Strength in Vulnerability: Giving The Middle Fingerđź–•To Your Comfort Zone

Though many of our clients have grown to become our dear friends after having a session with us, it’s something extra special and an honor when old friends reach out and ask us to photograph them. And that’s exactly what happened with one of Erika’s closest friends and old roommate, L! L was lucky enough …

The Moment of Truth: “I have never felt more comfortable in my skin and proud of my body.”

The Leap into the Unknown Today, we’re sharing the deeply personal and transformative experience of a client who recently had a boudoir session with Allebach Photography. Her journey is one of overcoming fears, embracing self-love, and ultimately, discovering a newfound sense of confidence and empowerment. This story is sure to inspire anyone considering stepping out …

All Of Your Bridal Boudoir Questions… Answered

1. What is Bridal Boudoir Photography? Bridal boudoir is a type of intimate photographic experience where a to-be-married person has sensual and elegant images, captured, often as a gift for their future spouse. 2. Why Should I Consider a Bridal Boudoir Session? Many engaged people choose bridal boudoir sessions to celebrate their bodies, boost self-confidence, …

All The Questions You’ve Ever Had About Headshots, Answered

I’ll be honest – I let way too much time go between my last professional headshot and the one I just got done at Allebach. As in the last “professional” headshot I had taken was by a fellow photographer friend in my senior year of college. They say you shouldn’t go more than 2, 5 …

We captured four powerful feminine archetypes and the results are breathtaking.

While we are all fundamentally unique as humans, we also have a lot in common. We can fall into similar habits, interests, and even personality types based on our signs and alignments. We can also transform into different archetypes to serve our environment and the people within our spaces. After years of working with women …

“I honestly wasn’t sure if I would be able to go through with it.” – Amy’s journey from the sidelines to center stage

Amy’s first experience of the Allebach Photography Experience was from the sidelines, but after she saw what it did for her friend she just had to come back and experience it for herself! “I signed up for a boudoir model call last summer after having gone with my friend, Kaitlyn, to her photoshoot and seeing …

Calling In Love: A Recap of Our Soulful Half-Day Retreat

After some reflective time and integration, it’s clear that our inaugural studio retreat was an absolute triumph! The serene atmosphere, the opportunity for introspection and healing, all came together seamlessly, providing precisely what we all craved. Under the expert guidance of Malka and Yehudah from Calling In Love, we hosted a half-day retreat at our …

“I swear it’s like the cloud finally lifted.” RKN shares her story of celebrating herself post-divorce.

RKN is a children’s librarian but when you see her steamy boudoir photos you’ll find it hard to believe she has anything in common with that cranky old lady that used to shush you in grade school! “I was a stay at home mom for about ten years before getting back into the working world. …

“It’s a magical experience that is difficult to describe unless you walk through the studio doors yourself.”

Denna and Jon scheduled their Couples Boudoir session right before the holidays as an extra special Christmas gift to themselves! “Jon and I did our session just before Christmas as a way to reclaim the holiday for ourselves and make it a holiday we could enjoy,” explained Denna, who brought along a cute little Santa …

After emerging from a challenging relationship, Kaitlyn found empowerment through the supportive environment the studio, leading to a renewed sense of self love.

Kaitlyn’s recent solo session with us was long overdue, but she got it in right under the wire before the season of resolutions really took off.  “It was something I’ve wanted to do for a while. 2023 was a really rough year for me,” shares Kaitlyn. “And I wanted to do something for myself that …

“I feel more connected to myself again. This was hands down one of the best experiences of my life!”

Ah the age old question around the studio – when you give the gift of boudoir to a loved one, who is it really for? Real answer? BOTH of you! “I’m gifting pics to him but truth be told this was for me,” said Devon, who’s surprising her husband with an album for Christmas from …

Transforming Trauma into Triumph: Rob and Mindy’s Path to Body Positivity and Love

You know that expression people use about promising the moon when they’d do anything for someone they love?  “You want the moon? Just say the word, and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.“ Well, Mindy says, that’s exactly the kind of man her husband, Rob, is. “One of my favorite things …

10 Years Married, 20 Years Together, Ashley and Michael Celebrate With An Intimate Couples Boudoir Experience

Michael and Ashley share two values that make them ideal Couples Boudoir clients. 1.) They’re always open to new and exciting experiences 2.) They love each other dearly and aren’t afraid to show it.  “We are always ‘open’ for a good time and love showing affection for one another,” Michael said.  Those two things became …

Single, 40, and child-free-by-choice, Ashley’s boudoir experience is a reminder that life is just as fulfilling as a married woman with kids.

Single and child-free-by-choice, Ashley believes in showing up as your authentic self, in whatever form that takes.  “I play roller derby, practice small rodent taxidermy, and love a good knitting/crotchet project as I hang with my senior cat Minina. I love hiking and backpacking and just generally getting lost in the woods. I’m a lover …

56 Years Young, With Sparkling Grey Hair. Mary wanted to be the sign for women of all ages that you are never “too” anything to have this experience.

Mary is a lot of things, all of which she is proud of.  A single, divorced 56 years young woman, Mary loves her job as a pediatric home health nurse almost as much as her hobbies, which range from crochet and K Pop, to playing Dungeons and Dragons (she is a self-described dork in that …

Are you wondering what to expect during a couples boudoir session? Check out this article!

Your Couples Boudoir experience with Allebach Photography can be broken down into several badass pieces: The Pregame First, we’ll set up a phone call where we’ll get to learn a little more about you and your partner and what this experience will mean to the both of you. Not only will this give us the …

“I would do it all over again. And coming from someone as insecure with body image as I am that says a lot.”

I think it’s safe to say that most of us struggle from time to time in seeing ourselves as our partner or our loved ones see us; strong, beautiful, sexy, confident, etc. We are, after all, our biggest critics and that’s what our loved ones are there for! To build us up and remind us …

Kicking butt and taking names for her post-divorce Allebach Photography boudoir session

Jennifer recently came into the studio kicking butt, quite literally, in a tutu and boxing gloves! “I brought a tutu and my boxing gloves because my kick boxing gym that I joined after my divorce helped save me. Those pics were a special photo I felt I needed,” says the single mom of two teens.  …

Capturing the Fire Within: Seth’s Elegant and Fierce Photo Experience as a Transgender Man

Living by the motto that you don’t need someone to “save you,” when you can save yourself, Seth is a transgender man that prides himself on his fire of will, his fierce independence and his consistent courage. “I’m extroverted and fierce, I no longer fear or hold back who I am for anyone, or anything,” …

Shattering The Bullshit: How Samantha Overcame Her Fears and Self-Doubt in her Boudoir Session

Though Samantha knew she was worthy of her own boudoir session, her inner voice and the hurtful words of others over the years reverberated in her head all the way up to the day of her session. In fact, they almost kept her from going through with it.  “I dreaded it. I kept trying to …