The Beauty of Real Skin: The Real You
Authentic Boudoir Photography is what my Syracuse NY studio is all about. I’ve spent years looking at women through my lens. I’ve seen mothers, survivors, and dreamers. And if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: your “imperfections” are actually just the evidence of a life fully lived.
The Art of the Polish: My Editing Philosophy
When clients ask me about my process, they often want to know how much I “fix.” My goal is always to make you look like the most radiant version of yourself.
I use a professional, airbrushed approach to skin. I love that soft, ethereal glow that makes a portrait feel like a piece of art. However, there is a big difference between a polished finish and erasing someone’s soul.
Authentic Boudoir Photography is always my focus. I will always give you that high-end, magazine-quality skin tone, but I won’t hide the things that tell your story. I don’t remove:
The scars that show your strength and resilience.
The birthmarks that are uniquely yours.
The permanent features that make you recognizable to the people who love you.
Why Authenticity is the New Luxury
In 2026, we are surrounded by fake images. Because of that, there is something incredibly powerful about a portrait that is both beautiful and honest.
I use cinematic lighting to highlight your curves and professional posing to find your best angles. This allows me to create a stunning, polished result without needing to “reconstruct” you in Photoshop. When you look at your gallery, I want you to see a masterpiece—but I also want you to recognize your own heart in the images.
How to Prepare for Your Session
If you’re nervous about being in front of the camera, remember that I am here to guide you. You don’t need to be “perfect” to be a work of art.
My editing style is designed to make you glow, but my posing is designed to make you feel powerful.
This session is a gift to yourself. When you feel empowered, it shows in your eyes, and that is something no editing software can recreate.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone or just reclaiming your confidence, let’s document who you are right now.
A Message from Rae
I know what it’s like to be your own worst critic. I’ve been there. But I also know the magic that happens when you finally stop apologizing for your body and start celebrating it.
You deserve to have portraits that feel luxury and high-end, but still feel like you. You are enough exactly as you are today, and I can’t wait to show you that.
Ready to see yourself through my lens?
Let’s chat about your vision. Whether you want a moody studio session or a dreamlike underwater boudoir experience, I am here to help you tell your story.