GLAMOUR Article | How Boudoir Can Help With Anxiety I meet so many incredible women on a weekly basis. Their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs have all been embedded into the soft white walls of my studio. And as hard as I try, I can’t seem to find the words to describe how magical […]

Why would anyone want to do a boudoir session? These images do contain partial nudity, viewer discretion advised.   I am asked on a regular basis, ‘why would anyone want to do a boudoir session?’ and ‘what would I even do with these images?’.  There is a common misconception that women want boudoir sessions to […]

Homer Glen Boudoir Studio She came into the Homer Glen boudoir studio quiet, nervous, and excited to get started on the session.  She sat calmly while getting her hair and makeup done, listening to the conversations and adding in her thoughts here and there.  I remember thinking two things.  One, her curly hair and flawless […]

Bridal Boudoir Photography I have been a photographer for eleven amazing years now. And have been shooting beauty and bridal boudoir photography for a little over half of that time. I began asking women a series of questions regarding their experiences. I thought I could improve the ambience from the feedback, and even learn a […]

Enough Boudoir has become increasingly more popular within the last few years and I really COULD NOT be happier about it. Not because I am a Homer Glen boudoir photographer, but because I am a mother of daughters, dear friend to so many women, a sister, and a daughter. And whenever I see a swing […]

Simple and Modern Maternity Photos Simple and modern maternity photos are one of the ways my two brands collide. And when they do, I am always reminded of how breathtaking a woman’s pregnant body is. More than that, I am reminded of how quickly pregnancy passes by. I photograph toddlers, babies, families, bellies, beautiful women […]

Forty and Fabulous, Meet Eliza When I met Eliza, I was just as I always am. I was so excited to meet the woman I had been emailing back and forth with.  I was anticipating the session, studying her requested phone selfies, sharing ideas with the other stylists, and just creating a positive energy in […]

Published Artist in Embrace Magazine It is an absolute HONOR to have been featured and a published artist in Embrace Magazine this week.  This in print and online publication is one that I admire and respect so much. I am so thankful for this beautiful opportunity to showcase some of my work and I hope […]

She. She walks into the gallery as gently as her feet allow. She is nervous but fueled by an electricity that seems to take the weight off the palms of her feet. She glides into the studio more confident than she ever thought she could be in this setting. There is a gentle drizzle coating […]

Fine Art Boudoir Photography As a Chicago photographer specializing in fine art boudoir photography, I can’t tell you how many times I hear women talk themselves out of this kind of photoshoot. The reasons are almost always centered around these 5 excuses.   Here is why they don’t matter. 1. “It’s so NOT me, I’m just […]