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 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!

Oklahoma City Intimate Lifestyle Portrait | Danielle

Danielle and I had the opportunity to experience delayed gratification for her boudoir session. Danielle’s session was originally scheduled for March, but because of the pandemic and businesses in Oklahoma City having to close as a result of statewide stay-at-home orders, we had to wait several months for the magic to happen.

She was my first client to photograph once my doors opened back up in May, and we were both so ready and so excited to get started! After getting all glammed up, she absolutely rocked her session. We both had fun as she tried on different lingerie outfits in my extensive client style closet. When she came out in a new red velvet bodysuit that I had recently purchased for my client style closet and we put her in the studio’s gun metal gray angel wings, I knew were were going to create something amazing.

And we did! You can see all the goodness in the boudoir portraits below, as well as read, in Danielle’s own words, about her boudoir experience with Intimate Lens Studio:

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

I was nervous about my body image, being authentic, and my comfort level.

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

The reality of my session exceeded all my expectations. The moment the session started, I knew I had nothing to worry about.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

My favorite part of the experience was being in the moment and feeling comfortable in my skin.

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

My absolute most favorite photo has to be the black and white one where I'm lying on the couch. I love my smile as well as how blissful I feel.

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

I feel confident and empowered. “Like Wow, I did that!

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 wish we had experimented a little more. I'm definitely rethinking glitter, now. LOL

If you've been thinking about booking a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio, do it! Ore is amazing. You're gonna be in great hands.

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.

Toronto Intimate Lifestyle Portraits | lexie - Camp Do More

Last month I attended a Boudoir Workshop in Haliburton, Ontario (about 2.5 hours outside of Toronto) called “Camp Do More” hosted by Brianna and Ewan Phelan from Do More Photographers. It involved over 150 boudoir photographers hanging out for a week, with the opportunity to learn from leading photographers in the boudoir industry, connect with other boudoir photographers from all over the world, and create some amazing intimate lifestyle portraits.

While there, I photographed Lexie. Our creative boudoir session was scheduled for the last full day of camp, and prior to camp we spent weeks brainstorming different creative ideas to make this a one of a kind epic creative session.

However, what we didn’t anticipate was the level of pure exhaustion we would feel after spending a week exploring, connecting, and creating. We decided to do a complete 180, focusing on a stripped down, raw and intimate indoor session in a small cabin located on the camp property.

And it turned out to be just what we both needed. No expectations, no pressure, just allowing the boudoir session to flow naturally, which resulted in quiet, intimate, beautiful moments.

A couple of weeks after our session, I asked Lexi what she felt after having a boudoir session with me. Here is what she had to say:

To give you a little back story, I’ve been on a three year journey to really learn to love the body I’m in. Because of my size, I’m expected to love my body. Well.... I don’t. I love it more now than I did years ago but it’s a true journey.

So when the opportunity came up to be photographed by such a talented human, I HAD to take it! People often mistake my comfort of doing boudoir shoots with being comfortable with myself but in reality it’s a true testimony of my trust my photographer.

The comfort I felt from the moment I met Ore was amazing! I knew in that moment there was nothing to be nervous about!

As we skipped on over to the cabin to start “getting naked in a cabin” we were full of laughs like we had been friends for years. I felt completely comfortable and confident in myself because I was given confidence in my session!

These images are powerful and give power! And that is what Ore does! She shows you the power you have and allows you to finally see the strong and beautiful human you are!

I hope you enjoy!