boudoir experience

Embrace Your Story: The Beauty of Boudoir for All women

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Your journey starts here

Welcome to Barely Boudoir by Karen Stauffer Photography

Welcome to a space where every moment is an opportunity to embrace and showcase who you truly are. At Barely Boudoir, we believe boudoir sessions are more than just photography—they’re a movement, a celebration of your story, your confidence, and your beauty.

Located in the heart of Bloomington, IL, our studio is more than a place to take photos. It’s a warm, inviting sanctuary where everyone is welcome to experience the transformative power of a boudoir session. From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel at ease, ready to explore this empowering journey that’s all about you.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, reclaiming your confidence, or simply indulging in self-love, this is your time to shine. Our mission is to capture your unique essence, honoring the path that brought you here and creating stunning images you’ll cherish forever.

Empowering boudoir photography featuring a confident woman in red lace lingerie lying on a luxurious black satin bedspread. This intimate and elegant portrait highlights self-love, body positivity, and empowerment. Perfect for capturing beauty and confidence in a private boudoir session.

“Karen is very professional and takes classy beautiful pictures. Thank you, again for the best day! Please do not hesitate to get this done for you!”

Kristen

Bridal Boudoir

Elegance Before the Aisle: Bridal Boudoir Sessions

Capture the anticipation and beauty of your journey to the aisle with our Bridal Boudoir sessions. These intimate portraits celebrate not just your upcoming wedding, but you – in all your bridal radiance and excitement. It’s a unique and personal way to commemorate this special time in your life, creating memories that will forever remind you of the elegance and joy of your pre-wedding days.

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Maternity Boudoir

Celebrating Motherhood’s Glow: Maternity Boudoir

Embrace the beauty of motherhood with our Maternity Boudoir sessions. These sessions are a celebration of the life within and the incredible journey of becoming a mother. It’s a time to capture the strength, love, and radiant transformation of your body in a way that’s both beautiful and empowering. Let us help you immortalize this extraordinary chapter in your life with timeless and elegant photographs.

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Mature Boudoir

Timeless Grace: Mature Boudoir Portraits

Discover the beauty of maturity with our Mature Boudoir sessions. These sessions are a celebration of experience, wisdom, and the timeless elegance that comes with age. Embrace every chapter of your story in a setting that highlights your confidence and life’s journey. Our Mature Boudoir portraits are about honoring your journey, capturing the depth and richness of your life in images that are as timeless as they are beautiful.

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Like Fine Wine: Better, Bolder, and More Beautiful with Time!

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We Print Your Photos For You

From Digital to Tangible: Cherishing Your Boudoir Memories

At Barely Boudoir, we believe in the timeless value of printed photographs. That’s why we’ve streamlined the process of turning your favorite boudoir moments into lasting keepsakes.

Choose from our exquisite range of display options to bring your cherished moments to life. From elegant custom albums to striking wall portraits, we ensure your boudoir memories are not just seen, but felt and remembered, for years to come.

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The Process

Initial consultation

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Research & analysis

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Strategy development

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Creative execution

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Implementation & brand launch

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What our clients are saying

I was hesitant to schedule a shoot but Karen was amazing. From the beginning with professional hair and make-up to the photos, with Karen showing me every step of the way, I was blown away by the result. Karen made me feel beautiful and worthy! I received my photo book and I look at it often. It makes me feel empowered and stunning.

Angela

I had a wonderful experience doing a boudoir session at her studio. From the start of the day getting professional hair and makeup done by two sweet ladies was such a treat! For my photo session, I was nervous at first, not knowing what to expect but Karen made me feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful! She is so good at giving cues on how to pose.

Katherine