"What is your first thought when it comes to boudoir? Yes it can mean wearing fancy lingerie , but it also means celebrating your body. After getting photographed I feel on top of the world . My confidence is through the roof, which for most women , we struggle with feeling sexy. Being a woman who has fought ovarian issues for...
“I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.” ― Robert Munsch, Love You Forever ...
Kate emailed me about doing a boudoir session for herself a few months ago. She is still relatively new to Canada, originally from Germany, and she was feeling a little down and needed a pick me up. A little self confidence boost. I am so glad that she choose an intimate lifestyle photo session with me in order to accomplish this! Here what...
Colour VS Black & White When clients come in they are presented with both colour and black&white versions of each of their final edited images. Many clients come in thinking they will be partial to one or the other and are often quite surprised at how difficult the choice between the two end up being. I even find myself torn between one or...
Maybe I am bias because I have lived here my entire life, but gosh I live in such an awe inspiring place! Rain forests, every kind of moss you can imagine, glacier lakes, mountains = heaven If you are a Vancouvrite and haven't left the confines of the city in awhile, I highly suggest you pack a day bag and drive an...
Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back. <3 xoxox Jessica Rae ...
I often get asked: "What should I do, should I smile? Am I suppose to keep a serious face?" An intimate portrait session is all about YOU. I want to capture your personality. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, whatever that might be! Are you serious? Are you bubbly? Are you conservative? Do you like to push boundaries? It's all about...
"As women, we're nurturers by nature. We want to make sure everyone is happy. That's a good thing, but we also have to put ourselves on that happiness list." - Victoria Osteen ...
“Gratitude means to recognize the good in your life, be thankful for whatever you have, some people may not even have one of those things you consider precious to you (love, family, friends etc). Each day give thanks for the gift of life.You are blessed” ― Pablo I have much to be thankful for myself. Family - Friends - amazing clients<3 Beauties...
Ms. N came in to create an unforgettable birthday gift for her husband, but I think she would agree it was just as much a gift for herself. Ms. N had this to say about her session: I didn't know what to expect in the full scale of things. But I think it went perfect for what I was looking for. It made...
Here is what Ms. C had to say about her experience: " I had a fantastic experience with Jessica. This was my first Boudoir photoshoot and I was nervous at first. I didn't know what to do with my arms. Jessica put me at ease and offered great direction. I ended up having a lot of fun, from make up, to...
High heels, lingerie, pearl necklaces, men's shirts. What are some of the stereo types when you think of boudoir photography? When women contact me to book their sessions, these are some of their top concerns - what to wear and what about those accessories! Why not forget them all. Forget your preconceived ideas of what boudoir is. Strip it down to its core...
Ms. T planned a solo vacation to Vancouver, BC Canada last summer and contacted me to arrange for a boudoir shoot in the AirBnB she rented. I swooned when I saw the location photos. Beautiful natural light and an indoor/outdoor living space. Yes, please! I do not always receive permission to share clients images, and if I do, it isn't always immediately...
"Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift." - Mary Oliver xoxox Artist Jessica Rae ...
I had the privileged of meeting Chad last year and since then we have worked and collaborated together on a few different photo shoots. I also have the honour of calling him my friend. Every one of our sessions together holds a special place in my heart and this particular shoot definitely ranks in the top. We were honoured with securing cover on...