{body positive boudoir} You don’t have to smile to be sexy
You don’t have to smile to be sexy. Or be sultry. No, seriously. Your natural expressions are what’s sexy. Some people are serious. Some…
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{Body positive portrait session} Ms. M, Lake Wilderness
One of the wonderful things about outdoor portrait sessions in the Pacific Northwest is that you can adapt and use any weather you find. This…
{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 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…
{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…
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.…
{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…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…
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…