Top 10 Boudoir Photographers in Seattle
Boudoir photography sessions are all about feeling comfortable in your own skin and celebrating your body just the way it is. No matter the size, color, or gender identity, it’s a means of stripping down all the exterior layers to expose the inner beauty we all possess to create images that will be treasured for many years to come.
With its diverse creative community, Seattle boasts some of the most talented boudoir photographers in the country who are redefining what the genre means. In this guide, we’ll introduce 10 of the best, each with their own style and approach to this genre of photography that’s rapidly increasing in popularity.
Belle Boudoir
Cheryl Jones is the owner and photographer at Belle Boudoir and began her career photographing newborns, weddings, and corporate events. In 2008, she opened a studio that was dedicated solely to boudoir, following her passion for photographing women. Cheryl works alongside a talented team that includes makeup artists Nikoma and Brittany, retoucher Sarah, and bookkeeper Michelle to offer an amazing experience. She says the best part of her day is hearing her clients exclaim “Is that me?” upon seeing their boudoir photos.
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Undine Boudoir
Brittany Martorella is the woman behind Undine Photography, with makeup artist Kanani Flores at her side. Originally working as a documentary and wedding photographer, Brittany has been all about photographing women since 2018. Undine Photography’s motto is “For women, by women”, with a passion for making women feel confident and gorgeous. They are highly skilled at posing the female form and have a solid understanding of the use of light and shadows.
Cherry Blossom Boudoir
Timothy Rutkoske is the lead photographer at Cherry Blossom Boudoir and works alongside an all-female team to ensure his subjects feel as comfortable as possible. His relaxed nature and obvious talent transform into stunning images and he offers his clients plenty of helpful information to help them plan for their boudoir sessions. Packages include professional hair and makeup, and plenty of time for a glass of wine and a chat before the shoot starts. Once you’ve got your images, you can display them as wall art or in one of Cherry Blossom’s Italia leather albums.
Adventures with Kate
While Kate Morrow is based in Seattle, she travels along the West Coast capturing adventure-based boudoir sessions with clients. She spends much of the year traveling with her partner in a converted Sprinter van, discovering secluded beaches and mysterious woods that perfectly transform into boudoir backdrops. She works collaboratively with her clients to come up with unique, adventure-based ideas, whether that’s shooting nude in the mud or cuddling up to towering trees.
A Queer Photog
A Queer Photog is the Seattle-based boudoir company of Holly Stevens who has been working as a photographer for more than 10 years. She uses it as a means for advocating for often-silenced communities, with every body shape, size, and color represented in her diverse portfolio. Originally hailing from the Bible Belt, Holly moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2014 where she discovered the restorative and empowering nature of nude art. She believes that every body is worth cherishing and is “a sacred connection to this very much alive Earth”.
Andrea Michelle
Not only is Seattle-based Andrea Michelle a talented boudoir photographer but she also specializes in wedding and lifestyle branding photography. She believes that photography should be an adventure, with the ability to freeze a memory, a moment, and something that you will remember forever. She strives to capture images that truly express the beauty and emotion of humans and will never send clients home with images they aren’t 100% happy with.
Janette Casolary
Based in Seattle, Janette Casolary is a traveling photographer who specializes in boudoir and couple’s boudoir, with a focus on the queer community. There’s something about her images that draw you in, whether it’s the vulnerability of a solo session or the unique connection and undeniable intimacy between a couple in love. She loves creating experiences that are all about radical self-love and embodiment and has held retreats around the globe in the past.
Bunni Devereaux
Bunni Devereaux is a husband and wife team who are dedicated to bringing joy, empowerment, and confidence to the world. Bunni is an award-winning boudoir photographer who hails from Southern California and frequently travels between Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles for shoots. She’s assisted by her husband, Guy, and hair and makeup artist, Katy Marie Ott, who together work to reveal their clients’ unique brand of beauty. Bunni is talented in her use of edgy lighting to create images that are sexy and empowering.
Halle Roland
Halle Roland’s boudoir photography centers around the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates bodies of all shapes, sizes, and genders. They draw on more than five years of experience photographing weddings and elopements in the Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland areas, with images that are celebratory and with a slight vintage aesthetic. Halle says they are driven to remind queer/trans people that they are cherished art and are on a mission create works that showcase this in all its glory.
Boudoir in Seattle
Boudoir in Seattle is the photography studio of Kasey Racutt who is based in the East Renton Highlands. Drawing on her background as a model, Kasey knows everything there is to know about posing and looking your best and is skilled at making her clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. You can take advantage of a milk bath for a luxurious boudoir session at her Renton studio or book in for a shoot when she’s in Seattle in a gorgeous space featuring exposed brick and hardwood floors.