OUr Boudoir Photography Team

 

Christen - Owner/Photographer

Hello, Christen here. I have been a photographer for 17 years and I started shooting boudoir about 12 years ago and haven’t looked back. Boudoir is my specialty and I transitioned to focus on that 6 years ago. I still do other shoots here and there, but boudoir is my passion!  When I’m not working you can catch me hanging out with my dog, husband, family and friends, or shopping. I have a shopping problem! Oops!

Few random facts about me…

  • I love tacos..I’d eat them every day if I could!

  • I hate seafood..I’ve been forced by many of my friends many times to try it..Still hate it!

  • I’m a Firefighter in Groveland.

MY WHY: When I sit here and think about my why, my first thought is you. Trying to put into words why I love what I do was not easy because it’s something so impacted in my heart that it’s just easier to just show you, but in words I can put it like this...I love helping women see the beauty in themselves, something so many others see except ourselves most of the time…That’s sad, we as women have come to a place of women hood through so many different backgrounds, stories, hardships, hearts broken, and hearts mended. I’m here to tell your story - your beauty, regardless of your age, race, body shape. I’m here for all of you. My goal is to help you realize that you are beautiful in the skin that you are in NOW. For me there is no better feeling than watching you transform right in front of my camera and be more confident as you leave my studio. Most of my clients come in doing a shoot as a gift for their significant other, but leave getting so much more out of it than the person who is receiving the gift. Shooting boudoir and also doing many sessions myself has helped me gain confidence as well. I mean we are all our own worst critics and I still have some bad days, but you would never see me posting a photo like the one on the right years ago (and I am not as skinny as I was years ago either, funny the way that works). In a world where we are constantly told we are not enough as we are I hope I can show you that you ARE enough and you shouldn’t be ashamed of your femininity and curves and to be sexy just because you ARE, not because anyone else said so. xoxo

Christine - Lead Hair & Makeup Artist

Hi, I am Christine and I can’t wait to meet you!

I am a licensed cosmetologist and have been a make-up artist for 17 years, doing make-up for weddings and special events all over New England. I have worked for major cosmetic brands such as MAC and Benefit. When I’m not at BYB studio I’m a master stylist at Birch & Mane in Haverhill. I have been working with Christen doing hair and make-up for Beautifully You Boudoir for the last 11 years. One of my favorite things about doing hair and make-up for these shoots is meeting all the amazing women, hearing their stories, and the reasons why they decided to do a shoot, it is so inspiring! My style is to enhance beauty and create confidence! I want every single person who sits in my chair to feel beautiful from the inside out. When your’re done in my chair all nerves are out the window and you are ready to rock your shoot! 

Beatrice - Studio manager & associate photographer

Hi, I’m Beatrice, but you can call me Bea!

I’ve been working with Christen for almost two years now as her studio manager. I met her a little over two years ago after winning a session and the rest is history. I have been training with her to shoot and I’m now taking clients. If you’d like a shoot on a Friday or a weekend I’m your girl. I love working with the girls at BYB and I am looking forward to working with all of you that have booked with me.

When I’m not at the studio I am working at Texas Road house where I have been a manager for 12 years or I’m hanging with my two children. I love tattoos, Thanksgiving, and crafting. If you have a shoot booked with Christen I’m sure I’ll see you in the studio. Say hi!

“Everyone on my team has done a boudoir shoot. they too know about “before shoot jitters”. they will go away, don’t worry! If you have questions during hair and makeup, don’t hesitate to ask.”

— Christen