Glambassador Brittany {A Boudoir Story}

I heard about Katie's boudoir work through a friend of mine. She said she did a session, and was absolutely glowing with confidence when she showed me her photos. My friend told me I should do a session, and I thought, "I don't think so" and gave a nervous giggle. Katie's work was amazing, but I wasn't the type to really leave it all out there.

Throughout middle and high school, I was teased, ridiculed, and harassed for my fast developing curves. It took a lot of years, a lot of God, and a lot of doting from my husband to feel the way I do about myself. Still, I wasn't sure I was able to do something so "not me". I'm a tomboy, musician, and for the most part, an introvert. But then...
...This same friend sent me a link to Katie's website, and what came up was that she was looking for "Glambassadors"; women who wanted to lift up other women. Women that had been through things with their bodies. Women that may also need a confidence boost. I thought, "Ya know what? I'm going to try to become a glambassador. If I, a size 16, can strip myself down to lingerie in front of a camera and learn to be comfortable, maybe I can help someone else love their body."

The email letting me know I was chosen to be a glambassador immediately sent a wave of excitement through me. I was going to get prettied up by professionals and, as my husband said, finally see myself the way he does. The butterflies and countdown began.

Fast forward to the day of the shoot, I arrive at Katie's studio, bag of next-to-nothings in hand. "I am curvy. I am porcelain. I am a queen" I thought to myself, almost trying to convince myself in my mother's voice. And as soon as I walked in, the air felt calm. I knew this was a place where girls of every shape and size were put on a pedestal and encouraged and empowered.

Throughout hair, makeup, and the shoot, all I felt was acceptance. I felt like I was on top of the world. Every flaw I feared to bear seemed nonexistent. The constant encouragement and coaching made me feel like a goddess. When I finally saw my pictures, I was speechless. I'd never seen myself look so feminine and soft. I actually believed and was ready to admit that I looked pretty. My confidence has soared from this experience, and I'm so glad I did it.
Any woman that has ever had a problem with herself or has battled to come to a point of self love, needs to do a session with Katie Larrington. Her work goes far beyond photography. Her work is uplifting her fellow female, and that's exactly what she does.

Danielle {A Boudoir Story}

The whole reason I do what I do is for women like this one. Sure, it can make a great gift for a significant other or a spouse, but do it for you. Do it for the empowerment, the confidence, the self worth. Because you deserve every single bit of it.

I have to admit, when I got the wild idea to actually let myself do a boudoir shoot, I kind of thought I may have gone crazy. I'm not a very confident person and I have not particularly been crazy about my body. I walked in to my session really scared and nervous. I didn't feel like an average girl had any business showing off or being proud of her body, proud enough to embrace it or show it off. Boudoir photography has been labeled as trashy, skanky and attention seeking. Females who do this must just be out for attention for the wrong reasons. But why not this? Why can't a woman try something new? Something to give much needed confidence? Why not embrace our body that God gave us?

I am a 30 year old mother of two, and yes I did this just for myself, just for me. I did this to empower myself and to allow myself to love me as I am. I am not a typically confident person, let alone a person who is okay with their body. I was absolutely physically and emotionally comfortable with Katie. From the moment I walked in, she complimented and encouraged me every step of the way and never stopped making me laugh. Having my hair and makeup done made me feel so beautiful! I felt safe, I felt confident and I felt okay with loving my body as it is. I walked out feeling like it was finally okay to love myself and my body - just the way God made me.

I was STUNNED when I saw my images for the first time. I could not even believe that I was the girl in the photos. I looked too confident, too relaxed. The session really helped boost my self confidence and self image. To be made to feel and look beautiful gives you a gift of confidence. Society can roll its eyes and shame this type of thing but maybe we should build ladies up to love themselves more...just like Katie has done for me.

Mrs. A. {A Boudoir Story}

Mrs. A. came to me in a unique way. Usually women seek me out to give gifts to their husbands or boyfriends or just to have it for themselves, but not Mrs. A! Her husband contacted me and wanted to secretly purchase a session to gift to his lovely wife. He knew she was interested in a session but wouldn't book one herself and wanted to give her the push that she needed to go ahead and take the plunge. The sweetest right!? Hear a little about her time below.

I have thought about doing a boudoir shoot for a long time but never been confident enough to make the plunge. After my husband surprised me with a session for my birthday/Valentine's Day, I knew I needed to go through with it. I was able to conquer my fear of self-image and bear more skin in pictures than ever before. I never felt judged or anything less than sexy during my shoot. I felt like I was able to show skin without being judged for my size. I'm extremely self conscious about my weight but didn't feel anything but beautiful during the shoot. I felt like I was confident enough to bear more skin than ever before! I was doing the best I could at being sexy which is not my norm!

I think Katie did an amazing job with lighting and editing them to make them look great. If others were to see my photos, they wouldn't believe that I'm self conscious! I would like to do more in the future! Thank you for what you do. Empowering women and couples to capture their passions is awesome.

Taylor {A Boudoir Story}

I'll never get over the amazing stories of the women who walk into my studio. The things they've endured and the experiences they've had all shape who they are today and it's an honor to be able to encourage their badassery or hand them a little piece of confidence that they didn't even know they could have. This girl is just one of many awesome babes that I get to work with.

Walking into this session, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I was excited. I was nervous. I was super body conscious; more so than I have ever been. I am not a small girl. I never have been. I had seen all these amazing boudoir shots of these beautiful, thin girls and never in a million years expected my photos to turn out that perfect.

I’ve had body issues my entire life. Even when my depression hit in high school and I became super thin, I still saw myself as this “fat girl.” I self harmed because of my body image. I never thought I’d be good enough, and that’s something that I still struggle with so much so today, even though I have accepted myself for who I am. Even though I do see myself as a beautifully flawed person.

I looked at myself in the mirror after having my hair and makeup done and don’t even recognize myself. I was gorgeous! I had never seen myself like this. I instantly felt a million times more confident and beautiful. I told myself, “I SO got this!”

The photo shoot in itself was so fun and comfortable. Katie was cracking jokes and telling me how amazing I looked, and how awesome I was doing. The pictures turned out so much better than I thought! I looked just as beautiful as those gorgeous thinner girls, and I just couldn’t believe it. I wanted to show those photos to the world; something I never thought I’d be comfortable doing.

If you’ve been wondering about a photo shoot with Katie- don’t hesitate. She is absolutely amazing. She made this rundown mom look hot! She’s 110% got you. She can and WILL make you look hot too!

Barbara {A Boudoir Story}

If it weren't for Katie, her sense of humor, and outstanding professionalism, I'm not sure I would have gone through with it. I almost didn't do it. I cancelled once. I doubted myself. I doubted Katie. I thought it would be a waste of money. I convinced myself I would hate it. I thought my husband would laugh at it. I'm too old for this. I felt dumb for even contemplating it.....the list goes on. I honestly thought I was wasting my time and that I was going to hate every photo.

I was NOT physically or emotionally comfortable walking in the door. I really wasn't. I'm not exactly sure how Katie's "magic" works, but she had me laughing at myself in no time. It ended up being a lot of fun. I very quickly went from covering every inch of me to changing in front of her like we had known each other for years. Next time I would change my state of mind from the start.

I walked out LOVING my hair and still not so sure about my make-up. It was more than what I am used to. I was wrong again. Next time, I will let the professionals do their job and not over think it so much. I forgot that I can be beautiful! That is so easy to do when you are busy with this thing called LIFE.

My husband actually got a little emotional over his 8X8 black leather book. But honestly, this is the single best thing I have done for MYSELF in many years. If there is ONE take away from this whole experience, it is that I am still attractive. I have been married for 20 years and this single experience has reminded me that I am also the same person that I was 20 years ago. Thank you Katie. My husband REALLY thanks you!!! xoxo

Andrea {A Boudoir Story}

This girl has me literally crying in my chair right now. This is it guys. This is why I do what I do. Seeing women transform before my eyes and see themselves as the beautiful creatures they are, it's priceless. You're worth it. I promise.

Ever since I was in middle school, I was picked on because I had gained some weight from quitting gymnastics. I struggled with weight gain and weight loss all throughout high school and I even fought with bulimia for a small time. I felt like even though I was told my face was pretty, the rest of me really didn't follow through.

I tried to commit suicide my senior year of high school partly because of what I was going through with being bullied and fighting with depression. Losing the weight I had gained from the surgery was tough in and of itself. I have been even more self conscious because of the enormous scar on my stomach.

Even with things that had happened in my marriage, I felt like I wasn't enough. I wasn't pretty. I wasn't skinny. I wasn't as smart or energetic as he wanted. Nothing I did was right. I felt worthless and useless.

Throughout those years I had thought about getting my pictures done but I was always nervous or scared because I wasn't skinny and because I didn't feel beautiful. But that all changed after I took the plunge this past week.

Yes, I was still nervous as ever when I showed up at her studio. Yes, I was still self conscious about how I looked and how I viewed myself. But then I looked myself in the mirror after having my hair and makeup done and I felt like I was a model. I never knew I could be that beautiful, even if it was just me who saw it. I already felt like a different person.

From there, things only got better! During the shoot, Katie made me feel so sexy and photogenic. She made me feel so comfortable in my own skin. The excitement built every time she took a picture. I could feel myself gaining confidence. I felt like a whole different person.

When I saw my photos for the first time, I cried. I never knew that I could be that beautiful or sexy. That feeling is something that I have decided that I need to keep. So naturally, I will be going back to Katie again.

My favorite part of the session was Katie helping encourage me. She let me know that I was doing great and that I looked marvelous! She was nothing short of wonderful.

So if you are thinking of getting your pictures done, be ready to view yourself differently. You may feel nervous at first but Katie takes great care of her clients and she does such a wonderful job. You will not be disappointed!

Kaitlyn {A Boudoir Story}

Sometimes people come into your life and you just know that it's meant to be. I often spend weeks prior to sessions talking with clients, reassuring them that it's going to be awesome, discussing outfit choices and how they want their session to feel. Their comfort level is my greatest concern. "If you feel sexy, you'll look sexy." Confidence is the sexiest thing you can wear and this beauty was overflowing with it. Hear what she has to say below.

My experience with Katie Larrington was wonderful from start to finish. I had anticipated my body looking a lot different by the time my boudoir session came around, but even though I was feeling weary, Katie had plans to make me feel comfortable, beautiful and sexy the entire time.

Seriously ladies, trust her! She knows exactly what to do to make you feel incredible, and the end result is for sure going to make your partner go crazy! Katie did more than give me beautiful photos, she gave me confidence I had been missing for years. xoxo

Alexis {Halloween Shoot}

Stepping out of my comfort zone is always REALLY hard for me. Shooting something in a style that I'm not used to or in a new place is challenging, exciting, and it keeps creativity flowing. I've never been a big fan of Halloween in general and especially not the really gore filled photography that goes along with it and when I was asked to shoot a Halloween session, I was hesitant to go.

But I pushed past the doubts I had and was determined to make it the best that I could and boy did it ever change my mind! It wasn't full of people drinking wine glasses of fake blood with eyeball ice cubes, there weren't terrible orange and black lights, it was not at all what I had dreaded and was more amazing than I could have hoped for.

The makeup was awesome and Alexis was SO into it, getting into crazy poses and with wide eyes, she was amazing to work with. There's nothing better than a client that is all in and up for whatever crazy thing I ask. I'm ready for the next one already!

Alexis {Warehouse Session}

Just about anyone can “take a picture,” but Katie does much more than that. I love shooting with Katie for many of reasons. There is an easygoing, softness about her that reflects onto her photos.

When shooting, Katie will tell you which way to tilt your head and how to place your hands and body, and these placements really make all the difference. She really has a great eye and knows which seemingly minimal movements will perfect a picture, I love that.

Katie really has a way of making me feel beautiful, not only through her picture taking, but through her uplifting feedback as well. I look forward to shooting with Katie again and again!

Courtney {Warehouse Session}

I enjoyed shooting with Katie, She is out of this world. Her personality really shines and it shows in her photography. I had the chance to shoot with her again here recently, it wasn't a Boudoir Shoot (one will happen soon hehe) but it was a shoot in an abandoned warehouse. So it was something a little different for her but she ROCKED it.

She was so professional and made me feel so calm and relaxed. Whenever I shoot with Katie, I feel like I am hanging out with my big sister, instead of a photographer, that is such a relief to me. Sometimes I can feel out of my element when I do photoshoots because I am doing something a little different or a little more revealing, but she makes me feel so classy and sexy at the same time. It can be hard to combine those two words together, but Katie can make it happen. She can make anything happen if you are willing to explore a little.

Step out of your comfort zone, wear a sexy dress or lingerie, whichever you prefer because Katie will work her magic and create something beautiful. - Courtney Cress

Carly {A Boudoir Story}

Today we are doing things a bit differently! Instead of me telling you how beautiful and fun my client was (which of course she's gorgeous and a blast to be around), I'm going to let her tell you in her own words how this session has affected her and her relationship. I'm so happy for her :)

After baby number three my self esteem had dropped dramatically which clearly affected my marriage. My husband would walk through the door after working all day and would want nothing more than to get in bed with me. How, I don't know. Most days I hadn't showered yet, I had spit up in my hair, still in my jammies with the kids but he still found me attractive (Me- not so much). When it came bed time the LAST thing I wanted when I layed down to go to sleep was to be intimate. Honestly I just wanted sleep.

I WANTED soooo bad to be the sexy, young thing I use to be who was always up for having fun with my sweet man. But children, housework and life got in the way. I had been praying that something would change. That I would be able to bring some spice back into our marriage.

I decided to do a Boudoir Session for my Husbands birthday and it was the BEST idea ever... Nervous, BOY was I nervous. I've never done anything like that in my life. But, I wanted my husband to know my love for him was still what it use to be. I wanted to give him a part of me that I had never given another man. He was BLOWN away by the pictures. He was sooooo surprised and super excited. He's made me try on each outfit for him and the look on his face has been priceless. He's like a kid on Christmas. Our marriage is better than ever and he can't keep his hands off me.

Thank you Katie for giving me the confidence I needed to spice up my marriage. My husband thanks you greatly :)

Amanda { Bridal Session Review}

Isn't this girl just the most gorgeous thing ever?

Looking for the perfect Groom's Gift, she came to us for something that only she could give him. And boy, did she ever? She was a blast to work with! She's in the industry so as soon as she walked in, there was a little mini reunion with her makeup artist that I got to witness that was really cool. It was awesome to see them talk and connect in a way that was new to me. Once her session started, she was so confident and willing to try anything I asked. She had brought some gorgeous pieces along with some pieces that were special and unique to her and her relationship which I always love. What's more to love?

I Know You Missed This Face

532 days.

That's how long it has been since the last time this gorgeous girl was in front of my camera. 532 days since we made magic. 532 days since she said "yes" to her now husband. So much has happened since then. Weddings, babies, new homes, new jobs, life... You know how sometimes you just get so busy and you don't even know how it's already September? You're left wondering what happened to summer and why there are already 5 aisles of Christmas things at the craft store. Well we are no longer letting life get in the way of us so watch out World.

I know you guys have missed her as much as I have so here's a small selection from our session from last weekend.

How Far I've Come

You guys remember my blog a few weeks ago about my very first official boudoir session? Well she came back to the studio recently and it was AMAZING! We have both grown so much as people in the years since our first session, not to mention that my studio has dramatically changed and I have grown and improved as a photographer. She has gotten married, gotten a house and kittens! I moved into the studio, am dating someone amazing, have worked so hard to be where I am. We laughed our way through the session like the old friends that we are. We caught up on each other's lives and rewarded ourselves with dinner after we were done. When I got home to edit I seriously couldn't believe the difference between the originals and the new images. It's genuinely night and day. I can't wait to continue to grow and improve and have her back again for even more fun!

Jodie 6 Year Anniversary {Session Review}

This beautiful creature and I have been friends for YEARS, one of my very oldest friends. We met in college - which was a surprising amount of years ago for me. I'm not going to tell you the whole story, but it definitely involves nudity, it seems to be our bond, haha. Around this time of year, 6 years ago, she began a journey with a company that she continues to love and she absolutely thrives in it! Like REALLY thrives. There is literally nothing else that I can see her doing and I'm so happy that she has found her passion and is following her heart. I am thrilled to be able to document her anniversary and her love of all things rose gold and wine. Is she not the cutest thing ever?

Brittany {Session Review}

This gorgeous lady and I have been talking about a session for literally years. We keep putting it off and off for one reason or another and she finally bit the bullet and came in for a session. I had JUST finished the new purple room (literally at 10pm the night before her session), the room still smelled like paint. It was amazing shooting someone that I have known for so long and she was totally rocking it. 

While the new space was challenging, she was SO gorgeous and so understanding of me fumbling my way around the new studio that it didn't even matter. We have these amazing images to remember our time by and she will definitely be back for more!

Summer {Session Review}

Finally getting around to blogging this amazing field session from last month! Lovely dresses, fields and rivers are some of my favorite things and this session included them all! I love everything about this girl, she's absolutely stunning. Many more sessions with her to come!

Morgan {Session Review}

We can't believe how gorgeous this girl is!

Morgan has had a few sessions with us and every time she knocks it out of the park. This was her first session in our studio and it was such a pleasure to have her. I love repeat clients and it's always magic to get to do what I love with people I love. Plus she rocked our favorite outfit at the end of her session which is always a homerun. We can't wait to have you back. 

Morgan {Session Review}

I'm so happy my girls came back for another session with me! I have a soft spot in my heart for fields, rivers and gorgeous dresses and women. I can't believe the results every time, every amazing, beautiful time. We used a few dresses from the studio including our favorite purple mermaid dress. It just doesn't get any better!

Pamela {Session Review}

Since our creative meetup, I've been stupid excited and encouraged by the work that everyone is creating. It's awesome to see how the models are able to be captured so differently, and yet so consistently beautifully by each artist. There are so many great things to say about everyone that came out so I'm just gonna skip straight to the images.

Continuing along with images from our meetup last week, Meet Pamela:  Such a beauty and so professional and talented for her young age. (I feel like everyone is so young now that I'm so old lol). She completely rocked her outfit and will for sure be coming by the studio in a few months for a session all her own.