A common misconception about boudoir photography is that you must bare it all or most. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. What’s closest to the truth is that in any boudoir experience you choose how much or how little skin you’re comfortable showing.

When I tell people I’m a woman’s boudoir photographer, their first reaction is followed by one of two: a brief moment of silence or genuine “oooh!” curiosity. Those who react with a brief silence, are either uncomfortable because they have a generalized idea or because they don’t know much about it.

Boudoir photography has become increasingly popular the last few of years. However, many professional boudoir studios in the San Francisco Bay Area (and world) forget to mention the reasons why you should not book one…yet.

As a female boudoir photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I find myself answering more questions about my line of photography than my work itself. Surprising, right?

As a boudoir photographer, the practice of self-portraiture has helped me connect with my clients on a deeper level and approach each session with renewed confidence and understanding.

What was supposed to be a studio portrait session of my friend, Vivian, turned into a personal photoshoot.