Kevin Lowery Workshop | Intimate Male Portraiture | Tacoma Boudoir Photographer

June 17, 2018 in Couples Boudoir, Boudoir, Studio Boudoir

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This blog contains images that could be offensive and is not appropriate for viewers under the age of 18...... but really it's just a butt so get over it.

I recently attended a workshop on intimate male portraiture, taught by the talented, detail-orientated and insightful Kevin Lowery of Kevin Lowery Photography. Kevin is based in Atlanta Georgia, where he resides with his husband and son, but travels the world shooting weddings, intimate portraits, teaching classes and being a genuinely amazing human. His work has been huge in normalizing intimate male portraiture and helping men build confidence as well as break down negative societal laws of masculinity.

Kevin's workshop opened my eyes to an aspect of boudoir that I had not yet explored much, which was to capture all the details of a person, even the most seemingly insignificant. I always approached boudoir photography with simple poses and more movement as I feel like it captures who they are better. I captured details such as lips, jewelry and eyes but not much past that. Kevin taught me to look for the little details that define us as people and expose our souls. These are the details that tell the stories of our lives and give us character. As a wedding photographer I am constantly telling stories as they unfold around me, telling stories fills my heart and is a big part of why I am a photographer. Being able to combine storytelling and intimate portraits really gives new meaning to boudoir for me. Capturing the unique sexiness, raw emotions and individual characteristics of each person I photograph is, and always will be at the top of my list.

A shout out to Kevin Lowery for taking the time to pass on your wisdom, vision and heart. You are an important factor in not only building confidence for the men and women you photograph but also helping tear down the walls that imprison men into brooding masculinity.

BTW Happy Pride Month!

Meet Devin.

Meet Don.

Meet Danny + Jesse.

XOXO,

Sarah

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Kristin + Pooji | Simply.You.Boudoir | Tacoma Boudoir Photographer

February 25, 2018 in Boudoir, Couples Boudoir, Simply.You.Boudoir, Studio Boudoir

Meet Kristin + Pooji.

Kristin + Pooji are as madly in love as madly in loves comes. One of the sweetest, most genuine couples I've come across.

You two are amazing and the way you complete each other is so beautiful!

XOXO,

Sarah

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Kenzi + Daniel | Simply.You.Boudoir | Tacoma Boudoir Photographer

September 03, 2017 in Studio Boudoir, Couples Boudoir, Real Boudoir

Meet Kenzi + Daniel

K + D were first in front of my camera in fall of 2016 for a magical couples maternity session at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend. Those images are STILL some of my favorites and if you haven't seen them you should check them out! (See them HERE)

This time they came to visit Leslie and I at Studio 207 for a fun and sultry couples boudoir session. The chemistry between K + D is unrivaled! Just seeing the way D looks at K, the subtle way they subconsciously touch to check in with each other and the genuine smiles that they bring to each others face is pretty amazing.

I must admit that my favorite part of the session was the pillow fight! Yes, you heard me right, pillow fight! These two lovebirds brought pillows for a fun and interested addition to their studio boudoir session! It was such a good idea because it allowed them to relax and have fun in front of our cameras which allowed us to capture some real smiles and laughter! Plus we got some great laughs watching them, I was certain that the photos were going to come out blurry because I was laughing so hard!

Couples session are overall so amazing and can be such a great experience. If you are considering doing boudoir but are nervous, why not start with a couples session?? Then you can come see it's not scary like you may think it is!! We promise you'll have fun and get get some amazing, fun and heartfelt photos of you and your lover as well!

I'm super stoked how Kenzi + Daniel's images turned out! We ended up laughing and having a blast and the pictures turned out to be the perfect combination of sexy and fun. Can't wait to have you two in front of my camera again!