{normalizing bodies} double chins
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…
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{Body Positive Adventure Portrait} Danielle Bex
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…
{Body Positive Adventure Portrait} Ms. H
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…
A bit of holiday cheer with Ms. L » Seattle plus size boudoir photography
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…
5 more accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session
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…
{body positive} Other women are not magic
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.…
What happened when I stopped being ashamed of my body
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} underarms aren’t ladylike
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…
3 keys to a perfect plus size boudoir experience
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…
What if I’m too old for a boudoir photo session?
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…
7 accessories for styling your plus size boudoir session
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…
{plus size style} Curvy Lily collegiate sweater
Now that it’s colder, I’m looking for some nice fall and winter pieces. This is a new sweater from a brand called Curvy Lily. This…
Why I don’t Photoshop the life out of your skin
I get a lot of questions about retouching and skin, so today I thought I’d explain my philosophy on retouching — especially regarding skin —…
The magic of lingerie in plus-size boudoir photography
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…
{plus size style} Troo burnout hoodie
Hi, it’s Lindley. I’m here with yet another review for an item I bought on Zulily. This one is from a brand called Troo, T-R-O-O.…
What do I wear to a plus-size boudoir photography session?
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…
{plus size style} Reborn Collection long dresses
Today I’m reviewing three dresses from a line called Reborn Collection. I got these via Zulily, which is a daily deals site here in the…
Vintage silk kimono with Ms. O » Boudoir photography for plus-size women
Ms. O arrived for her plus-size boudoir session with confidence, beautiful outfits, and a smile — along with a stunning antique silk Japanese kimono.
Ms. C » Seattle plus size boudoir photography
“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…
haute couture
“Sorry, I don’t think she heard you,” said my husband to someone standing behind me. I turned from my observation about the price of cashews…