plus size & curvy Boudoir Photography London

For the curvy ones

Welcoming women of all shapes and sizes.

All women are welcome here, but this page is especially for curvy women who are considering a plus size boudoir photography shoot. If that's you, please read on!

A few things I'd like you to know;

1: I know how to photograph you, specifically. If you're of the curvier variety, I bet you've had a lifetime of unflattering photos taken. It's completely rational that you would feel hesitant about something like this. However, I promise you're in good hands. I'm very well versed in what works for bodies like yours, and perhaps more importantly, what doesn't. Curvy women have been some of my favourite clients right from the beginning (and I've been at this forever now).

If I have a superpower, it's this: I can see your beauty, even when you don't. And then I can document it, and show it back to you.

Your curviness is a feature, not a bug.

curvy woman in a sheer purple robe standing in an ornate London room with gold mirror and chandelier

backlit sihouette of a very curvy woman in a black corset

2: You're not out there on your own. Me and my 12+ years of experience are in the trenches with you every step of the way. It's a personal, bespoke experience with lots of guidance and support. This is what you come to a professional for, right?

So yes, I will help find non-frumpy lingerie in your rare bra size. I expect to do up your shoe straps (because let's be honest, one cannot bend in a corset), and I will be low-key offended if you break a nail attaching stockings because you didn't let me help.

I will do all the tricky poses with you. I'll tell you where to look, where to put your hands, etc. We'll get you in a great position, and then I'll say something ridiculous so you laugh and look *effortless*. For anything we don't quite get right in the moment, (Photoshop haters close your ears), I've got your back in post-production too.

If you can do Simon Says, you can do this.

plus size bridal boudoir photo shoot, woman in white lingerie and a long veil lying on a white bed

curvy woman posing on a vintage blue velvet sofa in a pink room wearing lingerie

plus size boudoir shoot, woman in black lace robe kneeling among pillows on a bed

3: Confidence is a result, not a prerequisite.

There's a rampant misconception among women that you have to be really confident to do a plus size boudoir shoot. It drives me crazy, because it could not be further from the truth.

Confidence is what you GET, not what you need before you start. In fact, I'm pretty convinced the more resistant and nervous you feel about doing this, the more you need it.

A whole bunch of you are going to have to dig deep and find a new level of brave to get yourself to show up. I know what that feels like, and I respect the hell out of you for it.

I often joke that this experience is fun sexy pictures on the surface, and gnarly therapy underneath. Did you ever watch that Bear Grylls show where he did exposure therapy via reality TV? He took a woman who was terrified of heights up a cliff and made her sit on the edge for ages. Then there was a man who could not handle dirt at all; he had to put his hands in mud and wasn't allowed to wash them for hours.

This is, oddly, a bit like that. You're going to do the thing you're scared of and then be absolutely mindblown to discover that 1) you can do it, 2) you can do it really well, and 3) you're way hotter than you realised.

Exposure therapy, for you to make peace with you.

So you can show up and be really sweaty the whole time. Shaky hands welcome. I'll be aggressively cheering you on the whole time.

I believe this experience is a force for good IN MY BONES. I believe it so much that I don't even need you to believe it. If there's a space inside you big enough to hope this might be worth it, to wonder if maybe you can get just a couple of images you don't hate, that's enough.

Although, I'm warning you now - you're going to love loads of them;)

dramatic curvy boudoir photography of a woman posing in window light

woman with afro in pink lingerie in an all white dreamy set

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a plus size boudoir photography shoot different than other shoots?

Yes and no.

The vast majority of a shoot is exactly the same for a plus size or curvy woman is - a 1-1 pre-shoot consultation, professional makeup and hairstyling, several wardrobe options, plenty of posing and coaching on set, post-production on your best images, and beautiful results.

There are a few things to consider specifically if you indicate that you are plus size/curvy/etc.

First off, the consideration for your head space. You’ve probably seen a lot of bad photographs of yourself, which often translates into dread at the idea of being in front of a camera. This feeling is actually a big part of what led me to photography in the first place, so I get you. Please hear me though; you are not going to feel that feeling with me (over my dead body). I've spent over a decade doing exactly this, with women who look just like you, to make sure that never happens.

Second, we may have some sort of body-specific chat about any areas you love and areas you'd like to not make the star of the show. Everyone is at a different place in their journey with their bodies, and I want to honour where you are now - whatever that means to you in this moment.

Third, we’ll talk about ideas to wear for your particular shape and style - what often works well, what never does, and where you can find them.

plus size boudoir shoot, woman in black bodysuit lying on a sofa

Where do plus size boudoir sessions take place?

Most shoots take place in London, England, with venues selected based on the overall look and vibe we're going for. Anything from a nice hotel suite to a gritty warehouse, a stunning period property in Clapham, or a sleek, modern studio in East London is possible. Home sessions are also available throughout England if you'd prefer!

soft, natural light portrait of a curvy woman with purple hair on a bed smiling

I'm uncomfortable with certain parts of my body...

Welcome to the club:) So am I, and so are the vast, vast majority of women. This is absolutely no problem and fully expected. We will discuss your preferences during your pre-shoot consultation and make a plan that includes all the tricks - clever wardrobe, great posing and angles, flattering lighting, etc. And in the end, if a judicious use of photoshop is called for, so be it.

curvy black woman posing on a vintage warehouse floor in London during a boudoir photo shoot

I don't know what to wear!

No problem at all. I've got a great little styling guide I can send you. It has some of my favorite, easy looks that you can take inspiration from (and you probably already have some of them at home).

We'll also use the pre-shoot consultation to chat your particular body shape and what might look amazing on you, as well as where to shop if you want a few new bits. Your preferences matter. If you're a lace and sky high heels girlie, we'll plan around that. If you'd rather go to the dentist than walk in a pair of stilettos, we'll aim for a laid back, barefoot vibe. Everything is flexible.

If you want me to sort and arrange all of it, that's an option. This post on wardrobe planning might be helpful too.

silhouette of plus size woman, woman at a piano in long dramatic lingerie robe

I want to lose some weight first...

I KNOW. I know I know I know. I get it.

Here's the thing though; if you put this off until you feel ready, you will never do it.

You just won't. You'll tell yourself, "by next summer I'll be XYZ." Then life happens, you don't get there for whatever reason, and you say "well, for my X birthday for sure!" But then your car gives up the ghost, work gets stressful, it just doesn't feel like the right time, etc. This pattern repeats and before you know it, you've spent 5, 10 years waiting to be ready.

So you might lose some weight, and you might not. You can always do another shoot, but you cannot go back in time.

Here's my honest advice: book a date 6 months out. That gives you a good run up to do whatever work you're wanting to do, a solid deadline to work to (motivating!), and it means you'll actually check this off the bucket list before your hips don't bend anymore:)

voluptuous black woman in lingerie on a vintage chesterfield sofa

I'm scared I'll hate the images.

I know:) This is totally, completely normal.

But I'm not scared.

In fact, I'm so not scared that I work for free. The Session Fee of £525 doesn't even cover the cost of making your shoot happen. I'm betting on you loving the results and wanting to keep them forever. If I don't manage that, I don't eat. So our goals are aligned!

It's important that you're honest with me - there are circumstances where a person is just not ready for a shoot. If you find yourself feeling sure it will not work out, almost determined to hate the results no matter what you see, you're not quite ready. This doesn't mean you never will be. You've got some internal work to do first. I need a little breath of hope - a glimmer of possibility that maybe, just maybe, this could be amazing for you.

In almost all cases, I'm happy to hold your fear gently and respectfully, thank it for its service, and then do a really amazing shoot anyway. People are, by and large, completely unprepared for how much they genuinely love the results.