I thought I was a badass—then I met Katrina.


This incredible woman came in for her boudoir session just six weeks after back surgery. I’m talking post-op and already cleared for some bendy movement (lucky for me, right?!). I’m not sure if she ran the idea of a boudoir session by her doc, but I’m beyond grateful that she decided to go for it 🖤


Katrina had been following Head to Curve for a while, and I’d worked with a few of her friends in the past. When she showed interest in my model call, I knew we had to make it happen! Originally, I had planned to photograph some Valentine’s Day-themed content, but we went in a whole different direction—and y’all, I am SO glad we did. Sometimes, the best sessions come from following your gut, and this one was pure magic.

Artistic nude portrait on antique Victorian sofa near window with houseplants.
Black and white boudoir portrait on vintage tufted furniture.
Artistic boudoir photograph showing silhouette of person in pink lingerie leaning against wall in moody lighting.
Black and white artistic photograph showing hands with delicate lace lingerie designs and a necklace pendant.
A person sits in profile on a black chair near a window with moody, natural light streaming into a minimalist room.
Artistic close-up of a person's behind with delicate pink floral adornments in a moody, dark setting.
Moody boudoir portrait showing a floral shoulder tattoo and red lingerie in a sunlit room with wooden floors.
Person in red lingerie strikes confident pose while sitting in front of large mirror on hardwood floor near houseplants.
A person in red lingerie lounges in a moody, dimly lit bathtub with dramatic shadows.
Artistic black and white boudoir photography showing dramatic shadows across a figure in lace lingerie.
Artistic boudoir portrait in red lingerie with dramatic lighting and moody shadows.
A moody boudoir photo capturing someone in red lingerie sitting on a wooden stool by a window in soft natural light.
A person poses in red lace lingerie set against a dark neutral background.
A close-up artistic boudoir photo showing a red lace undergarment against a dark background.

Why Katrina Chose Head to Curve for Her Boudoir Experience

I love asking my clients what made them take the leap into boudoir, and Katrina’s answer had me all in my feelings. Here’s what she said: “This isn’t my first rodeo, BUT you were highly recommended by a number of my friends—numerous times! I knew a session with you was something I had to do at some point. For some reason, when you put the model call out, I just felt it was the right time, even though I knew I had major surgery scheduled six weeks before. But I trusted my gut, and I’m so glad I did!"


Speaking of, trusting your gut is so important when it comes to boudoir, and I’m beyond honored that Katrina chose to spend part of her post-surgery recovery with Head to Curve. You know you’re doing something right when you’ve got that kind of word-of-mouth love from past clients!


Katrina’s Pre-Session Nerves: To Show the Booty or Not?

We all have those “what if?” thoughts before a session, and Katrina’s inner dialogue cracked me up: "I actually thought quite a bit in the weeks before my session about exactly how naked I wanted my butt to be. It was like having a modesty angel on one shoulder and an exhibitionist devil on the other. Spoiler alert: the devil won out 🤣"


I mean, same! But that’s what makes boudoir so fun—you get to decide how much (or how little) you want to show, and whatever you choose is perfect. There’s no pressure, no judgment, just an empowering space for you to explore and celebrate your body. And spoiler alert: Katrina’s booty shots turned out 🔥


Katrina’s Favorite Part of the Boudoir Experience

When I asked Katrina what her favorite part of the session was, here’s what she had to say: "My favorite part was just chilling with amazing people and feeling pretty, sexy, and totally comfortable. Oh, and the booty shots ended up being some of my favorites from the session!"


Honestly, the energy during a boudoir session is so important, and creating a space where you can feel confident and relaxed is my #1 goal. If we can laugh, vibe, and celebrate those booty shots together, that’s a win in my book!


What Katrina Would Change for Her Next Boudoir Session

Because I always love knowing what clients would do differently, I asked Katrina if there was anything she’d change, and here’s what she said: "Next time, I’d do it when I can try out more adventurous poses!" Y’all, I can’t wait to see what Katrina brings to her next session when she’s feeling 100%. If her post-surgery session was this fire, imagine the magic we’ll create when she’s ready to get even more bendy. 🌟

A black and white artistic nude photograph of a plus size figure posing gracefully against a wall.
Moody portrait of someone posing in a floral corset against a neutral wall in warm, intimate lighting.
Moody boudoir portrait of a woman sitting on the edge of a clawfoot tub wearing a floral corset and lace lingerie.
Moody boudoir photo showing a woman posing in a vintage-style floral corset against a cream wall.
Moody boudoir portrait of a woman in lingerie looking thoughtfully through a window in natural light.
Someone seated on a vintage couch near a window wearing a white graphic t-shirt with curly hair in warm lighting.
A person in a white t-shirt dances joyfully by a window with natural light streaming in, surrounded by houseplants.
A black and white artistic photograph shows a woman with curly hair posing on a vintage couch near a window.
A curly-haired woman in a white t-shirt poses by a window with houseplants, creating a moody indoor portrait.

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Katrina’s story is proof that boudoir can happen anytime, even during a recovery period! If you’ve been thinking about booking your own session, whether you’re feeling bendy or not, I’m here to make sure it’s an empowering, fun, and comfortable experience from start to finish. You’re already perfect as you are, and I want to show you that!

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