** 2023 Edit: A lot has changed since I wrote this blog post so many years ago. The Harry Potter fandom, which so many adore, has become associated with JK Rowling's horrifying anti-trans agenda. After talking to my trans friends they advised me not to...
The best answer to "What lingerie should I buy for my boudoir photoshoot" is: the lingerie you feel good in. Above all else, you should feel fabulous in what you're wearing. If you don't feel like a sexy diva ready to leave a trail of broken hearts,...
Sometimes I like to use my blog to shamelessly brag about how great my friends are, and this is one of those times. <3 I met Debbie in 2013 when she impulsively decided to come on the very first Fearless Destination Boudoir Retreat. These days, the...
"I'm not model material! Especially not boudoir model material!" That's what I've always thought. I never saw myself as having the "right" body for boudoir photos, but that didn't mean I didn't want to do it. I've always wanted to have my hair and makeup done...
From the moment I first spoke to Jennifer, around this time last year, I knew I had to do a shoot with her. Kind, compassionate, strong, and brave, she felt none of those things- but she had finally started to realise she deserved to. Seeing...
No more excuses- Get in here and take off your clothes You've been considering doing a boudoir shoot. In fact, you've been thinking about it for a while. But here you are, reading this blog post instead of flouncing around my studio in your underwear. Why?...
Flashback to 7 years ago. I was in Pennsylvania at a retreat for photographers put on by my friend Jess Lark, and we were goofing off. We were on day three of choosing art over sleep and photographers get a little weird after a while, so...
It's like a pub crawl, but with Edmonton lingerie stores! We're out to have fun, shop till we drop, and support local businesses. Want to join us? The Why Because it's fun, of course! But more seriously, I always encourage my clients to shop locally for their...
The Angel at Angel's Billabong This photo of Jen Fox is a favourite not just for the image itself (which I adore) but also for the perfect moment of friendship and collaboration it captured. I'm really grateful that even after all these years, I enjoy what...
"I'm not afraid of getting naked and having pictures taken by you - I know you and trust you. I'm anxious about how they will turn out, because I know what I look like on camera." ~ Peggy [caption id="attachment_4446" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] It's not about before...
Finding the courage to take your clothes off for a stranger is hard enough, but in a society that tells curvy women to keep themselves covered, booking a plus-size boudoir shoot is a major act of bravery and trust. Here's how to find the courage and...
Somebody asked me "why" the other day. Why do you do boudoir photography? Late last night I couldn't sleep because I had so many more answers than the easy one I gave. I do boudoir photography because I love it. Because I need to do it....