What does self love mean to you? C: I told myself I would practice more ‘self care’ this year and in this month alone I’m realizing how its evolved into practicing self love. I’ve been reflecting a lot lately… on myself, on how I react to negativity and what kind of people I want in […]

What does Self Love mean to you? N: Self love means loving yourself despite whatever imperfections you may think you have. It’s about loving and seeing yourself as your best girlfriends see you.   Why did you want to do a Boudoir Session? N: I have had body image issues for as long as I […]

What does Self Love mean to you?  C: For me, self love is taking chances that scare you, but make you a stronger, better version of yourself. Working with Ashley was incredibly comfortable! She provided incredibly helpful directions and posing guidance for someone who is so awkward having their photo taken. I highly recommend Ashley!

I’ve been quietly photographing boudoir in Chicago for the last 8 years and I’ve learned a thing or two along the way…

What does Self Love mean to you? M: I love feeling strong physically as that feeling translates into my confidence and so many other areas of my life and makes me feel beautiful.  That and a good blowout 🙂 Self love to me means making time in your day to focus on your health whether […]

Do you have a Boho Chic soul? Same, girl. SAME. Bring that style into your boudoir session. Here are a few favorite Boho elements to think about when planning your boudoir wardrobe.   Flowers in Your Hair In my opinion, there’s nothing that screams boho more than loose, organic flowers in your hair. You can […]

What does Self Love mean to you? J: Self love is so important – even more important to me after having my daughter. Working out makes me feel strong & is my time to show myself love. I walk Walter every morning and it is the time I’ve carved out for me so I can […]

When I arrived at DL Loft, I was a bundle of nerves, so Ashley suggested that I pop some champagne, get my playlist going (I had enlisted my maid of honor to make a getting ready playlist for my wedding day and it worked perfectly for the boudoir shoot too!) and show her my outfit […]

Are you planning your bridal boudoir photos? One of the first things my brides ask me is “What do I wear?” The options are truly endless. Lingerie, of course, seems to be the most popular, but there are so many other options. If you plan on using your boudoir photos as a gift for the […]

Sunrise sessions in the fall are my favorite! The city is quiet and calm, and you practically have the whole place to yourselves. Morganne and Aaron got up early with me this last weekend to take advantage of the picture-perfect day in Chicago. The fall colors have been on fire these last few weeks and I can’t get enough of them!