BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY IN TOLEDO, OHIO
You don't have to be photogenic to have photographs you fucking love.
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us learned to shrink.
Take up less space.
Hide the belly.
Pull the shirt down.
Stand behind everyone else in the group photo.
Wait until we lose the weight.
Wait until we're more confident.
Wait until we finally feel like the version of ourselves who is "allowed" to be photographed.
I'm not interested in waiting.
You don't have to become thinner, younger, sexier, or more confident before you deserve photographs that make you stop and stare.
You don't have to know how to pose.
You don't have to know what to do with your hands.
You don't even have to believe me when I tell you you're going to look incredible.
Just show up.
I'll take it from there.
Celebrating Every Unique Body.
BOUDOIR COLLECTIONS BEGIN AT $1,250
Your $100 retainer reserves your date and applies toward your collection.
Payment plans are available.
THIS IS BOUDOIR FOR WOMEN WHO THINK THEY AREN'T PHOTOGENIC.
If the thought of getting in front of a camera makes your stomach flip, you're exactly who I built this experience for.
Maybe you've never liked photographs of yourself.
Maybe you've spent years avoiding mirrors.
Maybe you've had photographers tell you to "just relax" while giving you absolutely no idea what the hell you're supposed to do.
Maybe you want to feel sexy but the word itself makes you cringe.
Maybe you've always wondered what it would be like to actually see yourself the way other people see you.
You don't need to arrive confident.
Confidence isn't a prerequisite for booking a boudoir session.
It's something we can build while we're there.
REAL WOMEN. REAL SESSIONS.
From soft and moody to bold and cinematic, your session doesn't have to look like anyone else's.
You don't need to know what you want before you walk through the door. We'll create it together.
"I WAS SO NERVOUS."
I was so nervous going into my session, but within minutes Ashley had me laughing and completely comfortable. She made the entire experience feel natural and fun.
"I FELT SAFE."
Ashley didn't rush me. I felt safe. I felt seen. And for someone who has never felt comfortable in front of a camera, that meant everything.
"I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD SEE MYSELF THIS WAY."
I never believed I could feel seen in front of a camera like this. Ashley made me feel beautiful without making me feel like I had to be somebody else.
"SHE WORKED WITH MY BODY."
Ashley took my physical limitations into consideration with every pose. I never felt like I had to push through something just to get the shot.
"I FOUND MYSELF AGAIN."
This experience gave me a chance to see myself differently. I walked away with photographs I love, but more importantly, I felt like I found a part of myself again.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO POSE.
Seriously.
That's my job.
You won't walk into the studio and hear:
"Okay, just do whatever feels natural."
Absolutely fucking not.
I'll guide you through the entire session.
Where to put your hands.
Where to look.
How to move.
How to shift your weight.
When to breathe.
When to hold still.
When to give me attitude.
When to soften.
When to stop overthinking everything and just fucking enjoy yourself.
I'll make the adjustments.
You get to experience the moment.
"I never had confidence whatsoever in my entire life... booking was the best decision I've ever made."
"If you're thinking about doing it, just do it. Don't wait." — Kendra
YOUR BODY DOESN'T NEED TO BE FIXED FIRST.
There is no prerequisite body for boudoir.
Not a certain size.
Not a certain age.
Not a certain shape.
Not a certain amount of confidence.
You don't have to hide your scars.
You don't have to apologize for your softness.
You don't have to suck in your stomach for six hours.
You don't have to explain why you hate a certain angle.
And if your body moves differently, we work with that.
If something hurts, we change it.
If a pose doesn't feel right, we don't fucking do it.
Your comfort matters more than the pose.
I photograph real bodies as they actually exist, not as something that needs to be corrected before it deserves to be seen.
THE EXPERIENCE
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Your session starts long before you step in front of my camera.
Once you've reserved your date, we'll plan the details ahead of time so you aren't walking into the studio wondering what the hell is about to happen.
We'll talk through your vision, your outfits, the sets you want, and anything you're nervous about.
You can use the Ash & Thistle client closet, which includes pieces ranging from XXS through 6XL, or bring your own looks.
And yes, I'll help you figure out what works.
You do not need to arrive with a Pinterest board containing seventeen poses and a three-page wardrobe spreadsheet.
Unless you want to.
In which case, I'm absolutely here for it.
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Professional hair and makeup are included with your boudoir experience.
Makeup is designed to photograph beautifully while still looking like you.
We're not trying to turn you into somebody else.
We're creating the camera-ready version of the woman who already walked through my door.
And if you're not a makeup person or have absolutely no idea what you want?
That's okay too.
You don't need to show up with a plan. We'll figure it out together.
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The studio is private.
The music is on.
The lights are ready.
And I'll be directing you the entire time.
We move through your looks and sets together, with plenty of opportunities to adjust things as we go.
Some moments will be dramatic.
Some will be playful.
Some will be quiet.
Some will make you laugh your ass off.
And somewhere along the way, you'll probably stop thinking about the camera.
That's when the magic happens.
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No waiting months to find out whether we got anything good.
Your experience includes a same-day image reveal and ordering appointment.
We'll sit down together and go through your photographs.
You'll see the images, choose the ones you love, and decide how you want to preserve them.
Albums.
Wall art.
Folios.
Digitals.
Your collection determines exactly what is included, so you can choose the artwork and images that make the most sense for you.
Because these photographs shouldn't spend the rest of their lives trapped in a folder called:
IMG_8472_FINAL_FINAL_USETHISONE.jpg
They deserve better than that.
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Every Ash & Thistle boudoir experience is fully guided and designed around you.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Pre-session planning
Guided posing and expression coaching
Professional hair and makeup
Access to the Ash & Thistle client closet, XXS–6XL
Private studio experience
Professionally lit and photographed session
Professional image retouching
Same-day image reveal and ordering
Artwork and digital options
Payment plan options
Your specific collection determines the final combination of artwork, digitals, and extras.
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Boudoir collections begin at $1,250.
Current collections range from $1,250 to $5,200, depending on the collection and artwork you choose.
CURIOUS — $1,250
ESSENCE — $2,500
SIGNATURE — $3,900
LIMITLESS — $4,500
LEGACY — $5,200
Your $100 retainer reserves your session date and is applied toward the collection you choose.
You don't have to pay your entire collection when you book.
Payment plans are available, and you can make payments as your budget allows. Your collection balance simply needs to be paid in full four days before your session.
Your collection determines the artwork, digitals, and extras included with your experience.
No phone consultation required.
No sales call.
No awkward "let's hop on a quick call so I can learn more about you."
Just the information you need to decide whether Ash & Thistle is the right fit for you.
READY?
Maybe you've been thinking about doing this for years.
Maybe you've been waiting for the right birthday.
The right weight.
The right relationship.
The right amount of confidence.
The right version of yourself.
What if you stopped waiting?
You don't have to know exactly what you want yet.
You don't have to know how to pose.
You don't have to feel ready.
You just have to take the first step.
You've seen the work.
You've read how this works.
You know the investment.
Now, if you're ready, let's reserve your date.