First, let’s get real for a second. A lot of lingerie brands aren’t size inclusive (boo). If you haven’t been able to find plus size lingerie pieces that fit your body AND your style, Chicago Boudoir has you covered… or should we say barely covered.
Read MoreIn a world that often celebrates a narrow definition of beauty, it's crucial to create spaces where every body is celebrated and revered.
Boudoir photography, a genre that exudes sensuality and confidence, is now breaking barriers and embracing diversity like never before.
The plus-sized boudoir photoshoot is a celebration of beauty in all its forms.
Let’s talk about what to wear for your boudoir photoshoot. First off, no matter what you bring and no matter what you wear, you’re going to look great in your boudoir photos. The photoshoot is way more about YOU than it is about what you wear.
Read MoreWe do not photograph models here at our boudoir studio in Chicago—we photograph everyday women!
Read MoreFirst up - I’m using the term “plus-size boudoir” here for one simple reason: it is one of the most popular boudoir photography search terms on Google and I want anyone searching on the internet to know that I want to have ALL kinds of people and ALL kinds of bodies in my studio. Maybe you prefer another term, but this is what helps people find me and my studio!
Read MoreNot long ago, Kandis Draw came to the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio for a photoshoot. She was nervous at first, but settled in had a blast during her boudoir photoshoot! She wrote about her experience for Curvicality in an article titled, “Why A Boudoir Photography Session Made Me More Bold.”
Read MoreAre you a woman who wants to be smart AND sexy? Well, I'm here to tell you that yes, you can! It's difficult for women in today's society because we're expected to meet so many different expectations. We need to be skinny and somehow curvy at the same time. We need to have an amazing career and still maintain a perfect house.
Read MoreA boudoir shoot is a dream come true for many women--the culmination of self confidence and beauty. The time and effort that goes into the shoot, as well as the cost, can be daunting. No one wants to have anything but the best experience. Many women second guess their decision to go for a boudoir shoot, asking themselves, "Do I need to lose weight so I look beautiful?"
Read MoreI love working as a boudoir business, it’s a truly empowering and rewarding industry. However, there are still challenges to working as a boudoir photographer, and most of those challenges center on misconceptions around what “boudoir” actually is. The “taboo” nature of shooting intimate photography makes it difficult to dispel all of the misunderstandings because people just can’t bear to discuss it!
Read MoreBeautiful and curvy gals like you have a challenge when it comes to shopping for lingerie. It’s the Victoria’s Secret brand. They are the world’s most well-known lingerie brand, they even hold an annual runway event televised each year. Why is this a problem for curvy women? Well Victoria’s Secret models are rail thin—setting an industry standard.
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