Oklahoma City Couples Intimate lifestyle Portraits | Patrick and Jon

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session?

“It seemed like a fun and unique date opportunity.”

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

“Instagram”

What were you nervous about going into your session?

“Having a stranger with a camera witness our intimacy”

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Doughnuts! But also, a stronger sense of closeness that came from the experience.

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

“Empowered”

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

“Yes, absolutely”

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Yes, especially since we have a feel for it.

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

“Ore is SO good at feeling your personal boundaries and making you feel comfortable and safe.”

Why I Love Photographing Couples INTIMATE LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS | Oklahoma City Couples Boudoir

Have you ever been around two people and just knew that they were meant to be?  

Not because they both look good based on society’s beauty standards, or because the couple comes from the same background and share similar interests, but because you can almost visibly see their profound and abiding connection and commitment to one another.

 You see the way their thoughts flow together and the way they seem to see into each other’s souls and know their partner’s heart.   You see the way they laugh together, tease each other, fight (acknowledging that no relationship is perfect 24/7) and make up, and live each day with the conscious choice and commitment to “do life together.”

 I enjoy being around these couples.  I love seeing their connection, seeing their joy, and I want to give these couples a tangible reminder of what they mean to each other.

It’s easy for couples who have been together for a while to get stuck into a routine, focusing on the day-to-day activities that need to get done… jobs to go to, bills to pay, chores to complete, kids to pick up, clothes to clean, dishes to wash, etc., and sometimes couples forget that their life together is more than just completing things to check off items on an imaginary list.

 It’s about living out life with your favorite human…and stealing the covers.

 And so I want to give couples photographs that remind them of the truth of their relationships that they may sometimes forget.  That their partner loves them, cares for them and has chosen them. 

I  photograph couples either at my in-home studio or at the couples’ home with the goal of capturing who THEY are as a couple.  No two couples have the same relationship, so in my pre-session questionnaire and pre-session video or in-person consultation I ask couples specific questions about their relationship with the goal of photographing each couple and capturing what it means to them to be in their relationship; how they fit, how they interact, and how they connect with each other.  I love hearing couples say that they feel like I captured “THEM.”   

Some of my favorite images to photograph involve one partner looking away, while the other partner is staring at them without the partner who is looking away knowing they are being admired.  You can see in the eyes of the partner staring intently at their lover that they know the prize they have “won”, they have a look in their eyes that says my partner chose me, and I’m so FUCKING THRILLED that I get to spend forever with them.

When I have the opportunity to capture that emotion and then present that photograph to the partner who didn’t see it because they were looking away, and that partner then gets to see that connection and love shining in their lover’s eyes, that gives me the BEST FEELING EVER.  It’s like a big warm hug (if you like big warm hugs, if not think of it as a really great high five!).

These portraits allow couples to see their love shining back at them through photographs of them together, and they can have them as a reminder either in high quality albums or as wall art displayed in their home.

The best part? You don’t have to have a special event to wait and schedule a couples boudoir session.  By scheduling a couples boudoir session, I’ll capture your love, connection and intimacy, giving you a tangible reminder that each of you is loved by the other.

What Should You Wear to a Boudoir Session? Here are 3 Tips to Get You Ready to Rock Your Session

I want you to feel comfortable during your boudoir session.  That means if you feel sexy and gorgeous in frill and lace, than maybe a leather bondage suit shouldn’t be your first purchase for your boudoir session. However, if you already own said leather bondage suit, than bring that bad boy!

Here are 3 tips on what to bring to get you ready to rock your boudoir session:

1. Accentuate the Positive

Identify your specific body type, and buy outfits that flatter that body type.  Don’t worry about what works well for other body types.  Purchasing well-fitting and quality pieces for your body type helps you to worry less about not having the “perfect body”, and more on accentuating your “positive assets” - the parts of your body you love the most. 

2. Lingerie

There are several different types of lingerie options, but I find that bodysuits and teddies (which you can think of like lacy bodysuits) work well for varying body types, and in various sizes.   

3. Non-Lingerie

Don’t want to wear lingerie? I have several dress options to choose from.  Going for the more girl next door look?  Booty shorts, large button up sweaters and tube socks are a fun option.  Panties and a simple t-shirts are another great option.  Note that T-shirts are not a one size fits all option.  You can bring a crop tops, a form fitting t-shirt, a white t-shirt (to get wet), or even a t-shirt that skims your body and falls near the hips (clients can pull and tug on a longer t-shirt for a more sultry look).

For anything that you bring, make sure it fits your body.  I don’t recommend bringing anything that will leave marks on your skin (like a too tight fitting bra that once removed will leave indentions and/or cause marks on your skin) or have you feeling uncomfortable. 

 If your still concerned with what to wear, that’s not a problem.  I have you covered with a lingerie style closet with well over 300 pieces for you to choose from!  The sizes in my lingerie style closet range from XS to 3X and are designed for all different body types (with additional sizes available upon request). 

 I ask everyone to bring a nude thong, a black thong, one matching bra and panty set, and 2-4 pairs of your favorite high heels.

 Finally, note that if clothing just isn’t your thing, you always have the option of doing your boudoir session fully nude! 

Oklahoma City Intimate lifestyle Portraits | Brooklyn

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session?

I’ve always wanted to do one, but was to afraid or nervous I guess. But then winning the contest [held this summer for ladies in my VIP Boudoir Facebook Group] pushed me to just do it, and I am so glad I did!

What made you choose Intimate Lens Studio?

I love [your] work. You make everyone look beautiful, strong, and comfortable in their own way. Not 1 session looks exactly the same so I like how your able to individualize each session based on your client.

What were you nervous about going into your session?

Being in front of a camera with basically no clothes on.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Finally seeing my pictures. I was honestly shocked with how good they looked and how it made me feel. (My own insecurities, nothing to do with Ore’s amazing talent!)

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

When can I sign up for another one??

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

Yes, already have!

Would you do a boudoir session again?

Yes, a couples session would be awesome.

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

Just do it, it’s such a great experience. You don’t even know what to expect or how to feel until your in front of the camera and then when you see your pictures, it’s such a confidence booster!

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

Ore is amazing! She makes you feel so strong and comfortable you forget your in front of a camera with no clothes on.

Oklahoma City Intimate lifestyle Portraits | Arielle - a/k/a "Wonder Woman"

After clients have stepped in front of the camera, I have them fill out a post-session questionnaire. This gives me insight into their experience and helps me create the best experience for future clients. I’ll be sharing their answers as well as boudoir portraits from their sessions. First up is Arielle.

During my pre-session consultation with Arielle, we talked about what she wanted to wear for her session. While we were discussing wardrobe options, she mentioned having a Wonder Woman cosplay costume! Umm, yes please! I encouraged her to bring it, and we had a blast incorporating the costume into her session and having her channel her inner warrior.

What was your motivation for scheduling a boudoir session with Intimate Lens Studio?

“Seeing everyone else’s really awesome pictures and wanting some of my own.”

What were you nervous about going into your session?

“Not liking the pictures after, maybe not looking how I wanted.”

What was your favorite part of the experience?

“Getting to wear my wonder woman costume.”

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

“Loved it! Wanna do it again someday now that i know what to expect.”

Would you recommend Intimate Lens Studio to others?

“Already have!”

Would you do a boudoir session again?

“100% yes.”