Chicago Boudoir has been in existence for just over 2 years now and I’ve definitely grown and learned a lot in that timeframe. I at least started the business with a knowledge and experience in photography and also with specific experience in boudoir, working for another boudoir studio. I’ve had some great mentors! However, many things that work well in my business have been learned the hard way, after making mistakes.
Read MoreOur new normal requires a lot of web-conferencing, and that won’t be changing anytime soon. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype and others are replacing the face to face meetings of the past. Even conference calls may soon be a thing of the past for professional meetings since web conferencing technologies have improved their user experience. However, it can be a challenge to still look and feel good on web conference without taking special steps.
Read MoreThe hardest question to answer these days is “What’s new?”. With the world rocked by COVID, there hasn’t been much to look forward to, but Netflix hasn’t disappointed. Netflix must have created one massive backlog to carry it through an extended quarantine because the new releases keep arriving. Here’s a quick list of what I’ve been enjoying (not all are new releases).
Read MoreThe selfie photo is a staple of your social media feed. You can share cute pet pics and re-share memes all you want but your friends and fans expect some personalization in your feed. In a way, the selfies you post on your wall answer the question “How are you doing?”. They subtly tell a story about your health, your mood, your latest style choices, where you’re traveling and who you’re spending time with.
Read MoreFirst, I can assure you that a boudoir shoot at my studio is nothing to be worried about! I do everything in my power to make it a wonderful experience and make you look and feel you know what you’re doing. However, butterflies still happen to all of us unexpectedly. The good news is that you can do somethings to help you calm your mind about experiences that give you trepidation.
Read MoreBoudoir photography has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries—from early artistic nude portraits in the 1800s to the modern, empowerment-driven boudoir experiences women embrace today. In this guide, we explore how boudoir evolved alongside women’s autonomy, body confidence, and self-expression—and why it has become such a meaningful experience in the present day.
Read MoreLiz Hansen, the photographer at Chicago Boudoir was interviewed on the Icky Lousy Junky Life Podcast!
Read MoreMiss K came into the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio recently and we had a blast together during her shoot! I really felt like we were friends by the time she walked out of the studio! Keep scrolling to read what Ms. K had to say about her boudoir photo shoot experience at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio.
Read MoreI’ve been shooting boudoir for several years and I get a lot of questions about what I do (and don’t do!).
Here are six myths about boudoir photography, debunked for you by the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio.
Read MoreWant to find out what your STYLE is?
Is your style SPORTY ⚽️, FLIRTY 😘, FIERCE 🔥 or something else?
When you’re thinking about what to wear to your boudoir photo shoot, something that is often overlooked is a BODYSUIT.
Read MoreYou are going to leave the studio with an extra dose of confidence. Enjoy that empowered feeling for the rest of the day!
Read MoreAt Chicago Boudoir Photography, we rely primarily on posing and lighting during your shoot to make you look amazing. Retouching doesn’t mean that we’re going to Photoshop your head onto someone else’s body or use Snapchat filters on your face. The whole point of boudoir is to celebrate your unique beauty! We specialize in realistic beauty retouching.
Read MoreRight after we are done shooting, you are going to view a slideshow of your images while you are still at the studio — the instant gratification is really fun!
Read MoreChicago Boudoir Photography is located at 896 Green Bay Road Suite 12 Winnetka, IL 60093.
We are located in the courtyard behind Spa Dabin and across the street from BloOuts Bar and Grateful Bites. There is a sidewalk sign at the entrance to the courtyard pointing you to the studio. Look for the camera sign hanging outside the front door.
Read MoreProfessional hair and makeup is the first part of an incredible, empowering experience at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio and will give your photos that extra GLAM look! We have partnered with a beauty team to provide exceptional hair and makeup services.
Read MoreArrive at your appointment time with your outfits, shoes, accessories & ID. We’ll take care of the rest! Plan to spend about 4 hours at the studio.
Read MorePlan to bring to your photo shoot:
1) WARDROBE ITEMS
2) ID (Even if you’re way over 18, we do check ID on everyone to cover our liability)
3) CASH / CREDIT CARD to purchase your photo package.
