creating slow-form, intimate portraits that celebrate the poetry of being human

Annapolis Boudoir Photographer – Intimate Portraits on Film

Non-Traditional boudoir photography for the authentic, free-spirited, & unconventional.

Serving Alexandria, Annapolis, Washington DC, and throughout Maryland

INTIMATE SESSIONS THAT HONOR YOUR FEMININE POWER

Boudoir photography is an act of self-celebration—a chance to see yourself through an artistic lens that captures your strength, sensuality, and authenticity. These sessions are co-creative experiences that honor every curve, every expression, every facet of your feminine power. These sessions aren’t about performance. They’re about presence. Honest portraits on film that reflect your body, your story, just as you are—unfiltered and unforced.

IN-HOME OR WHEREVER YOU FEEL MOST YOU

Whether it’s your own home, a borrowed space, somewhere quiet outdoors, or even through the intimate distance of a virtual session—where you feel safe is where we begin. You set the tone. I follow

THE PACE OF FILM

Shot on 35mm film each frame is intentional. The process is slow by design. It invites stillness, softness, and space for what’s real.

KIND WORDS

My experience with Melissa was nothing short of amazing. This woman is transforming boudoir photography in an authentic way. And WE LOVE THAT FOR US! Thanks for making more women comfortable with who they are on and off camera”

-Melanie

These sessions aren’t bound by geography—they’re bound by trust, by safety, by the places where you can breathe deeply and let your guard down.
Whether you’re in Northern Virginia, somewhere quiet in Maryland, or nestled in a corner of Washington DC, we begin where you feel most yourself. Your home. A borrowed space. Somewhere outdoors where the light feels kind. Even across the intimate distance of a virtual session.
In Northern Virginia—from Alexandria to Richmond—I meet you in the spaces that hold your stories. Your bedroom at golden hour. A friend’s sunlit living room. The privacy of your own sanctuary.
Throughout Maryland—Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott City, and the gentle corners of Southern Maryland—we create portraits that honor how you feel in the light that’s yours.
In the DC area—whether in your apartment, a quiet studio, or through the screen that connects us—these sessions transcend location. They’re about presence, not place.

INTIMATE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

A study in presence, expression, and self—photographed through the female gaze. These sessions are co-created, gently guided, and designed for those craving something honest and unposed.
Shot on 35mm film, the final gallery blends fine art and documentary styles: curated without being controlled, poetic without being performative.
Available in your home, in nature, or in a thoughtfully chosen space.

includes:

90 minute session
2 rolls of film, scanned – delivered via private, online gallery

starting at $1495.

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Black and white film photograph of a woman in a patterned bodysuit during an in-home boudoir session, captured on 35mm for a raw and intimate feel

virtual photography sessions

A different kind of screen time.
These sessions are creative collaborations made through a phone lens—proof that connection doesn’t require closeness, and intimacy doesn’t need to be in the same room.
Whether you’re across the country or simply craving something soft and unproduced, virtual sessions are about being seen, as you are, wherever you are.
I’ll guide you gently through setup and angles, but the mood is the same as my film work: poetic and real.
What you’ll need:
– An Apple or Android phone or tablet with a strong Wi-Fi connection
– A well-lit space (natural light preferred)
– A sense of adventure & touch of creative energy

60 minute virtual session via clos app.
digital files delivered via private, online gallery.

starting at $500

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Unfurling Sessions – documentary portraiture

Some stories can’t be told in an hour.
Unfurling is an immersive, slow-paced session for those moments in life that ask for more time—more light, more stillness, more space to breathe. Shot entirely on 35mm film, this is a day-in-the-life documentary experience, designed to feel more like being witnessed than photographed.
Whether you’re a family moving through a tender transition, a creative working on something personal, or simply someone who wants to be seen in your ordinary, radiant life—this offering gives us room to move gently and let meaning surface naturally.

These sessions are very limited.

8 hours of coverage.
4 rolls of film, scanned – delivered via online, private gallery

starting at $4495

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Artistic black and white boudoir portrait in Southern Maryland featuring dramatic lighting and intimate pose, shot on 35mm film by photographer serving Washington DC and Annapolis area

interlude Sessions

Not every story asks for a full day.
Interlude Sessions are shorter, recurring offerings for moments that don’t need to unfold slowly — but still deserve to be seen. Shot entirely on 35mm film, these sessions are simple and intentional. A held breath between larger movements.

Whether you’re returning for another session, marking a personal milestone, or simply wanting to exist inside the frame — Interlude is a space to do that.

Offered on select dates throughout the year.

30 minutes.
digital gallery delivered via online, private gallery.

starting at $695

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QUESTIONS?

Most clients choose sessions in their home — it’s where life actually happens. Studio rentals, Airbnbs, and outdoor locations are all options too. We’ll find what feels right for you.

Almost everything I shoot is on 35mm film — it’s the foundation of how I see and work. The one exception is my Interlude Sessions, which are shot digitally but edited to honor the same slow, film-influenced aesthetic I bring to everything. If you’re drawn to that look and feel but want a lighter investment, Interlude might be your entry point.

Absolutely no images are shared unless I am given your explicit, written permission.

Sessions start at $500 (virtual) or $695 (in-person). Most clients invest around $2,500 when adding products.

Yes! I offer Afterpay & Affirm.

No. I’m not an IPS photographer — your fully edited images are delivered digitally as part of your session cost. No minimum orders, no sales appointments, no surprises.

I offer some guidance to catch the best light and framing – buy my sessions are very organic. I try to focus on you and how you move naturally. I don’t go to sessions with certain poses in mind.

I do offer heirloom prints, albums, and wall art as optional add-ons if you want something to hold. There’s nothing quite like a film image in print — but it’s always your call.

Yes — for families wanting a complete, unhurried document of a single day, I offer full-day coverage as a rare and deeply personal offering. Reach out to talk through what that could look like for your family.

I’m based in Southern Maryland and regularly serve the Washington DC, Alexandria, and Annapolis areas — these are included without travel fees. For sessions beyond that, travel fees may apply, though I’m always open to going where the story takes us. I periodically announce destination availability on Instagram, or reach out and we can plan something together.

If it feels like the right time, I’m here.

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