Embracing Your Main Character in Boudoir – Be Whoever You Want to Be

You are watching a movie, and brilliant things are happening. The main character’s energy is thrilling, and you are on the edge of your seat to see how they pull through. Maybe she gets the guy. Maybe she learns she is a badass exactly how she is, but either way, you wish for even a […]

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Sensuality vs. Sexuality: Both Are Important

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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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Bridal Boudoir Doesn’t Have To Be Cliche

If you’re getting married, chances are you’ve been thinking about an intimate gift for your spouse-to-be. Maybe you’re even thinking about Bridal Boudoir, but you’re not sure what that means. According to brides.com, “Bridal boudoir is an intimate form of professional photography in which a bride poses while wearing revealing clothing.” We’d like to add […]

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Couples Boudoir Photoshoot: Is it Right for Us?

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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

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 […]

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The Scars We All Carry

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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 […]

Let’s Talk About Posing For Your Boudoir Shoot

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

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About Pittsburgh Makeup Artist Dessa Marie Artistry

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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

Yes, We Shoot Maternity Boudoir Photography!

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

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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.