{Body positive portraits} Adventure session with Ms. G
One of the most wonderful things about a Sweet Amaranth adventure session is that since we have a full day, we get a chance…
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{Body positive portraits} Ms. H + Curves in Bloom, Feb. 24
I was delighted to have Hannah Schnabel join me for a portrait session for Representation Matters.me, my body positive and diverse stock photo site. Hannah is…
{Body positive boudoir session} Ms. C
Ms. C came in before Christmas and did a body positive boudoir session as a surprise for her hubby. And when I say surprise, I…
The Big List of Portrait and Boudoir Ideas
Here’s an ever-evolving list of boudoir and portrait session ideas to spark your inspiration. Some are serious, some are silly. Use them as a launching…
{normalizing bodies} double chins
A woman in one of the plus-size groups on Facebook made a really good point the other day: We rarely see women with double chins…
{Body positive boudoir} Beautiful trans boudoir session with Ms. S
I am so pleased to present images of my first transgender Siren, Ms. S! I’m honored to offer a safe, fun, accepting space where folks…
Garden notes, March 25
It’s garden season again! Finally! By which I mean, the highs are still in the low 50s, but it’s not raining *all* day every day.…
{Body Positive Adventure Portrait} Danielle Bex
Recently, I talked a little bit about the risks of movement in a larger body. In Ms. H’s hula dance portraits, you can see that…
{explore} Elandan Gardens, Bremerton, WA
We’ve only lived in the Pacific Northwest for a couple of years, so there’s still a LOT that’s new and shiny. I like to just…
{Body Positive Adventure Portrait} Ms. H
As people who inhabit larger bodies, when we move those bodies, we take risks. We risk being stared at, made fun of or catcalled. Since…
A bit of holiday cheer with Ms. L » Seattle plus size boudoir photography
Ms. L and I met earlier year, and in our two sessions together — four or five months apart — she’s just blossomed in the most…
{explore} the seattle space needle
Not long ago I had the pleasure of showing my mom and her significant other, T, around Seattle on their four-day visit from North Carolina.…
5 more accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
{body positive portrait} Ms. S
When she knocked on my door, she was exhausted. I mean, don’t get me wrong. Ms. S is a beautiful woman, and would be beautiful…
{body positive} Other women are not magic
I need a pair of shoes. Two pairs, to be exact. Two pairs of comfortable, reasonably attractive dress flats that I can walk around the city in.…
{explore} port townsend
(This post was originally published at Sweet Amaranth in 2015.) After the lavender festival, we were fairly wiped out. All we wanted was a cold drink,…
{body positive boudoir} Siren L’s Doctor Who and TARDIS-themed boudoir session
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I don’t know the first thing about Doctor Who. I only know that the TARDIS is a time…
What happened when I stopped being ashamed of my body
Would you call your best friend ugly? Would you tell her she looks terrible in every outfit she owns? Would you feel guilty every time…
{body positive boudoir} What do I get out of a boudoir session?
Body-positive boudoir and portrait sessions are tons of fun. There’s the laughter, the silliness, the looking and feeling like the most gorgeous thing to hit…
{body positive} underarms aren’t ladylike
Something I’m a little ashamed to admit is that photography, as a skill and an art form, at times both highlights and reinforces the conventional…
FAQ: Do you have a boudoir photography studio?
I don’t have a commercial studio space, actually. Most of my photography sessions are held at my home, Alcove House, in Renton, Washington. For many…
{beautifully organized} How to turn a morning routine into a daily confidence boost
If you’ve ever met me, it’s pretty easy to figure out that I’m seriously, seriously type A. I keep lists of my lists, and my…
3 ways to destress and relax before your boudoir photography session
Which of these situations sounds better? A. You rush into your boudoir session sweaty and stressed. That workout took longer than you expected, and then…
{body positive} When what’s in the mirror doesn’t match what’s in your mind
Today it’s my pleasure to feature a guest post by Tiana Dodson, a coach and friend who writes about “being fat and winning at life by…
Is my boudoir photographer going to touch me? Is that okay?
When you have some or all of your clothes off, it’s easy to feel a little vulnerable, and you might not expect to be touched…
garden details, april
Now that the long, wet winter is over, green is springing from the ground faster than I can keep up with it. A thousand baby…
3 keys to a perfect plus size boudoir experience
So you’ve reserved your plus-size boudoir session. The date is set. It’s happening. In a few weeks, you’re going to be in front of a…
7 accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
{plus size style} Curvy Lily collegiate sweater
Now that it’s colder, I’m looking for some nice fall and winter pieces. This is a new sweater from a brand called Curvy Lily. This…
Why I don’t Photoshop the life out of your skin
I get a lot of questions about retouching and skin, so today I thought I’d explain my philosophy on retouching — especially regarding skin —…
studio details, january
It’s a rare day of winter sun here outside Seattle, and I’m puttering around my portrait studio here at Alcove House, drinking in the light…
{explore} Western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains
This is the post in which I visit North Carolina and fall into a waterfall. Okay, it wasn’t a major accident, but since the entire…
{plus size style} Troo burnout hoodie
Hi, it’s Lindley. I’m here with yet another review for an item I bought on Zulily. This one is from a brand called Troo, T-R-O-O.…
What do I wear to a plus-size boudoir photography session?
Image description: A maroon square with a circular photo of a plus-size woman in lingerie inside a chat bubble. Text reads, “What do I wear…
{plus size style} Reborn Collection long dresses
Today I’m reviewing three dresses from a line called Reborn Collection. I got these via Zulily, which is a daily deals site here in the…
Vintage silk kimono with Ms. O » Boudoir photography for plus-size women
Ms. O arrived for her plus-size boudoir session with confidence, beautiful outfits, and a smile — along with a stunning antique silk Japanese kimono.
Ms. C » Seattle plus size boudoir photography
“So I’ve been blessed to meet a wonderful gal and amazing photographer who took this collection of pix. Thank you Lindley!!” » Ms. C, Seattle…
haute couture
“Sorry, I don’t think she heard you,” said my husband to someone standing behind me. I turned from my observation about the price of cashews…
the worst french braid
This French braid is askew. It’s crooked. There are stray locks everywhere, the tension is all wrong, and the hair elastic is placed far too…
wild geese
You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.…