
{Body positive portrait session} Ms. M, Lake Wilderness
One of the wonderful things about outdoor portrait sessions in the Pacific Northwest is that you can adapt and use any weather you find. This…
One of the wonderful things about outdoor portrait sessions in the Pacific Northwest is that you can adapt and use any weather you find. This…
 One of the most wonderful things about a Sweet Amaranth adventure session is that since we have a full day, we get a chance…
I was delighted to have Hannah Schnabel join me for a portrait session for Representation Matters.me, my body positive and diverse stock photo site. Hannah is…
Ms. C came in before Christmas and did a body positive boudoir session as a surprise for her hubby. And when I say surprise, I…
Here’s an ever-evolving list of boudoir and portrait session ideas to spark your inspiration. Some are serious, some are silly. Use them as a launching…
A woman in one of the plus-size groups on Facebook made a really good point the other day: We rarely see women with double chins…
Recently, I talked a little bit about the risks of movement in a larger body. In Ms. H’s hula dance portraits, you can see that…
As people who inhabit larger bodies, when we move those bodies, we take risks. We risk being stared at, made fun of or catcalled. Since…
Ms. L and I met earlier year, and in our two sessions together — four or five months apart — she’s just blossomed in the most…
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
I need a pair of shoes. Two pairs, to be exact. Two pairs of comfortable, reasonably attractive dress flats that I can walk around the city in.…
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I don’t know the first thing about Doctor Who. I only know that the TARDIS is a time…
Would you call your best friend ugly? Would you tell her she looks terrible in every outfit she owns? Would you feel guilty every time…
Body-positive boudoir and portrait sessions are tons of fun. There’s the laughter, the silliness, the looking and feeling like the most gorgeous thing to hit…
Something I’m a little ashamed to admit is that photography, as a skill and an art form, at times both highlights and reinforces the conventional…
So you’ve reserved your plus-size boudoir session. The date is set. It’s happening. In a few weeks, you’re going to be in front of a…
When you look at boudoir photos on the internet, it’s easy to get discouraged at all the tight, toned, young bodies. To look at Pinterest, you’d…
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
I get a lot of questions about retouching and skin, so today I thought I’d explain my philosophy on retouching — especially regarding skin —…
Anyone who’s ever tried to buy clothing in plus sizes can tell you about the Copier Issue. You know what I mean — that thing…
Recently I talked a bit about what to wear to a plus-size boudoir photo session. Ms. H, who was featured in that post, brought along a variety…
One of the most frequent questions I hear about boudoir photography, especially for plus-size women, is “What do I wear??” As larger women, it’s particularly…
Ms. O arrived for her plus-size boudoir session with confidence, beautiful outfits, and a smile — along with a stunning antique silk Japanese kimono.
“So I’ve been blessed to meet a wonderful gal and amazing photographer who took this collection of pix. Thank you Lindley!!” » Ms. C, Seattle…