Emotionally Ready vs. Physically Ready for Your Boudoir Session: Here's What Really Matters
A boudoir session isn’t about trying to hide or “fix” anything about you. It’s about showing up, just as you are, and saying, “I am enough.” And look, I know that’s easier said than done. We’re all our own worst critics. But I promise, once you start leaning into that self-love, you’ll feel unstoppable.
The Power of Invisibility: Embracing aging and growth-Self Acceptance in Boudoir Photography Raleigh nc
“Now is the time to become a myth.”
— Diane Von Furstenberg
There’s a certain magic that happens when a woman ages. It’s subtle, almost sneaky, but undeniable. It’s a feeling of being less visible—at first it feels like you’re being forgotten but one day it hits you, being “invisible” isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Something about being overlooked is liberating and powerful. As if all the societal expectations, all the gazes that once measured your worth by your youth, start to fade even though your beauty is still omnipresent. And in that fading, there’s freedom.
Capturing Intimacy: The Art of Couples Boudoir Photography in Raleigh NC
Get ready for your blood pressure to rise because today, we're diving into the sexy world of couples boudoir photography! I'm so excited to share with you all the magic and romance that goes into capturing those oh-so-intimate moments between you and your sweetheart.
One time for the birthday chick, Go ahead if it's your birthday chick- Birthday Boudoir- Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
Birthdays are always my favorite! I unapologetically force my friends to celebrate me for the entire month of August, because IM WORTH IT, okaaaay! Well, you’re worth it too! I love it when clients come to me to celebrate their bdays with a boudoir session! We party together and capture some amazing shots!
Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned- Empowerment Boudoir- Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
There is something to be said about being unapologetically yourself! Showing up open, vulnerable, and as you are is so important to boudoir. If you can show up as an honest version of you, then you can reach a level of self love that you never imagined in such a short period of time. Of course this can be scary, but you have to trust yourself, your instincts, and the person you have chosen to guide you on your boudoir journey!
And I Wonder, Do You Know What You Mean to Me- Bridal Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
She’s absolutely gorgeous and full of confidence. The amount of fun we had working with this amazing woman was unreal! How lucky I am to be able to capture this amazing young woman! I love when clients are down to earth and really just themselves in studio! She completely set the tone for the day and showed up to show out! We made sure to showcase her personality and GIRL let me tell you, it shines bright! She is what it means to truly love herself and her body, repping for the petite women!
Common Love Isn't For Us, We Created Something Phenomenal Don't You Agree?- Birthday Boudoir- Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
Another strong, kind, and brilliant client! These women come into my studio in Downtown Raleigh NC, knowing their self-worth and inspiring the shit out of me and this woman was no different! Seeing how much she loves herself was just so uplifting! Its also amazing that she didn’t take herself too seriously and enjoyed every moment of her session! We had such a great time, laughing, playing with different looks, and killing the sexiest of poses!
Just Keep on Holding Me, Telling Me You Won't Ever Leave- Bridal Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
Me oh my! This woman is definitely sweet as pie! I waited over a year to actually shoot this session (she’s a planner) and it was totally worth the wait! I am blown away at how she carries herself with poise and confidence, her future hubby is one lucky man! She is goals and one of the sweetest women I have ever worked with! I am one lucky lady to get to do this for a job and to her as a client!
Allow Me to Re-introduce Myself... - 2020 A Clear View- Celebratory Boudoir- Raleigh NC
…My name is KIM, K to the I M haha, YAS I’m BACK! After a tumultuous year ending a toxic marriage, moving, and just fucking surviving, I am stoked to feel happy and like myself again! No longer in survival mode, I am thriving and it feels amazing! I was going to spend this entire blog spilling tea and ruining lives (I’m a Virgo, don’t judge me) but why waste my time, your time, and these amazing portraits talking about people who don’t really matter anymore? My name is Kimberly Angel, nothing more and nothing less. Y’all, it feels so good to be back!
Speaking of these amazing portraits, I teamed up with the incredible John Kornegay Photography to create some serious magic at GoodVibes Studio in Apex NC!
All's Well That Ends Well to End Up with You, Swear to Be Overdramatic and True- Anniversary Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
Straight. Fire. That is what this session is. Pixie hair cut, corsets, thigh highs, and custom jewelry YAS WOMAN! I love a client who isn’t afraid to step out of her comfort zone! She brought realness to my studio and to her session. A sweet down home girl turned sultry vixen, this woman is EVERYTHING. Again, STRAIGHT FIRE.
Baby How You Feelin'? Feeling Good as Hell- The Non-Bridal Bridal Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
This brilliant dancer came into my new spot and BLEW THE PLACE UP! Her quiet confidence just melts out of these portraits! She has poise and grace that most women wish they didn’t have to work for, me included! She rocked her body, colors that popped on her skin, and a refinement that may never be matched (anyone accept that challenge?!) I have said this so many times, but I seriously don’t know how I got so lucky to have such wonderful clients!
I've Never Fallen From Quite This High, Falling into Your Ocean Eyes- Anniversary Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
Bitch. BITCH. GIRL IF YOU DONT QUIT… just kidding KEEP GOING! This woman is fire. Legs for days, stunning blue eyes, and one of the greatest personalities Ive gotten the opportunity to have in my studio! She came in a bit unsure, barely slept the night before, and left a full on stunner. On this day she wasn’t just a mom or her career, but she was just her, in all of her perfection! This session is just #GOALS. If every session from here on out was like this one, I’d consider my career perfect.
Since 15 in My Stilettos, Been Struttin' in This Game- Legit Boss Celebratory Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
::GULPSinGOTDAMN:: This session is next level in confidence and self love! This amazing woman is a total package of brains, personality, and beauty! We had a full on blast during her boudoir session! Yes, technically this is a boudoir for her partner, but it’s so much more under the service. This day was all about her! This is a woman owning all of everything it means to be a brilliant, beautiful, and powerful in a society that tells her she shouldn’t be and her telling the world to deal with it! Literally, a KWEEEEEEN (especially with her Minnie ears on!)
As always, leave her some love in the comments and be sure to click the button below if you want to know more about being one of my fabulous boudoir babes!
I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that bitch- Bridal Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
This is the Lizzo lyric blog because this client had the confidence of one million Lizzos! I am blown away at how this amazing woman carried her self love and confidence, her future hubby is one lucky man! Not only is she body goals, she was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever worked with, and brilliant to boot! I am one lucky lady to have gotten to work with her and you all should consider yourselves lucky to get to experience true self-assurance, grace, and poise! YASSSSSSS KWEEEEEEEEN! This woman right here, goodness gravies! Got me running to the gym right now, jk, I just ate a cookies and cream rice krispy treat, #sorrynotsorry.
If I'm Shinin', Everybody Gonna Shine; Yeah, I'm goals- Non Bridal, Bridal Boudoir- Nine19 Photography Studio- Raleigh NC
Oh she’s shining alright! SO DANG BRIGHT! This chica came in with her bestie to root her on! They kept the energy high and the laughter rolling! I had so much fun bonding with this awesome woman! Not only is she absolutely beautiful, she’s incredibly smart, and so so sweet! So proud of her body and her figure, she is absolute body positivity goals! AGAIN, I just get so lucky with my clients!
Rule with a Velvet Tongue and Dress Undone- Bridal Boudoir Nine19 Photography Studio- Raleigh NC
There is something to be said about doing your homework. I tell every client before their session, practice makes perfect. When you’re home alone, put on your favorite sets of lingerie and strut. It was no surprise to me when the scholar took my advice literal and strutted her toosh right into Nine19 Photography Studio. The outcome of this session is why I push practicing in the mirror! This brilliant and beautiful woman showed up and showed out at her boudoir session in my studio in Raleigh NC.
She brought the heat and set the bar for my work so incredibly high! She methodically mixed style, grace, and sex-appeal all together in one afternoon and I am the lucky photographer who got to capture it! You want to talk about chills, this chick gave me FULL BODY CHILLS with how #flawless she is. Can I also mention that not only is bae stunning and smart, but she was a fucking blast too! I cannot wait to work with her again in the future!
A True F'n Stunner: They Love the Dark Hair and Bright Eyes- Fearless and Feisty Boudoir Nine19 Photography Studio- Raleigh NC
Fearless doesn’t even begin to describe how confident this woman is! She reached out to me about doing a non-bridal, bridal boudoir session as a gift for her future partner and I was all about it. She came to my studio space here in Raleigh NC and let loose! I mean, I should have known that we were in for a great time when she listed her piercings as some of her accessories for her session. When all was said and done, her positivity around her body and who she is as a boss, rubbed off on Kassy (Hair and Makeup) and I. You, literally, could tell no woman in this space nothing that day, haha. This is no ordinary boudoir session, this is a woman who know’s who the hell she is and what the hell she wants. SHE IS GOALS AF. All I have to say about this session is, move over, because a bad bitch is coming through! #YESQUEEN
Suttle, Sexy, and Sensual: Happy Anniversary, Couldn't Be This Fly without You- In Studio Anniversary Boudoir- Raleigh NC
They say the first anniversary is the paper anniversary, so I say, give’em something to look at! This amazing woman came in looking for something unique for her anniversary gift that would be amazing for her and her partner. It was obvious to me that she was confident in who she was as an individual and in her relationship, so I just knew this session was going to be a banger! Here’s to strong and brilliant women in healthy relationships and their partners who support them!
That Anniversary Glow: Remind Him Why He Asked- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
You can’t fake confidence like this… you just can’t. This beautiful woman reached out about doing an anniversary session here in my Raleigh NC boudoir studio. She mentioned bringing in some of her favorite wedding day accessories but not making it the main theme and I was all the way here for it. She brought one of her hubby’s shirts and I always say, shirts and sporting tops are some of the hardest things to make sexy and it was like she said “bet” and then showed me how it was done! There isn’t one thing about this session that doesn’t make me scream “YES GIRL! YESSSSS!”. The blue heels, the corset, the garter belt, YES GIRL YES! I am so fortunate that she chose me to capture her and all of her sexy! Make sure to leave this bad ass some love in the comment section and if you want to plan a sweet sexy anniversary gift, be sure to look for the button down below to message me!
Brunettes are Bombshells too: Self Love Boudoir at Nine19 Photography Studio- Raleigh NC
This girl right here! YAS! She reached out to me about doing a boudoir session just because and I was all the way here for it. Sometimes, I think clients feel like they have to have an excuse to do a boudoir session and that’s simply not the case. Sometimes, you love your body exactly the way it is and you want to document it in it’s perfect state of perfection. Sometimes, you need reassurance about your body so you can love it exactly the way that it is and seeing it through someone else’s lens is the perfect way to do that! No need to have a wedding, birthday, or anniversary, the occasion can just be because you’re you!