Stories

I’ve been pretty vocal about my passion for boudoir, but how did I actually turn that passion into a thriving business? I've been asked this many times, usually by other women who are thinking of starting their own business. So I'd love to share my experience and tell...

I recently got back from a trip to Japan and it's been a struggle getting back to a normal sleep schedule. But being busy in the studio and back to photographing my gorgeous clients has helped me find my old routine again. One of my recent clients dyed her hair a...

The Pre-Shoot Consultation If you’ve never done a boudoir photo shoot before, it can be a little bit intimidating. A boudoir shoot can be such a fun, empowering, transformative experience. But it’s also intimate, requiring a lot of vulnerability and trust (both in...

Boudoir... and The 7 Feminine Archetypes I love the idea of approaching your boudoir shoot with the 7 Feminine Archetypes in mind. Every woman who comes in for a boudoir photoshoot session brings her very own own unique energy and vibe into the Silk & Lace studio....

As a photographer for Silk & Lace, one of my favorite parts of the experience is the client's Reveal session, where they come back to see all their final images. It's the perfect moment for me to share one of my core boudoir beliefs: that there is a power in...

I took a little trip to Italy last year. Simply going would have been enough of a dream come true, but it just so happened that the trip gifted me with one of the most profound experiences of my personal and professional life: I was lucky enough to gain some important...

Are you thinking about doing a boudoir photo shoot?   A decade ago, I'd never done one myself. I'd never considered it was something that was for me. But fast-forward ten years and I'm obviously all in. But just like me, a lot of my clients struggle at first to...

I’m writing this while sitting at the studio. My client is in hair and makeup getting ready for her shoot, so I’ve got some time on my hands. This particular client has stirred up some thoughts in me around using boudoir as a way to celebrate your body in all its...

Some mornings I wake up and throw on a soft, slightly oversized white button-up shirt. Hair wild, I walk barefoot to the kitchen and get the espresso started. Is the shirt mine, or my lover’s? It’s hard to say, but one thing’s for sure: I feel damn sexy. Why is the...

It’s no secret that it takes an incredible person to become a nurse. Nurses put their own health (both physical and mental) to the side so others may thrive. That takes honor. That takes integrity. And that takes complete selflessness. But because of their nurturing...

Becoming a mother is a special gift and burden that only a woman can receive. And whether we, as individual women, decide to become mothers or not, simply having the ability (and choice) to create human life is a beautiful thing. It takes a certain amount of strength,...

In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing some of our favorite natural Black hair styles (on real Silk & Lace Boudoir clients) to prove that beauty is as individual and unique as every woman who walks through our doors. Your hair can say a lot about you. It can...

Meet Teena. She is strong. She is beautiful. She is fierce as hell. And after scrolling through the jaw-dropping photos from her first ever boudoir shoot, you wouldn’t expect to learn that nearly two decades of self-sacrifice led her to this level of beauty and...

Valentine’s Day is here, and that means it’s time to pour on the romance. Whether you’re celebrating love with your special someone, or just need to tap into your sexy side, these six boudoir outfit ideas are guaranteed to make your jaw drop and tantalize anyone else...

Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgment of others.It’s Boost Your Self Esteem month, which is a fabulous cause dedicated to improving self-esteem among people of all cultures, races, ethnicities,...

Happy February! This month is extra important for two very awesome reasons: it’s Black History month AND Boost Your Self Esteem month. *Hint: these noteworthy observances will be a common thread across our blog, Instagram, and Facebook Group this month.* To help...

Boudoir is so much more than just a day of taking sexy photos; it’s a journey – and one that will truly and positively change the way you feel about yourself, forever. Real growth happens when you start to feel a little uncomfortable. But getting uncomfortable isn’t...

Confidence isn’t something you find, it’s something you create. Which means now is the time to start putting plans behind your goals for a better, brighter, more confident you. And since it can sometimes feel confusing or intimidating to get started, we’ve compiled...

1. To Boost Your Confidence and Self – Esteem. Even though human rights and the concept of feminism have come a long way from where they once were, it’s still tough being a woman in today’s world. Society still has a lot to say about how we should look, act, feel,...

After looking at her stunning photos, you would never guess that Aurora has survived years of domestic violence, crippling anxiety and depression, and the thought that her life didn’t matter. But, here she is at 62-years-old, with even more grace, wisdom, confidence,...

You might be surprised to hear this, but it’s not the poses, lingerie, or photo editing that makes boudoir such a unique and powerful art form. It’s the alluring, confident, captivating woman in the photos: YOU. Like you, boudoir is beautifully complex. No two...

Boudoir celebrates who you are, in your truest, most authentic form. And, in our many years of experience, we’ve picked up quite a few beauty pro-tips – many of which you can do on your own at home – that have been proven, over and over again, to amplify your natural...

Women have never been more powerful in the world than we are right now. But no one handed us the credit we deserve — we had to take it, and we’re still working hard to tell our stories so that the world will continue to accept and celebrate confident women everywhere....

It’s Black History Month, which means I’m celebrating some of the gorgeous black beauties that have been through our studio in today’s blog post! I know February is more than halfway over, to be totally honest I wasn’t sure I was going to write this post at all. There...

I had a blast photographing this beautiful woman, and getting to know her better. When she came in for her session, she was awesome enough to let us record some of her makeup being done and the whole behind-the-scenes setup of her shoot. Getting set up is sometimes...

I feel so honored to get to work with such amazing women all the time! Miss S is another such amazing woman who came to me after finding us online.  She wanted to do a boudoir shoot first and foremost for herself. During our initial consultation and in every...

Miss D was this amazing soul who I had the wonderful opportunity to work with about a year ago - when she came in she brought with her this awesome energy. She trusted me, and we created GORGEOUS images for her.  I’m just coming out of a bad phase of non-blogging,...

Back in January, I had the pleasure of photographing Miss R and her session was such an awesome way to kick off 2019. I think artistic careers are especially prone to phases of evolution, and I was really feeling a personal shift around this time. It was during Miss...

Miss S is an AMAZING woman that I had the pleasure of photographing back in February - and if there's one thing I can say about her and her session it's that she was just simply perfect for boudoir! She was so confident, so beautiful, and so comfortable with her...

“ I would love to have a boudoir session but I know that I could never look like one of the women on your website” this is something I often hear from women who are interested in having their own session but truly believe that they won’t be able to “pull it off”....

This DC Capitals Boudoir Session is finally on the blog and I'm freaking out a bit about it inside! When I first had the chance to speak with Miss M. on the phone about her upcoming boudoir session she mentioned that she was a serious fan on the DC Capitals. She then...

Roller Derby Boudoir Session. Four words I never knew would go so well until I met Ms. C! Our first conversation took place on the phone, and without knowing much about her I knew we were going to get along. She was kind, respectful funny and seemed wise in years...

This gorgeous mom of four rocked her dc boudoir session out of the water. I've said before that one of my favorite parts of my job are the amazing women that I am fortunate enough to meet and this beautiful mama was no exception. Funny, kind and beautiful both inside...

When Miss P scheduled her session with me this spring I knew we were going to have to incorporate a cherry blossom boudoir session into her shoot.  If you've ever been to DC in the springtime then you know we are all about our cherry blossoms, they bloom all over the...

When Miss B booked her shoot with me several months ago, I had no idea that she would end up being the first client to be photographed at the new DC Boudoir studio.  But her boudoir session landed just in time for us to move into the space and use it together for the...

This yoga inspired Boudoir photoshoot has my heart fluttering! It's always a special treat when I get clients in like Miss C. that are that are gifted in ways that I am not and are able to not only do but hold a handstand! Check out her awesome gallery below!  ...

I'm so excited to finally be sharing these! This girl is one of my absolute favorite people to spend time with. We met nearly two years ago when she initially hired me to photograph her wedding and it was a friend match made in heaven. When we get together it seems...

    " ... things take a weird shift when women literally want to look like someone else, or everyone else. Discover your own beauty. Enhance features that are unique to you. Embrace your differences."   Ahh! I'm so excited for this one! Our seriously...

I love it when clients bring cute wardrobe pieces. Like in Ms. L's case her boyfriends go-to white tee.  She looked just as stunning with it on as she did with it off, work it girl!      

This gorgeous lady has been one of my favorite clients to this day.  She is beautiful both inside and out and I think that is so obvious from her images.  When we first started her shoot, she was quite nervous as she had never done anything like this before. She...