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The Importance of Pro Boudoir Hair and Makeup for Your Photoshoot

Boudoir Photography at The Girlfriend Experience is all about luxury. We want you to walk in as you are so we can pamper you for the entirety of your session. That means we don’t just recommend professional hair and makeup, we provide it. We’re ready for you to sit back, relax, and let us do […]

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Capturing Confidence: The Goal of Boudoir Photography

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Struggling with self-confidence is an epidemic. We’re constantly bombarded with filtered images of beautiful people and the constant drag on life. It’s no wonder that capturing confidence in photographs seems impossible. Too many people believe they are not photogenic, and their confidence plummets when they hear negative feedback. Before they know it, they are in […]

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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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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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Am I too Old for Boudoir?

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Boudoir photography requires us to express our bodies. You’ve finally passed the point of ignoring your age and limitations. I think this happens to everyone. Maybe it’s thirty or well into your forties or beyond when you say things like, “I’m too old for this.” Or maybe you’re looking around and seeing others your age […]

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Planning for Your 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 […]

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How to make your boudoir shoot day easier

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 […]

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