YES you can bring accessories! Horns? Fangs? A secret third thing? I have a few hard limits to what I will shoot but generally I’m very open to your ideas!
YES to horny catholicism!
YES to fans of Guillermo Del Toro and Frankenstein yearning!
YES to gothic romantic valentine’s looks!
MAYBE the set will return in december to dress up with some evergreen and make a gothic christmas set.
“Cassandra is one of my favorite photographers to work with! She’s so talented and such a pleasure to hang out with. From the first time I met her I felt like we had been friends for ages. I have done makeup and hair for her shoots and also modeled for her. I loved both roles … Continue reading Jessica Saint→
“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.”
To be eligible for this special offer, you must have already completed or scheduled your 2025 solo deluxe session, or you need to do so now! Session must be completed by December 31st, 2025 to qualify for a 2026 session discount.
Have a mini session on the autumn calendar? Want to upgrade so you’re eligible for the sale? Get in touch! We can probably make this happen!
You don’t need to rush to book your discounted 2026 boudoir photoshoot, but you can if you’d like to start a payment plan. Let’s chat about your options!
Solo Deluxe vs. Themed Minis
Both sessions include all the goodies detailed on our “What’s included in a luxury boudoir session” page—hair and makeup, wardrobe assistance, pose coaching and more! Both sessions include a video chat image reveal and our signature masterful retouching.
Solo deluxe sessions are a little longer, allowing for more looks/outfit changes during the session. The package comes with more edits, and a discount on any add-ons including albums, prints, and collections. Dates permitting, solo deluxe sessions can sometimes include special themes! Please inquire if this interests you.
Themed mini sessionswill be a specific set based on your preferred session date! Some are simple, some are elaborate, all are fun!
Your 2026 session can include rain roomwhen it returns, special fantasy boudoir sets, holiday sessions, and more, You don’t need to choose or schedule right away if you want to space your sessions out.
**Fine print: Can’t be combined with other offers, discounts, contests, or promotions. Non-transferrable. For solo deluxe sessions scheduled between 1/1/25-12/31/25. For sessions in the Neon Velvet Philly boudoir photo studio home base only, unless otherwise specified.
2025 Invoice must be paid in full before 2026 session; if you want a longer payment plan you can use Affirm/Klarna buy now pay later! All your options can be discussed in your free pre-booking consultation.
What Clients are Saying
“The studio atmosphere and beautiful set made me feel comfortable and creative, with room to play around and indulge in finding poses and character moments.”
Ready for tips on choosing between traditional shower boudoir and unrestrained rain room boudoir for your wet summer photoshoot? I’ve got some info about similarities and differences to help. But first…
This was such a success at my Philly boudoir studio in summer 2025 that I’m delighted to announce:
A rain room is an immersive studio setup with custom lighting where water falls from above to simulate rain! If you’re of a certain age you might recognize the concept from Tom Holland’s iconic lip sync performance:
(If you’re of a different substantially younger age, you might know it from TikTok, and if you’re of an older age think 80s video vixen)
Rain rooms have been staples of cinematic sound stages in Hollywood for decades, and now I’m bringing one to Philly! I’m so excited to put a little Neon Velvet Studio spin on the concept.
What are A Rain Room’s advantages over shower Boudoir?
Size and drama! Unlike a shower, a rain room isn’t moored in most people’s realities, so you can wear whatever you like in it without people being like ‘why are you dressed like a pouty shepherdess in the shower?’. Judgy.
But outfits aren’t the only advantage! It’s also bigger than a shower stall, offering more opportunity for dramatic poses. As the model you’ll have more freedom and space to pose your heart out. You can do your best Flashdance moment, shoes and chair and all (BYO chair).
And with a custom set build, I can create more variety and more moods! I can shoot from more angles, and place lights where a shower wouldn’t allow. A rain room offers so many different opportunities for the finished product.
Why Choose a Shower Photoshoot over A Rain Room Boudoir session?
Rain rooms can be built inside or outside. They won’t always have a hot water hookup; like organic rain, there might be no control over the water temperature or climate! Maybe you’re a brave soul who’s ready to risk it all for results (bless you), but if you’re not, a steamy shower might be more your vibe. A shower offers the opportunity to lean into lather, revealing or concealing with soapy foam. It’s simple, easy, sexy, great for beginners.
Shared Pros
Rain room boudoir and shower boudoir offer some similar opportunities:
✧ crisp water droplets beading on wet skin ✧ sensual streams of water in motion ✧ wet t-shirt contests ✧ wet no-shirt contests ✧ slicked back hair ✧ runny makeup (optional for my messy queens)
What will I need to bring?
Any outfits you don’t mind getting wet! Great options include a white t-shirt or simple tank top, a pair of sporty bottoms like the classic cotton Calvin Klein set, or something a bit more femme! You can bring swimwear like your favorite microkini or sultry one-piece, glitzy chain harnesses and body jewelry, or shoes you won’t slip-and-slide out of when they’re wet.
Most outfits from the Neon Velvet Studio closet can also be used for a wet set! Bring something cozy to wear after; I’ll have towels to dry off with, and makeup wipes in case you’re too smudgy to be out in the world. If you’re a contact lens wearer, I recommend bringing your lens case, solution, and backup glasses, just in case the water irritates your eyes!
Booking Your Philadelphia Rain Room Boudoir Photoshoot with Me
I only schedule a limited number of these summer sessions at my home studio in the Philly suburbs, so please plan ahead if you want to get wet and wild with a Neon Velvet twist!
✧ Submit your booking form for a solo deluxe session or a couples boudoir shoot
✧ Pay your retainer and/or start your payment plan (the earlier you book, the lower your payments!)
✧ Tell your friends! The more the merrier; you can come do this experience together! 4-6 friends scheduling the same day are eligible for mini session pricing per person!
✧ Best value: the rain room will be available as an add on to deluxe sessions during July/August/early September! So you can come and shoot just the rain room, or do a whole NV boudoir session then get your rain on for a small additional fee! 🖤
“I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Cassandra multiple times and never in my life have I felt so empowered and comfortable with a photographer. The amount of detail and care that is placed in every aspect of the sets, lighting, down to the gallery curation is magnificent and there is never a … Continue reading Heather D.→
“I have worked with Cassie multiple times now, on a variety of projects, over years. She has a unique eye for visuals and can work magic to bring the imagined to life. To top it off, every single shoot I have done with her has been with kindness, relatability, respect, fun, and overall enjoyment. Cassie … Continue reading Kat L.→
