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.

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.