Boudoir blog for women in Maryland, Virginia & DC who are interested in booking a boudoir photoshoot near them. Products, clients, tips and tricks are a few of the things you’ll find on the Lavish Boudoir Blog.

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Miss K - Lavish Boudor

The second I saw this woman's photos, I was dying to photograph her. She sent me a couple iphone pics to submit to be one of my pose book models. So I invited her in for a quickie test shoot and with about 10 minutes, this is what we got. I can't wait to start working on that book.Thanks, K, for submitting and letting me share your gorgeousness!

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Miss S - Lavish Boudoir

I am starting a new blogging format for my sessions. Instead of posting a dozen photos at once, I'll stick to just a few to highlight at a time. I know, I'm a tease. This is S. One of those clients who I can see transform. It's not the makeup or the photos. It's that swing in her step after a shoot. I had to wait until her husband was gifted with the album, but I've been dying to share. Thank you, S, for letting me share your beauty. I can't wait to have you back in the studio.

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Preggo? How about a boudoir photoshoot?

All right, you're pregnant. Yay! Congrats! Holy cow! Etc. In my experience, there are two types of pregnant women. A) You love being pregnant. You're ripe, fertile, voluptuous, etc. You love the way everyone admires you and you really cherish these nine (actually ten) months.

B) You feel like there is a small dictator living in your body, demanding a change in your daily habits, your shape and your hormone levels. You cannot pass these months quickly enough and were devastated the first time you heard that it's ten months instead of nine.

I am the B type. That's not to say I didn't appreciate the fact that I was able to carry a baby and have my little Leo. That was an amazing blessing. But I am stubborn as hell and loathe being told what to do. So, as you can imagine, it was a rough nine (ten) months.

Why a Type B believes in boudoir sessions in your first trimester?

Your boobs are glorious. Your husband can't stop staring.
Many of you get super randy. Yup, all that extra blood flowing is keeping sex on the brain. You'll have a flush that even my makeup artists can't fake. If you're not, maybe this session will get you feeling a bit hotter.
You're glowing. Ok, maybe it's a bit sweaty since you're always warm now. But we'll call it by it's celebrity name... dewy.
Your body is going to change, permanently. That's not saying you won't be back in gorgeous shape and running marathons, it just means your body will change. The majority of my clients are moms! Your skin and frame will never be exactly the same. If you're type B, you're headed into several months of feeling grumpy every time you catch your naked reflection. If you're type A, you're headed into months of feeling the sexiest you ever have. Either way, seize the moment.
Life will shortly become all about baby. Not yourself, not your husband, not your sex life. This is just one little reminder that you exist as a woman who is independently worthy of lustful admiration, not just for the love and commitment as a wife or mother. You deserve to look at these photos and think, "Damn, I'm hot."

Maternity glamour portraits (even for a Type B)???

I hated the idea of maternity portraits. Remember... type B. Why would I want pics of my big ol' belly and my newly acquired cellulite deposits? Here's the thing. I wish I did a full session with a photographer I trusted. I have some of my own self-portraits, but very few that show me at that stage in my life. I can't go back and re-create it. If only I had known that a maternity session could be glamorous. Whether you prefer to get down to your skivvies and show that beautiful bump, or want to cover up in a gorgeous dress, they can be portraits that you and your little family will cherish for a lifetime.

Because it's tough to swing two session fees 20 weeks apart when you're saving for car seats, I'll waive the maternity glamour session fee with a purchase of a first trimester boudoir session. And yes, you'll still get the full glam treatment with makeup and retouching.

So get over your insecurities and embrace it. You'll be glad you did.

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L'Agent by Agent Provocateur

I am a huge AP fan. The crafsmanship, the sensuality that just pushes the boundaries, and advertisements call to me in a dangerous way. As much as I love it, I can't bear to regularly spend $100s or even $1000s on a single lingerie look. I must not be alone, because Agent Provocateur has debuted its significantly more affordable line. I have yet to see them in person, but the photos look promising. A touch of AP without having to finance a purchase with a credit card. The following are my favorite pieces and are all available at Net-A-Porter. What do you think of their newest line? Will you be splurging on a new sexy set?

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Miss M - Lavish Boudoir

M got in touch with me a few months ago and had a surprising way that she found my website. She googled "things to do in Valdosta," and somehow came across my site. She was headed down from Atlanta that following weekend for a family event. We met up and she booked on the spot. After a couple months of careful planning, this shoot was flawless. Notice how many outfits she has! She elected to go all out and book an additional makeup "look" and 2 extra outfits. I had no idea that she was such a great stylist. With a little shopping, some accessory help from Rent the Runway, and a custom-made lace shrug, she looked AMAZING. Over and over again. Her attention to detail (due to her self-professed type-A personality) made everything come together perfectly. Who else thinks I should hire her to style all of my clients?! Thank you M for allowing me to share your beautiful portraits. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing you and would LOVE to see you and the Mr. back in the studio. ;-)

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COUPLE’S Boudoir - Lavish Boudoir - Maryland

Couple's boudoir is one of Lavish Boudoir's favorite genres. Leslie, in her Maryland studio, specializes in creating those intimate moments between a couple in a fun and relaxed environment. We'll get to know what your couple style is (or what it was before you had kids), and capture that for you. I'll guide you through careful posing, how to imitate that longing and how to get hot and steamy photography without going to a place that is uncomfortable. I did my own couple's shoot with Danae Burleson in California and they're my favorite photos I've ever taken with my husband. I love to give that to other couples. Makeup by Krystle Farlow Photography by Leslie Cersovski on location.