In January 2024, I took a trip that would unknowingly reshape the direction of my work. I left the warm desert skies of Southern New Mexico behind and traveled to Canada to visit a close friend—and while I was eager to explore landscapes completely foreign to my own, I had no idea I’d return with more than just snow-covered photos.
Snow isn’t something I see often, so I was excited to capture the crisp winter scenery—frozen lakes, frosted trees, and that soft, natural light that only snow seems to reflect so perfectly. Each frame felt fresh and new, revealing a side of nature I hadn’t experienced firsthand before.
While I was there, I also picked up a used wildlife lens, which opened the door to a new world of detail and distance. With that lens, I started experimenting with wildlife shots in a way I hadn’t been able to before. It helped me appreciate the patience and precision that goes into capturing animals in their natural habitat—moments of quiet, movement, and raw instinct.
But what truly shifted everything for me was a moment of creative support from my friend. Knowing I had been exploring boudoir photography, she offered to help me try my first outdoor boudoir shoot—something I had been curious about but hadn’t had the right moment to try. We chose a secluded snow-covered location that felt both peaceful and wild. The contrast of warm, intimate posing against a cold, open landscape was striking and surreal.
Later during my stay, I also had a chance to work on indoor boudoir in a cozy cabin-like environment. The low winter light, paired with soft fabrics and warm tones, created a completely different but equally intimate atmosphere.
The reaction to those images—both from people I shared them with and from my own creative instinct—was overwhelming. There was something so raw, bold, and grounding about merging the vulnerability of boudoir with the untamed beauty of nature. That was the moment I realized: this is what I need to focus on. Outdoor boudoir photography spoke to me in a way nothing else had before. It connected confidence, environment, and emotion in a single frame.
Since that snowy session in Canada, I’ve brought that inspiration back home and built a practice around it—finding ways to let my clients feel both powerful and at peace in natural settings across the Southwest.
I’m incredibly grateful to my friend for helping me take that first step, and to the Canadian landscape for showing me what happens when I step outside of my comfort zone—literally and creatively.
Curious about outdoor boudoir photography? Whether you’re drawn to the desert, the forest, or anywhere in between, let’s create something bold and unforgettable together. Contact me today to schedule your session.
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