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CALLING ALL BABES

Apply for an inclusive model call for all bodies at Amy Paine’s Seattle boudoir studio

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Who, when, and how much to tip for boudoir

Who, when, and how much to tip for a boudoir session in Seattle. Do you give gratuity to the makeup artist and photographer? Includes ways to show appreciation to the team that are not monetary

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Empowerment Boudoir | Client Spotlight

First, I was expecting to feel super nervous and awkward during the session since I've never done something like it before. But I felt completely calm and at peace! And excited! And I know this isn't kind to say about myself, but I wasn't expecting to LOVE my photos. I've spent so much time picking apart the things I don't like about my body or covering up but Amy did such a great job encouraging me and capturing incredible photos

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Speaking Up for Yourself During Your Boudoir Session

We 100% encourage you to speak up for yourself throughout the experience to make it the best for you. You have different needs, restrictions, and desires than anyone else. And that’s what makes you a beautiful human.

Many of us are used to putting others’ needs before ourselves. Letting our voices be heard may feel like a foreign idea. Sometimes, it could feel easier to stay quiet, but we want you to step outside of your comfort zone in more ways that one.

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Empowerment Session: Client Spotlight #2 January

I’ve always been a tomboy and a bit on the heavier side. In 2016 I decided to start working out and watching my diet. My boyfriend was diagnosed a few months later with liver failure. He decided he did not want a transplant, and he was given 1-4 Years. On January 7th, 2019 he passed away, he was 39, I was 36. We were a month shy of our 15th anniversary.

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13 things that might worry you about a boudoir session

A boudoir photo shoot is an intimate and vulnerable experience, and it’s possible that you’ll have some worries before, during, or after. This blog post is to tell you about the things that are 100% normal, and to help ease your mind as you prepare to “bare it all” in front of a camera lens.

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