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.

It’s that time of year where our biggest and only sale hits your inboxes! Every year we brainstorm a set of creative themes and ideas to give our boudoir clients something completely different and inspiring. Boudoir photography is one of the most personal genres of photography, and we love letting clients get creatively inspired with these different sets and themes!

Here is your handy guide for all that we are offering toward our boudoir sessions for 2024! This annual sale opens up at 10am on Black Friday and will last through December 31, 2023. 

2023 Guide to OWNBoudoir Black Friday specials: 

1. Our 2024 Special Edition Boudoir sessions will open to the public for booking

• Session price: $475

• 4 different creative themes to choose from: Morning After, Floral Dreams, PAINT, and Comfy & Cozy (in a cabin!)

• Shorter sessions for the purpose of having creative and beautiful out-of-the-box boudoir images

2. Our private boudoir experiences will come with your choice of one complimentary add-on:

• Complimentary headshot add-on

• Complimentary set of polaroids taken during your session for same-day satisfaction :) 

• Complimentary 2-additional outfit add-on

3. Our new headshot, personal branding, and dating profile pic company is offering 20% off of your session! 

Our sale goes LIVE at 10am EST on Black Friday (11/24/23) and will be posted on our website, our Facebook Page, Instagram, and through our email list! If you miss it somehow then you can always email us directly. 

Can’t wait to see you in-studio (or by a fire at a cabin) next year!! 

Image taken from this year’s Cozy Cabin boudoir sessions in Blue Ridge, GA! Boudoir by the river with a wet shirt looks a LOT hotter than it was :) Our clients are troopers, though, and braved the chilly water for beautiful and wet boudoir images.