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10 Questions You May Be Too Shy to Ask Your Boudoir Photographer (But Should)

by Erika Letitiabest photographer, body image, Boudoir, couples boudoir, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos September 10, 2024September 10, 2024No Comments

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 …

Menage e Trois anyone? Elizabeth and Claude join us for their third boudoir session and it’s the best one yet!

by Christine Wolkinart, body image, Boudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos September 10, 2024September 10, 2024No Comments

At Allebach Photography, we’re lucky to have repeat clients that come back so frequently, they feel like family – like Claude and Elizabeth, who have now had not one, not two, but three sessions with us. “Going to Allebach is like visiting old friends for me. I love spending time with Mike and Erika. We …

Strength in Vulnerability: Giving The Middle Finger🖕To Your Comfort Zone

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, body image, Boudoir, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos, Philadelphia Tattoo Convention, tattooo July 25, 2024July 25, 2024One Comment

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.”

by Erika Letitiabody image, Boudoir, Moms, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos July 2, 2024July 2, 2024No Comments

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 …

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

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, body image, Boudoir, LGBTQ+, Love Notes, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos April 22, 2024April 22, 2024No Comments

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 …

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

by Christine Wolkinbody image, Boudoir, Mental Health, Moms, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos March 27, 2024March 27, 2024No Comments

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.”

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, body image, Boudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos March 26, 2024March 26, 2024No Comments

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.

by Christine Wolkinbody image, Boudoir, Center City, Love Notes, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos, Philadelphia Tattoo Convention March 26, 2024March 26, 2024No Comments

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!”

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, body image, Boudoir, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos March 26, 2024March 26, 2024No Comments

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

by Christine Wolkinart, body image, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, North Wales, philadelphia, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos March 25, 2024March 25, 2024No Comments

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 …

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.

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, body image, Boudoir, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos October 5, 2023March 25, 2024No Comments

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.

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, body image, Boudoir, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos October 5, 2023October 5, 2023No Comments

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

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, body image, Boudoir, Mental Health, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos September 7, 2023September 7, 2023No Comments

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 …

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

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, body image, Boudoir, LGBTQ+ August 24, 2023October 12, 2023No Comments

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

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, body image, Boudoir, Mental Health, North Wales August 24, 2023August 24, 2023One Comment

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 …

“I can’t emphasize enough what a healing experience this has been for me to reclaim my body and to see myself as a sensual and beautiful human.”

by Christine Wolkinart, body image, Boudoir, Mental Health, Moms April 11, 2023April 11, 2023No Comments

Arielle has a full life; she works full time, is a full time student, a full time mom of two boys who are the “best humans I could have ever imagined raising” and a full time wife to a deeply supportive husband. Despite her extremely limited free time, Arielle made it a priority to come …

“I Went Into It Thinking It Was A Gift For My Fiancé, But Left Knowing The Experience Was Now Meant For Me First, And Him Second.”

by Christine Wolkinbody image, Boudoir, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos January 31, 2023February 1, 2023No Comments

When Jessica booked her solo boudoir session with us she thought she was doing it for her fiancé, who she’ll be getting married to later this year. “I went into it thinking it was a gift for my fiancé, but left knowing the experience was now meant for me first, and him second,” she said. …

After 3 Other Sessions, Katerina & Max Get Ready To Become Parents With Maternity Boudoir, Marking their 4th Session With Allebach Photography

by Christine Wolkinart, body image, Boudoir, Moms, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos January 26, 2023January 26, 2023No Comments

We’ve had the pleasure of photographing Katerina and her now husband, Max, not one, not two, not three, but a combined total of four times now so when Katerina found out she was pregnant she knew she was headed back to the Allebach Photography studio in North Wales to have her maternity boudoir photos taken. …

Newlyweds Kickstart Their Honeymoon Weekend With A Sexy, Spicy Couples Boudoir Session

by Christine Wolkinbody image, Boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Love birds, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos January 19, 2023January 19, 2023No Comments

Recently we re-welcomed into the studio Megan and Jake, but this time they came back to us as newlyweds! If you’d like to read about their first experience (where they share with us how they opted for a boudoir session instead of traditional engagement photos), check out their story here! Megan is a portrait and …

We Asked Artificial Intelligence What The Most Asked Questions About Boudoir Were. Here’s What We Have To Say.

by Erika Letitiabest photographer, body image, Boudoir, Mental Health January 19, 2023January 19, 2023No Comments

1- What is boudoir photography? – Short answer; boudoir is just a french word for a woman’s dressing room. The long answer is that boudoir probably isn’t the best word for what we do. We’ve noticed that word sometimes comes with the false pretense that you need to “look sexy” and appeal to very narrow …