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The confidence was already there. We just captured it! We get giddy when a client walks into the studio already knowing she’s ready and that was Ish. She’d been watching us online, scrolling through images, outfits, and poses in our Facebook group, and that quiet “someday” thought turned into a bold “let’s go!” “I have […]

“I Wanted to Feel Sexy for Me” At SmokeShow, it’s not just about the photos themselves. It’s about what they represent. Every session is a chance to rediscover the fire within and Allison’s experience is a beautiful example of what happens when a woman chooses to show up for herself. When Allison first reached out […]

“I trusted Kayla to shine a light on the beauty I, at times, have trouble seeing through my own eyes.” Amanda didn’t stumble across SmokeShow by accident. She was invited into our Facebook group by a friend and what she found there wasn’t just pretty pictures, it was inspiration. “I was inspired by the ladies […]

How this queen found power in the storm…Literally! Melissa didn’t come to SmokeShow as a newbie. She had her first session with us at the very beginning of our studio’s boudoir journey! But this time was different. “This time I was in my mid-50s,” she said. “More pronounced wrinkles, gained weight, lost muscle tone, grey […]

How to Get Ready for Your Shoot Without Losing Your Mind (or Confidence) You’ve booked your boudoir session. Cue the butterflies… Maybe panic just a little… Maybe you’ve already torn through your closet wondering if anything you own is “sexy enough.” Stop. Take a breath. We’ve got you! Whether you’re walking into this session full […]

A Queen in Every Season! Some women dip a toe into boudoir once, just to see what it’s like. And then there are women like Kathleen, who dive in, fall in love with the experience, and come back for more. Not once, not twice, but four times! Every session with her has been a bold […]

A little piece of my story… For me, boudoir photography is so much more than the glam and gorgeous photos. It’s about reclaiming space for yourself in a world that’s constantly asking you to shrink. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn rest, beauty, or even being seen… this is for you. And […]

What women are asking when they inquire The thought of a boudoir session can be scary. When talking to women about their session, I get asked all kinds of questions. This is why I wanted to compile a list of the 12 most frequently asked questions that I get to give you some insight on […]

Why You Deserve a Boudoir Experience. When we get nervous, we make excuses. We make excuses not to love ourselves or take care of ourselves. Sometimes life is just busy, things are too crazy at work, or we’re always having to drive someone SOMEWHERE. Sometimes it’s just more important to spend time with our spouse. […]