Pittsburgh Boudoir Photography, Permission to feel

I caught myself in the middle of one of my favorite ways to waste time, lingerie shopping. I was scrolling my favorite lingerie website, www.playfulpromises.com because they had dropped a sales email into my inbox that offered a free panty when the matching bra was purchased. Before I knew it was searching 32G,  my bra […]

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How to make your boudoir shoot day easier

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Tips to have a seamless boudoir shoot with The GFE Boudoir You have gone and done the damn thing. Your mind has been made up and you aren’t waiting any longer. Your boudoir photography shoot has been booked. You’ve paid your deposit, signed your contract, set your date and you’ve found wardrobe you love yourself […]

Making Plans and Power Moves

When we went into lockdown, there were fantastic and unexpected benefits for me. I was able to clean out my closets. Whittle down my stack of papers that gets taller everyday. I got to enjoy my teenagers. My dog finally got the attention she deserves. It was really lovely to be still for a while. […]

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Let’s Talk About Posing For Your Boudoir Shoot

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This is a collaboration between yourself and I. All you need to do is show up and trust me to deliver our best work.

About Pittsburgh Makeup Artist Dessa Marie Artistry

One of the first questions we get asked is if we have a makeup artist.

Do we have a makeup artist?

Yes we do GIRLFRIENDS Only the in the whole wide world!!!! Dessa Marie Artistry

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Yes, We Shoot Maternity Boudoir Photography!

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ICYDK, we do actually photograph maternity portraits and I’ve not really talked about it and that shocked me too!!

Will My Boudoir Images Be Posted Online?

When you have a boudoir session with me, one of the first things we’ll discuss is your privacy. Some women prefer to have zero images shared anywhere. Some are OK with me posting to a private and secure group online for other clients to see, and some don’t mind having their images shown on my Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or Website.

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Preparing For Your Boudoir Shoot

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Did you know I have a referral program for boudoir sessions? When you refer a friend, and they schedule with us, you will both receive $100 product credit. Yes, you read that right! Take this as my way of saying thank you. So if you’ refer ten friends…you do the math!

Learn From Others’ Mistakes

If you’ve not eaten you can’t hear me and you can comprehend what I’ve asked you to do. if you can’t follow and be coached because your brain is busy trying to figure out where the fuck the famine came from, I could very well ask you to go home. Couple some booze on a totally empty stomach and you’ve just wasted your money and my time. (Yes, I sound like an asshole but I am the expert and you chose me because I know how to make your session fire as hell, let’s not blow it because we are afraid of a banana.)

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Four Tips to Rock Your Boudoir Shoot 

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If you bring lingerie, make sure you love it. I mean like seriously fucking love it. It is so amazing you absolutely have to wear it and would fight me on it if I said its a no. If it is just ‘meh’ leave that lukewarm crap at home. This is where most of my clients get stumped!! Lingerie just isn’t part of our clothing foundations anymore. So most of us don’t know what we like, what fits well or even where to find it. I am your best resource for this. Use me, Girlfriends! I am here for you. In fact I created a really fun and simple quiz that might give you some insight into what your lingerie style might be and give you some jumping off points to help you find your lingerie style!