Shooting Boudoir in West Seattle, Washington

I’ve been wanting to take my male boudoir sessions on the road for a while now. Utah will always feel like home base, but there’s something energizing about stepping into a new environment, meeting new clients, and watching men surprise themselves in front of the camera.


So when I planned a trip to Seattle to visit some family, and I put out a simple announcement on Instagram and BlueSky:


“I’ll be in Seattle later this year — if you want a boudoir session, let’s make it happen.”

I figured maybe one or two people would reach out. I ended up booking three sessions in a single weekend. All three clients had been following me for a long time. They’d been curious, watching quietly from the sidelines, waiting for the right moment. And apparently, that moment was a sunny weekend in West Seattle — which, if you know Seattle, is basically a cosmic miracle.


I rented an Airbnb near the water, a space I’d never shot in before. It had huge windows and this soft, directional natural light that moved around the apartment as the day went on. New spaces always force me to adapt — different shadows, different textures, different vibes — and honestly, that challenge wakes me up creatively. It gives every session a little extra spark.


Session One: The Cowboy Hat

My first client was preparing for a contest and wanted images that would help him promote himself online. He showed up with a cowboy hat, boots, and a jacket — a perfect mix of intention and playfulness.


We created a variety of looks for him: some classic sexy poses on a backdrop, some moody, sensual shots with the natural light hugging the lines of his torso, and some personality-driven images incorporating his outfit. He was focused and easygoing, the kind of client who trusted the process and allowed the camera to catch a really honest mix of strength and swagger.


Session Two: The Nervous One Who Ended Up Owning It

My next client was older and openly nervous. He told me right away: “I like taking photos of myself because I know my angles. Giving that control to someone else is… intimidating.” That kind of honesty is rare, and I appreciated it. We started slow — simple poses, clean light, clear direction. He even apologized a few times for being “awkward,” but to me, that hesitation is part of the story. That’s the exact moment where boudoir starts to do its real work — the mental shift.


I wanted to show him previews on the back of the camera so he could see what I was seeing: the strength, the softness, the depth, but he trusted the process and wanted to wait until I sent him the gallery link later. As the session progressed, I watched him slowly relax, little by little. After the session, he messaged me to say he was blown away. Then he posted them all over social media. And let me tell you — his followers went wild. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching someone go from nervous to proud.


Session Three: The Showman

My last client was all personality from the second he walked through the door. Confident. Playful. A little mischievous. He was ready to show off, and honestly, it was a blast capturing that energy. He wore layers of clothes, because I found out later he was doing this as a surprise for his boyfriend. He didn't want to walk out of the house with a suitcase or bag with clothes, so instead he wore all of them! When he arrived we went through the options — underwear, pjs, fun pieces, — and we went through everything at the start. He wanted images that celebrated his body, yes, but also his personality.


He laughed through half the shoot, smiled through the rest, and brought this joyful, unapologetic energy that filled the whole Airbnb. It was the perfect finale to the weekend.


Shooting Boudoir in a New City

Between sessions, I explored West Seattle a bit — the beach, the shops, the neighborhoods. The sun was out, the air was warm, and I kept thinking how lucky I was to be doing this: meeting new people, creating meaningful images, and doing it in a city that has always felt comforting and creative.


Traveling for boudoir in Seattle stretched me in the best way possible. New light. New rooms. New personalities. New stories. It reminded me how universal this work really is. Men everywhere — in Utah, Seattle, New York, wherever — want to feel confident, powerful, seen, desirable, and comfortable in their skin.


And I’m just getting started.

Seattle is the first of many places I plan to take my male boudoir sessions. If you want me to come to your city next year — or if you want to host a session the next time I’m back in Seattle — reach out. Let me know where you’d love to see me travel. Boudoir on the road feels like the next chapter of my work…and I can’t wait to meet the men who will be part of it.