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:

This past Sunday, we were attending an exhilarating event at Casa Larga Vineyard and Winery in Fairport NY. Every bride in attendance was there with their bridal squad which can include an unlimited number ranging from bridesmaids, mothers, cousins, sisters and friends! Each bridal team competes in fantastic games for cash prizes. The Boudoir Studio was there for the second year in a row assigned to take the teams mugshots. . . but you know we couldn’t just stop there. We added a twist to bride’s “criminal record”.

In the wedding world, boudoir photography has become increasingly popular over the past ten years. Brides have been choosing boudoir as a way to give their grooms the ultimate gift: incredible photos of themselves. The Boudoir Studio was actually birthed from the idea of just offering this service to brides-to-be and has now evolved into offering this unique photo session to every woman no matter her age, body type or where ever she is on this journey of life. Over the years, we have compiled a list of the “dos” and “don’ts” when it comes to preparing for your session.

I am so excited to introduce everyone to Rene. Working with Rene was an absolute pleasure. Right from the beginning, Rene shared with me a little about herself and reasons for coming to us. She shared with me things she was nervous about as well as what she was excited about. Seeing the positive shift that took place from within her from the time of our shoot planning call to the end when she saw her pictures was so beautiful to watch.  All in all, she is a beautiful person inside and out and I am so excited for her and the journey she is on.

Save the dates, bridal showers, bachelorette parties and wedding invites are flooding our mailboxes…

HELLO WEDDING SEASON!

Whether you are planning a wedding, dreaming of your wedding or have already walked down the aisle, ‘tis the season to think about weddings! All the women here at The Boudoir Studio are married and can’t help but compare what our wedding days looked like and most interestingly, what we would change about our big day!

In case you missed it a few weeks ago, the ladies here at The Boudoir Studio talked about how they imagined motherhood would be versus how it really is. If you want to catch up on our stories click here! It’s amazing the different views we all had and what major changes really took place.

What wasn’t covered, is how much your relationship can change with your spouse. . .

Once your session is done and you are left with gorgeous images, you still have the decision of how you want to present your photos. Wall art has increased in popularity here at The Boudoir Studio and canvas prints are a great option to showcase your favorite image to be a focal point in any room. We have different options when choosing your specific kind of wall art including, acrylic, metal, wood or framed.

Why should you choose a canvas wrap wall art?

Mother’s day is this Sunday! I cannot help but reflect on what it means to be a mother while honoring the many mother figures in my life. If you missed one of my past posts, An Unconventional Love Story, I became a mother unexpectedly early! While I had always imagined myself becoming a mother, I felt like a had little time to actually prepare. Now being 3 1/2 years into motherhood, it makes me wonder…

is anyone really ready for motherhood?

This past weekend we were at a beautiful historic loft located in Macedon, NY. This was our very first event where Asif and Andrea had a boudoir marathon! They were working back to back and I was ecstatic to be a part of this event so I could get to know more women who are part of our #rocboudietribe!

I have heard of this location. . .

All of the ladies here at The Boudoir Studio are mothers! Nicki is a mother of 4, Andrea is a mother of 2 and Jill is a mother of 1! We asked the studio moms what the perfect mother’s day would look like:

If someone would have told me, “Jill, when you download that Plenty of Fish (POF) App on to your phone, you will find your future husband and be pregnant in 7 months,” I probably would have just died right there, on the floor, from utter disbelief. In case you missed my Online Dating for Longterm Compatibility post. . .

One of the most common things I hear from my clients is something along the lines of:

“I am excited. . .

I met my husband on the dating app called Plenty of Fish (POF). There, I said it. I feel as though this gives me enough credentials to give our Roc Boudie Tribe tips on navigating through online dating.

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

It's spring! Maybe the snow hasn’t melted yet but the time has come to shave our legs more often. During the winter, it is so easy to just . . .

Introducing our first. . . ROC BOUDIE EVENT!!

by The Boudoir Studio

We have booked a gorgeous, remodeled historic loft in the town of Macedon for ONE DAY ONLY!

My first encounter with mom shame was when I didn’t know how many words my two-year-old. . .

We are thrilled to introduce you to the 4th member of our team here at The Boudoir Studio! Her name is Jill and she is no stranger around here. Jill first came to us. . .

It was a few months ago during one of our team meetings (which we call a “boudoir pow-wow”), when Nicki emphatically suggested that we drop every false ideal and self-imposed pressure to measure up to other boudoir photographers in the industry and simply give ourselves permission to be us. . .