LGBTQ+ Archives - Allebach Photography

The Art of Connection: How BDSM Can Deepen Your Relationship

by Erika Letitiaart, Boudoir, couples boudoir, LGBTQ+, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos November 20, 2024November 20, 2024No Comments

BDSM can be an incredibly healing and transformative practice, offering individuals and couples an opportunity to explore deeper intimacy, trust, and communication. Through carefully crafted dynamics of power and surrender, BDSM encourages openness and vulnerability, creating space for profound emotional connection. For individuals, BDSM allows for exploration of personal desires and boundaries, enabling a stronger …

Couples Boudoir: Capturing Love, Connection, and a Proposal

by Erika Letitiaart, Boudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Engagement Sess, LGBTQ+, Love birds, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos November 8, 2024November 8, 2024No Comments

Lisa and Renee’s couples boudoir session with Allebach Photography was nothing short of magical. What started as a way to capture their chemistry and connection turned into a life-changing moment. Their experience not only gave them stunning images but also a surprise proposal that made the day even more unforgettable! The couple knew they wanted …

From 9-to-5 to Cloud Nine: Jamie’s Boudoir Experience

by Erika Letitiabest photographer, body image, Boudoir, LGBTQ+, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos November 7, 2024November 7, 2024No Comments

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 …

“We’re Doing This Again”: Jay and Vivek’s Powerful Couples Boudoir Experience

by Erika LetitiaBoudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Gay Weddings, LGBTQ+, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos October 2, 2024November 7, 2024No Comments

At Allebach Photography, we love working with couples who embrace the beauty of their connection, and Jay and Vivek are no exception. After being together for 2.5 years, these two decided to take a bold step toward something new: a couples boudoir session. While this was an experience that initially came with nerves, it quickly …

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 …

The Unexpected Addiction: Why You Can’t Stop at Just One Boudoir Experience

by Erika LetitiaCouples boudoir stories, LGBTQ+, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos, Uncategorized August 29, 2024September 10, 2024No Comments

Let me tell you about a little secret I like to call boudoir addiction. You may not have heard of it yet, (mostly bc we just made up the term). But once you dip your toes into the luxurious waters of a boudoir experience with us, there’s no turning back. It’s like potato chips, or …

Capturing Intimacy: A Couple’s Boudoir Session with Allebach Photography

by Erika Letitiabest photographer, Boudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, LGBTQ+, Love birds, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos August 2, 2024August 2, 2024No Comments

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 …

“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 …

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,” …

During a kinky photoshoot, Bryan let go of his inhibitions, donned fabulous outfits, and felt sexy, comfortable, and his truest self.

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, Boudoir, LGBTQ+ August 24, 2023August 24, 2023No Comments

For Bryan, a 38-year-old gay father of two, getting dolled up in a suit with rhinestone shoes for the camera meant embracing an identity he’d spent most of his life denying. “From a pretty young age I remember feeling differently when looking at men,” says Bryan. “However, my Christian upbringing made it very clear to me …

“A Huge ‘F**k You’ To Society And To The Heteronormative, Monogamous World In Which We Live.”

by Christine WolkinBoudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Engagement Sess, LGBTQ+, Love birds, North Wales April 13, 2023July 8, 2024No Comments

On the outside, Andreya and Angie’s engagement during their Couples Boudoir Session may have seemed like the ultimate surprise, but for Andreya it was months, if not years, in the making. “I had taken her to design her engagement ring a few months ago because I wanted her to have a ring she truly loved,” said …

Poly, BDSM couple shares, “We both cried a little, stunned speechless. Seeing our relationship captured so perfectly was just so eye opening and moving.”

by Christine Wolkinbody image, Couples boudoir stories, LGBTQ+, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos January 12, 2023January 12, 2023No Comments

Sabrina and Skye share an unconventional relationship, being both polyamorous and in the BDSM scene their entire lives. “Skye and I met via serendipity. We both ran in some of the same kink networks since we came of age and had a lot of mutual friends both online and in person,” says Sabrina, who is …

Travel Back In Time With A Fine Art Photo Album

by Erika Letitiaart, Boudoir, couples boudoir, Engagement Sess, Family, LGBTQ+, Love Notes, Moms February 10, 2021February 10, 2021No Comments

One of our clients’ favorites ways to be transported back to the all the feels from their experiences is through our custom, fine art albums. During the cinematic reveal of your photos, you’ll laugh and cry and work with your photographer to choose your absolute favorite photos. You may have those top faves that you …

Couple Celebrates Their New Commitment To Each Other

by Christine WolkinBoudoir, Couples boudoir stories, LGBTQ+ January 15, 2021January 16, 2021No Comments

Angie and Diane recently came into the studio as a way to celebrate their new commitment to each other after being together for more than 17 years. The two met through a mutual friend 22 years ago. “We became very close friends. Upon leaving a 10-year relationship, and not knowing how I was going to …