Maine & NH Boudoir Studio // What It’s Really Like to Be in the Room with Me During a Boudoir Shoot

(Spoiler: I will 100% be rolling around on the floor showing you poses like an unhinged yoga instructor in combat boots.)

Let’s get one thing straight—boudoir shoots aren’t silent, sultry, overly-serious events where I whisper “gorgeous” every five seconds and play Enya in the background. Nope. Not here. Not with me. You’re walking into a session with a tattooed farm-dwelling caffeine addict who is an awkward hype woman.

So, what’s it really like to be in the room with me during a shoot?

1. The Icebreaker Vibe is Strong

The first hour is basically us laughing about how weird it feels to be in lingerie in front of a camera while you get your hair and makeup done. You might tell me you’re “so awkward,” and I’ll raise you a “hold my Red Bull” as I demonstrate a pose by rolling dramatically on the floor like a confused raccoon. You’ll laugh. I’ll laugh. And boom—nerves? Who is she?

2. Pop Punk is the Soundtrack

You’re not going to hear flute solos or spa music in here. I’m talking blink-182, Lagwagon, The Used… maybe a little Green Day if we’re feeling extra nostalgic. You’ll be in your underwear feeling like a whole damn rockstar. Power stance and all.

3. I Will Show You Every Pose (In the Most Extra Way Possible)

You better believe I’m out here giving full-body demonstrations. Want to know how to pop that hip and soften your hand? Watch me flail into a pose like I’m auditioning for America’s Next Top Model: Photographer Edition. Yes, my foot might cramp mid-pose. Yes, I might fall over. It's fine. It’s all part of the vibe.

4. It’s Loud. It’s Fun. It’s Empowering as Hell.

I’m gonna talk to you the entire time. Hype you up. Adjust your hair. Fix your straps. Probably say something ridiculous like “pretend you just saw your ex and you look this hot now.” And then scream when the photo looks fire. Because it will.

5. We Take Breaks. We Check In. We Laugh A Lot.

This isn’t a military bootcamp of posing. We take breaks, review shots, hydrate, and chat. It’s like hanging out with a friend who’s just a little too obsessed with light angles and has no shame about crawling across the floor to get the shot.

6. By the End, You’re a Damn Supermodel

Even if you walked in feeling unsure, I guarantee you’ll be strutting, flipping your hair, and fully channeling that “main character energy” by the end. And when you see your images? Whew. You’re gonna feel like you could kick down a door and seduce someone in the same breath.

So yeah, that’s what it’s like in the room with me. A little weird. A lot of fun. Zero pressure. And just the right amount of punk rock chaos.

Let’s make some damn art.

Photos by Natalie Nelson