Oklahoma City Intimate Lifestyle and Glamour Portraits | Elizabeth

I had the opportunity to photograph a more glamour inspired boudoir session with Elizabeth last year. We always have fun when she comes to the studio, and I knew this time wasn’t going to be an exception. While this wasn’t her first boudoir session with me, this was her first time with me using studio strobes and not just natural light photography. I incorporated studio strobes (a form of artificial light) to create a more dramatic/fashion style feel to her portraits. To say she brought her A game would be an understatement. I don’t know how many squeals I made while photographing her, but I know it was a lot. I believe the words, fierce, fabulous and hell yes were used, and the phrase “I don't even know who you are right now” was said multiple times. Check out the amazing portraits we created, and read from Elizabeth’s own words her experience with Intimate Lens Studio.

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session?

I’ve worked with Ore in the past and know she can make me feel so amazing and glamorous!

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

Ore’s images are more than the typical boudoir pictures. There’s a sense of raw and candid imagery that isn’t over retouched and still shows off my natural beautiful self!

What were you nervous about going into your session?

Body positivity and self-image, but Ore knew all of the right poses and angles where I felt amazing during the session.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

All of the laughter and wardrobe changes. Ore has such a beautiful closet of lingerie and dresses that made me feel like a rockstar!

How do you feel now that you've completed the session?

I feel excited that I have stunning images of myself and want to complete another session later in the year.

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Absolutely! It’s a wonderful way for my friends and other women to express their own natural beauty through her photography.

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Absolutely! I would do more sessions if money wasn’t an issue.

In 250 words or less, based on your experience, what would you tell someone who was thinking about booking a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

Ore will make you feel at ease with her laughter and posing expertise, she will capture your personality and beauty in the most natural and authentic candid images. The outfits she suggests will make you feel fierce and look your absolute best.

Dallas Intimate Lifestyle Portraits | Madison

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session?

I was at a place in my life when I was questioning my self-worth when I saw the opportunity to do a boudoir session. Having worked with Ore previously, I found some comfort in being able to step out of my comfort zone with someone I trust as I did something solely for me.

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

Ore's artistry is beautiful! She does such an incredible job of capturing the energy and emotion in a person or even between people. Her images aren't an over-sexualized presentation of a body, but rather a glimpse into the very heart of a person. I was excited for the opportunity to be a part of that and to see myself through her lens.

What were you nervous about going into your session?

I've grown up in an era in which the beauty standards presented by media are, if anything, unattainable. This skewed representation of physical ideals and my own disordered patterns of thinking have created a sense of body dysmorphia that I've learned to live with since childhood. I knew going into this experience with these foundations of what beauty is in my mind and of what I thought I "should look like" would make it difficult to relax and embrace the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. I was prepared to struggle with seeing such personal images myself - body on display with all of my flaws open for criticism - without the ability to change any of it at that moment.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Ore's passion for her art! The infectiousness of her positivity and joy in what she was creating gave me a unique mix of both calm and excitement. I felt comfortable following her cues, trusting in her to show a side of me that so few see. Our time together was spent with this feeling of excitement to see where her creativity would take me to get out of my comfort zone and, more importantly, out my own head so I could truly embrace the experience.

How do you feel now that you’ve completed the session?

It may seem dramatic to say, but I feel empowered. Being able to see myself represented in Ore's photography as a person with depth and complexity rather than as something to be objectified has instigated a shift in my thinking. I've started to see myself as more than a body to be judged by the standards of other people. There is far more value in the things my body is capable of doing rather than in the aesthetic it presents to anyone else.

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Yes! Ore's infectious energy and bigger-than-life personality makes working with her more than just having your photo taken. It's an experience you'll always look back on with a huge grin and warmth in your heart.

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Absolutely! This experience has been eye-opening. Being able to see myself represented as what feels like art has made me feel beautiful in a way I didn't think possible.

In 250 words or less, based on your experience, what would you tell someone who was thinking about booking a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

Booking a session with Intimate Lens Studio is an experience I can't quite put into words. I walked in questioning my sanity and wondering if I was really able to allow myself to be so vulnerable. Within minutes of being with Ore, I felt this uplifting sense of excitement for what we would be doing together that day. That's a big part of the experience I had with Ore - we did this together, we created this art as a team. This wasn't me feeling isolated on the other side of a lens while I tried to cover up the things I didn't like about myself. The time I spent with Intimate Lens Studio was me learning to embrace my body and the energy I carry with the help of someone who saw more potential in me than I knew I had.

Las Vegas Intimate lifestyle Portraits | From Behind to In Front of the Camera

I recently spent a week in Las Vegas. I took several photography workshops from boudoir photographers in the industry who I admire, and the workshops did not disappoint. There are always new photography methods to learn, and I had a blast learning from industry leaders and experiencing new techniques and methods for photographing intimate lifestyle portraits.

It was also an amazing opportunity to connect with other boudoir photographers who are extremely excited and passionate about what they do. One such creative was Anna Johnson, an amazing boudoir photographer based out of San Diego. I had the opportunity to photographer her in her hotel suite, in an amazing tub strategically placed in the bedroom of the her suite, near the glass doors of the balcony, with a view of Las Vegas spread out below.

Anna had this to say about her boudoir session with me:

“One amazing thing about teaching in [Las] Vegas is my ability to get in front of the camera of other amazing Photographers…[e]ach time I have my photos taken by someone I take away something from the shoot. This time was no different. Ore is literally a HAPPY Butterfly, her smile is contagious and I couldn't have felt more comfortable in front of her camera (and I was NAKED).”

“It's not easy to start a shoot off not knowing someone and being completely naked but honesly I would not have wanted to do this shoot with anyone other than Ore. I never even once had that "OMG, I'M NAKED AND I NEED TO COVER UP" feeling. You know, the feeling that makes you keep your legs closed, hunch down and cover every part you can with any free arm or hand. It was refreshing to be able to just be free.“

“If you have been questioning or wondering if you could do this... THE answer is YES and you can trust that your photographer ORE knows exactly what she is doing.”

What Should You Wear to a Boudoir Session? Here are 3 Tips to Get You Ready to Rock Your Session

I want you to feel comfortable during your boudoir session.  That means if you feel sexy and gorgeous in frill and lace, than maybe a leather bondage suit shouldn’t be your first purchase for your boudoir session. However, if you already own said leather bondage suit, than bring that bad boy!

Here are 3 tips on what to bring to get you ready to rock your boudoir session:

1. Accentuate the Positive

Identify your specific body type, and buy outfits that flatter that body type.  Don’t worry about what works well for other body types.  Purchasing well-fitting and quality pieces for your body type helps you to worry less about not having the “perfect body”, and more on accentuating your “positive assets” - the parts of your body you love the most. 

2. Lingerie

There are several different types of lingerie options, but I find that bodysuits and teddies (which you can think of like lacy bodysuits) work well for varying body types, and in various sizes.   

3. Non-Lingerie

Don’t want to wear lingerie? I have several dress options to choose from.  Going for the more girl next door look?  Booty shorts, large button up sweaters and tube socks are a fun option.  Panties and a simple t-shirts are another great option.  Note that T-shirts are not a one size fits all option.  You can bring a crop tops, a form fitting t-shirt, a white t-shirt (to get wet), or even a t-shirt that skims your body and falls near the hips (clients can pull and tug on a longer t-shirt for a more sultry look).

For anything that you bring, make sure it fits your body.  I don’t recommend bringing anything that will leave marks on your skin (like a too tight fitting bra that once removed will leave indentions and/or cause marks on your skin) or have you feeling uncomfortable. 

 If your still concerned with what to wear, that’s not a problem.  I have you covered with a lingerie style closet with well over 300 pieces for you to choose from!  The sizes in my lingerie style closet range from XS to 3X and are designed for all different body types (with additional sizes available upon request). 

 I ask everyone to bring a nude thong, a black thong, one matching bra and panty set, and 2-4 pairs of your favorite high heels.

 Finally, note that if clothing just isn’t your thing, you always have the option of doing your boudoir session fully nude! 

Oklahoma City Intimate lifestyle Portraits | Brooklyn

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session?

I’ve always wanted to do one, but was to afraid or nervous I guess. But then winning the contest [held this summer for ladies in my VIP Boudoir Facebook Group] pushed me to just do it, and I am so glad I did!

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

I love [your] work. You make everyone look beautiful, strong, and comfortable in their own way. Not 1 session looks exactly the same so I like how your able to individualize each session based on your client.

What were you nervous about going into your session?

Being in front of a camera with basically no clothes on.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Finally seeing my pictures. I was honestly shocked with how good they looked and how it made me feel. (My own insecurities, nothing to do with Ore’s amazing talent!)

How do you feel now that you've completed the session?

When can I sign up for another one??

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Yes, already have!

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Yes, a couples session would be awesome.

Based on your experience, what would you tell someone who was thinking about booking a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

Just do it, it’s such a great experience. You don’t even know what to expect or how to feel until your in front of the camera and then when you see your pictures, it’s such a confidence booster!

Anything I haven't asked that you would like to add?

Ore is amazing! She makes you feel so strong and comfortable you forget your in front of a camera with no clothes on.

Oklahoma City Intimate lifestyle Portraits | Arielle - a/k/a "Wonder Woman"

After clients have stepped in front of the camera, I have them fill out a post-session questionnaire. This gives me insight into their experience and helps me create the best experience for future clients. I’ll be sharing their answers as well as boudoir portraits from their sessions. First up is Arielle.

During my pre-session consultation with Arielle, we talked about what she wanted to wear for her session. While we were discussing wardrobe options, she mentioned having a Wonder Woman cosplay costume! Umm, yes please! I encouraged her to bring it, and we had a blast incorporating the costume into her session and having her channel her inner warrior.

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

“Seeing everyone else’s really awesome pictures and wanting some of my own.”

What were you nervous about going into your session?

“Not liking the pictures after, maybe not looking how I wanted.”

What was your favorite part of the experience?

“Getting to wear my wonder woman costume.”

How do you feel now that you've completed the session?

“Loved it! Wanna do it again someday now that i know what to expect.”

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

“Already have!”

Would you do a boudoir session again?

“100% yes.”