When most people think of boudoir photography, they immediately picture a bedroom setting—soft sheets, moody lighting, and delicate lingerie. And don’t get me wrong, the bedroom will always have its charm. But the beauty of boudoir is that it’s not confined to one space.
Boudoir is about so much more than the location—it’s about you. Your journey. Your energy. Your confidence.
Over the past years, I’ve had the honor of photographing women in all kinds of spaces that tell their unique story. If you’re considering a boudoir session and looking to do something a little outside the box, here are some of my favorite places to shoot beyond the bedroom.
These spots not only offer a fresh perspective but also help us create images that feel like you.
Top Places to Have a Boudoir Shoot
1. The Living Room
There’s something incredibly intimate about the space where you binge-watch Netflix, drink your morning coffee, or dance around in your favorite oversized tee.
Shooting in the living room gives us options with boudoir photography—from cozy shots curled up on the couch to playful captures on the floor with natural window light pouring in. It’s casual, real, and full of life.
2. The Kitchen
Hear me out—kitchens are sexy. Or at least, they can be. There’s an effortless sensuality to whipping up a drink in your lingerie or leaning against the counter while we chat and laugh through the shoot. Especially if it’s a couple’s boudoir photography session – being playful in the kitchen with your partner makes for some seriously great photos.
The textures, the lighting, and the energy make for beautiful, playful boudoir images that capture both strength and femininity.
3. The Bathroom
One of the most underutilized but stunning locations for a boudoir photography shoot.
If it’s slipping into a bubble bath or letting the steam fog up the mirrors, the bathroom gives us endless opportunities to showcase the contrast between softness and strength. Add in some candlelight, and the elegance is unmatched.
4. The Staircase
Staircases are full of visual intrigue and movement, which we can use to our advantage during your session.
You deserve a grand staircase moment at a local venue or a charming set in your own home, we can play with lines, shadows, and curves to create dramatic and elegant images.
5. The Studio
Our natural-light studio is always here for you if you’re craving a clean, chic, and controlled environment. It’s a blank canvas for your confidence and creativity.
We can style it to feel romantic, edgy, or soft—whatever matches your vibe. The best part? You don’t have to worry about prepping your own space.
6. By the Lake or River
Nature has a way of reminding us just how connected we are to our own skin. Shooting outdoors near water adds an ethereal, earthy touch to your session.
Think flowing fabrics, wet hair, and a sense of freedom that’s hard to recreate indoors. It’s for the adventurous soul who wants something truly unique.
7. A Rented Airbnb or Local Loft
If you want a little luxury or just a different backdrop, renting a beautiful Airbnb or loft-style space can elevate your shoot. It’s a fun way to explore a new vibe—modern, vintage, moody, or minimal—and gives us complete creative control. Bonus: it can double as a cute weekend staycation or even a pre-wedding day treat.
8. Destination
Beach Boudoir? Yes please! Most destination sessions involve the ocean, but if desert boudoir, nighttime city boudoir, mossy waterfall boudoir, boat boudoir, or old ruins or warehouse Boudoir is the vibe- I’M SO IN! I’ll book my flight right now!
Boudoir Is a Feeling, Not Just a Location
Boudoir photography is a deeply personal and transformative experience. It’s about celebrating your body, your beauty, and the life you’ve lived in your skin. If you’re doing this as a gift for a partner, a wedding day surprise, or simply to embrace your own self-love, the location should feel like you. Your session should leave you feeling empowered, sexy, and confident—regardless of where we shoot.
Over the years, I’ve had women come to their boudoir sessions worried about stretch marks, nervous about how they’ll pose, or uncertain about how they’ll feel beautiful. And then… something shifts. The walls come down. The laughter begins. The power returns.
Your boudoir photography session is your chance to own your story—to rediscover your feminine beauty, your fire, and your freedom.
So let’s go beyond the bedroom. Let’s create magic in unexpected places. Let’s make images you’ll fall in love with—again and again.
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