Posts by Karen Bartos
Something Had to Change
I’m so grateful for my clients who let me share their very personal stories. In this blog, we’re going to dive into Amy’s story and hear about her breaking point for knowing she had to make a change that affected all aspects of her life. Q. What was your turning point for making the decision…
Read MoreA Day That Changes Everything
Transformation. It’s a word associated a lot with a boudoir experience and boudoir photos. But what REALLY is the meaning behind the word transformation. And how does it relate to the outcome of a boudoir shoot? According to Webster’s, the definition of transform is as follows:Transform (verb) a. to change in composition or structure; b.…
Read MorePhotos of Yourself That You Love
How would you answer the following question. HONESTLY! I have photos of myself that I love! On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, what would your answer be? If you’re like the majority of women in today’s society, I’m willing to bet you would give me the answer of a…
Read MoreLife After Divorce
Maybe you’ve recently gone through a divorce. Perhaps your divorce was years ago but you can’t seem to move on. Well read on to how a boudoir shoot after a divorce, not matter how long ago, can be healing and help set the tone for the next chapter of your life. Divorce should be looked…
Read MoreBoudoir – The Perfect Wedding Gift
Are you in the midst of planning a wedding and searching for the perfect gift to give your soon to be husband? Well today is your lucky day because here are some inspirational ideas for booking bridal boudoir shoot. I tell my clients to plan their session at least 6 weeks before they need their…
Read MoreBest Boudoir Outfits of 2023
By nature I’m a reflective person. I love looking back at the year and celebrating the wins. 2023 was a fabulous year in the studio. We impacted almost 50 women and changed the way they see themselves with a boudoir shoot. In a world where women often judge themselves by unrealistic beauty standards, it’s easy…
Read MoreFrom Average to Gorgeous
Q. How did you feel about yourself before your shoot with Karen? A. I felt Average, like I’ve lost my looks and I can’t be sexy anymore. Q. How did you feel about yourself after your shoot with Karen? A. Gorgeous. It was so awesome to see myself glammed up and in outfits that made…
Read MoreThe Biggest Myths About Boudoir
One of the biggest lies we hear about boudoir… You have to have a “perfect” body to do it! False! Fact: You don’t need to lose weight. Embracing your body and learning self-love is what we strive for. We won’t try to Photoshop every single thing you hate about yourself. Instead, we work around big…
Read More3 Easy-Peasy Boudoir Outfit Ideas
I get it. Picking outfits for your boudoir shoot can be overwhelming. Well today is your lucky day because I’m going to give you 3 easy-peasy outfit ideas! What’s even better is all you need to do is to look in your own closet. I tell my clients to “shop their closet” before shopping for…
Read MoreSkyrocketing Confidence
After each of my sessions, I send out a client questionnaire asking for feedback about the overall client experience. I pride myself on constantly trying to improve my client experience and client feedback is invaluable. My clients are everyday women and I hope a peek into their responses will help you see you can do…
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