When Nicole first considered booking a boudoir session, she had her doubts. Would she feel confident? Would she like the photos? Could she step outside her comfort zone? But as it turns out, a little support from her friend, Jenn, made all the difference. Their shared experience not only calmed their nerves but turned the …
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When you hear the words “boudoir photography,” your mind might conjure a series of questions: Do I have to pose like a supermodel? What if I’m not “sexy” enough? Will it just be me and a stranger in a room full of awkwardness and lingerie? First, take a deep breath. Let’s tackle the burning question: …
When you first hear about boudoir photography, you might wonder if it’s worth the investment. A quick glance at the images and testimonials from others may have you intrigued, but doubts often creep in. Will it be uncomfortable? Can it really make a difference in how I feel about myself? Let’s unpack why so many …
When Jamie decided to book a boudoir session with Allebach Photography, she knew she wanted it to be something extraordinary. Her life is often fast-paced with a demanding 9-to-5 job, so finding time to express her authentic self, as a cross-dresser, was a rare treat. With a love for dressing up, enjoying the sun, and …
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We get DM’s, texts, calls and emails with all sorts of questions. It’s completely understandable that you’d want to know as much as you can and be as prepared as you can for such an intimate and vulnerable experience. We’ve written some other articles, covering some questions people have.What To Expect During Couples BoudoirAll Of …
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For this couple, their journey with Allebach Photography began with a simple Facebook post. What followed was a transformative experience that deepened their connection and allowed them to celebrate their unique love story. Meet the Couple At the heart of this story is a queer, trans man in his early 40s who, along with his …
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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 …
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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, …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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,” …
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 …
My Journey With Allebach Photography I’ve been following and admiring Allebach Photography since the local newspaper I was working for at the time (about 11 years ago now) tasked me with photographing Mike for a feature story. I was fresh out of college and totally intimidated by the thought of photographing such an experienced and, …