Why I Create Unique Sessions
When I first started, I knew I wanted boudoir to be more than one look. Too often, women have been photographed with rigid expectations about what beauty “should” look like.
My approach is different. I see boudoir as a gateway to confidence, so every session is a chance to experiment and reclaim power. Early on, I offered the same looks I had chosen when I stepped in front of the camera myself, painterly Renaissance inspired portraits and graphic light silhouettes.
Over time, clients began asking for more adventurous styles: dramatic gels, at-home storytelling sets, and daring poses. That’s when my unique boudoir sessions really began to evolve.
Five Looks, One Session
The SPICY RED look
One of my favourite requests was a red-light district vibe. I used bold red gels across the studio lights, then balanced them with a sharp spotlight for contrast. The result was provocative, cinematic, and daring. The kind of mood that makes you stop and stare.
The High-Heel Thong Pose!
She’s sexy and she knows it!
This pose was bold: thong pulled to high heels, legs staggered for a striking angle. It took flexibility (and trust!), but the result was unforgettable. I later rotated the final image in post-production to heighten its impact. Sometimes a creative twist after the session adds the drama a client envisions.
Fishnets Simplified
Fishnets can be tricky. Pair them with too many layers and the texture competes with the person. Instead, I kept the styling minimal, using arm placements for modesty. The result was strong, sexy, and direct, without letting the outfit overpower her presence.
Storytelling with Props
Here, we played with narrative. Cards, boots, a glass of sparkling wine, and the iconic oversized white shirt, a look made famous in the 90s. Adding props gave the images a playful “at home” feeling while still keeping them intimate and striking.
For more outfit inspiration, see my guide on Where to Buy Boudoir Outfits →
Smoke Sass
Smoke adds magic. I used vape smoke for a moody haze, letting the unpredictable swirls shape the frame. It’s always an experiment and that’s the beauty of it. The final portraits felt mysterious, cinematic, and one-of-a-kind.
Why Variety Matters
What made this session so powerful wasn’t just the poses or the props, it was the variety. By moving between five distinct looks, the client could see herself in multiple lights: bold, playful, soft, and unapologetically confident. She later said:
“These are so beautiful. It would be rude not to share them!”
That’s the essence of a unique boudoir experience: portraits that reflect many sides of you, not just one. If you’d like to explore how boudoir images can shift perspective and empower confidence, you can read more in my blog → Boudoir Photos
Final Thoughts
Every session I create is tailored to the person in front of me. For some, that means soft natural light. For others, it’s cinematic shadows, playful props, or daring red gels. Often, it’s a mix.
That flexibility is what makes a boudoir experience truly unique — the chance to step into styles you never imagined, and walk away with images that feel personal, powerful, and unmistakably you.
If you’d like to see more ways your portraits can be treasured afterwards, read my blog on Boudoir Pictures →.
And when you’re ready to explore your own session, view boudoir packages and the full experience → London boudoir photography