Welcome to the Artistrie Co. Blog. This is a collection of my very favorite wedding stories, recent work, wedding planning tips, and behind-the-scenes adventures. Enjoy!
A hotel boudoir shoot can be incredibly fun and luxurious experience! If you plan it right, you can even turn your boudoir session into a mini staycation. To help with your plans, I’ve compiled a list of my very favorite Chicago hotels that will be picture perfect for your boudoir photoshoot. At the very end, […]
When your client is a former competitive gymnast, you incorporate lots of movement into her bridal boudoir shoot. I simply adored working with Miss A for her boudoir session. She brought such an easy-going, fun energy to her shoot. She brought great outfits, including a set of silky pajamas, a blue button down shirt, one […]
This romantic, Parisian-inspired bridal boudoir shoot taken in the heart of Chicago will forever be a favorite of mine. Miss C was an absolute dream to photograph. Her boudoir photos turned out so luminous, soft and feminine. They have such a radiant, timeless quality to them. She was generous to allow me to publish the […]
There’s certainly no right or wrong reason, but today I’m sharing my top 6 reasons to do a boudoir session. Over the last decade, I’ve worked with women from all stages of life, using photography as my medium to promote self love and body positivity. If you are wondering if a boudoir session may be […]
This Parisian-inspired boudoir session was taken at a vintage loft in Chicago and included the most beautiful pair of Louis Vuittons. Hello red soles! Her wardrobe was luxurious, feminine and romantic and I have no doubt that these photos were a wonderful surprise gift to her now-husband. That being said, Miss M. is a cancer […]
It was a DREAM working with this boudoir babe. When we first spoke, she described her aesthetic and vision for her boudoir photos as effortlessly chic. Miss W wanted her photos to feel natural, candid, laidback, nonchalant, yet sexy and romantic, and I was HERE for this mood. She started fully clothed — jeans and […]