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A couple in swimming suits kissing in a hot tub during their boudoir photos.

Embracing Intimacy: Couples Boudoir and How to Prepare for Your Steamy Session Photos

Embarking on a couples boudoir session is a daring yet intimate choice to capture the unique essence of your love. As a couples boudoir photographer, I offer seven key tips for a memorable experience. Prioritize open communication with your partner to establish comfort and expectations. Thoughtfully select wardrobe choices that complement each other and enhance your confidence. Embrace authenticity, allowing genuine moments to unfold naturally. Consider the setting, lighting, and ambiance to set the desired mood. Trust your photographer, relax, and enjoy the process. Personalize the session with sentimental items, ensuring your love story is beautifully and authentically captured.

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Couples Boudoir, Resources

A gothic plus size wedding couple in all black clothes standing near a cliff with red roses in the foreground.

A Spooky + Gothic Anniversary Session at Tettegouche State Park

We kicked off the day at the picturesque Gooseberry Falls, a location that perfectly embodied the couple’s desire for an authentic and whimsical photo shoot. P and T had expressed their dissatisfaction with their wedding photos, feeling they didn’t truly capture their playful and spooky personalities. So, we embarked on a mission to capture their essence in a way that truly resonated with them.

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A gay couple kissing in the forest at sunset.

A Moody and Joy-Filled Engagement Session at Tettegouche and Split Rock

I met up with A + J at Gooseberry Falls to start off their engagement session. After that, we headed to the majestic cliffs of Palisade Head, the black beach, and we ended at Split Rock lighthouse for some astrophotography. Being gay myself, it was a delight to shoot this LGBTQ+ couple!

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A couple dressed in black at night on a black beach with a candelabra.

A Gothic Gooseberry Falls Engagement Session Straight Out of ‘Twilight’

It was a misty and blustery day on Minnesota’s north shore when I met up with T + M for their engagement session. As a photographer, I always look forward to capturing genuine moments and emotions, and I knew this I’d be able to create some serious magic with this moody and alternative couple.

We decided to start the shoot at Gooseberry Falls, a breathtaking location just north of Duluth. The sound of rushing water and the scent of nature’s freshness filled the air as we made our way to the stunning waterfalls. It was a sight to behold as T + M splashed around in the crystal-clear water, their laughter echoing against the rocky walls. The gentle mist enveloped them, giving the photos an ethereal touch. I couldn’t help but feel inspired by the raw and authentic love they shared as they joyfully splashed each other.

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A man and woman on a kitchen counter in their underwear.

A Post-Elopement Couples Boudoir Session in The Black Hills

I just had to tell you about this amazing experience I had recently as a photographer. So, picture this – the day after this couple’s epic all-day elopement adventure in The Black Hills and Badlands National Park, we decided to take things up a notch and meet at their cozy Airbnb for a steamy and intimate couples boudoir session. It was like something out of a movie!

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Couples, Couples Boudoir

An engaged couple standing on a rock arch at Natural Bridges in Oregon at sunset.

A Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Southern Oregon Coast Engagement

When S reached out to me, she expressed her deep desire to have their love story immortalized against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to make their wish come true. After presenting S with various options, we settled on a combination that had always held a special place in my heart. The plan was to start our adventure in Smith River, California, where they had booked a delightful Airbnb.

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An engaged couple in wedding outfits kissing under the stars with a canyon at Anza Borrego in the background.

An Epic Astrophotography Engagement Session Outside Palm Springs, California

When A + C approached me about capturing their love story, they expressed their desire for a breathtaking engagement session. They yearned for a session that would transition from the warmth of the setting sun to the mesmerizing beauty of a star-studded night sky. Intrigued, I took a moment to reveal an unexpected aspect of my photography background — astrophotography. I shared some of my previous work, and they were super excited!

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An LGBTQ Couples Boudoir Session in a Rustic Minnesota Airbnb

When I + B reached out to me about doing an unconventional couples boudoir photo session in a cabin in the woods, I was all in and they brought their a-game. It was sexy, fun, and very very gay.

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Couples, Couples Boudoir

sunrise engagement at the bonneville salt flats, utah.

Christy and Brandon’s engagement session started with a two-hour car ride across Northern Utah from Ogden to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Needless to say, the drive was well worth it.

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sunrise engagement session in sedona, arizona.

You never know where you might find your soulmate – while movies lead us to believe it’ll be at a party or while bumping into someone in the hallway in high school, Sierra and Michael found each other at the bank, of all places. Michael worked as a teller and Sierra was a customer, and […]

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