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A woman lying on a bed wearing lingerie and high heels.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes lying on a bed with white sheets, wearing white lingerie.
A woman in a white dress kneels in shallow water at the beach with her head tilted back and hair wet.
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Black and white photograph of a woman with blonde hair, topless and partially draped in a white sheet, with her eyes closed and head tilted back.
A woman with long blonde hair lying on a bed, smiling and covering her chest with her arms, with a dog sleeping nearby.
A woman lying on a sofa in a luxurious living room, dressed in lingerie and stockings, with ornate wall decor and a large mirror behind her.
Black and white photograph of a woman lying on a bed in lingerie.
A woman with long brown hair and green eyes posing in a black long-sleeve top against a white background in the first image, and standing barefoot against a white wall wearing a sheer black top and black lace shorts in the second image.
A woman behind a sheer black fabric on a sandy beach, with the ocean and sky in the background.
A woman lying in bed with long, curly hair, looking at the camera with her hand near her face, surrounded by white bedding.
A black and white photograph of a nude woman with short hair, sitting with her knees drawn up and looking to her left against a completely dark background.
A woman in a gold chain dress lying on dark rocks with sandy surroundings, eyes closed, and relaxed posture.
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Black and white photo of a woman with long hair, lying on a bed in black lace lingerie, looking at the camera.
A woman with platinum blonde hair and red lipstick sitting in a red convertible sports car, posing with one arm behind her head and the other hand on her chest, in a dimly lit garage with a textured, unfinished wall.
A woman lies on her back on a wooden floor, wearing lace lingerie, with one hand on her stomach and the other resting behind her head, illuminated by sunlight coming through a window.
A woman sitting among white curtains, partially covered with a white cloth, looking at the camera with a soft expression.
A woman with long, dark, wavy hair partially covering her face, holding her head with one hand, in a black and white photograph.
A woman lying on a bed with white sheets, partly covered with a white cloth, looking at the camera.
A woman lying in a grassy field, wearing a white shirt, with her eyes closed and her hair spread out on the grass.
Black and white photo of a woman in lingerie sitting on the floor beside a wall with a closed door and glass-paneled window, with a balcony and outdoor furniture visible outside.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes lying on a white bed, propped up on one arm, resting her head on her hand, with a relaxed expression.
A woman with dark, curly, shoulder-length hair taking a mirror selfie. She is wearing black lace lingerie with spaghetti straps. The photo is in black and white, highlighting her reflection in a large standing mirror.
A smiling woman with long, wavy hair lying on a bed, wearing black lace lingerie and jewelry, with her hand near her face.
A woman in black lace lingerie and thigh-high stockings poses on the floor in front of a fireplace, illuminated by warm lighting.
Black and white photo of a woman with dark wavy hair lying on her stomach on a bed, wearing lace lingerie, with her face resting on her hand and eyes closed.

Every women is an icon.

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boudoir PHOTOGRAPHY and fine art portraits

Boudoir photography is so much more than beautiful images- it’s a bold declaration that every woman, at every chapter of her life, deserves to see herself with the love and reverence she so freely gives to everyone else. This isn’t just empowering, it’s revolutionary. Your story isn’t meant to be minimized or tucked away- it deserves to be seen, felt and celebrated. Through portraits that blend fashion forward artistry with polished, editorial elegance, we reflect back a truth the world too often forgets to tell you: You are not lacking. You are not behind. You are not “almost.” You are whole. You are powerful. You are more than enough- exactly as you are.

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in studio

sessions

When you step in front of Cara’s camera, it’s not a stiff awkward photo shoot, you’re walking into an experience that feels like the best kind of girls’ day- champagne energy, real talk and a whole lot of “oh my god, is that ME?!.

Hosted in the warmth of her own home, sessions feel relaxed, intimate and completely judgment-free. Music on. Nerves off. Laughter everywhere.

There’s space here for joy. For vulnerability. For that deep exhale you didn’t realize you needed. And somewhere between the giggles and the glow-up, something clicks- you see yourself differently.

What we create together isn’t just beautiful imagery. It’s proof. Proof of your power. Your softness. Your spark. The art has always been in you… we just turn the lights on and let it shine.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE

COMMISSIONS

Imagine this: your space, your rules, your favorite playlist in the background. Just you, in the comfort of your own home, feeling relaxed and completely yourself.

In-home boudoir is where the magic gets personal. The vibe is softer. The confidence is real. We’re not manufacturing beauty-we’re uncovering it. Right there in the places you already live and breathe.

This isn’t about pretending to be someone else. It’s about sinking into your own skin and realizing how powerful it feels to be fully, unapologetically at home-with your space and with yourself.

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DESTINATIoN

EXPERIENCES

Born from thoughtful and intentional planning, our destination experiences are the very definition of bespoke artistry. Every element—from the careful selection of locations to the perfect wardrobe, hair, and makeup—is designed to honor the distinct beauty and individuality of each client. This isn’t just a photoshoot- it’s a full on adventure where you get to see yourself exactly as you are: a one of a kind, unapologetically stunning work of art.

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MATERNITY

PORTRAITS

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“As women, we keep a quiet, running tab of all the ways we think we fall short. Not pretty enough. Not thin enough. Not successful enough. Not doing enough. Not being enough. It’s exhausting. And it’s a lie so many of us have learned to live with. I want to photograph every woman who has ever carried that weight. I want to spend the day with her—hearing her story, seeing her fully, and reflecting back the strength, beauty, and complexity she may have forgotten was there”

- Cara

Be enough for yourself first. The rest of the world can wait. -fwpoetry
chestnuts roasting by the open fire are cute and all but sometimes, you can be the fire all by yourself 🔥🔥🔥
“I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself.” - emma watson 🖤
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CONTACT

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