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Empowering boudoir photos can be a killer way to feel awesome and have a sexy-as-hell reward (or gift for your partner!) at the end.

Couples boudoir? Yes it’s a Thing, and it’s pretty badass

Couples boudoir? Yes it’s a Thing, and it’s badass

Boudoir photos have been around for ages. We’re all familiar with the photo of the woman, scantily clad, face turned over her shoulder with the signature lip bite.

Before you think me, or any other couples boudoir photographer for that matter, will force you to don some lacy lingerie for your couples boudoir shoot, let’s crumple that thought up and torch it — unless you want to wear lacy lingerie, then by all means, we can turn the heat up in our studio so you don’t get cold. But I’ll be honest: couples boudoir is a little different from regular boudoir.

How to win at rockin' an empowering and intimate couple's session

Life hack for bonding with your partner: an intimate couple’s session (and how to rock it!)

The goal of an intimate couple’s session is to capture your connection and love you feel for your partner. Intimate sessions can be for newlyweds, anniversaries, or a way to take re-connect with your partner. The point is to capture beautiful photos of you being yourselves in your place or a location where you fill comfortable with the surroundings. Here are some ways to rock your intimate couple’s session and make it a serious bonding experience for you and your partner.

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10 images that will change the way you think about boudoir photography

Our sponsor Melissa Mullins is a Denver boudoir photographer that takes images that are anything but what you’ve come to expect from boudoir photography…

From sexy geeks, to goth hotness, and even some Little Mermaid action, all set in Melissa Mullins’ signature Milk Baths… these photos are going to change the way you think about boudoir photography!

Stop posing and start cuddling with an intimate photo session

Stop posing and start cuddling with an intimate photo session

When it comes to non-wedding couples’ photo sessions, we’ve already seen rad engagement sessions, trash-the-dress shoots, and amazing, body=posi boudoir shoots. But we are loving the concept of an intimate photo session with the two of you and your chosen photographer. There’s just something so sweet and vulnerable in these shots. If you have the option of getting a separate session with your wedding photographer, an intimate photo session like this just might be a great choice.

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Unique Valentine’s Day gifts ideas (with lots of special discounts for our readers!)

Scheming up special Valentine’s Day plans? Maybe it’s your first V-Day as a married couple, maybe it’s your first as an engaged couple. Or maybe you just want to make sure to get something super-unique-and-awesome for your love this year. Well, you’re going to want to ask ME to be your Valentine after you see the goodies I’ve rounded up for you…

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Boudoir photography as love potion: how Maine-based photographer Justine Johnson will make you fall for yourself

We’ve already gushed about our unwavering love for our awesome, longtime photographer partner, Justine Johnson. She’s been a mainstay Portland, Maine-based wedding photographer for Offbeat Bride readers for years now. Did you know that Justine also rocks the boudoir photography market, too?! Here’s where things get SEXY and ultra empowering.