How This Police Detective Ended Up in a Boudoir Calendar (and Loved It)

Brian is a 47-year-old Police Detective from New Jersey, husband, dad to a 14-year-old daughter, youth baseball coach, and—most importantly—boudoir calendar model in a red thong. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, this wasn’t a prank. He’s what you’d call a “true American man,” which apparently means he’s equal parts dad joke machine and …

Unapologetically Seen: A Men’s LGBTQIA+ Boudoir Story

At Allebach Photography, we believe boudoir isn’t just for one type of body, one type of person, or one version of masculinity. That belief came to life in the most powerful way when Ryan stepped into our studio—confident, curious, and ready to be seen. This wasn’t only about taking bold, sexy photos. More importantly, it …

After 40, He Took the Leap—And Never Looked Back

Some dreams take time to come true. For Gio, a boudoir session was one of them. Originally from Chile and now living in the U.S. for four years, he saw his moment to step into the spotlight—and we were honored to be a part of it. Taking the Leap Gio first discovered Allebach Photography through …

Breaking Barriers: How James’ Boudoir Session Became a Celebration of Self

James grew up in a household where sex wasn’t talked about. It wasn’t a politically conservative home, but discussions about intimacy, confidence, and body image were simply nonexistent. “We’re all grown now, some of us even have kids—which, guess what, had to involve sex. But for some reason, that never translated into talking about how …

Suit Up, Strip Down: Inside Adam’s Boudoir Transformation

Most days, Adam is like any other hardworking husband and father—balancing a 9-5 job, family time, and squeezing in moments for himself. Whether it’s cruising down backroads on his motorcycle, spinning a vinyl with a glass of bourbon in hand, or slowly rekindling his love for art and woodworking, he’s always looking for ways to …

Think Boudoir is Just for Women? Think Again—Here’s Why Men Love It Too

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to photograph a growing number of men stepping into the world of men’s boudoir photography—and let’s just say, it’s been an unforgettable journey. We knew men’s boudoir had the potential to be transformative, but hearing firsthand how it’s impacting our clients? That’s the real magic. …

Breaking the Stigma: A Bold Men’s Body Positive Boudoir Calendar

JOIN THE CALENDAR! When we think about boudoir photography, the imagery that typically comes to mind is often tied to women—images of confidence, sensuality, and self-expression. But what about men? It’s time to challenge the narrative and create a space where men, too, can explore their confidence and feel sexy in their own skin. I’m …