With all of us being stuck in the house due to COVID-19, naturally, we are all also bingeing on the newest shows on Netflix and Hulu. Beware: there will be spoilers on Netflix’s hottest debut of Love Is Blind. We’re not here to talk about Jessica, but rather a specific scene between Giannina and Damian. During one of Gigi’s many self-sabotaging scenes, she confesses to Damian that she has lost her butterflies. I was sitting on the couch with my husband and matter-of-factly shouted out, “Girl, those butterflies are dead and are never coming back”. My husband looked over at me absolutely broken and said, “Your butterflies are dead?”

What is a Wonder Woman? She is so much more than just a guest blogger. . . she is opening up the world to her story of challenges and regrowth. Megan sought out The Boudoir Studio to mark an important time in her life. . . the reinvention of herself. Her inspiring story takes us through the fateful morning where she woke up and decided to change every aspect of her life. It took great bravery for Megan to leave a miserable marriage, change jobs and focus on her children all while dropping some serious weight along the way.

Here’s what she has to say:

Women hold such an important role within our society because they often lend a major hand in child rearing and forming us all into who we are today. Whether she is your mother, grandmother, aunt, or sister everyone can count on at least one woman who shaped who they are today! Because it is Women History Month and were all self-quarantining here in Upstate NY, let’s shine the light in the incredible women in our lives. The team at The Boudoir Studio reflect on the important women in our lives.

March is Women’s History Month and a fantastic time to dive into the history of boudoir photography! Nude art isn’t anything new. People have been creating nude art with clay, marble, ink, and more for centuries. Even 28,000-year-old charcoal cave drawings were discovered in Australia! It seems like as long as humans have existed, so has our fascination for creating and preserving nude art. Here is a brief look into the history of boudoir photography.

Asif and Nicki are the husband/wife team and founders of The Boudoir Studio. Asif is one of our very talented photographers and Nicki is affectionately known as our studio mom and studio manager. 19 years and 4 kids later… these two highschool sweethearts recount their love story by giving us both of their perspectives on defining moments that happened early on in their relationship.

Check out Asif and Nicki’s Love Story:

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, love is still in the air. Andrea is one of our amazing photographers here at The Boudoir Studio! When she is not here at the studio she is busy raising her 3 kids with her husband Zach. This week, she shares with us the serendipitous way Zach came in and out of her life which ultimately ended with them being together. I guess it is true when they say, “If you love somebody, let them go . . . if they return, they were always yours”.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, what better time to reflect on all that we should be grateful for? A few weeks ago our guest blogger, Jes Lyn, wrote about how much practicing gratitude can change one’s mindset. I have to be honest, I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind! If you need a refresher, check out our most recent wonder woman article “Messy to Mindset Master” to learn more about her story.

Upon further investigation, practicing gratitude benefits not only our mental health and emotional intelligence, but also our physical health. . .

What is a Wonder Woman? She is so much more than just a guest blogger. . . she is opening up the world to her story of challenges and regrowth. Jes Lyn is no stranger here at The Boudoir Studio, she has done 2 boudoir sessions, a fitness photoshoot, and a branding session for her new business! Her inspiring story takes us through how she has overcome a difficult relationship, put an end to partying, is now managing multiple businesses and finally mastering her mindset. She is living proof that anyone can change their life to create more abundance and joy for themselves. Here’s what she has to say:

One of my most memorable boudoir photography moments is when a client of mine described me as a gay bestie to my wife during a PhotoShop (reveal) appointment. I don’t think anyone could’ve paid me any higher of a compliment than that. What’s amazing is that she. . .

Did you know that September 16th is National Working Parents Day?

We missed it and I am sure that you did too.

This is because being a working parent is tough and there seems to be no time to stop and celebrate the parents who are trying to bring home the bacon while trying to raise decent human beings!

This week, The Boudoir Studio tackles the challenges of finding the balance between work life and family life. Finding the balance can be through trial and error or just learning how to perfect the juggling act. Check out each of our personal stories.

If you have had a boudoir session with us then you know. . . the experience is much more than just posing in front of the camera. Most of our clients are at the studio early getting pampered with hair and makeup, they get to know us and we get to know them. Every single client has been on some kind of journey that ended up with them arriving to us. Whatever journey they are on, one thing remains the same. Our studio offers a safe place for clients to open up about their journey in life and to be absolutely vulnerable with us. . .

It is natural to compare ourselves to other people especially when we are immersed in the daily habit of using social media. According to the social comparison theory, we are more likely to compare ourselves to someone who we think is better looking and this negatively impacts our own self-evaluation. However, with the birth of Snapchat, we are now comparing ourselves to the better looking, extremely modified, versions of ourselves. These filters can become addictive and downright damaging to our self-concept and self esteem.

We often hear stories of single mothers being born out of necessity and not by choice. It takes an incredible woman to take her future into her own hands and become a mother on her own terms. Lisa, our newest wonder woman, had a pivotal moment in her life and dared to take on the challenge. Lisa shares with us how her adopting journey unfolds while masterfully multitasking her 3 businesses that bring more love and joy into this world.

Here is her story:

In this industry, we often hear many stories of women’s struggles and triumphs through-out their lives. Every so often, we come across. . .