Introducing the Black Label Line

It's been a year in the making:  high end, custom heirloom wall art that's as unique as you are! 

Choose from double float mount wall metal, backlit acrylic, charcoal drawing, or "oil painting" on canvas from your boudoir image.*

*Available in my top three collections only

A behind-the-scenes peek at how it’s made.

Shit Photographers Say: "I Don't Shoot Porn."

What’s the difference boudoir and porn?  Some people think the two are the same but there are several distinct differences.

The purpose of both are completely different.  Boudoir is meant to empower women, and help women regain their confidence.  Women come in for boudoir sessions for different reasons. 

She might come in to celebrate her weight loss, a milestone birthday, or just herself.  

Porn, on the other hand, seeks to degrade and objectify. It’s the literal opposite of helping a woman gain or regain her confidence.  Porn does the opposite of making a woman feel better about herself. 

There are no boundaries in porn. With boudoir, I only photograph what my client feels comfortable in.  If she feels most comfortable in a tank top and cute panties, that’s perfectly fine.  Unlike porn, nudity is not required in my studio. 

Porn is explicit and leaves nothing to the imagination.  Boudoir, in stark contrast, is all about a sense of mystery.  Boudoir is intimate, alluring, and feminine.  

Porn can damage a relationship, but boudoir images can add a little extra spice.  With porn, arousal comes from viewing images or videos of strangers for the sole purpose of sexual gratification, but boudoir is often meant for just your partner.  

Recapture Your Sexiness with a Boudoir Session

There’s no age restriction on sexy.

Boudoir photography is all about being comfortable in your own skin and celebrating your unique beauty. No matter your age, your size, or how many children you’ve had, you are gorgeous. But as we age, it often becomes harder to feel good about our bodies, especially with the messages blaring at us from television, movies, and magazines that tell us that beauty—and youth—are everything.

You may think boudoir is only for women in their twenties and thirties, but older women have more experience and know their bodies better. They know what makes them feel sexy, and they deserve to show it.

If you’re 40+ and considering a boudoir shoot, check out these ways to feel confident and capture images that will help you show off your femininity and help you recapture your sexiness with a boudoir session.

Start Conservatively.

When many women think of boudoir, they think of lacy lingerie or even naked boudoir, both of which may feel way outside your comfort zone. But boudoir is so much more than lingerie. The outfits you wear are up to you, and it’s best to start with something you feel comfortable in. Try an oversized sweater, t-shirt, or tank and undies. Even a swimsuit cover-up can be a fun piece.

Whatever you choose to wear, it often helps to start with something more conservative and slowly work your way up to lingerie looks. Remember: sexy isn’t about bare skin—it’s about attitude and confidence.

Embrace your Beauty and Recapture Your Sexiness.

The marks on your body, whether stretch marks, veins, or grey hair, are signs of a life well lived. But so rarely do we see women over 40 in the media portrayed as vibrant and sensual. You don’t have to be young to be beautiful. Your beauty is unique and tells the story of your life’s journey. Boudoir photography allows you to fully capture that beauty—a sensuality that is ageless and timeless.

Trust your Photographer to Recapture Your Sexiness.

You’ve hired a photographer not to make you look beautiful, but to bring your beauty into focus, where you—and anyone who sees your photos—can truly see it. Your photographer knows how to use lighting, posing, wardrobe, makeup, and especially your innate confidence to create gorgeous and sexy boudoir images of you.

Regardless of your age and how you may think you look, you deserve to feel beautiful and sexy. Boudoir photography can be an empowering experience, transforming how you see yourself and helping you to truly love your body.

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5 Common Excuses I Hear from Potential Clients

“I Need to Lose Weight First.”

Nope.  Really.  I became a pin up and boudoir photographer after having my own pin up photos done.   While I had lost weight over the course of a year, I wasn’t at my smallest and actually went on to lose even more weight after the session.  But that’s not why I don’t feel you need to lose weight before booking a session. 

Remember that it’s the job of your photographer to put you in poses and lighting setups that will flatter you the most.  I’ve photographed women at all sizes, and at all stages in their life.  Not only do I know how to make you look good, I enjoy making you look and feel like a supermodel.

“I Need to Have a Boyfriend or Girlfriend to Gift These Portraits to.”

Says who? An artistic portrait session is all about celebrating you for YOU.  If someone else happens to be in the picture, that’s just a bonus.

Most of the time, my clients are celebrating a milestone of some sort, a birthday, anniversary, or even a divorce.  

For me, I booked my first session because I just wanted memories of me looking my best, so I could look back and say, “Damn, I was really hot.” Now, I just say “Damn, I AM hot. 

There’s something about seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes, or in this case, a lens.  That is transformative power of excellent photography; it can literally change how you see yourself. 

“It’s too Expensive, or I Can’t Afford It.”

How often do you spend money on things or experiences that are fleeting? That morning latte, the pedicures, the facials, dinners out…

I had a client book a shoot once before she went in to have a breast removed due to breast cancer.   It’s a powerful reminder about the importance of memories. 

Incidentally, this same client booked a session after her surgery too. 

“I Don’t Want to be Naked, and I Don’t Feel Comfortable in Lingerie.”

Ok.  You don’t have to be naked if you don’t want to, AND you don’t even have to wear lingerie. 

Button-down shirts, cardigans, oversize sweaters and sweatshirts, tank top and panties, or a beautiful silk robe all work in place of traditional lingerie.  

In fact, just see my post entitled “Boudoir Bodies”; those two gals rocked a tank top and sporty panties for their sessions.

“I Don’t Want Anyone to See Photos of my Session Online.”

That’s certainly understandable, and a completely valid concern.  I value my clients’ trust and privacy.  If you don’t wish to share your experience, that’s totally ok with me. 

I promise you’ll feel better about booking a session once we’ve had a chat. Contact me below:

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Renee & Donna's Boudoir Story

Here’s Renee in her own words on how doing a boudoir session helped her:

“This was my first ever Boudoir shoot. I was a nervous wreck. I have always been the girl with the beautiful smile but never felt "sexy" by any means. I was on a weight loss journey and lost almost 50lbs. The first shot captured my journey because I DID believe I COULD and I DID! I felt strong and was SO proud of my accomplishment. For the first time ever I felt beautiful and sexy. WHAT?!?! Yes it's TRUE! Working with Betty I walked in uncertain nervous and not knowing what to expect. She put me at ease and of course the bottle of wine helped . I couldn’t have been more thrilled with the outcome. Not too shabby for 51! This shoot was for no one but me and I am so thankful every day that I did it. AND...I cant wait to do another one for the special man in my life.”

Donna’s Experience and Her Dirty “30”:

“This was my first ever boudoir shoot and I had so much fun! I think I first heard about boudoir while mindlessly scrolling through Pinterest. I saw mostly bride boudoir, but after searching for photographers in Tampa Bay area, I saw that people do "just because" boudoir as well! I found Boudoir Betty around my 29th birthday and it was just obvious to me to have the shoot for my 30th birthday. At the time we did the session, I wasn't exactly at the right look weight-wise that I wanted (ridiculous thoughts, I know) ...but Bo Betty made me comfortable and just made the whole experience make me want to do more shoots in the future! All the pictures came out incredible and sometimes I can't believe that I did this haha. I think some of the pictures even brought out a sassy side to me. I look forward to getting more shoots done as I age and gain even more confidence, even if it's non-boudoir shoots. I also tell my friends to do this at least once. To those having their first shoot - have so much fun, you won't regret it!”

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