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THE TIME TO CELEBRATE YOURSELF IS NOW.

Not five pounds from now. Not next season. Not when life calms down (because when does that ever actually happen?). Right now. At this age, in this body, in this moment. You are beautiful. You are enough. Every so-called “imperfection” is part of the magic that makes you unmistakably you. And you, my friend, are absolutely fabulous.

YOU DESERVE AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS ENTIRELY YOURS.

Not for someone else. Not for a milestone. Not for permission. For you. This is your moment to step out of your routine and into the spotlight. To be seen. To be celebrated. To reconnect with the version of yourself that is confident, radiant and unapologetically powerful.

YOU ARE WORTH CELEBRATING.

Whether you already know that you’re a badass or need a gentle reminder, this experience will change the way you see yourself. The women you see in our photos aren’t models- they are everyday women. Doctors, teachers, mothers, entrepreneurs, grandmothers. Women who showed up nervous, unsure and wondering if they could ever look like that. They could. And they did. And so will you. The laughter you see? The confidence? The glow? That’s real. That’s what happens when women feel safe, celebrated and completely in their element.

WE’VE GOT YOU.

We’ve spent almost twenty years photographing women of every age, shape and story. We know how to guide you, pose you, hype you up and make you look incredible. You don’t need to know what you’re doing. You just need to show up. We’ll take care of the rest.

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS!

This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s a turning point. A confidence reset. A reminder of who you are and what you carry within you. Our clients leave taller. Louder. More themselves. Confidence is powerful. Magnetic. Life changing. And you deserve every second of it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Boudoir Shoot

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women

Yasamin
Yasamin Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wow. Wow, wow, wow!

I had my boudoir album done by Cara for my wedding.

Before choosing Atelier, I spent probably a few hours on Instragram combing through photos. I didn't want anything cheesy and instead something high end. I kept clicking on the Atelier's photos.

Cara might be one of the most responsive people I know. Not only so, but with every interaction, she makes you feel like the only person in the world. During the shoot, she truly made me feel beautiful. I've discovered a new appreciation for my body.

A couple of weeks later, Cara sat down with me and helped me pick out the photos for my album. I had it narrowed down to like 100 or so, and she helped me narrow it down to ~40. I just couldn't narrow it down further - all of the images were stunning.

Cara was very responsive during the editing process and gave honest feedback. Her attention to detail was outstanding.

Finally, the album is a dream, and the quality is amazing. My fiance wants more photos!

If you're looking to do a boudoir shoot, but you don't want the shots to be cheesy or raunchy, The Atelier is the way to go. All of my images look so editorial, and I didn't even know that I could take photos like that.
Mandy
Mandy Sent on 03/02/2013
4.9 out of 5 rating
I just received my album from my boudior shoot to give to my fiancé as a wedding gift and I couldn't be more elated. To say the process and Cara were amazing would be selling it short. She went above and beyond to make everything perfect. I am so glad that I decided to do the shoot since I will remember this experience forever. Cara captures your best self by having an understanding for who you are so she brings out the most stunning shots, in turn producing beautiful art. There are things that you do in your life that are monumental. Creating a work of art by baring your most intimate moments for the man you love is at the top for me and to create that with Cara was priceless-- I will never be able to thank her enough. She is one of a kind as a professional and as a person, and I am so happy to know her.
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The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women frequently asked questions

The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Boudoir Shoot
The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
The Atelier - Boudoir and Contemporary Portraiture for Women is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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