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Sensuality vs. Sexuality: Both Are Important

Many people get the terms sensuality and sexuality mistaken as the same thing. While each allows us to feel and express our bodies in a way that makes us feel happy, these words are ultimately similar yet different. Words have important definitions, and though the English language can be confusing, sensual and sexual are not […]

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Boudoir Photoshoot Prep FAQ: Skin 101

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One common question our boudoir clients ask about is how to prep and prepare their skin for their photoshoot. We get it! You’re not used to being in front of the camera. And chances are, you’re the photographer in your family, capturing all the memorable images of your family that you barely have pictures of […]

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Couples Boudoir Photoshoot: Is it Right for Us?

Couples boudoir photoshoots have become more popular in recent years. This is due in part to couples wanting to fortify their sensuality together to deepen the connection they have with each other. There are hundreds of ways to take a great photograph together. However, when exploring boudoir photography, the first images that come to mind […]

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Planning for Your Unforgettable Boudoir Photoshoot: Just Trust Us

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Planning for your boudoir photoshoot can be overwhelming. You want to hire the right boudoir photographer who will not only capture you in all your beauty but also make you comfortable being so vulnerable in front of the camera lens. Ah, trust. That elusive, uncontrollable act that breaks many of us into hives. We’ve all […]

The Scars We All Carry

Aside from the obvious physical manifestations etched into the skin, we all have scars we carry. Sometimes, they’re buried deep in our psyche, like wounds that we carry quietly. It’s there in the quiet, dark scars that often shape who we are as individuals. The scars we all carry can sometimes stand between our desire […]

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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 […]

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?

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Will My Boudoir Images Be Posted Online?

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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.

Preparing For Your Boudoir Shoot

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!

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Learn From Others’ Mistakes

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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.)