Salem Boudoir Photographer | casual, in-home session.

Salem Oregon Boudoir Photographer | It was a beautiful year!

"The strongest actions for a woman
are to love herself, be herself,
and shine amongst those who
never believed she could."

~author unknown

I would like to thank all of my 2014 boudoir clients with all of my heart.
You're all strong and beautiful women who simply kick ass.
Seriously.
I enjoyed meeting and working with each of and every one of you.
We celebrated, we talked, we laughed (a lot), we danced, and most
importantly,we captured your beauty.

Salem Boudoir Studio | sporty.

Portland Boudoir Photographer | undressed.

I've always wanted to do a shot like this, so when this client had the ideal bedroom for it, I was over the moon. I love how it turned out and so does she! 

Salem Boudoir Photographer | simple silhouette.

Salem Boudoir Studio | legs.

Salem Boudoir Studio | sneak peek | comfy.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | bridal session in studio

I love doing bridal boudoir sessions.

A veil and some simple white lace lingerie. 

That's really all you need for bridal boudoir portraits. 

This beautiful bride-to-be was just perfection. I can't wait to photograph her wedding!

Salem Boudoir Studio | contest winner!

As you may or may not know, I held a boudoir giveaway to celebrate my new studio in downtown Salem, Oregon. I had a lot of entries. A lot of GOOD entries. Some were moving. Some were funny. Most were awesome. So, it was very difficult for me to decide. I didn't have anyone submit photos, just an explanation of why they'd like to win. I chose Salena as the winner. Salena, like most, has had a long hard road. She recently lost 120 pounds! These two sentences, though, were what won me over…

"Now here I am remembering that the only person I need to love more than my kids is myself. This boudoir session would be a celebration of life, love, and how utterly fabulous I am!"

I've said it before, and I'll say it again… I do not do boudoir to please men. I do boudoir to empower women. Salena is the essence of why I do boudoir sessions for women. She came in with her fabulous self and totally ROCKED her session! We had a lot of laughs and it felt like I had known her for years.

And yes, she bared it all! I would say about half of my boudoir clients end up 

posing for some tasteful nudes during their session. I just don't normally share 

those images, per their request.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | July promo & an announcement!

Announcement… Now offering color images for in-studio boudoir sessions!!

July Promo information below…

Oregon Boudoir studio | tattooed little vixen

Would you believe me if I told you that this ridiculously sexy woman has five children?

Well, it's true! 

Salem Boudoir Studio | peeking through.

I love this shot, taken through some silver mirrored beads in my studio.

(If you want something like this for your session, be sure to let me know!)

Salem Boudoir Photographer | soft and sweet.

A sneak peek from a sweet session I did over the weekend with a soon-to-be bride... 

Salem Boudoir Photography | new studio!

Yes, I've been blabbing about my new studio for a while now. 

What can I say? I'm more than a little bit excited. 

I've been showing some sneak peeks, but I finally have the first 

boudoir session done and ready to share! 

There is about a 2 hour window in the evenings when the sun is setting and blasts this dramatic light into the studio. I am seriously so in love with it. The great thing is that I can do dramatic shots like these, or just move over a few feet and get softer shots without this type of light. If you like these types of shots, though, make sure to mention that when you're booking so that we can schedule it at the right time.

This session was done using a Bronica ETRS and a Canon 5D MarkII.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | a little fun in the studio.

I'm kind of in love with this.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | promotional mini sessions!

To book your boudoir mini session, simply email me at kel@kelwardphotography.com. 

Salem Boudoir Photographer | when the kids are away...

What's a mother to do when her children are away at school? An in-home boudoir session, of course! I met up with this beautiful mother shortly after she got her three kids off to school. We drank coffee, we laughed, and we moved a few Barbie toys out of the way. 

I loved this little "Sex in the City" inspired idea that she had!

If you think that your home is not "photo ready" for something like this, you're probably wrong. You don't need a large home, a fancy home, or even tons of window light. I've worked in spaces as small as 3x3 feet and produced gorgeous images! I'll work around the mess or move it if necessary. Most of the background falls out of focus anyway, so if you like the idea of an in-home session, but aren't sure if your home will work, I encourage you to contact me. I'm happy to do a walk through with you to determine if your house will work, but more than likely it will. Trust me. 

Salem Boudoir Photographer | Happy Valentine's Day!

 I thought this was the perfect sneak peek for today, considering her adorable tattoo!

Salem & Portland Boudoir Photographer | Sneak Peek

Just a sneak peek from a recent in-home boudoir session!

Salem and Portland Boudoir Photographer . . . 2013 Favorites

Engaged.   Just married.   Tattoos.   Mothers.   Grandmothers.   Newly single.   Celebrations.   Rewards.   Smiles.   Giggles.  Empowerment.   Fun.   Spunky.   Beautiful.   Curvy.   Sexy.   Outdoor.   Indoor.   Portland.   Salem.   Vegas.   Atlanta.   Washington.  

2013 was amazing and so were the women I photographed.