Miss J | Northwest Arkansas Boudoir Photographer

It's always interesting to be able to shoot your friends.
There are always nerves involved, but also such excitement to have
the chance to show someone you've known for
years the beauty you see when you look at them.


And even better, this was just a mini-session with Miss J for some promotional
material I need. 
I get a full session with her in a couple of weeks. 
Can't. Wait.


Until then,
I leave you with these gorgeous images of her.
:)

It's a Party!

It's time to announce March's Boudoir Party!
These once a month parties
are a blast!



What's the difference between a Solo Session and a
Boudoir Party session?

Great question!
My Solo Sessions are much more personalized than
my Boudoir Parties. 
Clients and I talk for weeks planning and setting up details to create a very unique session.
They are also more time intensive
(sometimes taking up to three hours)
whereas the Boudoir Party
sessions are only an hour. 
Solo Session allow for multiple looks and even different locations.

You'll still get amazing images and have such a fun time with a Boudoir Party session, but it
is more of a bite-size experience!
Many of my Boudoir Party clients book a Solo Session
later on because they have such a great time
and want the full Raining Light Boudoir treatment.

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for more information!

Putting It All Together

One of the biggest things I hear from those that want to do boudoir, 

(other than "I need to lose weight,")
is
"What do I wear??"

I love it when I tell people that they probably have
everything that they need already in their wardrobe.
Seriously.

I know that lingerie, bustiers, corsets, and lacy bras
all come to mind when we think of boudoir, 

but it doesn't have to be that way.

A black cardigan and some boyshorts
can be just as sexy as
a bra and panty set.

It's all about comfort. 
If you are comfortable in what you are wearing,
and if it makes you feel beautiful and sexy,
then that will show in your photos.
I promise.

Still lost?
I can help!
I've recently created a Polyvore account so
I can create fun inspiration boards for my clients. 
Find it here.
And don't be afraid to ask me!
I'll be happy to tell you about my favorite vendors
and give you some inspiration.
Remember, we are in this together.
:)

I've Been There, Too! | Northwest Arkansas Boudoir Photographer

I'm not one to make people do something that I would never do myself.
Not only have I done a lot of self-portrait boudoir before

but I've also stepped in front of another photographer's camera. 

(wow, my hair has grown out a lot since this!)

Actually, a lot of photographers' cameras!!
(this particular photo was taken by the talented (this is a link: don't know why it isn't showing up in a different color>> Megan out of California.  Thanks, Megan!!! ♥)


I went on a workshop over the summer and strutted around in my underwear in front of them all.
Outdoors, no less. 


It. Was. A. Blast.


And I'm also gearing up to have a session done with a local photographer as well.  :)

Is This You? | Northwest Arkansas Boudoir Photographer

Let's talk about boudoir, shall we?
More specifically, what boudoir means to me and why I love it.


My journey into photography really started
with a decision to start a self-portrait project back in 2006. 
I've always adored my curves and have been fairly comfortable in my skin,
but that self-love really exploded as I started to realize
just how much fun it was to photograph myself
in beautiful, sexy, gorgeous ways.


Not only for myself.
I hosted these self-portraits in a community of other photographers
and would get emails all the time from women
thanking me for putting myself out there. 
They loved that I had the confidence to show off my curves
and work to love myself.


It was that support that really made me start to
think of boudoir and what it can mean to women.
Because I truly believe that every woman is beautiful
and deserves to have that beauty showcased.
Even if they don't believe it, I do.
So, it was just natural that when I started my photographer business
that I would dabble in boudoir whenever I could.


And I fell in love.


There is something about taking a mom of three who is often sleep
deprived and rarely dresses up and working with her
to create amazing images.
Images that make her say,
"Is that really me?
I look so beautiful!!"
It's magic. 
I love it.

Pardon the mess.... | Northwest Arkansas Boudoir Photographer

There are changes coming on the blog!


Not only am I tweaking some things,
but I'm putting together a new portfolio.
It has been awhile since any of my girls have signed off 

on their images being put on the blog.
But don't worry.
I'm taking care of that.  :)


If you've been dying to have your photos taken by Raining Light,
there's a party this weekend!
Meow.

Misses A and C } Northwest Arkansas Boudoir Photographer

These two are hot and the camera loves them. 

What more can a boudoir photographer ask for?  :)