An Apology Letter to my Body | Kansas City Boudoir and Body Positivity Photographer
An Apology Letter to my Body | Kansas City Boudoir and Body Positivity Photographer

When I first took these self portraits. I hated them. In fact, I didn’t even look at them again for another week. Seeing them now, in a different headspace, it makes me a little sad to think about. How unfair and unkind I was to myself that day. The pictures are the exact same. I didn’t retake them. Someone didn’t sneak in and photoshop away my insecurities. I was feeling frustrated [read hormones] with my body that day. I felt sluggish and bloated and just not like myself. I ached all over and PMS was hitting my emotions hard. Now I see art, strength, and love. So I wrote an apology letter to my body from my soul and we became best friends as a result.

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Self PortraitTara SmithNude, Bodyscape, self portraitComment
Stained Glass Window Boudoir Session | Fly on the Wall Fridays LIVE Photoshoot
Stained Glass Window Boudoir Session | Fly on the Wall Fridays LIVE Photoshoot

Last Friday, I worked with long time client and 2022 Boudiebassador, Kandra, in the Stained Glass Window Set for the VIP Fly on the Wall Friday Live Photoshoot Event. I absolutely loved hearing how much she loved the outcome of these photos and that it wasn’t a set she normally would have picked for herself! Kandra considers her style to lean more edgy and I think we nailed it even in this otherwise “zen zone.”

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Fly On The Wall SessionTara SmithStained Glass Window Set, Client Closet, Boudiebassadors, FOTW, Live PhotoshootComment
Fly on the Wall Fridays | Live Boudoir Photoshoot
Fly on the Wall Fridays | Live Boudoir Photoshoot

Last Friday Daniela came back into the studio to model for the first FLY ON THE WALL FRIDAY photoshoot. We went live in the VIP group while I photographed her in the new Vintage Area. I am OBSESSED with the moody retro glow in these images. Daniela was a real vintage vixen styled in this blue velvet bodysuit from the Client Closet. You may have heard me talk about how Daniela is the lingerie layering queen before you and this session was no exception!

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Fly On The Wall SessionTara SmithVintage Vixen, Boudiebassadors, FOTW, Live Photoshoot, Client ClosetComment
Does a Boudoir Photoshoot have to be Femme? | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
Does a Boudoir Photoshoot have to be Femme? | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

“Does a boudoir photography session have to be femme?” I’m here to tell you - HELL NO IT DOESN’T! Boudoir is for EVERYONE and doesn’t have to look any sort of way. To me, boudoir is more about honoring the parts that make you who you are and celebrating your body at any stage. Boudoir Photography is an intimate experience that helps you gain confidence and boost your self esteem.

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Boudiebassadors, Client SessionsTara SmithBoudiebassadors, Boudiebassador Perk, Living Room, Bedroom Set, White Sheets, Shower, Implied NudeComment
The Four Agreements: A Boudoir Photographer's Review for Empowerment and Confidence
The Four Agreements: A Boudoir Photographer's Review for Empowerment and Confidence

At its core, "The Four Agreements" is about learning to break free from the limiting beliefs and expectations of society, and embracing your true self. This is a message that resonates deeply with me as a boudoir photographer, as I see firsthand the impact that societal pressure can have on a person's self-esteem and body image.

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Self Love JourneyTara SmithSelf Portrait, Bedroom Set, White Sheets, Book Review, Self Love JourneyComment
2 Ways to Instantly Make Your Boudoir Photos Hotter | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
2 Ways to Instantly Make Your Boudoir Photos Hotter | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

Remember these Self Portraits I shared last October over on social media?! This amped up Sex Swing Set was the theme for last years Halloween Limited Edition Sessions. I loved the simple spooky vibe it gave without being overly themed.

The thing is, I loved this set so much, I regularly come back to it any time a client wants to really “Sex Up” the Sex Swing! Many clients don’t realize before coming into the studio just how versatile my sets can be!

HERE ARE 2 WAYS WE CAN INSTANTLY ADD MORE HEAT TO ANY BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT SET

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Self PortraitTara SmithSelf Portrait, Sex Swing, Candlelight Set, Client ClosetComment
FLY ON THE WALL Live Photoshoot Results | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
FLY ON THE WALL Live Photoshoot Results | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

I believe this chance to be a fly on the wall while I work helps take some of the fear away from having your own experience. During the event, you are able to see how directed of a photographer I am. I will literally be there to demonstrate each pose and tweak you once you are in it!

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BoudiebassadorsTara SmithBoudiebassadors, Body Jewelry, The Vault, Live Photoshoot, FB VIP, Floral Bench, Candlelight SetComment
3 Things I Learned from The Cinematic Experience Workshop with Hannah Rachael Photography
3 Things I Learned from The Cinematic Experience Workshop with Hannah Rachael Photography

Have you ever imagined yourself as the main character of a movie?! Who would play you?

I have admired Hannah’s work for several years. I love the way her images have depth and life paired with beautiful, saturated color combinations. The workshops in Nashville last November with The Boudoir Class were the perfect combination of inspiration, location, and timing that I needed! The final class I took last fall was Cinematic Experience with Hannah Rachael Photography. I am SO PUMPED about the new lighting tricks I learned during this workshop!

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POWER DYNAMICS IN BOUDOIR | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
POWER DYNAMICS IN BOUDOIR | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

WE HAD SO MUCH FUN CAPTURING POSES GEARED FOR BOTH DYNAMICS USING PROPS AND PERSPECTIVE. I LOVED THE USE OF MORE FEMININE PROPS LIKE PEARLS TO JUXTAPOSE THE MORE DOMINANT FEEL. RACHEL ROCKED BOTH ROLLS FLAWLESSLY! PEEP ALL THE AMBIENT LIGHT CREATED FROM LAMPS, CANDLES, AND THE NEON SIGN! I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THE CINEMATIC CLASS THAT I LEARNED THAT FROM!

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BoudiebassadorsTara SmithBoudiebassadors, FB VIP, Live Photoshoot, The Vault, Bondage Gear, Bedroom Set, Pink SheetsComment
"WHY IS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SO EXPENSIVE?" | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
"WHY IS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SO EXPENSIVE?" | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

Can we talk about the elephant in the room for a second? MONEY is a topic many people tend to shy away from but I think it’s important to talk about. There are many misconceptions about boudoir and sometimes inquiring clients get sticker shock when I send them my pricing. I get it. We see posts all the time of our local photographer offering family sessions for as little as $100. So when I send you my price guide and there are 4 numbers before the decimal - it's shocking. However, I find that usually sticker shock comes from clients not being fully educated on what a boudoir session entails.

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InformationalTara SmithNashville, FAQComment
What do FRIES have to do with Boudoir and BDSM? | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
What do FRIES have to do with Boudoir and BDSM? | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

Sara Starchild and Christina Meerloo taught a VERY important class in Nashville with The Boudoir Class last fall on photographing BDSM and KINK themes that went beyond just cool poses with bondage props. The workshop covered everything from consent and safety, to the emotional nuances and importance of client prep and post care in BDSM/KINK scenarios. They covered power dynamics and of course cool poses with bondage props as one would expect. I am OBSESSED with the workshop location they selected for this class! We had cages to play in, a furry red room, and a glam bedroom complete with a mirrored vanity that gave us SO MANY different looks!

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Client SessionsTara SmithNashville, Bondage Gear, BDSM, Destination SessionComment
There are 3 Types of Boudoir Clients | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
There are 3 Types of Boudoir Clients | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

There are 3 Types of Boudoir Clients. The first type of client has no idea how they want their boudoir experience to look they just know they are excited [and nervous] to come in and have the experience! The second type of client is just as excited about the creative planning process as they are the experience itself. The last client is somewhere in between. Technically there’s a 4th type of client. This is their 5th time in the studio and at this point we are just mixing sets up to get them something they haven’t done before.

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Client SessionsTara SmithBedroom Set, Black Sheets, Neon Lights, Luxury Wings, The Vault, Vintage VixenComment
INTIMACY IN MALE PORTRAITURE WITH NEIL MEL | NASHVILLE, TN
INTIMACY IN MALE PORTRAITURE WITH NEIL MEL | NASHVILLE, TN

LAST NOVEMBER I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE SOME BOUDOIR CLASSES IN NASHVILLE WITH THE BOUDOIR CLASS. ONE OF THE CLASSES I SIGNED UP FOR WAS INTIMACY IN MALE PORTRAITURE WITH NEIL MEL. NEIL IS AMAZING AT PHOTOGRAPHING THE MALE FORM IN A BEAUTIFL AND NATURAL WAY. I HAVE FOLLOWED HIS WORK FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THE WAY HE CAPTURES EMOTION IN HIS IMAGES, SO AS SOON AS I SAW HIS NAME ON THE EDUCATOR ROSTER I JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO LEARN FROM HIM.

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Client SessionsTara SmithNashville, Intimate Male Portraits, Destination SessionComment
VALENTINE'S NAUGHTY CABARET PHOTOSHOOT | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
VALENTINE'S NAUGHTY CABARET PHOTOSHOOT | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

SOMEONE IN THE VIP GROUP SAID MY FEBRUARY SELF PORTRAITS REMINDED THEM OF A NAUGHTY CABARET AND I DUNNO IF I HAVE EVER BEEN MORE PROUD. HA! AS A GAL WHO LOVES A LITTLE DRAMATIC MOMENT - BEING IN A CABARET WOULD BE THE STUFF OF DREAMS.

I SHARED SOME OUTFIT OPTIONS FOR THIS MONTH’S VIBE OVER ON INSTAGRAM AND THIS SAUCY LITTLE NUMBER WAS THE WINNER! I LOVE THAT YOU ALL ALSO LOVE A LITTLE DRAMA IN YOUR LIFE! I’M OBSESSED WITH THE RED ON RED ACTION AND MATCHING HEART PASTIES WITH MY NEW SPOTLIGHT!

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LESOTM, Self PortraitTara Smithself portrait, client closet, Spotlight Set, Valentine's Day, Limited Edition SessionComment
KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR RED ROBE PHOTOSHOOT | LIVE ON FACEBOOK
KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR RED ROBE PHOTOSHOOT | LIVE ON FACEBOOK

I LOVED THIS LIVE SET ON THE STAIRCASE I DID WITH LISA LAST FALL USING THE WIDOW ROBE FROM THE VAULT CLIENT CLOSET. I HAVE LOST TRACK THE NUMBER OF TIMES I HAVE HAD THE HONOR TO PHOTOGRAPH LISA AT THIS POINT - BUT EVERY TIME WE WORK TOGETHER WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL IMAGES.

IT’S WILD TO ME THAT AFTER ALL OF THESE YEARS WE ARE STILL ABLE TO MIX THINGS UP TO GIVE HER A TOTALLY DIFFERENT LOOK THAN HER PREVIOUS SESSIONS. IT WAS ALSO BONKERS TO ME THAT I HADN’T PHOTOGRAPHED LISA IN ONE OF MY GLORIOUS ROBES BEFORE THIS LIVE PHOTOSHOOT! I AM DYINNNNG OVER HOW STUNNING LISA LOOKS IN RED! THE WAY THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THAT ROBE IN MY TALL WINDOWS IS DIVINE!

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BoudiebassadorsTara SmithThe Vault, Widow Robe, Client Closet, Staircase, Boudiebassadors, Vintage Vixen, FB VIP, Live PhotoshootComment
KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR ANGEL WING PHOTOSHOOT | LIVE ON FACEBOOK
KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR ANGEL WING PHOTOSHOOT | LIVE ON FACEBOOK

FOR BRITNY’S LIVE SESSION, WE STYLED THE LUXURY WINGS FROM THE VAULT CLOSET ON THE BED SET. I LOVE THE WAY THE ROMANTIC CANDLE GLOW PLAYS OFF OF THE EMERALD SHEETS. BRITNY WANTED TO GO FOR AN EDGIER LOOK SO WE PAIRED THE WINGS WITH A BLACK SET SHE BROUGHT IN AND HER SASSY BOOTS! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS WHOLE LOOK! IT REALLY SHOWS JUST HOW VERSATILE THE WINGS REALLY ARE!

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BoudiebassadorsTara SmithBoudiebassadors, Luxury Wings, The Vault, Bedroom Set, Emerald Sheets, Live Photoshoot, FB VIPComment