be Your Photographer?
How is a Boudoir Photography Session a Journey of Self-Love?
How is a Boudoir Photography Session a Journey of Self-Love?
How do You Embrace Your Inner Goddess?
How do You Embrace Your Inner Goddess?
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A Celebration: A Boudoir Photography Experience
A Celebration: A Boudoir Photography Experience
Boudoir Photography An Art Form Emphasizing Abstract Forms and Movement
Boudoir Photography An Art Form Emphasizing Abstract Forms and Movement
The Power of Acceptance and Self-Love
The Power of Acceptance and Self-Love
Embracing Authenticity: Introducing the 'Just Me' Project
Embracing Authenticity: Introducing the 'Just Me' Project
The Importance of Portraits for Women in Homes and Keepsakes
The Importance of Portraits for Women in Homes and Keepsakes
The Transformative Power of Boudoir Photography
The Transformative Power of Boudoir Photography
Why Printed Portraits Are the Ultimate Keepsakes
Why Printed Portraits Are the Ultimate Keepsakes
Say Goodbye to Payment Stress with Pre-Session Payment Plans!
Say Goodbye to Payment Stress with Pre-Session Payment Plans!
Over 40 and Fabulous?
Over 40 and Fabulous?
The Body Project - Be Part of a Movement
The Body Project - Be Part of a Movement
The Rest YOU Need
The Rest YOU Need
Things I would tell my younger self
Things I would tell my younger self
Self-love: Stop the Comparison
Self-love: Stop the Comparison
Warning: The side-effects of Boudoir Photography
Warning: The side-effects of Boudoir Photography
Embrace Your Empowerment
Embrace Your Empowerment
Why is a Boudoir Session so Empowering?
Why is a Boudoir Session so Empowering?
The lie that cost us everything…
The lie that cost us everything…
Fun Girls’ Day Out Experience
Fun Girls’ Day Out Experience
Self-love Journey: How Body Image Issues Affect Mental Health
Self-love Journey: How Body Image Issues Affect Mental Health
Embracing Life with Resilience and Joy Maddie’s Boudoir Journey
Embracing Life with Resilience and Joy Maddie’s Boudoir Journey
A few thoughts on Self-Doubt, Self-Love, and Self-Worth
A few thoughts on Self-Doubt, Self-Love, and Self-Worth
Referral Program for Photo Sessions with Elle Photography, Denver CO
Referral Program for Photo Sessions with Elle Photography, Denver CO
Why you should do a photoshoot when you are over 40.
Why you should do a photoshoot when you are over 40.
How to prepare for your Boudoir Photography Session, Denver CO
How to prepare for your Boudoir Photography Session, Denver CO
Confessions of a Boudoir Photographer
Confessions of a Boudoir Photographer
Finding Inspiration for Captivating Boudoir Photos
Finding Inspiration for Captivating Boudoir Photos
A guide to responsible photo editing
A guide to responsible photo editing
Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Boudoir Photography as a Wedding Gift and a Journey of Self-Discovery
Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Boudoir Photography as a Wedding Gift and a Journey of Self-Discovery
I’m in the Energy Business
I’m in the Energy Business
Embracing Authenticity in the New Year
Embracing Authenticity in the New Year
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What are Some Excuses for Never Doing a Photoshoot?
What are Some Excuses for Never Doing a Photoshoot?
What is Fine Art Boudoir Photography?
What is Fine Art Boudoir Photography?
How do You Turn Your House into a Home?
How do You Turn Your House into a Home?
How can Boudoir Photography tell your Story?
How can Boudoir Photography tell your Story?
How can Boudoir Photography Unveil YOUR Authentic Beauty?
How can Boudoir Photography Unveil YOUR Authentic Beauty?
I choose joy…
I choose joy…
How can You Rock Your Realness with A Photoshoot?
How can You Rock Your Realness with A Photoshoot?
How Do You Find Your Joy?
How Do You Find Your Joy?
How to Learn from Mistakes in My Boudoir Photography Journey
How to Learn from Mistakes in My Boudoir Photography Journey
Why is Offering a Full In-Home Design Service So Valueable?
Why is Offering a Full In-Home Design Service So Valueable?
How Does Boudoir Photography Embrace The Power of Self-Love?
How Does Boudoir Photography Embrace The Power of Self-Love?
What is The Value of Professional Portraits?
What is The Value of Professional Portraits?
Why is Boudoir Photography Such a Transformative Experience?
Why is Boudoir Photography Such a Transformative Experience?
How Would You Create the Life YOU Want?
How Would You Create the Life YOU Want?
Why is a maternity session so important?
Why is a maternity session so important?
Rewiring negative bias through portraits
Rewiring negative bias through portraits
Studio Sessions: Magic of the Unknown
Studio Sessions: Magic of the Unknown
What is The Impact of Boudoir Photography?
What is The Impact of Boudoir Photography?
Why is Art for Your Walls so Much more Valuable than Digital Images?
Why is Art for Your Walls so Much more Valuable than Digital Images?
What Questions do you have about a Boudoir Photo Session?
What Questions do you have about a Boudoir Photo Session?
Why is a Maternity Portrait Session so Important?
Why is a Maternity Portrait Session so Important?
Are you Ready to Tell Your Story through a Boudoir Photo Session?
Are you Ready to Tell Your Story through a Boudoir Photo Session?
What are the Top 5 Photo Session Excuses for Not Doing a Photo Session?
What are the Top 5 Photo Session Excuses for Not Doing a Photo Session?
Why is a Photo Session so Empowering?
Why is a Photo Session so Empowering?
Why do You Need a Legacy Portrait?
Why do You Need a Legacy Portrait?
Why is a Professional Photograpy Session A Worthy Investment?
Why is a Professional Photograpy Session A Worthy Investment?
Are you Ready to Get Intimate and Vulnerable with a Boudoir Photo Session?
Are you Ready to Get Intimate and Vulnerable with a Boudoir Photo Session?
Why is a Maternity Photo session important?
Why is a Maternity Photo session important?
What are THE Single Biggest Myth about Boudoir Photography?
What are THE Single Biggest Myth about Boudoir Photography?
When to Book a Boudoir Photo Session?
When to Book a Boudoir Photo Session?

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