As a New York City bridal boudoir photographer, I specialize in creating luxurious, unforgettable experiences that celebrate your beauty and confidence in the most iconic settings. Picture yourself draped in delicate white lace, your wedding veil flowing softly, and the dazzling NYC skyline as your backdrop—a vision of elegance and empowerment that will take your breath away. Such was the case for my gorgeous client Ms. M, who flew in from Miami to create an unforgettable gift for herself and her fiancé with a boudoir photoshoot with me here at Boudoir by Andreea B. Ballen Photography.

Being the most sought out boudoir photographer in New York City means that I talk to a lot of women interested in boudoir photography sessions, women from the NYC area but also women who travel from all over the world to have a photoshoot here with me at Boudoir by Andreea B. Ballen Photography. A few of those have asked, 'is doing a boudoir photoshoot awkward?' - and to that I can gladly answer: feeling 'comfortable' is the number one thing my clients in over 100 plus 5-star Google reviews attest to and rave about our working together. See it to believe it in my past client boudoir photography gallery - then read on to find out why a boudoir photoshoot is now awkward, it's fun and empowering and an incredible self-love, confidence boost!

So very many brides-to-be reach out to me for a bridal boudoir photoshoot thinking it to be a great groom's gift: and it so is, beating out any material gifts you can think of!

But to every bride out there I say, a wedding boudoir shoot is not just for your fiancé -- it is also the most amazing gift to celebrate you in this gorgeous time of your life and immortalize the beauty of your now (and all your hard work you've put into getting wedding ready). It's a day to be pampered and dress up in the lingerie your groom gets to see on wedding night - and a teaser for the wedding night for sure. And it so it's no wonder, my brides report coming back to their wedding boudoir photos time and time and time again (often way more than their actual wedding photos).

Read on about creating your own wedding boudoir photoshoot and see one such client, Ms. R. and her photos, experience, and hear her testimonial in her own words, below.

For the boudoir 'purists' out there who will argue that a boudoir photoshoot, by definition, will only involve a bedroom: I say, there are nature goddesses out there all over NYC, Westchester, Long Island NY, NJ, CT and beyond who will greatly disagree - and my Boudoir by Andreea B Ballen Summer Centerfold session clients prove that you can capture gorgeous, sensual photos just about ANYWHERE - but especially in nature. So yes, you can have an outdoor boudoir photoshoot, wearing a beach bikini or lingerie (or sans, if you are feeling super spicy) and have yourself be your own magazine centerfold, calendar girl - or however you choose to honor yourself - muse! Are you one such nature goddess? Then read on.

As a New York City boudoir photographer who's photographed hundreds of women, I've worked with many women who've chosen boudoir as a way to celebrate themselves in their IVF journey: many of those journeys long and challenging, often dampening sensuality, often putting into question one's very own feminine ability, or putting a strain on one's relationship to oneself and/or her partner. Which is why so many women find celebrating yourself in your IVF journey with boudoir photography is the perfect self-love gift: therapeutic, pampering, empowering, re-affirming of your womanhood and your body's sensuality - and can help you be more loving to yourself -- a bonus to your partner, too.

One gorgeous client coming in to celebrate herself in her IVF journey, Ms. P., generously shares her boudoir photoshoot experience and photos with us. Read on and see more from her beautiful NYC boudoir session and her experience with us.

Just as every woman's idea of what she finds sexy is unique to her, so is every woman's idea of her unique femininity. Is it soft, flirty, romantic? Is it bold, edgy, dark feminine? Is it invoked in Old Hollywood glamor? Pin up style? Madonna's Vogue androgynous vibe?

For my client Ms. C, it is a mixture of all of the above -- and it was a joy having her explore her unique femininity with a Westchester, NY boudoir photoshoot with us.

Read on to hear more about her vision for her photos and her her experience throughout her boudoir session while exploring her unique feminine energy and its expression.

As a mom of two, as well as former birth doula, I understand very well how a woman's body changes after having a baby and how for many women, loving their post-baby new bodies alongside these changes is a work in progress. Many women report new insecurities, diminished body confidence - and are seeking ways back to self love and to loving their bodies as a whole (vs. focusing on the parts where they now they see 'imperfections').

And my recommendation as a premier, featured and awarded New York City boudoir photographer who has photographed hundreds of women, for the best way to love your post-baby body, skyrocket your confidence, remind yourself you are beautiful, strong, sexy, life-giving, you are enough? Consider doing your own boudoir photoshoot like our Ms. S did. Check out her session and her reported new-found confidence 5 months postpartum after giving boudoir a try for herself.

"Do I need professional hair and makeup for my boudoir shoot?" The answer to this frequently asked question is a resounding: yes!

Don't get me wrong -- I can skillfully capture your raw beauty and sex appeal without professional hair and makeup. BUT. Hear me out.

You have hired a professional boudoir photographer because you want gorgeous pictures of yourself -- not just your regular snapshots or selfies that anyone can take. And you are trusting me to guide you throughout your custom-designed, luxury boudoir experience so that you come out loving not just your photos -- but your boudoir shoot experience as a whole.

With that in mind, here are the 5 Reasons - and the before/after proof - why you don't just need, you want professional hair and makeup for your boudoir photo shoot, below.

Are you a modern edgy bride-to-be looking for an equally edgy bridal boudoir photoshoot to fit your aesthetic and style? You are right to be researching boudoir photographers who will accommodate your vision and create edgy boudoir photos that represent who you are and what you find sexy. After all, you are the star of your photos and this bridal gift keepsake will be treasured for a lifetime!

As a premier New York City boudoir photographer, it's often the case that clients out of state or even out of the country will travel to New York City to photograph together so that their vision for their boudoir photos comes alive in the unique way they envisioned. Such is the case of Ms. A, a bride-to-be yoga instructor who traveled from Vermont for her edgy boudoir photo session with me - and the photos are fire! From planning on our Session Design Consultation, to the shopping for all the right pieces to create each look, to the hair and makeup and the shoot itself, we had amazing fun together exploring different sides of Ms. A's personality!!! Check out her session if you too are looking for edgy bridal boudoir photos ideas and inspiration.

Have you ever wondered how to DIY a boudoir shoot by yourself at home? As a featured and awarded top NYC boudoir photographer recently featured in SheKnows on how to DIY easy and sexy boudoir poses, here at Andreea B. Ballen Photography I want all women to feel empowered and to take control over how they see themselves and how they want to be seen - and that includes in photos of themselves. And until I get the honor of photographing you?

Here are my top boudoir poses guide 'secrets' that will help you DIY some sexy, visually arresting boudoir photos at home (that you might want to send to your partner). I like to call it the trifecta of three 'T' elements that will take your selfies to the next level of art and seduction: Tension! Triangles! Tippitoes!

Read on and see examples of DIY your own easy, sexy boudoir photo poses.

Congratulations on your baby bump, mama! And kudos on thinking about celebrating your new curves and honoring this magnificent, quickly fleeting time of your life with pregnancy boudoir photos.

Whether you've already booked your photo session or are still in the 'strongly thinking about it' stage - you might be wondering, 'what do you wear to a maternity boudoir shoot?' Wonder no more: I got you, girl!

Read on for my top 7 pregnancy maternity boudoir outfit ideas that will have you rocking your shoot!

As a top maternity boudoir photographer in NYC who's photographed a whole lot of pregnant mamas to be, I find that women love light and airy modern boudoir looks as much as they opt for dark and edgy maternity boudoir outfits. After all, every woman is different - and some women are a little bit of both!

Here at Andreea B. Ballen Photography, we celebrate each woman's uniqueness by custom tailoring her maternity boudoir session to her aesthetic after assessing her likes/dislikes during her Session Design Consultation. There's no reason to wear something that doesn't feel authentic or comfortable for you just because you are pregnant - right?

Perhaps you've been researching boudoir photo shoots in New York City but got a bit of a sticker shock in the process. Maybe you're asking yourself, ‘how can a professional boudoir shoot be $1000-$6000…or more? Is a boudoir shoot really worth it?’ Truth be told, what’s ‘worth it’ to you will always come down to you and the things you consider loves, priorities and 'musts' in your life. And that’s true of all things. Except boudoir, that’s not a ‘thing.’ And when you read on and realize what boudoir is (and can be, for you), the question then becomes not, ‘is boudoir worth it’ - but, ‘am I worth it?’ (Hint: heck YEAH, girl! You truly are!).

Want your boudoir photography experience to be AMAZING, empowering, custom-tailored to your unique personality & beauty -- and to make you feel great in every way , every step of the way -- all while culminating in gorgeous artful photographs (read: you, as a modern day art masterpiece)?

As a featured and awarded boudoir photographer in NYC, here are the 5 ‘must ask’ questions I recommend you should ask when interviewing your boudoir photographer before hiring them, below.

Are you curvy and/or plus sized and looking for curvy boudoir photography ideas? Been toying with the idea of boudoir photos - but then pushed the thought out of your mind, thinking that boudoir photos are only for less curvy women? That somehow you're not thin enough to look sexy, that perhaps you need to lose X lbs to be 'camera ready'? Afraid that the photos will prove to you or magnify all those things you nitpick and tear down about yourself when you look in the mirror?

Well, my beauty: Think again! Boudoir is for every woman to celebrate herself and her curves, in her NOW (not X lbs less from now) - including plus size women. And those boudoir photos? They'll help you to love the woman you see in the mirror and to recognize her as HOT, worthy, enough - plus sized, curves and all.

Don't believe me? Here are three reasons why plus size curvy women should give boudoir a chance.

As a boudoir photographer in NYC,'What do I wear to my boudoir photoshoot?' is a frequent question that every one of my boudoir clients gets answered on our Session Design Consultation Zoom call, where we plan your outfits based on your aesthetic, dream vision for your boudoir photos, your comfort level - plus what looks great on camera. One of the constant options that works amazingly for all body types and rocks the sexy factor, from the shy to the brazen? The white button down shirt. Revealing yet concealing, demure yet powerful - it's a sensual powerhouse guaranteed to have you looking awesome in your boudoir shots.

'So I can just wear a simple white button down shirt for my boudoir photoshoot?,' you ask again, perhaps a little incredulously. You betcha!

Read on and see how the classic white button down dress shirt, possibly already a staple in your closet (or in that of your significant other) makes for a super sexy boudoir outfit option.

As a featured and awarded boudoir photographer in NYC, I hear many women saying, ‘I Would LOVE Boudoir Pics of Me… But I’m So Nervous.’ To that I say, I GOT you, Girl!

Freeing. Transformative. Empowering. That is how clients who have chosen to push past their fear and nerves describe what it was like to actually go through their boudoir photoshoot experience with me. And of my 110+ 5-Star reviews on Google the most overwhelmingly reported word about working with me is 'comfortable!' And guess what? Each and every one of those clients started out nervous too!

Curious how you too can push through your nerves to get your boudoir photos done - and be so incredibly glad you did? Read on.

As the owner of Boudoir by Andreea B. Ballen Photography, I’m passionate about self-empowerment and self-discovery. I love helping women recognize their own beauty and feel confident in their own body! When you and I work together, you can expect not just expertly posed and beautifully captured images - but also a transformative, self-love experience that will have a positive impact beyond the photos themselves.

Through my boudoir photoshoots in Brooklyn, NY (to the five borough, Long Island, Westchester and beyond), I empower women to be themselves and love themselves quite a bit more than before. Keep reading to learn how.

Proud to have Andreea B. Ballen Photography on the list of best boudoir photographers in New York, NY by WeddingRule.com for 2022.

Boudoir. You may have read or heard something somewhere about it and wondered: ‘what is it exactly? How is boudoir defined?’ Then still, ‘how do I say it or pronounce it if I want to find out more about it?’

And really, you would not be alone in wondering about this.

Read on to get to get the scoop and never be shy pronouncing it again.

Do you want to feel sexy and see yourself in a new light? Feel more confident or more empowered? Are you trying to find a way to celebrate your body and have a great time doing it? Consider a boudoir photo session!

Read on for why every woman - yes, YOU! - should do a boudoir shoot at least once in her lifetime.

Boudoir photoshoots are meant to help you feel sexy during this gorgeous, extra special time of your life when your body is changing, creating a new life. You’ll be pampered, get your gorgeous on with professional hair and makeup, and you’ll dress up in your favorite lingerie pieces. But did you know that pregnancy boudoir shoots can help your body image, too?

Read on to see the 4 ways Maternity Boudoir helps you improve your body image and celebrate this gorgeous time

Hi there, beautiful! You might have come across this page because you are wondering what boudoir photography is. Maybe you have some friends who have taken part in one of these photoshoots and feel as if they have a new self-confidence that you strive for. Maybe you have seen the trend on TikTok and are now looking to find out what is boudoir really - and for a boudoir photographer in NYC, Westcher, Long Island and beyond, to do your own shoot.

Read on to find out what is boudoir (hint: it’s more than just a trend on TikTok) - and why you should consider a boudoir photoshoot for yourself too.

How do you find the perfect gift for your significant other who already has it all? Well, if you've been on the search, I'm here to tell you that the wait is over! If you want a gift for hubby, not just any gift, but truly a gift that keeps on giving, then look no further than boudoir photos!

I’m so glad I got to work with Ms. V to create such a unique for not only her husband but for her as well!

Read on to get to see how Ms. V created her perfect gift for her husband through boudoir photos and the accompanying luxury handcrafted boudoir album (plus a Digital Brag Book app with all her boudoir photos for his - and her - phone to have on the go).

If you have a fear of being in front of the camera, you're not alone. Many of the women I work with allow this to hold them back -- until they realize just how fun and easy the process is!

That was the case with Ms. S, a lingerie obsessed connoisseur from the UK who frequently visits New York City, and used to hate having her picture taken but fell in love with it during the process and her boudoir experience with me.

Read on to learn more about her session and how she conquered her fear of the camera through a boudoir photoshoot with me at Andreea B. Ballen Photography and check out her gorgeous boudoir photos gallery.

Whether you're interested in a boudoir session or have already booked your session with me, the number one question I always get asked is "How do I prepare for an intimate experience like this?"

No need to worry, I'm here for you every step of the way! That's why I've created a list of 10 ways to help you prepare for your fun, one-of-a-kind boudoir photo shoot experience. From planning your outfits to getting enough rest, you'll know exactly what to do to feel your best on your big day.

Read on to get all of my exclusive tips.

Something clicks and reconnects us to our confidence and self-worth when we see ourselves in a great photograph we love. This was the case with Ms. A, a bikini competitor, who came to me for a boost of confidence via a boudoir photoshoot experience with Andreea B. Ballen Photography here in New York City.

Her boudoir photos allowed her to see herself in a completely new way and inspired her reach her ultimate dream of training for Ms. Olympia.

Read on to learn more about her confidence-boosting boudoir photoshoot experience and see Ms. A's reaction to her photos!

Looking to do something different for your birthday this year? A birthday boudoir shoot is the perfect way to spice things up and start this new chapter in your life.

See Ms. F’s 30th birthday boudoir session in her beautiful home with huge birthday balloons and glasses of champagne. It was so much fun!

Read on and see the exclusive photos from Ms. F’s session celebrating her 30th birthday with a fun birthday boudoir photoshoot!

As a top boudoir photographer in New York City, I believe that boudoir is for EVERY woman, no matter her body type or stage in life. I recently did a session with Ms. T who is learning to love her body after having a baby last year and I’m so glad I got to work with her!

There is nothing better than being able to show someone their true beauty and power as they step into the most powerful version of themselves.

Read on to see the full set of boudoir photos and learn more about her body love experience!

As a New York City boudoir photographer, my clients’ privacy and their trust in me is of utmost importance (yes, even above making gorgeous, sexy photos together - because let’s face it, nothing beautiful can happen without trust).

As a New York City Bridal Boudoir Photographer, it is my extreme honor to capture stunning photos of the bride’s unique beauty, vivaciousness and sultriness BEFORE her big wedding day, photos she and her significant other will treasure not just now - but for decades to come.

Now, if you yourself are a bride-to-be, you might ask yourself: ‘What is Bridal Boudoir? And WHY would I want to invest in these kinds of photos (in addition to, or for some - IN LIEU of, wedding photos)?’ Read on to find out what it is and the 5 amazing reasons it should be on your 'must do' wedding list!

There is a special beauty, glow and sensuality about a pregnant mama that she needs to see and remember long after pregnancy is over.

It's also true that too often, while in the midst of it all, mamas-to-be may actually feel anything but sexy and sensuous, or beautiful.

So for those of you pregnant mamas looking to (re)capture your sense of self and sensuality during maternity: can a pregnancy boudoir photo session do the trick? Read on to find out how YES, it can!

Kimmay Caldwell is the ultimate boss babe and a total breath of fresh air. Simultaneously embodying Old Hollywood glamour and radical modern hipness with a complete down-to-earth vibe, Kimmay lives and breathes the mantra that she and I here at Andreea B. Ballen Photography both share: Empowered Women Empower Women.

Read on for her tips on loving all of yourself + on creating a self-love ritual with lingerie and see the lingerie photoshoot we photographed together.