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Why Controlling Your Own Narrative is Empowering

Do you feel you are controlling your own narrative? Do you have a front seat to your own life?  We’re all dictated by the narrative in our heads, but you may not realize the influences that shape your story. Not only does your narrative shape who you are–character development, if you will–but it often shapes […]

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Empowering Client Experiences with Pittsburgh’s Boudoir Studio the GFE

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Finding the right boudoir studio in Pittsburgh can be overwhelming. The same can be said about sourcing nearly any boudoir photography studio for you. Boudoir photography is intimate, and understanding which photographer to choose is intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The team at the GFE is always here to help you […]

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Celebrating Yourself: 3 Empowering Life Lessons in Perspective, Guilt, & Boundaries

When was the last time you were taking the time celebrating yourself? This weekend I had a very worthwhile reason that I needed to take the time celebrating me. I celebrated another trip around the sun for me. I’ve reached 42 years of life officially. Most days I love spending my time behind the boudoir […]

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Banish Body Guilt & Curate a Positive Self Image Through Boudoir

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The world is inundated with ways the improve your positive self image and banish body guilt. The standard of beauty is fluid, constantly changing between cultures and decades. It’s no wonder so many people feel guilt and shame around their bodies and struggle to maintain a positive self image. Should you workout your glutes or […]

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Aging Gracefully While Embracing Your Sexuality

The phrase aging is a privilege is a bit oversimplified. Not only is aging a privilege, it can also be confusing. No longer do we fit into the traditional view of what is sexy, but the clothes we purchase shift to arguably unsexy attire. We are still sexual human beings, but with age, it almost […]

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A Quality Boudoir Photographer is Worth the Investment

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In boudoir, I have always believed that you truly pay for quality. It’s a experience on top of artfully beautiful photography. Today I felt called to share a story about why I will always preach that investing in quality professional photography. I was attending a wedding recently and all of my table mates were discussing […]

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3 Ways to Challenge the Narrative of What is Sexy

I want to put you into the hypothetical drivers seat today by challenging the narrative of what is sexy to you. Let’s say today is the day you get to meet your favorite actor. Maybe you have harbored a secret crush on him for years, have every picture of him tucked away under your pillow, […]

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Our Past Clients Speak: Why Chose the GFE Boudoir Pittsburgh

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The Girlfriend Experience Boudoir Pittsburgh has been my passion and business for over a decade now! This is my world, where radical self-confidence meets allure and is then immortalized through the lens of boudoir! I have been a part of so many boudoir journeys for countless people over the years. People have have traveled both […]

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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