2021 was every bit as fun as 2020, and yes that was completely sarcastic. I know it’s about halfway through January 2022 but I wanted to make a post reflecting on some of my favorite 2021 tweets! Twitter is a unique medium, I don’t connect with many clients or colleagues there, but I do get to interact with a lot of intelligent and funny people there. In any case I think it’s a great way to promote boudoir photography and hone my caption writing skills.
Read MoreIn the photo above you can see our 2021 board with the signatures of the 250+ women we had in the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio last year for a fun empowering photoshoot.
Read MoreA common misconceptions about a boudoir photoshoot is that you have to take the photos for a partner. While a boudoir photoshoot does make a fun gift for a partner or spouse, a boudoir photoshoot can be just for you! A boudoir photoshoot is a way to celebrate your journey and your unique beauty.
Read MoreHere at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio, we have women from all walks of life who come to the studio for a fun, empowering experience. But that doesn’t mean that they are free from fears before they come in.
Read MoreEvery woman who steps into the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio is unique. Her reasons for coming to do a shoot, what she wants to get out of the shoot are unique and personal to just her.
Read MoreIt’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about a boudoir photoshoot. I would say that the fact that a boudoir shoot is out of your comfort zone is part of the fun of it!!
Read MoreThe last couple of years have been stressful, to say the least. The pandemic and Covid-related measures have canceled trips and vacation plans and kept many of us close to home. One woman came into the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio as a way to celebrate her birthday without leaving the area. We had a blast and got some beautiful photos for her to remember for a lifetime.
Read MoreThere’s a lot going on when you are planning a wedding. There’s the wedding itself, which you want to be the perfect event for your family and close friends. But there’s also your personal relationship with your future spouse.
Read MoreI turned 40 in November and haven't had professional photos since 2011 for my wedding.
Read MoreA real client talks about her photoshoot experience at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio. And she brought a lollipop to her photoshoot - how fun is that???
Read MoreWhat was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: Wedding, birthday, Christmas gift for husband
Read More"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." Ok, ok I know that it is 1000% cliche to say that line, but it's really how I feel right now!
Read MoreCreating intimate images through boudoir sessions is a beautifully private process for many people, but it’s likely you’ll love the images and be interested in sharing some of the content you make online. The internet is a vast place, and there are many ways that sharing too much can come back to be a problem.
Read MoreThis viewpoint may seem productive in the short term, especially if you're just starting off in life after graduation with no solid income or network of friends and family around you. A lot of people get into relationships because it feels good—it feels better than being alone—and sometimes that can be more important than establishing whether or not two people are actually well-suited for each other long-term. But over time, even in your early 20s, the infatuation stage of a relationship wears off and you start to see people more clearly. Their flaws really begin to stand out and they might not be as perfect as you remembered them when you were in the throes of passion.
Read MoreWhat was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: I did the shoot to surprise my husband for his 50th birthday.
Read MoreWhat was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: I wanted a confidence booster for me and a special gift for my hubby.
Read MoreDo you have your dream job? It's the one in which you are doing what you were meant to do, and living in luxury while you're at it, right?
If so…congratulations! You are one of the few, but good for you. However, chances are good that if he or she is reading this article they probably aren't working in their dream job.
Read MoreIf it's anything like last year, you spent hours cooking dishes from scratch with fresh ingredients. You cooked all day up until dinner time which was great since everyone got to enjoy home-cooked food. The only drawback was that you and the other women in the family were stuck doing all of the cooking and cleanup - and it's not an exaggeration to say that you spent most of Thanksgiving day in the kitchen.
Read MoreMost of the time we don't feel comfortable telling them because we don't want to insult them. But, how often do people say insulting things about your appearance without meaning to - right in front of you? Well, most people will tell you that they probably have once or twice. Just like the person who has something stuck in their teeth, people think they look just fine and can't imagine what you're talking about when you point it out. Unfortunately, most people's self-perception is way off from reality.
The answer to the question, "Does a boudoir album make a good gift?" is simply, "No, a boudoir album is the BEST gift your can give your significant other!"
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