Gallery of the week: Anita in body tape
Body tape is a super fun, creative addition to any photoshoot — and you won’t have to worry about what you’re gonna wear!
iPhones are pretty cool, but....
Are new phone cameras good enough to make professional photographers obsolete?
You don't need to drop 15lbs to do a photoshoot
You don’t need to look perfect for your portraits. Come as you are!
And now for something a little different
Sometimes, my favorite photos from a shoot don’t neatly fit into the category of “boudoir”.
Body positivity is for guys, too
Body positivity is really important for guys, too. While we're less likely to receive unsolicited critiques of our bodies, we still face a lot of pressure to look strong, lean, athletic, hairless, symmetrical, and to conform to narrow, antiquated ideas of masculinity.
Model call! Creative photoshoots incoming
Hi. I have lots of photoshoot ideas; in particular, I want to expand my public portfolio by branching out into some more conceptually creative photoshoots while still maintaining my focus on capturing and celebrating the human form.
Posing tip of the week: the rotisserie
A simple posing trick can add a ton of variety to your photoshoot, and it starts by thinking about… chicken?
A word on self-confidence
Even if you have fitness goals or parts of your body you’d like to change, you deserve to celebrate your body exactly as it is today.
Prints vs. digital photos
Digital images are everywhere, but print isn’t dead — it’s the best way to preserve your photos!
Posing tip of the week: don't overcomplicate it
Difficult, complicated poses can be impactful, but very often the most stunning poses are very easy to do!
Photo of the week: September 28, 2021
This week’s feature photo is a little bit of planning and an amazing stroke of luck!
Using gels for a fun twist on your photoshoot
Gels are a fun way to add creativity and variety to your boudoir photoshoot, and there’s no cost to add them!
New pricing for Fall 2021
We’ve introduced all-new pricing for Fall 2021 that’s straightforward and customizable. You can reserve your photoshoot with us online in minutes!
How much do we "edit out"?
What goes into the process of retouching? How much do we “edit out”? Do we alter your body proportions? Learn all about the retouching process we use at Michael Alan Photography.
We're now offering metallic and UV body paint!
We love boudoir, but it’s everywhere and so much of it looks similar. Now you can add a unique artistic flare to your photoshoot with metallic or UV body paint!
Self acceptance is a challenge we all have to face
Our past clients have all had the same insecurities as you do. They’ve all picked apart their bodies and criticized themselves for not being enough. But guess what? You are enough, and we want to show you that your most stunning self is also your most authentic self.
Boudoir is for every body
The most common reason someone is hesitant to book their own boudoir shoot isn’t the price — it’s how they feel about their bodies. Read on to see why boudoir is about loving your body exactly as you are.