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 | I'm a Slave For You (Zane)

When Zane reached out to me about scheduling a boudoir session for himself, he mentioned being inspired by creative photos capturing musical artists Madonna and Britney Spears.

Because he planned to use several of the photos from his boudoir portrait session for an album he is creating, he wanted something unique and eye catching. With the help of Titan, the over 100 pound albino Burmese Python (and Titan’s caretaker, who made sure Titan was treated well and taken care of while at the portrait session), Zane delivered all the goodness in his boudoir portraits! You can see all the goodness from Zane’s session below, as well as check out his perspective from the boudoir session.

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

I was most concerned about my level of comfort because I have never done anything like this before. I also always get nervous when meeting new people! I was also in a location I had never been before so I had to get over that!

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

I was incredibly shocked to find myself feeling like I was life-long friends with the people who I was meeting for the first time. The environment was very warm and welcoming.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Getting to meet everyone was such a pleasure! I enjoy getting to know people and the experience was very surreal.

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

I had such fun and I got some of the best photos I’ve ever taken out of it! I’m very confident with the images I got.

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 just wish I had more time with the snake!

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Absolutely, I’ve already recommended it to my coworker who is aspiring to be a model!

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Possibly, if the situation called for it!

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?

I would tell someone who was interested in a boudoir session to absolutely reach out to Intimate Lens! Ore does an incredible job of making anyone comfortable in their own skin as well as keeping her bubbly personality, making her feel like a lifelong friend! She has a specific vision and can make anyone feel beautiful.

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

You already know, but my favorite photo is the one I have selected for the album cover. When I saw it, I was immediately captivated. I look like a professional model, and the photograph looks like it captures a moment in time that was not intentional.

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!

Las Vegas Dance Inspired Intimate Lifestyle Portraits | Tom

I traveled to Las Vegas back earlier this year in February to teach a class on capturing intimacy and connection with couples boudoir (I’ll be sharing more about that in a future blog post), and while there I had the opportunity to work with and photograph an amazing dancer/performer by the name of Duy Phat (Tom) Le. We were connected by a mutual friend, who I am eternally grateful for helping us meet, and were able to create some dancer inspired boudoir magic on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.

 Tom was open to experimenting and playing around to see what we could create. No expectations, no pressure, just an opportunity to play outside the box with no pressure to do anything other than experiment and see what we could come up with.

 And now I’m excited for the opportunity to share our results with you!  

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.

Toronto Intimate lifestyle portraits | Pratik-Out of his comfort zone

This past summer, I attend a boudoir conference/workshop called “Camp Do More.” It was held in a small town outside of Toronto, Canada. Attending the conference was an amazing experience, allowing me to hone my craft while connecting with other like minded people in a welcoming environment and in a beautiful secluded location perfect for boudoir photography (is it time to go back yet?).

While there, in addition to learning, I also photographed several fellow photographers, including my friend Pratik.

While Pratik has extensive experience behind the camera, it was his first time in front of the camera for an intimate lifestyle portrait session.

He rocked it, and I’m so excited to share photos from his session!

I asked Pratik to share some of his thoughts about his experience in front of the camera………

"I was able to teach at Camp Do More for two years in row. It's what got me formally introduced into the boudoir community. One thing I never understood was the intent of it all. I'll be honest and tell you that right now. However, I wanted to learn and understand. I wanted to know more. An outsider never truly understands but it's our responsibility to be open minded to find out.

“What I soon learned is that boudoir itself allows people to celebrate themselves and accept who they are. It isn't for anyone else as much as it is for themselves. You can love yourself and you truly realize how powerful of an experience it is being in front of the camera. Like many guys out there, I have a lot of insecurities and I often look at myself in a way that isn't positive. It's because we see ourselves through our own eyes and not the eyes of others. What would it be like if we got to see what we looked like through the vision of someone else?”

“Working with Ore I understood fully. I truly saw myself in a light which I hadn't before. I was so nervous being photographed, but she was able to make it like a trip to the grocery store! Super easy and painless, without the lines! I felt like I was talking to a friend and she captured me in a way that made me feel comfortable.”

“We often see women as subjects but I wanted to do this because it's important for men to be photographed more often. We don't see guys like myself as often in front of the camera but it's an amazing experience to be documented like this for ourselves. Guys often feel like they can't be represented in the genre and it's also important that we appreciate ourselves and get a chance to see how others see us. It can change the outlook of who we are and give a chance to embrace ourselves amid any insecurities we may have. "

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.