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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 …

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 …

A Leap of Love: Couple’s Boudoir Experience with Allebach Photography

by Erika LetitiaBoudoir, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Love birds, Love Notes, North Wales, philadelphia, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos August 29, 2024September 10, 2024No Comments

Jessica and Michael decided to embark on a couple’s boudoir session with Allebach Photography to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in a unique and intimate way. A Little About Them Jessica and Michael have been married five years and are proud parents of eight wonderful children. For their fifth anniversary, they wanted to honor their …

From Shy to Bold: Jaime’s Empowering Self-Love Solo Boudoir Journey

by Erika LetitiaBoudoir, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos August 7, 2024August 7, 2024No Comments

Jaime had always been a devoted mother, pouring her heart and soul into raising her two children. After 18 years of being a full-time mom, she felt like she had lost a part of herself. With her son graduating high school and her daughter about to start, Jaime knew it was time to rediscover who …

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 …

All Of Your Bridal Boudoir Questions… Answered

by Erika LetitiaAnniversary Photography, art, best photographer, Boudoir, North Wales, philadelphia, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos June 28, 2024June 28, 2024No Comments

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, …

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

by Erika Letitiaart, Boudoir, Energy Healing, Love Notes, North Wales, philadelphia May 7, 2024May 7, 2024No Comments

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 …

“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 …

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

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, couples boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, Moms, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos October 5, 2023March 25, 2024No Comments

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.

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 …

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

by Christine Wolkinbest photographer, Boudoir, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos September 5, 2023September 5, 2023No Comments

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. …

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 …

Cherishing the Chaos: The Story Behind our Meaningful Family Photoshoot with Allebach Photography

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, Family, Moms, North Wales August 24, 2023August 24, 2023No Comments

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, …

How a Couples Boudoir Photoshoot and The World of BDSM Transformed Catherine’s Love Life After Loss

by Christine Wolkinart, best photographer, Boudoir, Couples boudoir stories, North Wales, Philadelphia Boudoir Photos August 24, 2023August 24, 2023No Comments

When our long-time client, Catherine’s, husband passed away, she couldn’t imagine ever being in another relationship, and she certainly didn’t envision that the one she would end up in would lead her to the world of BDSM. “As a new widow, I was afraid to try for love again. I kept telling myself that I …