It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself, and so here is a post dedicated to getting to know me! Boudoir photography is so personal and it is really important that you know WHO is controlling the camera and the communication. I recently had these beautiful images taken by Julia Tomov for an upcoming project (and because I was overdue for an updated photo set). We wandered around The Works on the westside of Atlanta and I let her do her thing. It’s so rare for me to step on the other side of the camera, which also reminds me that I’m overdue for another boudoir session for myself!

So….here goes!

I’m Sarah! I’m the owner and lead photographer here at OWN Boudoir. My photographer journey began in 2008 when I used my student loans to purchase a camera. Luckily my financial gamble worked out and I’ve been working as a professional photographer since 2009.

Boudoir became my full-time focus in 2012 and since then I’ve photographed over 2000 clients in 16 different states and 6 different countries. Here are a few fun facts:

1. Since beginning my career I’ve had 7 different studios and we are about to move again! I like to keep it interesting ;)

2. A lot of my passion for boudoir comes from being raised Southern Baptist and feeling a lot of shame and secrecy around sexuality and beauty.

3. My favorite way to reset my creative brain is to lay on the floor and stare at the ceiling

4. The thing I wish I had more time to do is learn different lighting set-ups and techniques

5. The most underrated boudoir wardrobe staple is a simple satin chemise/slip with a side-slit. It looks great on most people, satin photographs really well, and it’s a versatile piece that can be hiked up/pulled down/scrunched tight.

One perk of booking your boudoir session with us is that we will walk you through the entire wardrobe process. Once your actually boudoir session is booked we then book ANOTHER appointment (don’t worry you get to wear more clothes during this one).

Wardrobe is such an important part of your session because the wrong fabric/color/texture/fit can really change how you look in your boudoir photos. To solve this problem and ease our client’s anxiety we love to help with wardrobe selection!

The wardrobe appointment is complimentary and comes at zero additional cost to your session. It’s a courtesy that we provide because we REALLY want to make sure you look great! Plus… we’ve been doing this over a decade and know all of the secret lingerie brands that you may be unaware of!

Here are a few of our recent favorite brands!

• God Save Queens

• ImpishLee (custom made and sizes from AA to Plus Size)

• MarieMur (made to order!)

• Free People Intimates- this is def a boho vibe and I would size-down for anything ordered from here if you’re wearing it for boudoir!

• Harlow and Fox - gorgeous range from petite to plus size

• Curvy Kate- Gorgeous plus size and RARE bra sizing!