Here is a brief history of a very long history of boudoir photography.

"Boudoir" originates in France and is derived from the French verb "bouder" to sulk. "Bouder" was a room for sulking and was a space for women to withdraw to in their private quarters or bedroom. A French aristocrat known as, Marquis de Sade, was known for his over-the-top sexuality and created a reputation for "le boudoir" for his immoral acts and frolics. From then on the word boudoir was considered somewhat scandalous and provocative.

In the early 1920's boudoir photography started to make it come up, and of course, as we all would expect this form of art was not accepted in any way. While the prohibition was happening, why not make boudoir photography an illegal tool. So booze and boudoir are illegal but that did not stop Albert Arthur Allen, a French artist, from creating his masterpieces. Albert Arthur Allen was fond of creating art of women in larger bodies posed in romantic ways in front of beautiful backdrops.

Going through the years it was not until the 1940s that the government started focusing on pin-up girls to entice young men to join the military. These pin-up girls were curvy and wore stockings, corsets, and men's ties. These were some of the first "portraits" to introduce props and bring boudoir photography more to the forefront.

In the 50s and 60s, when the great sex symbols such as Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monro came into the limelight take boudoir to its next level. To empower women these women used the female form as their source.

As the 70s rolled in, we started to see photographs of women in magazines in more showy ways then before. During this time boudoir and its photography have changed. We start to see women photographed with no bra and sometimes completely nude. Despite these photographs being artistic many did not see this as anything other than pornography.

We enter the 80s with glam shots. We all know about GLAMOUR SESSIONS. Most of us probably had some done as a kid right? Christie Brinkley appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated. As the photography industry started to grow so did the availability of "glam shots." Boudoir photography became more and more popular over time. Boudoir photography became a common gift for a significant other or as an act to empower women.

From the 80s till the time you are reading this, the opinion of boudoir photography has gradually changed. Boudoir photography is not only celebrated, but highly encouraged, and accepted.

The boudoir studio encompasses inclusivity, and the right to one's sexuality, intimacy & worth. We value ourselves in showing our clients just how incredibly worthy, strong, and beautiful they are and that they are deserving of love, not only from others but most of all from themselves.

I hope it was too crazy going through the years of boudoir photography. It's amazing to see what women have accomplished through the years.