A fat white person's stomach rolls, tattooed arm and part of their bra-covered chest. They're at a body-positive portrait and boudoir session in Seattle.
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“Fat people who love themselves scare the shit out of people who don’t love themselves.”

“Fat people who love themselves scare the shit out of people who don’t love themselves. Even fat people trying to love themselves scare the shit out of people who can’t do the same. We force people to have to look at why they hate their bodies because we are “supposed” to hate ours and we…

A pale-skinned belly with a B-shaped crease at the belly button, with deep red flowers covering the pubic area.
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“Belly, companion, digester of snacks, you wobble when I laugh” | Seattle boudoir photography

“Belly, companion, digester of snacks, you wobble when I laugh, rise and fall as I breathe, rollick, tingle, give me signals when someone around me is a liar or a danger or a friend, the site of my hunger (my aliveness), receiver of rubs and kisses from mother and lovers, layer of warmth, inspirer of…

Portrait & Boudoir FAQ: What to Expect at Your Session | Pacific Northwest body-positive photography

Portrait & Boudoir FAQ: What to Expect at Your Session | Pacific Northwest body-positive photography

One of the best ways I’ve found to help clients be as relaxed and confident as possible for photo sessions is to provide lots of information in advance on what to wear, bring and expect. Here’s an excerpt from the guide I provide all my clients on what to expect at their Seattle body-positive portrait,…

Portrait & Boudoir FAQ: Hair & Makeup for Your Session | Pacific Northwest body-positive photography

Portrait & Boudoir FAQ: Hair & Makeup for Your Session | Pacific Northwest body-positive photography

Should you get your hair and makeup done for your session? That depends on you. My clients come to me with full faces of makeup, clean bare skin, and everything in between. Thereโ€™s no wrong answer, so go with what feels most comfortable to you. Since not everyone wants makeup/hair services, theyโ€™re not included in…

a fat woman with very short hair and arm and belly tattoos has her hands on her neck and chest and is standing just inside a large window looking out. She's wearing a black bra, pink panties and black robe and has a neutral expression.

“We do not have to turn the other cheek.”

Fat people, we do not have to acquiesce to our culture’s normalization of hierarchy. We do not have to turn the other cheek. We can demand fairness. We can demand both the recognition of our complexity and greater access to fuller lives. We can recognize that choosing proximity to thin lovers and friends does not…

A bit of holiday cheer with Ms. L ยป Seattle plus size boudoir photography

A bit of holiday cheer with Ms. L ยป 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 amazing way. One of the best things about plus-size boudoir photography is that blossoming. Almost everyone is nervous when they come in, especially women on the larger end of plus…

5 more accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session

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 best part of dressing up is rummaging through tulle and rhinestones and velvet to find the perfect accessories. Here are five more props and accessories available at the Sweet Amaranth studio…

3 ways to destress and relax before your boudoir photography session

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 you need to return those library books before the fees started piling up. B. You stroll into your boudoir session happy and relaxed, a spring in your step and a…

7 accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session

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 best part of dressing up is rummaging through tulle and rhinestones and velvet to find the perfect accessories. Here are seven props and accessories available at the Sweet Amaranth studio…

A maroon square with a circular photo of a plus-size woman in lingerie inside a chat bubble. Text reads, "What do I wear to a boudoir session?" Lindley's logo is at the right.

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 to a boudoir session?” Lindley’s logo is at the right. End image description. One of the most frequent questions I hear about boudoir photography, especially for plus-size women and femmes,…

Ms. C ยป Seattle plus size boudoir photography

Ms. C ยป 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!!”  ยป Ms. C, Seattle With the holidays right around the corner, it’s wonderful to be able to slow down a little and both enjoy some self care and the anticipation of the season. Ms….