Here at the Roar Boudoir Studios we pride ourselves in the fact that we genuinely believe in the power of self-image, but very rarely are we rewarded with such an encouraging story as this. Miss K came to us in September for a photoshoot, she was absolutely thrilled with her final images and after showing them to her husband sent us an email explaining just how much her session meant to her.  She asked that we keep her anonymous, so is referred to here with a pseudonym.

You guys are amazing and did such an awesome job!! I had so much fun and felt so surprisingly comfortable doing the shoot. I love all of the poses that you knew to do. They're all very flattering to my body. I love how you edited everything and softened all of the photos without editing out every single detail of my body because, as you said, it is me...and I do love my body, quirks and flaws and all!

On a more serious note, you ladies have no idea what you have done for how I feel about my body right now. This kind of happened with perfect timing. I had a very unexpected miscarriage in March. I was 12 weeks along, which is when everyone tells you you're pretty "safe" to feel sure about everything. It was devastating, and we have been struggling with getting pregnant again since then. I have been having a daily hate relationship with my body for the past several months because of all of that. Not with how I look, but with how it's working. And I want to tell you that doing this shoot has really changed that for me. The way I felt during the shoot, how excited my husband was about it when I came home from the shoot, how much I love all of the photos and feel not just hot but beautiful when I see them. You have no idea what that has done for my frame of mind. 

So I just want to thank you for such an awesome experience! Like I said, I am telling all of my friends that they need to try this out sometime. And maybe when I show them some of the photos, they will get on board with it! You ladies rock, and you are doing wonderful things for women. I hope your business continues to thrive and burst at the seams with customers!

We were so touched by her message and thanked her for sharing her story with us.  A few months later she wrote us again!

Hi Anna and Paige! I just wanted to write you to tell you once again how much my photos mean to me. I mentioned to you guys that I had a miscarriage earlier this year and was having trouble getting pregnant.  My boudoir photo shoot made me love my body again, and my husband absolutely loves the photos.  Well, I have an update...I'm pregnant!  I will be 12 weeks (the "safe zone" of the second trimester) on the day after Christmas.  I can't help but feel that my photo shoot did something to help this.  I think it took a lot of stress off of me when I regained my good relationship with my body.  And stress can negatively affect a lot of things with your body.  Aaand...I got pregnant the same month that I got my photos back from you guys.  Just sayin...!  Now that I'm in the "do I look chubby or do I look pregnant" awkward first phase of pregnancy, it's very nice to be able to look at my photos and say "See, it's okay.  I'm still a hottie."
You guys are wonderful.  I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

We've never felt more strongly that we're doing good things! Most of us struggle inwardly with our self-image, putting ourselves down for being something less than perfect, when we're all human, we are none of us perfect, and we all need to learn to love and accept ourselves and others as we are. It's for women like Miss K that we do and love this work.  Join us in wishing her a hearty congratulations!

Miss A. heard about our studio in one our favorite ways. Her best friend had recently had a session done and couldn't wait to share what a great experience she had. When Miss A. saw her photos she knew she had to come and book a session herself. We loved having her in the studio. We've been working on so many new sets recently, and it's awesome we finally can share a taste of those with all of our readers. We've been having a blast on the boho inspired set, as well as our wintery inspired fur set. We adore all the photos we've been getting from our recent sessions. That's one of the best things about having your own dedicated boudoir space, the total creative control! 

*All images and videos posted wth explicit client permission in writing. You are never required to share your photos online. We are more than happy to keep your shoot private.

Sometimes our clients really want to share their boudoir session photos, but want to remain anonymous. Whether you want to keep your images private, proudly share them with the world, or somewhere in between; well make it work! You’re never required to share your session, we value your privacy above all else! 

*All images and videos posted wth explicit client permission in writing. You are never required to share your photos online. We are more than happy to keep your shoot private.

Deciding to work with Roar Boudoir for my photo shoot was an absolute marvelous experience.

I showed up at the studio a ball of nerves since this was out of the norm for me, but Anna, Paige, and Destiny worked their wonders and put me at ease. 

All of the photos came out gorgeous and my significant other was more than pleased with the final products. 

I would give Roar Boudoir a glowing recommendation for anyone considering to do a boudoir shoot, and I strongly recommend every woman experience this at least once in their life, if not more!

Miss S. came to us to schedule a session for herself. She's endured body image issues for a long time and thought that doing a boudoir shoot would be a step towards loving herself more, and we couldn't agree more! We were elated to help her on her self-image journey! Roar Boudoir believes in body positivity and practice it in all our photo shoots. We want your photos to look like you, and help you see that your body is beautiful just the way it is; Miss S. is no exception. She was so wonderful and easy to photograph! We are so pleased with the outcome of her shoot, and are even happier she's letting us share how beautiful they are with you! 

*All images and videos posted wth explicit client permission in writing. You are never required to share your photos online. We are more than happy to keep your shoot private.

We love it when we receive reviews on our facebook page.  We strive to make your Roar Boudoir Experience everything you ever hoped it could be. To see validation that it was all that and more is the best present you could ever give a small business owner. Some of our clients don't use facebook and send us emails. We got a great one yesterday we wanted to share with you! 

"I absolutely loved my boudoir experience.  Anna and Paige were very professional while still being super fun!  They met with me before the shoot to go over what I would need and to give me suggestions.  In the weeks leading up to the shoot I would contact them for more suggestions and they always replied quickly.  On the day of the shoot I was very nervous.  The nervousness quickly went away when greeted by Anna, Paige, and Destiny.  They were so cheerful throughout the whole shoot.  Since I do not have long hair I brought a wig and Destiny was able to style it for me and let me say that she did an amazing job on my makeup.  I've had my makeup done several times and she did best out of everyone.  The shoot was great and I could tell that Paige and Anna loved what they do.  I had 3 outfits of my own and they suggested one of their own.  I left that day feeling beautiful.  We met a little over a week later so I could see my finished pictures and they exceeded my expectations.  The pictures looked so great that I couldn't stop looking at them.    Paige and Anna are very talented.  I would recommend Roar Boudoir to everyone.  If you're reading this trying to decide whether or not you want to do a shoot with these wonderful ladies then please do it.  You will not be disappointed and you will have so much fun!"

Miss L. was such fun to have in our studio this past week. We adore how her photos turned out, and are pleased as punch she's letting us share some of them with you! 

Recently we've been shooting little clips of some of our clients shoots and putting together short videos. While we don't claim to be the worlds best videographers, we think the end results are fun! They give others a peek into what our shoots our like. They also are awesome to watch with our clients at the photo reveal. Somehow in the span of an hour or two we can amass quite the impressive collection inside jokes. Really, just ask us about prune one day and we'll tell you! 

Miss. D was so much fun to shoot! She wanted more of a glamour shoot, with hints of boudoir. We were more than happy to comply! Boudoir is whatever is sexiest to you, no matter what level on undress you stop at! Thank you Miss D. for letting us share these stunning images. We had so much fun at your shoot and are so pleased the photos wowed you! 

Sometimes our clients really want to share their boudoir session photos, but want to remain anonymous. Whether you want to keep your images private, proudly share them with the world, or somewhere in between; well make it work! You’re never required to share your session, we value your privacy above all else! 

Our recent session included one of my favorite things, literature! We love incorporating little props that are special to our clients, and our client's partners.

We're having a black friday sale! When you book a new session you'll get a free meow accordion book. Contact us now to book your session!

Offer Expires 11/28/2015. Not eligible on marathon sessions. New bookings only. Not redeemable for cash. Retainer on session must be paid before 11/28/2015. 

Miss Blue Eyes, is one of our favorite recent sessions. Curvy, with stunning features, and some seriously fabulous hair - what's not to love? She rocked her red lips giving us total classic beauty realness. We loved having her in our studio, she fit right in with our sometimes kooky sense of humor. We think her photos turned out stunning, and were so happy she let us share them! 

"Amazing ladies, I felt very comfortable and beyond beautiful the entire time. Felt like I knew them for years."

Miss L. came to us to do a boudoir session for her upcoming nuptials. She ended up ordering one of our Big Black Books, which we're told was very well received by her lucky groom. Sometimes the best gift to give can be yourself! Miss L. graciously allowed us to share a few of her favorite photos with you, and we're so glad she did. We absolutely love her high waisted garter panty. Here at Roar Boudoir we're constantly trying to dispel the myth that a high waisted panty is a "Granny Panty". When you find something high waisted that fits you properly, it can do wonderful things for you body! Case in point, when Miss L. put her black set on, our jaws dropped. Miss L. is beautiful no matter what she wears, but that lingerie set accented her awesome curves amazingly well. Miss L. loved her photos, and we're so glad she chose to work with Roar Boudoir! 

H, stands for Harley Quinn in case you're wondering. We don't get to shoot too many costumes, so I was really excited when she pulled out this awesome Harley Quinn get-up! We love Halloween here at Roar Boudoir, so this definitely got us into the holiday spirit. Mrs. H's shoot was a total blast! Thank you so so much for choosing Roar Boudoir, and thanks you for allowing us to share some of your images! You are stunning, and we are honored to be able to help show you that! 

We use pseudonyms when we post client's photos online, often using something memorable from their session as the last initial of their fake name. B, stands for Bud Light. Miss. B isn't a champagne kind of girl, and that's awesome! We love all the little differences that make us all unique. We are more than happy to accommodate you at your shoot with your favorite beverage of choice. We totally did serve her an ice-cold bud light in a champagne flute.  Miss B. was so much fun to shoot.  She even sent us a quick email about what her significant other thought of her portrait session: 

" You should have seen his face when he saw them! Omg he absolutely loved them! Thank you guys so much! "

We are so glad that you both loved your session so much, thank you so much for letting us share some shots from your session. Hope to see you again soon Miss. B!

Miss P. came into our studio for her photo viewing, opened up the envelope and said,

"Who is this? Are you sure these are my photos?" We reassured her that yes, indeed these were her photos.

"Oh. I'm beautiful." 

Cue the sound of our hearts melting! It's so amazing what seeing yourself through someone else's lens can do for your self esteem. We knew Miss P. was already beautiful, and to be able to show her that - Well it's why we do what we do! She's letting us show you guys too! Look at how amazing she looks!

Miss K. was such a joy to work with! She was excited about her shoot through the entire process, and was so fun to shoot. Miss K. ordered one of our little black books to give to her husband. He was blown away by the photos. Here's what she told us:

"So after the big reveal last night a few of the feedback statements from my husband were, "You look so beautiful," "They did a great job!" "I'm so proud of you," and so on...  So needless to say I am super happy!!! "

Originally Miss K. had wanted to keep her photos private, but after seeing them at her photo delivery meeting both her and her husband totally wanted us to share some our their favorite shots. Thank you so much for allowing us to shoot with you! Check out some of her stunning images below.

We often get clients who are giving their boudoir photography to someone special as gift. Talk about the gift for the person who already has everything! While we love helping our clients pick products for that special someone we'd like to be quite clear that the session is for you. 

The entire Roar Boudoir experience is geared to making you, our model, feel empowered and pampered. You are stunning, and we want to help you see that! If you choose to share your images with anyone else, that's just a bonus. 

Roar Boudoir takes time to get to know our clients. We meet with you in person before your shoot to go over any concerns or questions you might have. We understand that it can be a little nerve wracking before your shoot, and we want to do anything we can to make your more comfortable. We get to know everything from your favorite part of your body, to your favorite cocktail, to what kind of music really makes you feel like a million bucks. Each session is catered to you! 

Here's some quotes clients said in this previous weekend's marathon shoot that have really stuck with us. 

"You know, I thought I was doing this for my husband, but I was really doing this for me. Thank you."

"I didn't realize I would like being called beautiful so much."

"This was so much easier than I thought it would be. You made me comfortable, beautiful, and sexy. I needed this."

We, as always, are overjoyed that our clients seem to really appreciate us. We appreciate them so much! 

If you're interested in doing a session for yourself, we still have some appointment times left for our September 19th Marathon Date.  We're offering a free 8x10 on this session, which is already an amazing deal! Contact us now to book - payment plans are available.

"Will you share my photos online?"

That has to be the number one question asked by all our clients. The answer is simple, only if you want us to. When you decide to shoot with Roar Boudoir we have a few options you can check off on your contract, they are as follows: 

Please do not share my images online.

I will allow Roar Boudoir to showcase my images online.

I will allow Roar Boudoir to showcase my images online as long as my identity is kept anonymous and my face is at least partially obscured.

You simply check which option you'd like, and we leave it at that. Many of our clients keep their photos private- We are totally fine with that! We enjoy the Roar Boudoir experience as much as our clients, and love seeing their faces when we deliver their images to them. It is in no way required that we share them with anyone but the model of the photograph. 

We often have clients who initially check private on their contracts change their minds after they see their finished photos. "You have to share these online! I look so hot!" has been said by more than one client after their viewings. At that point we'd add an amendment to your contract. While such an in depth contract may seem like overkill to some, we want to be very clear with our clients so they know explicitly how we will share their images if they desire us to. 

When you decide to let us share your images, you pick which of your finished images we are able to share at your viewing session. Everything is always in your hands! 

A new and popular option we now have is to share your images anonymously. We give you a snazzy fake name and only share photos in which your face is obscured.  A lot of clients have love this middle ground option, and we love making our clients happy! 

Roar Boudoir is all about putting power and confidence in the hands of our clients. We won't share any photos from your session ever unless you allow us to, and we've got it in writing. Making you happy, and protecting your privacy is our number one concern! 

So you've scheduled a boudoir shoot! How exciting! You've got everything planned and are ready for your shoot when suddenly you realize- You have tan lines. We deal with this a lot, especially in the summer. We are able to minimize a lot of tan lines in our editing process. Although It's easier and looks more natural to deal with it before your shoot. Tan line happen to the best of us, even Paige who religiously wears SPF 55 everyday. We've got a few tips on what to do about them.

Tan lines aren't always an issue! The client above had tan lines in the shoulder area, and we still think the image is beautiful! 

Tip #1 Do Nothing.

This may seem counterproductive, but sometime's it's a good idea just to embrace your body. A lot of people find tan lines super sexy. We here to cater to what you think the best version of you looks like! If you love your tan lines, we love your tan lines! Our post production techniques often have the benefit of softening the edge of tan lines in your finished photos.

Tip #2 Preventative Care.

Most of our clients schedule their boudoir shoot two months out. That's plenty of time to repair and diminish any sunburn or tan you've got. Wear SPF daily, exfoliate, and limit your sun exposure. If you're concerned about tan lines, best not to schedule your beach vacation the week before your shoot. That is unless it's a nude beach and you can get bronze, sans lines. If you're worried about not being tan enough for your shoot, let me reassure you that's never an issue. You will look amazing on your shoot day no matter the shade of your skin! 

Tip #3 At Home Care.

So despite all your best efforts you somehow managed to get tan lines before your shoot. It's alright! If you've got some time there's nothing a little exfoliating, moisturizing, and gradual self tanner can't help. Focus your exfoliate near the edges of you tan line. Gradually build the self tanner color over a couple of days. Don't forget to wash your hands thoroughly after application. 

Tip #4 Hide It.

When all else fails, pick outfits for your boudoir shoot that will minimize or completely hide your tan lines. If your bathing suit is a bandeau top, try a bandeau style bra. Work one of our feather boas or fur stoles to hide your problem area. There are so many creative draping techniques we can use!

Tip# Let The Pros Handle It.

Sometimes you've just gotta let a pro handle it. Getting a spray tanner to even out your tan lines is a wonderful option. Two studios comes highly recommended to us! Consult with them on the best time and methods on dealing with your tan lines. Let them know that Roar Boudoir recommended you! 

Peaches Skin Care & Afterglow

Do you have any skin care tips you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments below! 

Here's another Roar Studio 201 shoot from this past weekend. We're absolutely loving the new space and the freedom it's giving us creatively! 

Lexi was an absolute pleasure to work with! We're also obsessed with her hair! I mean how could you not be? Shooting with Lexi just felt like some girl time, which is one of my favorite types of shoots. There's seriously nothing better than being able to let your guard down and just have a blast on set. Thank you so much Lexi for letting us share your awesome shoot! 

In her own words: 

"The wonderful ladies at Roar Boudoir took all of the worry out of the experience! With help posing, encouragement throughout, and sneak peeks from the back of the camera, they had me completely comfortable which is tough to be in your undies! They are wonderful, professional, and completely welcoming. I am not the model body type by any means, and they had me looking and feeling like a supermodel. The photos I got back are breathtaking. I cannot thank Roar Boudoir enough for making me feel so beautiful!!!" 

Thanks again for letting us share! You're beautiful!