Blog : The Journal

Boudoir, editorial portraiture, personal stories, and the art of being seen... created in Jefferson City and throughout Mid-Missouri.

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Smiling man in a black tuxedo jacket and open-collar white shirt sits on a bed, looking through a black-and-white photo album.

November 8th, 2026

What to Put in a Groom's Boudoir Album for Your Partner

Male Boudoir, Products + Artwork, Couples Boudoir
Two smiling men embrace affectionately on a bed with soft pillows, sharing a warm, intimate moment together at home.

November 6th, 2026

Two Grooms, One Boudoir Session

Couples Boudoir, Male Boudoir
Anniversary boudoir photo shoot advertisement featuring a woman in black lingerie on a bed with a gift box and red rose.

November 4th, 2026

Anniversary Boudoir: A Different Anniversary Gift

Boudoir, Couples Boudoir
Makeup artist applies finishing touches to a woman in a satin robe on a white sofa while a photographer shoots a bridal beauty session.

October 30th, 2026

What a Luxury Boudoir Session Should Feel Like

Boudoir
Shirtless man with dark hair and a beard reclining on white bedding in gray sweatpants, gazing away from the camera.

October 29th, 2026

What Can Male Boudoir Look Like Beyond the Underwear Shot?

Male Boudoir
Man doing a lunge workout on outdoor stone steps beside a woman holding a warrior yoga pose on a mat by a misty lake at sunrise.

October 23rd, 2026

Five Fitness Photoshoot Ideas That Go Beyond Standing in a Gym

Fitness
A collage of five teens: a football player, a ballerina, a guitarist, a smiling girl by a car, and a boy with a backpack.

October 17th, 2026

Can We Include Sports, Dance, Music, or a Pet in Senior Pictures?

Seniors + Graduates
A cozy living room with a gallery wall of framed family photos above a beige sofa with colorful pillows.

October 1st, 2026

Framed Prints: Give Your Favorite Photographs a Place to Live

Products + Artwork
Three portrait canvas prints displayed on a wall above a wooden sideboard, featuring family, individual, and couple photos.

September 29th, 2026

Canvas, Metal, or Acrylic Wall Art: Which Is Best for Your Photos?

Products + Artwork
Family portrait with couple and child near capitol building, woman in white dress, and couple posing outdoors in fall.

September 24th, 2026

12 Photoshoot Locations in Missouri

Family Photography, Seniors + Graduates, Editorial, Branding + Headshots
Photographer capturing a smiling woman in a white blazer and pants seated on a stool in a studio.

September 23rd, 2026

How I Create Editorial Portraits for Non-Models

Editorial
Two smiling people review printed photos together at a desk with a camera nearby in a bright studio.

September 22nd, 2026

Why a Photography Session Styling Consultation Matters

Boudoir, Editorial, Family Photography, Seniors + Graduates