Oklahoma City Couples Boudoir | When Souls Collide

I loved hanging out with Nikki and Emily and getting to hear about their relationship during their couples boudoir session in October. These two booked a session to celebrate 9 years together and 4 years married, and the joy and peace they had being in each other’s presence was an absolute honor and pleasure to be surrounded by as I hung out with them that morning through the afternoon.

To have a more intimate feel, they borrowed a relative’s home for their boudoir session, and after Nikki whipped me up a delicious sweet potato and bacon hash brown casserole (um, I’d like to have this happen more often, yes please!) we got to shooting. Check out the portraits below from this sweet and delectable (or should I say, edible) couples boudoir session!

What 3 things were you most nervous about going into your session?

1. Being naked in front of a stranger

2. I thought I'd hate myself in the pictures

3. Maybe that’s all

How did the reality of your session compare to your expectations going into it?

Reality was MUCH more comfortable than what we expected.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Favorite part has got to be the image reveal, but DURING the shoot, my favorite part was Ore’s prompts. The "what do you like, not love" question is gonna stick with me for sure.

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

Amazing. Literally telling every couple and woman I know to book this shit immediately.

Is there anything at all you wish we would have done differently or think we could do to further enhance the experience in the future?

I think our only regret is not booking more time as there were scenes we didn't have time to get to!

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Absolutely, already have.

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Most def, I'll have my people call your people.

In 500 words or less, based on your experience, what would you tell someone who was thinking about booking a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

Absolutely a couples sesh is an amazing experience, even for someone who thinks they'd never be comfortable like that. The experience of the shoot, combined with the photos we get to keep is worth every penny.

What was your absolute most favorite photo from your boudoir session, and what makes it special?

Black and white tub make out....I love our connection in the photo, but the composition & lighting make it.

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

No questions, but we'd like to add that you're amazing and so talented it's scary.

Oklahoma City Male Boudoir | Halloween Creative Session

For this year’s Halloween creative photoshoot, I was inspired by the “sexy bunny” photoshoot done for Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” album, released in 2016. I loved the photos, and was inspired to do my own take on the “sexy bunny” theme, but with a more masculine theme.

So I partnered with one of my amazing muses Jon Stombres who accepted the “sexy bunny” challenge.

To say I had a blast during this photoshoot would be an understatement; it was a combination of leather, fairy dust, and lace, and made for an overall winning combination.

My makeup artist Gaby Zegans started the transformation by giving Jon a smokey eye/glowly look makeover. After makeup, and once Jon put on the stockings, harness, leather jacket and bunny mask, I know it would be amazing. And the 5 inch heels taking Jon from his already tall 6’2 height to 6’7 was just icing on the cake.

We played with different poses and expressions for a mixture of serious, funny, masculine, feminine, and I also photographed Jon while he was eating snacks. So it was definitely a well rounded photoshoot. I hope you enjoy!

Oklahoma City Intimate Lifestyle Portrait | Riza

This was Riza’s second time to step in front of my camera for a boudoir session, and I know it was going to be even better than the first boudoir session she did with me back in 2018. For this second time, Riza was up for anything. She was ready to shed her inhibitions and push past her comfort zones, while also knowing she was in safe hands with me.

Even though it was her second boudoir experience, she was still nervous at the beginning of her session. Those initial butterflies are completely normal and expected. But after giving her direct and coaching her through the first couple of poses, I saw her visibly start to relax and start to let go and trust the process.

You can see the result of her letting go and allowing herself to shine bright in the photos below, as well as read about her second boudoir experience with Intimate Lens Studio.

What 3 things were you most nervous about going into your session?

Like always, my body. I’m comfortable enough for nudity or implied nudity around [Ore] but I always worry about my body having too many lumps and bumps based on how I pose. My facial expressions, I feel like the line between RBF, dead eyes and sexy face is very thin and I worry I fall more into dead eyes when I try to relax my facial expression… I want to be confident in my body so that my poses/posture is more relaxed or confident rather than my body language showing how nervous I can get. But [Ore] did such a great job with making me feel relaxed! Never in a million years could I have foreseen me being naked on a couch without feeling some type of way about it!

How did the reality of your session compare to your expectations going into it?

I always expect myself to do pain face the further along into our session because I know I worry about whether or not I’m photogenic. I know you …[help]… with posing so I wasn’t expected to know how to pose but when I started sinking into the couch cushions I was worried I’d just look like a girl slouching on the couch with lingerie on. Instead [Ore] transformed me into this sensual woman who looks so sure and confident of herself. That is some sorcery woman!

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Listen, when [Ore] grabbed that red harness bodysuit deal I kinda gave [her] a mental side eye but I knew [she was] the professional so I took a little side detour from my comfort zone and trusted [her] and I’m so glad I did! I was terrified I’d look like we’d done pot roast or something but the pictures with that outfit turned out so good!! Just speaks volumes on [her] creativity and how well [she] photographs/poses [her] clients!!

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

I feel beautiful and empowered! The first session I did with [Ore] I had no idea at all what to expect but this second time was a lot smoother since I kinda knew the process. I trusted [Ore] during the session but seeing the fruits of [her] direction in the photos and seeing how they turned out really amped up feelings of confidence I didn’t think I had.

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

I always do! Especially after this last session, I was showing everyone the photos and encouraging everyone to get “the gift that keeps on giving” by booking a session with [Ore]! I even tell some of the gals that they can bring their significant others for a couples session if they’re too nervous to do it by themselves!

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Abso-fucking-lutely!

What was your absolute most favorite photo from your boudoir session, and what makes it special?

The photo of me on the couch looking out the window was absolutely breathtaking because I feel sexy, classy and beautiful. I mean I’m not sure what magazine I would be featured in, but I almost feel like this could maybbeee go in one. The pose also looks natural and relaxed considering I was sinking into the cushions! All those couch shots turned out beautifully with the warmth of the couch leather and my skin against the background of the wall and the plants just made me look so confident as if I wasn’t sitting there mentally chanting “be photogenic” over and over in my head.

Toronto Couples Intimate Lifestyle Portraits (Part II) | Rob and Mark-Che

I had the opportunity to work with two amazing souls, Rob and Mark-Che, on a creative couples boudoir session. Today, I’m sharing photos from the morning of the couples boudoir session. This is Part II of the series. In Part I, I shared more about my initial idea for this creative couples boudoir session, and shared more editorial style photos from the shoot in the second part of the day. To check out Part I, click here.

While this was a couples boudoir “strangers session” - with Rob and Mark-ché only meeting for the very first time the morning of the session - their chemistry was instantaneous and amazing to capture.

Before we even got started photographing, we all discussed personal boundaries, comfort levels, and making sure that the photoshoot would be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. In addition, Rob and Mark-Che had some one-on-one time together before the photoshoot to grab food and hang out, which really helped them to be able to relax and get comfortable with each other in front of the camera.

That being said, they were both nervous in the beginning of the session. However, we were all open to experimenting, having fun, and seeing how things would unfold. There were no expectations for how the creative session would turn out, and that really helped us all to let loose, play, and let the magic unfold.

You can see how the creative session unfolded in the photos below. Stay tuned for Part III, where I’ll share some of my favorite intimate couples portraits utilizing a bathtub. You definitely won’t want to miss it!

Oklahoma City Couples Boudoir | Nick and Amanda

Nick and Amanda's session was full of lots of laughter and fun. Both Amanda and Nick described their relationship as goofy, fun and very playful, and it was evident throughout their couples boudoir session how comfortable they were together. After being in a relationship for over two years, it was clear to see the genuine love and affection they had for each other.

 I like to incorporate couples personal interests into a couples boudoir session as much as possible, and Nick and Amanda's couples boudoir session was no exception. 

They brought collars, harnesses and chains with them, and we were able to incorporate them into their couples boudoir session for some light BDSM, while also focusing on capturing the connection and intimacy between the two of them.

 You can see all of the goodness from their session below!

Capturing Intimate and Connection between Couples - Las Vegas Shootout with Taylor and Mitch

Sometimes I want to pinch myself, I'm so thrilled. Why? As a couples boudoir photographer I have the opportunity to give couples a tangible reminder of the passion, love and intimacy they've built with each other. Even better? I recently had the opportunity to share my love of all things couples boudoir photography in Las Vegas this past February, 2020, at a boudoir event organized by Do More Photographers, the leading educational online platform for intimate lifestyle photographers organized and lead by longtime expert boudoir photographers Brianna and Ewan Phelan.

Over several days, I had the opportunity to lead two shootouts sharing my advice on capturing connection and intimacy in relationships. My take on intimate couples portraits is a little different than the norm. I’m focused less about getting portraits with the “perfect pose” or the "correct angle", putting more emphasis on portraying the unique closeness and affection between couples. My goal is to provide couples with a gallery of portraits in which they can see their relationship reflected back at them in the best light. When a couple says, “this is so us!” after viewing their gallery, I know I’ve done my job. 

 During each Las Vegas shootout, I covered getting couples prepared prior to the couples boudoir session, tips and tricks for getting couples to relax in front of the camera, setting boundaries before the session, what I use to get emotion out of couples during the session, and we also do a live shoot. 

 The first shootout I photographed Taylor and Mitch, a Las Vegas local couple and my friends, who agreed to be intimate and get naked in front of a group of 13 boudoir photographers! Not an easy feet, but they did an amazing job, and were able to relax and get comfortable in front of the camera allowing students to get some truly beautiful moments of them interacting with each other.

 The images I've shared below are from the before the first shootout (I had them come early to get comfortable and do some test shots before my students arrived), during the shootout, and then after the shootout where I had the opportunity to photograph them one-on-one, where we turned up the heat and let it burn.

Oklahoma City Intimate Couples Maternity Boudoir Session

These partners were looking for a way to celebrate their soon to arrive new bundle of joy, and reached out to me for a couples maternity boudoir session to document their pregnancy journey in an intimate and loving way. I photographed their surprise engagement session several years ago, and was more than thrilled to photograph their love, intimacy and connection with one another as they celebrated having a baby together (who is now the cutest, chunkiest, adorable, makes you want to squish their cheeks…. okay, getting distracted, let me get back to the story…….).

They were both nervous going into their couples maternity boudoir session (getting naked in front of a camera isn’t easy, even if you’re doing it with your wife), but they decided to step outside of their comfort zone, do something a little risky, and relax and enjoy the overall boudoir experience, knowing they were in good hands.

They had an amazing emotional connection, as you can see from their photos below. And the best part for me was watching them see their reaction to the photos from their boudoir session during their portrait reveal appointment. I asked them which photo was their favorite, and they couldn’t decide. But they were drawn to several… ”the ones that just get me in the guts are the ones that just nail a look or a feeling that makes us US.”

Here is what both of them had to say about their experience:

“We're so happy we went for it, the photo book is beautiful and the photos just get more and more special to us as time goes by. If you're toying with the idea [of a couples boudoir session], just throw caution to the wind and book it. You'll treasure these photos forever AND you'll have the memory of the photo shoot to giggle and reconnect about. Plus you'll be proud of yourselves and know you're way cooler than your friends who don't have the guts (hint: it doesn't hurt I promise, it's fun!).”

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.