I had an amazing time photographing Mark and Brett in Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this fall.

This couples boudoir session was extra special, because it was one of my first couples boudoir sessions to offer two types of shooting styles in one session - a more formal studio portrait session, along with a lifestyle couples boudoir session that is part of my current offerings.

The love, respect and playfulness between these two was evident throughout the entire session, creating beautiful intimate photos of their amazing connection.

The photos below are highlights from their couples boudoir session, along with reflections on their overall experience.

Enjoy!

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple standing close together

What was your motivation for scheduling a couples session?

“…wanting more intimate photos of us together.”

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple in an embrace black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple standing close together black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple standing in an embrace black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple standing in an embrace

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple sitting together

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

“Classy and beautiful photography that seemed personal.”

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple standing back to back with arms together black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple in bed together

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple laying in bed together

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

“Being intimate in front of the camera, the process being authentic, and looking good but authentic.”

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple laying in bed together black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple sitting close together black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple sitting close together

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple laying in bed together face to face

What was your favorite part of the experience?

“The laughing and joking.”

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple lying in bed together black and white portrait

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

“I feel great! It was fun and relaxing and learned a lot.”

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple face to face under a white sheet black and white portrait

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple face to face under a white sheet

Oklahoma City Boudoir Photographer couples boudoir LGBTQ same sex male couple face to face under white sheet black and white portrait

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others? Would you do a couples boudoir session again?

“Yes!”

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

“I would say, be prepared to understand what it is you’re looking for, and then let go of expectations. Be ready to play and the camera makes no noise! Haha”

Sometimes you get to photograph something that inspires you, invigorates you, and makes you realize you are on the right path. This creative couples boudoir session with Rob and Mark-ché was one of those moments for me.

Rob is normally behind the camera as a commercial photographer, but stepped in front of the camera to model with Mark-ché , a Toronto based model, LGBTQ+ community activist, and, on that day, a student with a final the next day who agreed to pause his studying to help us create magic!

Rob and Mark-ché met for the very first time the morning of the session, but their chemistry was instantaneous. They were playful, relaxed, open to experimenting, and ready to help tell a story of connection and intimacy. Having the opportunity to photograph them together on the rooftop of the airbnb I was staying at made it even that much better.

One of the people I was staying with had this gorgeous pink tulle skirt, and we quickly determined that both Rob and Mark-ché were able to fit into the skirt. That additional pop of color weaved throughout the images, and the colorful mural incorporated towards the end of this part of the session made my creative heart so so happy.

I hope you enjoy the images from this collaborative effort. While these photos are more editorial/portrait based, in Part 2 of this series, I'll share the more boudoir inspired photos from this session.