Picking the right boudoir photographer is about more than falling in love with an Instagram feed, because you’re going to be baring part of your soul and often your whole butt.

Beyond great pictures (and good reviews) look for…

• Diversity in their portfolio - everyone can talk a good game about celebrating every body, but if the feed is just lingerie models?

• Privacy policies

• Their communication style - are they listening to you or are they just pitching you?

Though if you’re here, you’re already in the right spot.

Boudoir is a thoroughly luxury experience that can take a lot more time and effort than other forms of portraiture and it’s usually priced accordingly. In Boston, Providence, and throughout New England, many professional boudoir experiences range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand depending on session time, deliverables, and extras like wardrobe or styling.

When comparing prices it helps to look at the whole package and understand what you’re getting (since on popular sales technique is to give away the session and mark up prints/files).

A lot of people imagine Boston boudoir sessions being intimidating or overly serious, but most are surprisingly relaxed and collaborative. Everything starts before the shoot with a consultation to get aligned on the vision.

At the shoot we’ll go over outfit options, pick some music that will help you relax, and go through some posing. I’m there to guide you through all the moves that will make you feel silly but look amazing (except when I’m doing them, then they look silly).

You don’t have to perform or even know what you’re doing, just focus on embodying the vibe you want to show off.

If you’re looking for permission to feel confident, then a boudoir session is for you. As a boudoir photographer in New England, I think everyone should have this opportunity to feel great about themselves whether you’re skinny or fat, male or female (or non-binary). It’s not about being perfect, it’s about finding the right side of yourself to celebrate.

Sessions can happen all across New England from luxury hotel rooms, your home, or even in the great outdoors if you’re feeling particularly daring. I photograph most of my clients at a private studio in Pawtucket, RI (though I can arrange other studio spaces).

A dedicated boudoir studio offers a lot of great benefits: thoughtful lighting, privacy, multiple sets and options, and a more relaxed atmosphere free of distractions. I’d love to know where you’re interested in shooting.