Everyone has a different experience with pregnancy. So, deciding to get pregnant boudoir portraits taken is a personal decision that can take time to make. I’ve met women who loved the experience of growing a child in their belly and felt amazing. Whereas, I did not. After a morning sickness and exhaustion-wracked first trimester, the...
All the bloggers say how important it is to make time to go to the gym, but the truth is that sometimes it’s just not possible. Whether it’s your work schedule, health, finances, or single parenting, sometimes life just gets in the way of “working out” in a traditional sense so exercise alternatives are necessary....
Bodies are a huge part of every day in the world of boudoir and fashion, and as women, we are bombarded with comparison. “Buy this supplement!” “Your dream body is 28 days away with this plan!” Or even “love how your body looks, no matter what!” – and while there’s nothing wrong with the last...
I often hear people mention not eating before their photoshoot, but eating is an important part of nourishing your body and equally important before your photoshoot as it would be before a strenuous workout! During the photoshoot, you’ll be arching, stretching, and holding positions you didn’t think you could, and without proper nourishment you could...
One of our favorite ways to prepare for a boudoir photoshoot is practicing affirmations. Affirmations can be a powerful way to build your self confidence and love through repeating and meditating on positive words. We’ve found that even just taking a minute out of our days to repeat these phrases to ourselves can have a...
Continuing our Bridal Boudoir Photography Series, we wanted to share a little bit about how to really make the most out of the outfits you bring with you to your session. There are four main bridal boudoir outfits that come to mind: the dress, the button down, the bridal lingerie, and the personal touch. Whatever...
Nine years ago, Dove released a youtube video where women were asked to describe themselves to a forensic artist while he drew them. Later, a stranger who they got to know a little in the lobby was asked to describe them. At the end, the women see how they see themselves in contrast to how...
Ask any of the employees at Cherie Amour what would be the one lingerie piece they’d get if they could only pick one, and chances are, you’ll hear “a bodysuit!” There are a number of reasons for that – bodysuits are the powerhouse of the wardrobe, the little-black-dress of the lingerie drawer. Worn alone, they’re...
You’ve said YES! Yes to the love of your life, yes to your dress, yes to your wedding photographer, the catering company, the venue, and now you’re doing a pre-wedding boudoir photography shoot to celebrate and gift your partner. It’s a lot to keep organized, but we’re here for you to make the pre-wedding boudoir...
“Not if you don’t want them to be!” It’s one of the most common questions we get on the phone. Is doing a boudoir shoot safe? Do I have to pay extra for privacy? Is the whole world going to see my intimate pictures?! At Chérie Amour, we’re staffed entirely by women. Women from all...
