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We are happy to announce this week’s winner of the AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Guest judge for this week is Marietta Hardwick, owner of Etta Boudoir in Chicago’s North Suburbs. She has been helping women tell their unique story through boudoir photography exclusively since 2012. Marietta is also part of the UAF Photo Lab team. As the Trade show and Event Director, be sure to visit if you attend any of the upcoming trade shows.

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Bobby Linton | Lens and Lace Boudoir

The winning image is from Bobby Linton from Lens and Lace Boudoir based in Monroe, GA.

Marietta’s comments on the winning image “The composition was good and so was the pose and positioning.  I especially liked the play with light against what seems like and open window.  Skin editing was very natural, and the BW conversion was not overly dramatic which added to the sultriness of the image without being overpowering.  She is sexy and sensual!”

Kara Dunn | Midnight Sun Boudoir 

1st runner up is Kara Dunn from Midnight Sun Boudoir based in Manchester, PA.

Marietta’s thoughts on this image. “There is something to be said about expression and not many photographers can convey vulnerability correctly.  I liked that her eyes told a story.  There was profound feeling in the depths of the image and yet there was no direct eye contact in it.  There is something profound it in the way she looks.”

Maria Ruscitti | La Luna Boudoir

2nd runner up goes to Maria Ruscitti from La Luna Boudoir based in Connecticut.

Marietta’s comments on this image: “It’s a very well-conceived concept that really plays with the greenery and available prop colors.  I especially like the posing accentuating her most delicate and sensual features by playing with depth of field and lighting.  The use of complimentary colors in her makeup also make it stand out.  I love her parted lips.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner Lens and Lace Boudoir! Congratulations also to the runner up images from Midnight Sun Boudoir & La Luna Boudoir  We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

This week’s choices were selected by Shawn Black of Couture Black based out of Boston, MA. He has been photographing boudoir for over 8 years and recently acquired AIBP. He is looking forward to continuing to push the boudoir genre forward.

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden | Modern Muse Studio

The winning image is from photography team of Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden from Modern Muse Studio based in Oklahoma City OK.

Shawn selected this image because “The raw sensuality is what first drew me in to this image, their emotion is balanced perfectly with the pose. I love the lighting with a stark contrast from their porcelain skin to the dark environs of the shot. Finally the retouch is beautiful creating a signature look to the image.”

Kristen McKay | Kristen McKay Photo

1st runner up is Kristen McKay from Kristen McKay Photo based out of Bangor ME.

Shawn’s comments on this image “The simplicity in this image is what makes it stand out. It is beautifully light and I especially like the incorporation of the shadow on the wall into the frame. Lastly the skin work is beautiful as I appreciate when all texture is not removed.”

Renee Lee | Be.Boudoir

2nd runner up this week is Renee Lee of Be.Boudoir based in Adelaide, Australia.

Shawn’s thoughts on this image “The vintage film look to this image completes the overall feel where the subject is wearing a glam Hollywood style robe with hair and make up to match. All the elements in this image all come together begging to see the next frame on the roll of film.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner Modern Muse Studio! Congratulations also to the runner up images from  Kristen McKay Photo & Be.Boudoir. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Our judge this week is Tanya Smith.

Tanya has been a women’s portrait photographer since 2011 and fell in love with how a boudoir session can change the way a woman sees herself.  She own’s and operates Tanya Smith Photography based out of Hamilton Ontario, Canada.

Since 2017, Tanya has been mentoring and coaching other boudoir photographers one-on-one who want to grow their business. Her online business education, Profitable Portraits, has helped hundreds of portrait photographers from all over the world, in every genre, grow and scale their own businesses.

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Brianna Ellis | Brianna Lane Boudoir

This week’s winner is Brianna Ellis of Brianna Lane Boudoir based in Minnesota & Western Wisconsin.

Tanya’s comments on this image. “Love the classic boudoir pose, but the attention to detail in this one is well done, from the hair & make up, to the position of her hands, her relaxed face and choice of earrings. Lighting and editing is well done. This is a pose that will work for anyone.  I’m also a sucker for  “formal lingerie” (with garters and stockings).”

Ellarre Boudoir | MN Boudoir Photography

1st runner up this week is Laura Robinson of Ellarre Boudoir based near Minneapolis, MN.

Tanya felt this image had “great light and use of shadows. The set is fantastic. Again, great attention to detail with this pose. Another classic.”

Christina and Daniel Dennis | Untold Boudoir

2nd runner up this week is the photography team Christina and Daniel Dennis of Untold Boudoir based out of Helena AL

Tanya “loves the warm edit, very flattering to the robe and client’s skin and hair.  Posing is also well done.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner Brianna Lane Boudoir! Congratulations also to the runner up images from  Ellarre Boudoir & Untold Boudoir. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Our judge this week is Nino Batista.

Ron “Nino” Batista is a photographer, writer, musician and overall creative whose work is regularly seen in lifestyle publications the world over.

He is regarded as the premier model photography, retouching and artist development coaching educator based in the United States.  Nino is also a Sponsored Educator with UAF Photo Lab.

“Beauty is beauty, and often frighteningly subjective. However, the perception of strength is directly objective. When an image comes across as strong, as powerful, there is something more to the shot than simply beauty. For me, beauty is the delivery as I enjoy experiencing it, but strength is the intent as I enjoy capturing it.”

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Romain Deprick | Maestro VII

Winning image this week is from Romain Deprick of Maestro VII based out of Orange County.

Nino’s comments on this image, “First off, white on white in studio is always tricky, and this is technically perfect in that regard. I love how it’s initially an editorial shot in my eye, until I noticed lingerie around the ankles. Playful and sophisticated.”

Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden | Modern Muse Studio

1st runner up is photography duo Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden of Modern Muse Studio based in Oklahoma City, OK

Nino’s comments, “Lighting shaping is perfect. The anonymous element is also appealing, plus the focal length selection. It all comes together ideally here.”

Cindy Dejesus | Cindy Mari Boudoir

2nd runner up is Cindy Dejesus of Cindy Mari Boudoir based in East Providence, RI

Nino’s comments on this image “This one is all about mood. The vibe and expression are just right, and the rawness of the image is what sells it so well.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner Maestro VII. Congratulations to the runner ups Modern Muse Studio & Cindy Mari Boudoir,   We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Our guest judge this week is Ashley Layden. Co-Owner Modern Muse Studio & The Boudoir Academy, based out of Oklahoma City, OK. She has been photographing for 13 years and specializing in boudoir for the past 5 years.

“My goal has always been to empower women and entrepreneurs.

As an educator I have a passion for creating sustainable systems in business that ease the amount of work that comes with being a solo-preneur or small business owner. I always strive to find innovative and effective ways to reduce the amount of time we spend working and away from our loved ones and the things we love to do all while sill making enough money to live the lives we want to live and enjoy.

As a boudoir photographer my passion has always been to empower women to see themselves in the way that the world does. I love the ability to use photography as my creative outlet and change the lives of those around me.”

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Laura Robinson | Ellarre Boudoir

Winning image this week is from Laura Robinson of Ellarre Boudoir based near Minneapolis, MN.

Ashley’s comments. “This image is such a beautiful depiction of women as goddesses. I love the softness of her downward gaze and the loving feel she has, yet the incredible power that she holds as her body creates a brand new life. The light and the colors, and tones of this image is so life giving. What a beautiful celebration that this photo holds. I love the varying textures in this photo but how they all go so perfectly together and don’t become a distraction in this image.”

Kristina Daugherty | KJBoudoir

1st runner up image is from Kristina Daugherty of KJBoudoir based in Chesterfield, VA.

Thoughts from Ashley, “This image speaks to me with the great use of light and shadows. It is intriguing and mysterious, yet still manages to share so much beauty. The use of lines draw my attention to the subject rather than take away. I really love the editing and tones  of this image as well.”

Linda Michele-Dobel |
LMD Boudoir & Women’s Fine Portraiture

2nd runner up is Linda Michele-Dobel from LMD Boudoir & Women’s Fine Portraiture based in Brighton, MI.

Ashley’s comments on this image. “I absolutely love the natural beauty in this image. The subject’s gaze is so striking. I also love the placement of the tank top, and the messy hair. Her eyes are what attracted me to this image as they are so beautiful.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner Ellarre Boudoir,  Congratulations to the runner ups KJBoudoir & LMD Boudoir & Women’s Fine Portraiture,   We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Guest Judge, Denise Birdsong is an award-winning wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her experiences as a dancer and model, Denise mastered the fine art of communication and storytelling through body language and facial expression. Emotion is what makes portrait photography truly standout, and it’s usually the missing component for most photographers. Denise is passionate about teaching her master photography students her signature methodology that takes them to the next level of their craft through her Stripped Down course,

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Yvonne Renckens | Powervrouwen netwerk

Yvonne Renckens of Powervrouwen Netwerk based in the Netherlands.

Denise selected this image because it. “evokes a sense of urgency and passion in the viewer straight away. Hands are so incredibly important in telling a story. The embrace depicted, the way his hand is gently but purposefully digging into his skin is exceptional. The second you view this mage you feel the desire coursing through the image, you feel the urgency and the passion. It is a beautiful example of telling an emotive story with body language!”

Hillary West | Hillary West Studios

1st runner up this week is Hillary West from Hillary West Studios based in Norfolk, VA.

Denise felt “The quiet and sublime feeling of this image is remarkable. The intentional use of light and shadow is divine and adds an emotive element that washes over you like a calm peace while still evoking drama (in the shadows). The light reminds me very much of a Jan Vermeer painting, it is beautiful!”

Kara Dunn | Midnight Sun Boudoir

2nd runner up is Kara Dunn of Midnight Sun Boudoir LLC based in Fairbanks, AK.

Denise’s comments,”This image draws you in instantly and fills you with a sense of pleasure. Our subject with her body elongated, head and hair thrown back, breathe out all subconsciously brings us to a place where we are experiencing the pleasure she is feeling with her. Great job!”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Powervrouwen Netwerk.  Congratulations also to the runner ups, Hillary West Studios &  Midnight Sun Boudoir LLC  We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner of the AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

Guest judge for this week is Marietta Hardwick, owner of Etta Boudoir in Chicago’s North Suburbs. She has been helping women tell their unique story through boudoir photography exclusively since 2012. Marietta is also part of the UAF Photo Lab team. As the Tradeshow and Event Director, be sure to visit if you attend any of the upcoming trade shows.

Kamil Jania | Kamil Jania Boudoir

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Kamil Jania from Kamil Jania Boudoir based in Poland.

Ellarre Boudoir | Minneapolis Boudoir Photography | www.ellarreboudoir.com

Laura Robinson from Ellarre Boudoir based out of Minneapolis, MN.
What Marietta had to say about this image, “I love the subtile play of shadows and lighting in a almost moody feel. The colors are also very soothing and elicit almost a voyeuristic feel to an intimate moment.”

Romain Deprick | Maestro VII

Second runner up goes to Romain Deprick from Maestro VII based out of Orange County, CA.

Marietta selected this image, “Because I am a sucker for a great crop that showcases the sensuality of the female form while working properly with light. Also, the black and white conversion of it was excellently executed without being over or under dramatic and that is always a plus in my book.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Kamil Jania Boudoir.  Congratulations also to the runner ups, Ellarre Boudoir &  Maestro VII.  We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.

This week’s choices were selected by Jenn Bruno Smith. Jenn is a full time boudoir photographer and educator based out of Delaware. For the last 4 years, she has dedicated her career to empowering thousands of clients both in front of and behind the camera.

Her goal is to help make her students become braver and more self-sufficient photographers and entrepreneurs. She encourages her students to disrupt the status quo of the industry.  Just because you are a creative doesn’t mean you need to be a starving artist.

Through the High Rollers Club, she coaches photographers just like you to  cultivate the career of their dreams.

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Kiati Plooksawasdi of Kiati Plooks Photography based out of Ellicott City, Maryland.

Jenn’s comments on this image, “I just love the use of leading lines juxtapositioned with the soft curves of the fabric and subject. Beautiful use of light, posing and composition.”

First runner up this week is Laura Robinson of  Ellarre Boudoir based near Minneapolis, MN.

Jenn’s selected this image because, “I love the emerald with the subjects skin- beautiful use of light. Great anonymous shot.”

2nd runner up this week is Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden, the team from Modern Muse Studio based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Jenn selected this image because. “I love her look and pose. The styling and pose are just perfect.”

Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Kiati Plooks Photography who will be receiving an acrylic print of his winning image.  Congratulations also to the runner ups, Ellarre Boudoir & Modern Muse Studio.  We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.

December was a great transition month for AIBP. The biggest happening, our new website has been launched. The Weekly Choice for December 2021 is unique as it encompasses all 4 weeks for this one time only.

This week’s choices were selected by Michelle Sheehy-Black one of the owners of AIBP. She also works as the Studio Manager for Couture Black and is the owner/operator of CB Design Studio.

And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..

Congratulations to Krystal Shuga of Krystal Shuga Photography based in Northern Illinois

Michelle’s thoughts on this image. “I love the ease and comfort in her expression in this image.  She looks like she is dreaming of something special.  The light on her face and her body accentuate her beautiful curves. Great work!”

1st runner up is Kamil Jania of Kamil Jania Boudoir based in Lublin, Poland

Michelle selected this image because, “Her eyes are simply stunning.  The connection with the camera just makes you wonder what she is thinking. The ease and simplicity of the pose adds to the story.”

2nd runner up Lauren Davis of Gold Dust Boudoir.

Thoughts on this image. “I love the artistic take on this image where her face remains the focus it’s almost like you are taken into her dream.”

Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Krystal Shuga Photography. and the 2 runner ups Kamil Jania Boudoir & Gold Dust Boudoir.We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.

Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!

Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more. We can’t wait to welcome you in 2022!