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Bridal Boudoir Photoshoots: It’s Time to Say I DO!

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by cassieadmin in and Business Is Good, FAQ

Hello blushing brides, gallant grooms, and matrimonial majesties, it’s time to talk about bridal boudoir!

bridal boudoir photoshoot image of a pale woman with dark and blonde hair. she's laying on the floor in her strapless white wedding dress with a bouquet of tropical greenery at her hip and some of the fluffy tulle dress skirt under her.
Team credits: Hair by Shannon White, makeup by Jess Toth

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What is Bridal Boudoir?

A bridal boudoir session is a boudoir photoshoot typically before your wedding (more on exceptions to this rule later!). Some people do this just to have a sexy and fun experience during a time when so much of their energy is involved in the stress and technical details of planning their special day. Some people do it to give the results—like photo albums, prints, or digital images—to their special someone as a gift. Maybe it’s a night-before treat, or a morning-of tease, or something sweet to share with your partner on the honeymoon, but no matter when you choose to give them the goods, it’s bound to knock their socks off.

Bridal Boudoir photoshoots are a fun pre-wedding celebration of self-love, and an opportunity to give your new spouse a bespoke gift they’ll never forget!

a black and white bridal boudoir image of a slender Black woman silhouetted against white curtained windows. she's wearing a sheer white dressing gown and high heels

What makes Bridal Boudoir Different?

Maybe nothing! Like any other boudoir photoshoot, your bridal boudoir session can be customized to your unique needs and style. Will you lean into wedding whites, or capture a little naughty energy with something black and skimpy? Do you want sensual satin sheets, or something light and glowy? Select a theme that coordinates with your wedding, or get the best of both worlds and pick colors or elements you couldn’t fit into the special day.

Bridal boudoir is a great opportunity to showcase the details you lovingly selected; shoes, veil, jewelry, and underthings might not get the spotlight on your wedding day, but they can shine in a boudoir session. Bring your something blue and enjoy an upbeat session to savor your marital anticipation! You’ll get beautiful photos, without the hectic pressure of trying to fit everything into your wedding day.

a bridal boudoir photo of a plus-sized tattooed woman with curly red hair. she's wearing a beautiful fitted lace wedding dress and a starry sheer cape, a silvery crown of stars. her eyes are softly closed.
Team credits:
Hair by Han Ly
Makeup by Brenna Mcguire

Say yes to undress?

Boudoir photography doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be in your underwear for the photos, if that isn’t in your comfort zone. I’ve included some gorgeous fully-dressed options to keep this social media share friendly. But for those who love to show a little skin, your imagination is the limit here. You’re welcome to have some styling help from the Neon Velvet Studio client closet if you want to enjoy some dress up! Or maybe you’re looking to wear the most timeless outfit for your session: nothing at all! You can read more about nude boudoir here.

The important thing with any photoshoot is that you feel like your most comfortable best self for your photos. I offer all my clients a complimentary consultation call (or email if you’re phone averse) before booking to make sure I understand what your needs are and how I can meet them.

Bridal Boudoir Planning

Some helpful timeline information, if you’re looking to schedule bridal boudoir with me:

Book in advance if you can! This will ensure you the most choice of dates with me and my hair and makeup artist.
Have an idea of whether you want digital images or a physical album! Albums add to prep and delivery times for design, manufacture, and shipping.
Know when you want to give. If the results of your bridal boudoir shoot are a gift, know when you need the products by.
Your photoshoot date should be at least 4 weeks before your gifting date for digital items, and 6-8 weeks before your gifting date for albums and prints.
All Neon Velvet Studio sessions include a complimentary consultation, wardrobe assistance, pose coaching, and hair and makeup styling! You can opt out of any of this, but we love to spoil you and we love when you let us!
Bachelorette party/Bridal party packages are an option if you want to make it a fun party with your besties!

If adding something else to your pre-wedding calendar isn’t sparking joy, you can always revisit your bridal energy after the wedding. Even if you love your wedding photos you might be wanting more detail shots, or something sexier, or your own Vogue-inspired editorial style photos! The wedding day is about you as a couple committing to your life together; a boudoir photoshoot can be all about you, babe!

And honestly using your wedding garb after the wedding is great because you won’t worry about keeping it pristine for the special day, and it’s an excuse to wear all these beautiful pieces again (in whole or in part)!

black and white editorial bridal boudoir photograph of a Black woman in a unique structural white wedding gown, posing surrounded by tulle fluff.
team credits:
hair by Shannon White
makeup by Jess Toth

Beyond the perks of the experience, photo albums and prints make great anniversary gifts to surprise your babe and help keep some whimsy thriving. Traditional 1st anniversary paper gift idea winner? I think so! 3rd anniversary leather? Embossed leather album cover (or, ahem, something spicier for the photo contents)! Or you can really get cute about it, and see if your new spouse wants to do a couples photoshoot together to commemorate the date!

capture the magic

Bridal boudoir doesn’t have to lean so bridal or traditional to be beautiful! I know I have a lot of goth baddies in my network, and I want to see every single one of your alternative bridal ideas! Here are some other options just to get you thinking of how your dream bridal boudoir session could look—it might have nothing to do with your wedding garb at all!

a curvy tattooed woman with auburn hair and red lipstick. she wears thin black strappy lingerie, and stretched out on a bed covered in white linens. her gaze is focused to the right of the camera and she pushed her hair back with her hands.

a curvy Black woman in a black lace dress reclines on a green velvet sofa. her eyes are softly closed and she is smiling, relaxed and beautiful.

a heavily tattooed Black man in a classic boudoir photo with vintage color editing

pink boudoir image of a tattooed woman with blonde and rainbow hair wearing pink lingerie, twirling a necklace in her fingers and looking at the camera. Valentine's Day boudoir inspiration

studio boudoir photography of a pale dark-haired woman with tattoos posing on a dark green velvet sofa. Come get glam at our boudoir studio in suburban philadelphia

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Plus Size Boudoir: Love Your Curves And Your Session

Posted on July 15, 2025August 28, 2025 by cassieadmin in FAQ

getting beautiful boudoir photos as a plus-sized person

photo from a bestie boudoir photoshoot depicting two curvy best friends posing in lingerie. Leftmost person is a heavily tattooed plus-sized woman with with short dark hair sitting sideways on a small velvet sofa. Rightmost person is a plus size heavily tattooed woman with long dark hair sitting sideways on the floor. it's a reminder to schedule your best friend photoshoot :)

I want to be incredibly clear on my position here: photoshoots are for everyone, and boudoir photos are for everyone. You don’t have to ‘lose weight first,’ or ‘get in shape’ before you ‘deserve’ to make some memories! You inherently deserve a fun and comfortable experience celebrating yourself, enjoying life at any—and every—size.

One of the most common questions I hear is how to get flattering photos as a plus sized person! Modeling for photos isn’t about “minimizing” yourself. “Flattering” is not a synonym for “makes you look smaller.”

I think a pose that’s flattering is one in which you’re beautifully lit and feel great. One where you’re exuding an energy like dreamy or sexy or yearning. That’s why I include pose coaching automatically in all my sessions. Posing advice is useful for everyone, and I believe in posing each client to the best of their ability without regard to their body composition. It’s my goal to make you look amazing. It’s not my goal to hide your body.

photo of a short-haired plus size queer person with tattoos in lacy pink lingerie

Here are 6 tips to help you get great photos as a plus-size person:

Find the right photographer
Communicate with your photographer and team
Focus on the Positive
Be Brave
Choose outfits you love
Meet yourself where you are

Find The Right Photographer

Listen. You’re on the internet right now, which means you’ve seen some phenomenally fatphobic garbage opinions. I’m sorry about that. But the unfortunate reality is that not everyone has done the work to really integrate body positivity, body neutrality, or fat positivity into their lifestyles and their work—especially when it comes to plus size boudoir photography.

You probably know people like this, and many of them have genuine good intentions! It takes a lot of practice not to project society’s (or our own) body image issues onto other people. This could be as simple as a loaded statement like “Do you want to try on an outfit that fits better,” instead of asking a neutral question like, “Do you like the fit? Are you comfortable and ready to shoot?” And it won’t really be about you, but it might puncture the bliss bubble of your empowering photoshoot.

A body positive photographer will have plus size people in their portfolio. Ideally multiple different people, in multiple outfits, from multiple angles, because they welcome these clients with enthusiasm! They celebrate body positivity through photography with diverse body representation. They will also share their feelings about the importance of inclusivity and showcasing all sizes and shapes on their social media or promotional materials. Perhaps they’ll have lived experience in a plus size body as well.

a beautiful atmospheric plus size boudoir photography image of a heavily tattooed woman with dark hair. her expression is serene and she is leaning with an elbow on a plush ottoman, looking dreamily up.

communicate with your photographer/team

Everybody gets a little nervous before being photographed, even bold personalities and seasoned professionals.

Set yourself up for success with good communication. Do you prefer the left side of your face in photos? Make sure it’s not covered by your hairstyle, so it’s the side the photographer gets the most often! Do you hate a certain fashion trend, or love a particular color? Share that info!

Do you have any physical discomforts or movement limitations? Many people can’t be on their knees for prolonged periods (especially on hard surfaces!), for example, and this is a great thing to share with your photographer so they can keep your comfort in mind while planning dynamic or engaging poses.

And don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself if you’ve been in a pose too long and need a break. Even a conscientious photographer can get lost in their flow. You know your body better than anyone. I always tell my clients if they need a break from a pose to just take it without asking me, and if I haven’t got the shot yet we’ll try it again when they’re refreshed.

A pale tattooed plus-sized brunette woman wearing purple lace lingerie, a black floral robe, and thigh high socks. she's kneeling in a gauzy white-draped window seat with one arm up and her head tilted back, framed in sheer white curtains with the window glowy behind her.

Be Brave

Confidence and enthusiasm are the most important things you can bring to a photoshoot. A can-do attitude always shines through!

If you don’t feel confident yet, fake it til you make it! Roleplay as you one year from now, as a person who is a devoted and loving caretaker for the body that houses your soul. Find some influencers with your body type and list the things you admire about them. Then imagine someone else making a list like that about you.

Enthusiasm will help you trust the process and have an open heart for yourself and your results. As mentioned above, you should communicate things you really don’t feel good about and never do anything that feels unsafe or uncomfortable. But if you’re on the fence about an outfit, ask if you can try it for a few photos. The worst that can happen if you don’t like them is you just don’t pick any of those for your final edits, and you never see them again. Or maybe you’ll discover you should’ve been wearing chaps with your buns out all along!

A gorgeous plus-sized Black and Native American woman posing dramatically in lingerie. The living is soft, glowy reds and golds in a fantasy boudoir themed set built at Neon Velvet Studio

Choose Outfits You Love

Don’t feel like you have to cover up with clothes or with posing! This isn’t about hiding parts of yourself. Ideally it’s about embracing yourself as a whole—body and personality. I don’t believe in putting plus-sized people in baggy clothes or hiding them behind a bedsheet. You deserve to take up space and you deserve to be seen. But if you’re not there yet in your journey I get it! Booty shorts and crop tops for the daring, and elegant flowy caftans for the casual or modest. Be brave and take risks, but honor your comfort zone too.

Choose boudoir outfits that feel sexy, thematic, or well-suited to your vibe. Do you love lace? Let’s get lacy! Want sheer mesh? I love it. A slinky satin dress? Let’s get luxurious. Clients often say, “I never thought I had the body for this,” and are delighted to discover that they wear a look as well as everyone else.

I know shopping for clothing and lingerie as a plus sized person can be demoralizing; it’s the pits to find an outfit you think is cute, only to discover the brand thinks a US12 is an XXL and they don’t have anything close to your size. Part of why I offer a client closet is to take some of the preparation stress off my clients before their session. I have cute plus size boudoir outfits up to 4XL and I’m always hunting for new pieces. Bring your tried and true favorite looks, and play dress up too!

halloween boudoir with goth lingerie. A boudoir photo of a curvy black woman with pinup style hair in an elegant pose. she's wearing mint and black custom lingerie with a corset, and the ambiance is ornate and gothic with candles and lush plants and a skull.

Focus on the Positive

Do you love your smile? Express that you want a bright and fun photo session instead of something more moody or mysterious.

Tell your photographer you especially want to accentuate your butt, your hip dips, or how long your legs are! Make sure a favorite birthmark is the star of the show, or specifically ask for photos of your hands loving on your curves and shape.

Do you love your expressive eyes? Practice in the mirror with emotion prompts to prepare.

I don’t like to dwell on negatives because I think obsessing over things you don’t like about your body unnecessarily increases stress, but if you know there’s a part you’d be more comfortable giving less attention in photos, share that too. You and your body are on a journey together. You’re teammates!

It’s a vulnerable experience to put your image in the hands of someone else, and we’ve all had results that just didn’t delight. But let me ask you something: do you think your friend who took that photo on a special night out thinks you look bad in it? Absolutely not. They think you look great! They’re looking at a person they love. And you should be looking at a person you love too.

boudoir photo of a pale tattooed nonbinary person with short yellow-orange hair wearing a matching underwear set in a tropical print. they are looking off into the distance with their hands on their thighs.

Meet Yourself Where You Are

We are constantly changing and evolving creatures; there’s no ‘fully formed’ version of you that’s more valuable than the person you are. Take the photos and celebrate you now. And if two years from now you love yourself even better (manifesting that for you and for all of us), take the photos and celebrate you then too! It’s all part of your unique journey.

If you’re at a place as a plus size person where you didn’t need the body-positive pep talk elements of this post, I’m so so happy for you! I hope to see your beautiful self soon, either as a client or someone loving yourself in a world that needs every bit of joy it can get.

Here’s some plus size boudoir inspiration for you:

a tattooed trans person with short orange hair, wearing sheer bright green mesh underwear. they are kneeling on a rug with hands on the seat of a bamboo peacock chair, looking over their shoulder.

Photo of a beautiful plus size queer woman with glasses and chin-length grey and brown hair smiling and swishing a long floral dress

boudoir photo of a casual bedroom set with a full-length standing mirror at the center. reflected in the mirror is a tattooed woman with orange curly hair wearing a lavender lingerie bodysuit

philadelphia boudoir photography by Cassandra Panek of Neon Velvet Studio, an LGBTQ+ woman-owned small business in montco PA, Philadelphia, and surrounding

A curvy brunette wearing a sheer Burgundy bodysuit hooks a thumb in the strap while looking at the camera.

A dark and moody boudoir photo of a curvy tattooed woman with dark hair and glamorous makeup. she wears a sheer black thong bodysuit and kneels on a fur rug. Plus-sized boudoir photoshoots because boudoir is for all bodies

beautiful tattooed plus sized boudoir model in lace lingerie reclining in an ornate lounge boudoir studio setting. she has a dreamy faraway expression

a fair-skinned plus-sized tattooed burlesque performer reclining on a checkered floor against a velvet sofa, wearing a sheer leopard print dress and corset, lit with moody red gels

a heavily tattooed woman with short red hair and glamorous makeup leaning back on a rose vanity chair in an ornate living room

moody black and white image of a curvy tattooed woman kneeling on a fur rug with her arms up and her face not visible, wearing a low cut bodysuit

classic boudoir black and white silhouette of a plus-sized woman backlit by sunny white curtains

a queer tattooed woman with short dark hair wearing a black lace robe posed dramatically in a fantasy boudoir set of lush reds and glowy golds, surrounded by fairy lights and tropical plants and roses

body positive boudoir sessions for all bodies! schedule your self-love session and celebrate your uniqueness with an intimate and empowering photography experience.

rain room boudoir photo of a plus sized tattooed person wearing a lacy black savage x fenty bodysuit. they are tanned and have tattoos and a partially shaved head, posed butt toward the camera and looking partially back over their shoulder. non-binary queer boudoir

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“I’ve worked with Cassie for maternity photos, headshots, and boudoir. In each of these very different contexts she made me feel both comfortable and creative, and the end products were beautiful representations of me.”

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Nude Boudoir: the Naked Truth About Being Bare

Posted on January 16, 2025April 30, 2025 by cassieadmin in FAQ

On Artistic Nude Portraits

For as long as we’ve had bodies and art, artists have been celebrating the wonderful beauty of the nude figure. Bodies of all shapes, sizes, colors and genders doing all kinds of fantastic activities and luxurious lounging! Stark ass naked, wearing nothing but a smile, or occasionally a little drape of lovely fabric! I’ll be sharing a few examples from classical art with you today because I’m a nerd, and also because if I share nude boudoir photos directly in this post I won’t be able to share the post anywhere.

If you’d like to see the nude boudoir photography I’ve created, I’ll be linking that at the bottom of the page. Apologies for the inconvenience, but let’s pretend it’s a fun scavenger hunt.

Giovanni Boldini's painting "After the Bath," which features a brown-skinned nude woman with hair pulled back, toweling dry after a bath. — *“After the Bath,” by Giovanni Boldini*

There’s something wonderful and timeless about nudity; the human form is beautiful and largely unchanging on a cosmic scale. A body won’t be dated by fad wardrobe (though maybe by poofy 80s hairdos). The human physique is frankly a marvel. I’m obsessed.

Titian's painting "Venus with a Mirror," circa 1555 features a warm-toned oil on canvas of a pale soft-featured blonde woman being crowned by one cherub as another incredibly buff angel baby holds up a mirror for her to adore herself. — *Titian’s “Venus with a Mirror”*

What is Nude Boudoir?

Like all boudoir, artistic nude portraits are intimate. They’re vulnerable to make and share. And the end results are often very powerful! Posture and posing matter so much; as a model you’re using your body to tell a story, set a scene, create a mood. Marry that with setting and lighting, and we can build a cinematic masterpiece in three simple steps (none of these steps are simple but that’s a future blog post).

A nude boudoir photoshoot has a lot in common with a regular boudoir session: it should be fun, something you’re excited for! Please never do anything that makes you uncomfortable. It’s never mandatory to show more skin than you want to. This artistic collaboration is all about enthusiastic consent!

Because comfort levels are unique and personal, open honest communication and a consultation are especially important to me for sessions like this. It’s important to find an artist you vibe with! You deserve to feel confident, comfortable, and safe with your photographer, regardless of what you are—or aren’t—wearing.

All Nude Boudoir Is Not Created Equal

How nude is nude? Let’s begin with a quick breakdown of types of nudity!

Non-explicit nudity: Honestly this is all wildly subjective, but my definition would include all the classical art included in this post.

Explicit/sexual nudity: NSFW. Nudity in situations designed to arouse. You can see how this gets vague depending on your worldview, right?

Implied nudes: Might be considered SFW depending on the details. Nudity is suggested to the viewer, but nothing spicy is visible in the image–it’s covered in fabric drape, a towel, or even a particularly deep shadow. Historically this could include obscuring intimate parts with a hand, but social media censors consider this “sexual touching,” so today an implied nude with a ‘hand bra’ would be flagged as sexually suggestive content—a great example of how the creation and reception of art are both interrelated with the times and circumstances in which they’re made.

The cool thing about implied nudity is that you don’t need to be fully naked to create this style of image; a model for boudoir implied nudes could still be wearing pasties, a thong or low-profile pair of underwear, a modesty pouch. Illusion at work!

François Boucher's "Aurora," a red and white chalk drawing on brownish paper circa 1733. the subject is a soft-bodied and round-faced nude woman who appears to be looking serenely down and away from the artist/viewer. — *“Aurora,” by François Boucher*

Nude Boudoir is For You If:

✧ You hate worrying about what to wear.
✧ You’re in touch with your sensual side and the idea of nude photos of yourself thrills you.
✧ You want to star in timeless fine art nude portraits.
✧ This isn’t your first boudoir rodeo and you want to try something new!
✧ You love art history and long to recline dramatically on soft pillows, possibly eating symbolic fruit.
✧ You never want to be able to share the images on instagram (I joke, but I kinda don’t joke)
✧ It’s time to commemorate a moment in time with your body. Maybe it will be changing soon, going through a major life transition! Maybe you just love it as-is! Or maybe this is part of your journey to loving your body in all its present glory.
✧ Your favorite feature would otherwise be obscured by an outfit: maybe you love the natural shape of your unadorned butt or hip dips, or your bra strap covers part of your favorite tattoo!
✧ You don’t feel you can move and pose freely in clothes!

What Do I Do with My Artistic Nude Portraits?

I knew somebody who put a 24×36″ gorgeous fine art nude image of themselves in their guest bathroom where any visitor could see it. Other clients order discreet 5×7″ print collections in a custom keepsake box, or small albums that are easy to hide from tiny household fingers but can be viewed by the subject (and friends?) at will! Some clients ask me to submit their photo sessions to magazines because they want the world to see. Some people go all-digital, and text their bespoke nudes. I keep a boudoir photo of my partner as my phone lock screen. My partner has a polaroid of me in their wallet. Some people put their boudoir nudes on onlyfans for the world to see.

As always, nude images or clothed, the photos we make together are totally private. I don’t post them unless you choose to sign a model release allowing me to share one, some, or all of them!

You wouldn’t put a robe on the statue of David, would you?
*This cc0 image of Michelangelo’s David photographed by Guy Percival*

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“Working with Cassie is like working with your badass friend who hypes you up no matter what you’re doing. Cassandra has helped me advertise both sides of my personality with comedy headshots and spicy portraits. I always feel so comfortable in their studio and I always appreciate their direction! Sometimes I feel lost or intimidated, … Continue reading Oliver D. →

― Oliver D.

Bonus content: if you’d like to read more about any of the artworks I’ve included here, great info is available about them and other public domain works through the National Gallery of Art.

Best Friend Photoshoots and Why We Love Them

Posted on April 6, 2024May 19, 2025 by cassieadmin in FAQ

Best Friends Forever!

Let’s be real: romantic lovers come and go, but there’s absolutely no life partner like your best friend. So why is everyone always talking about couples boudoir and not the magical best friend photoshoot? I love love in all its iterations, especially the platonic, ride-or-die kind that grows between soul siblings. So let’s talk about why you should do a BFF session.

8 Reasons To Book a Photo shoot with Your Best Friend

✧ Automatic hype! I’ll always cheer you through the photo process, but nobody is as experienced at making you believe how incredible you look like your best friend.
✧ Instant morale! How are you gonna be nervous if your best friend is right here with you?
✧ Mark a milestone. Book a best friends photoshoot for any occasion: friendship anniversary, birthday celebration, a breakup party, Tuesday (let’s be honest, it needs all the help it can get)
✧ Celebrate your similarities! Wear matching outfits or coordinating colors. #twinning is winning. OR…
✧ Emphasize your differences! Are you an odd couple? She was a punk and she did ballet? Make the most of your mismatched aesthetics and show the world it’s never gonna hold you back.
✧ Plan a pajama party. Picture it: pajamas, pizza, ice cream sundaes, pillow fight! CUTE.
✧ Longer lasting than a spa day: Getting your hair and makeup done is pampering as hell even if it doesn’t relax you like a massage. And while a steam room is exactly where you’ll find me on my day off, that joy is temporary and photos are forever.
✧ As unique as your relationship: let’s work together to design a best friend photoshoot as perfect as you are.

Pose Together…

love boudoir? love your bestie? how about a best friend boudoir photo shoot?

a low contrast black and white friends boudoir photo of two tattooed women in conversation on a sofa. they're sat facing each other so their legs are parallel on the couch. One is a white woman with long hair that looks recently unbound from a braid. the other is a Black woman with long natural hair obscuring her face.

best friend photoshoot: grab your bestie and schedule your platonic couples session!

…and Pose Apart!

You can do your whole best friend photoshoot as a team! Or you can do some together, and some individually. Or you can share the experience with back-to-back solo sessions, so you’re each the star of the show (okay Aries/Leo pairings, I see you) but you’ve got your best hype mate in the wings.

a curvy blonde woman with long wavy hair and a sleeve of tattoos. she kneels on a green velvet sofa, wearing a black sheer bodysuit. she's looking over her shoulder at the camera.

a tattooed plus-sized Lebanese American woman with short orange hair wearing chartreuse lingerie in a bold pose on a green velvet sofa surrounded by lush plants and golden light in a boudoir photoshoot at Neon Velvet Studio

a beautiful woman with pinup styling and red lipstick wearing a sheer black robe and thigh high stockings. subtle Christmas holiday decor

award winning Montgomery county boudoir photographer Neon Velvet Studio is an LGBTQ woman-owned business serving Montco, Bucks county, Philadelphia, and beyond!

A tattooed plus-sized burlesque performer in glamorous makeup. she has a partially shaved head and wears a black faux fur caplet, a strappy lace bra, and a striped corset.

Burlesque boudoir photo of a beautiful blonde Black woman in a black and red floral Wax Poetic Clothing dress, posing dramatically in a Neon Velvet Studio themed boudoir set

Burlesque boudoir photo of a dark-haired tattooed person posed dramatically in a red satin corset and a black and red floral Wax Poetic Clothing dress

Did these best friend photoshoot ideas give you some inspiration? Are you already texting your friend? Contact me too bestie! We’ll do a free consultation 🖤

Get your Bestie Boudoir shoot scheduled!

Select a ‘couples’ session or schedule two solo sessions (full length or themed minis!) back to back.
If y’all love this I’ll build a special bestfriends photoshoot package for 2025/2026 sessions! Got more than one bestie? Let’s discuss a party package!

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“I’ve worked with Cassie several times now for my business and every time I’m blown away with the images she captures! Each time I think it’s the best shoot we’ve ever done… until the next one, and then THAT’S the best one. She always makes me and our models feel comfortable and confident, she pays … Continue reading Johanna S. →

― Johanna S.

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Free Boudoir Prep Guide: 5 Quick Tips to Prepare for Your Session!

Posted on February 1, 2024February 4, 2025 by cassieadmin in FAQ

Are you excited about an upcoming boudoir session but not sure what you should be doing before you arrive to get the best results? I made a free boudoir prep guide to help! Or maybe you’re the kind of person who like to have a detailed, multi-point action plan, and you wanna know what to focus on before you’ve even scheduled your consultation!

Wherever you’re at in your journey, here’s a mini-guide to get you started, featuring five simple tips you might not expect to help get you glowing.

Download your free boudoir prep guide!

five tips to prepare for your boudoir photoshoot with Neon Velvet Studio! free boudoir prep guide

This focuses on simple lifestyle adjustments. I recommend implementing in the weeks before your session. They’re a great idea for long-term prep too if you’re into commitment! Personally I love setting a goal and keeping a streak alive. Catch me with my bujo habit tracker every day!

Either way remember: it’s never too late to get started. Even a few days of following these tips will be great for you and your results!

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“Getting boudoir shots was always on my bucket list, but getting them done with Cassie made the whole thing that much more special. She was super supportive and made sure I was comfortable with every aspect of the experience. I had a rough patch several months before my session (the passing of one of my … Continue reading Rommy D. →

― Rommy D.