If there’s one thing I know, it’s that self-love can be f*ing hard. Some days it feels like a lot to push away all of the negativity coming in from all sides. But loving yourself is essential to living your best life. Miss T decided to commit to a boudoir session to help revamp her […]

I want you to know that you’re an absolute bombshell of a babe. No matter your stretch marks, cellulite, or whatever insecurities you have, you are beautiful. You do not need to lose weight or change in any way to be honored as the goddess divine that you are. You deserve to truly feel beautiful […]

Boudoir by Ria’s Lingerie Boutique is an inviting, safe space for you as you rediscover your inner goddess. It sucks to say, but the lingerie journey can be rocky. So many “typical” offerings aren’t flattering for different body sizes. And most of those that come in larger sizes are just. not. cute. It broke my […]

One of my favorite trends that have really taken off over the past few years is the gift of experiences rather than things. It’s just way better to send your favorite people on an unforgettable adventure than it is to buy something material that they may or may not like. Plus, if your friends are […]

If you’re considering a boudoir session, chances are you have gone through all the feelings. Curiosity? Definitely. Most of my clients are just getting into the boudoir world and have a whole bunch of questions for me. Excitement? Check! I hope you feel a fuzzy feeling in your tummy when you think about stepping in […]

This guest post was written by Ria’s Assistant, Allie If you know anything about Ria Rouse, the boudoir photographer and creative director of Ria Rouse photography, then you know she’s always doing something. This week, I was able to snag her and ask her a few questions about her life and how she manages to […]

Sometimes people get it all wrong about boudoir. They see a scantily-clan woman and they jump to a whole lot of conclusions. Nakedness? Implied nakedness? Tsk tsk that must be porn. And let me be clear-I’m not porn-shaming anybody, but boudoir and porn are definitely not the same thing. Let me break it down for […]

Feeling butterflies in your stomach when you think about doing a boudoir shoot? You are not alone! It’s totally ok to feel the jitters. Boudoir is an intimate experience, and this might be your first time doing something like this. Plus, being vulnerable with a photographer who is practically a stranger can be hard, so […]

There are a million reasons to do boudoir. I mean, who doesn’t want to frame yourself in a new light? Seeing yourself in all of your glory fundamentally changes the way you take on life, and you will never be the same. Over the years, I have talked to hundreds of women and sadly there […]

Sometimes when I’m talking to women who are thinking about doing a session, they’re hesitant because they feel like they don’t have a good reason to. Maybe they don’t have a birthday coming up or maybe they don’t have a partner, but boudoir isn’t about the external factors in your life. It’s all about YOU. […]