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Confidence, Fire, Femininity & The Boudoir Journey

Welcome to the journal.
This is where we talk about:

  • how to prep

  • what to wear

  • body confidence

  • behind-the-scenes magic

  • real client transformations

  • and how boudoir changes you from the inside out

Take a look around — inspiration lives here.

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Lonquist’s Couples Boudoir Session / McKinney, TX / Boudoir by Erin

The Lonquist’s came into the studio for the first time after find us on Facebook. They were looking to do their couples session together for their anniversary. Of course they were nervous I mean they were going to get into some pretty sexual poses in front of a camera. To say they did amazing is an understatement and we captured their love amazing on camera. Take a look at what they had to say.

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Learning to love the body you are in

As a boudoir photographer myself I spend my day empowering women and helping them see a side of themselves they don’t see. Women are assholes to themselves and we have a hard time just loving our bodies. I am not excluded in that feeling and struggle with my body and self image daily.

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Ms C’s Boudoir Session / McKinney, TX - Boudoir by Erin

Ms C came into the studio as a referral from a client of mine who is her best friend. Her friend convinced her she needed to experience the Empowerment the boudoir session would give her. To say she was nervous is an understatement! Even with all the nerves she said I am here and I brought nothing with me. You dress me and just lead the way. Take a look at some of the amazing things she had to say after her session.

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Maternity Boudoir

I know what you may be thinking. “Is this a real thing??” The answer to that is, ABSOLUTELY! Is your body in the “ideal” perfect shape? No. But in my opinion, the fact that you are caring a human inside of you does in fact mean that it IS in the perfect shape! Women were built for doing this. This is one thing that we can do that no man can. And it is a beautiful, beautiful thing!

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Common Fears and Concerns

Many women have concerns and fears when trying to decide whether or not to book a boudoir session. These fears are very common and unfortunately, cause many women to miss out on this amazing experience. One of the things boudoir photographers hear most from boudoir clients after all is said and done is, “Every woman should experience this at least once in their lifetime!” They also get many repeat clients because after their first session, they have put those fears and concerns to rest.

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