Boudoir Photography
Prepare to Steam-Up Your Monitor with the 2026 Top Black Boudoir Photographers’ Awards
May 14, 2026
David Prochnow
In a sultry nod to boudoir photography, the Coterie Noir has announced its 2026 Top Black Boudoir Photographers awards, spotlighting artists who are reshaping the…
“Boudoir Is Not Pornography”: This Photographer is Redefining Empowerment Through His Lens
Oct 24, 2025
Alex Baker
Boudoir photography has long existed in a grey area. It’s dismissed by some, often misunderstood, and rarely given the artistic credit it deserves. But for…
Professional boudoir photographer critiques his own terrible noob photos in this hilarious video
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
Often, we can be a little harsh to beginners and their work, especially when we see their images online with no reference or context as…
What NOT to say and do during a boudoir shoot
Nov 18, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
During a boudoir photoshoot, it’s important to know what to say to make your subject feel comfortable. But it’s equally important to know what not…
How to fix eight most common boudoir photography mistakes [NSFW]
Nov 19, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Making mistakes is a process of learning, and when you are new at something, you’re gonna make a lot of them. But why not avoid…
Create your own natural light studio to make the most out of a small space (NSFW)
May 29, 2018
John Aldred
I often use flash with my own work, but natural light can be a wonderful thing. Especially when it comes from a directional source. In…
Woman gets fired after her body positive photos go viral
Oct 1, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The power of social media can be a double-edged sword. A recent body positive shoot of a Texas couple, Stephanie and Arryn, spread all over…
A couple wants photographer to document their marriage consummation
Jun 30, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It seems that ads on Craigslist are getting more and more creative these days. This time, a couple is looking for a photographer who’ll document…
Tips for shooting boudoir with only natural light
Nov 8, 2016
John Aldred
From a lighting standpoint, I find boudoir is one of the most fun genres to shoot. I feel it just offers more lighting choices than…
How to create dramatic short-light boudoir with just a single speedlight (NSFW)
Jul 7, 2016
John Aldred
When you think of the popular boudoir photographers out there at the moment, Lindsay Adler’s name is one of those that immediately springs to mind, and…