These 10 Pros Shoot Stunning Boudoir Photography in Philadelphia

They'll have you feeling empowered and confident.
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Hillary Hoffower
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Hillary Hoffower
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  • Hillary is a contributing writer for The Knot Worldwide, covering all things weddings.
  • She has also written for Brides, WeddingWire and BridalGuide.
  • Hillary got her start in the wedding industry interning for celebrity wedding and event planner Colin Cowie.
Updated Jul 08, 2024

Want to give your soon-to-be spouse some sexy photos or just do something special for yourself? You can easily find boudoir photography in Philadelphia to fit both bills. Yes, stripping down in front of a camera can feel nerve-racking, but there are many photographers in the area focused on putting you at ease while capturing your best shots. You'll quickly go from nervous to empowered.

To find them, head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace and select wedding photographers. From there, you can narrow your search to Philadelphia specifically and select "boudoir" under the "photo shoot types" option under "more filters." We've already found 10 amazing boudoir photography options in Philadelphia, PA, that nearlyweds have raved about. Check them out below.

Jess Palatucci Photography in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For boudoir photos that are sensual, airy and rich in romance, look no further than Philadelphia boudoir photographer Jess Palatucci. Owner of the eponymous Jess Palatucci Photography, she makes sure your entire experience is luxurious and transformative, leaving you feeling confident and sexy. She only offers limited sessions each year, starting at $750 for a variety of packages. Bonus: they even include hair and makeup.

  • Years of Experience: 1+ years
  • What Couples Love: Clients fawned over how Jess captured them, saying that the photos were phenomenal and delivered quickly.

Jessica Lynn Photography in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for wedding boudoir photography in the Philadelphia area, you might love the raw photography Jessica Lynn Photography delivers. Her boudoir sessions are aimed at making you feel empowered and celebrated. She'll hold them wherever you want—your home, at her studio or even outside—and she works with you every step of the way. She even helps you plan for your session and pick out boudoir outfits to gear you up for a carefree, fun shoot to your favorite playlist. Her session fee includes an hour of shooting time with professional hair and makeup, body and facial coaching, soft image retouching and an online proofing gallery. She then offers three photo packages ranging from $800 to $1,550 (plus tax), with a variety of add-ons.

  • Years of Experience: 1+ years
  • What Couples Love: Clients said they went into the shoot feeling out of their comfort zone, but Jess's friendly vibe had them leaving in confidence.

Swiger Photography in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Swiger Photography is an LGBTQ+-owned business that offers wedding and engagement photo services but also specializes in plus-size boudoir photography in Philadelphia. Photographer Amanda Swiger knows that boudoir shoots can be intimidating for curvy clients. But beauty, she believes, is found not in your body but in confidence. As the person behind the lens, she helps bring that out in all of her subjects. A session with a little black book album and professional makeup runs for $1,500.

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  • Years of Experience: 13+ years
  • What Couples Love: Clients have used her for boudoir shoots on several occasions, citing her warm personality and her advocacy for inclusivity and diversity as big reasons why.

Emily Wren Photography in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Emily Wren of Emily Wren Photography uses art and photojournalism as her foundation. She specializes in fine art photography that lends images a narrative for a clean and fresh aesthetic, giving your boudoir photos a romantic feel. It's just one of many photo shoot types she does, and she takes pride in helping you discover your own beauty. As she writes on her website, her boudoir sessions are "dreamy, feminine and full of light."

  • Years of Experience: 13+ years
  • What Couples Love: To-be-weds who were nervous about their boudoir shoot found that Emily made it fun while capturing beautiful shots of them.

John Barone Photography in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John Barone Photography offers Philadelphia boudoir photography, as well as engagement and wedding photos. With more than a hundred boudoir sessions under his belt, his favorite part is showing a client a photo and seeing their eyes light up when they truly see themselves. He welcomes everyone regardless of whether they're a nearlywed, married or single. It's likely you'll become fast friends, as he believes establishing a good relationship is what makes a great photo.

  • Years of Experience: 1+ years
  • What Couples Love: John works with clients to get an overall feel of what they want, while providing examples for ideas. The shots are well thought out and tasteful.

Allebach Photography Boudoir & Couples Boudoir Studio in North Wales, Pennsylvania

Whether you're looking for solo or couples boudoir photography in Philadelphia, Allebach Photography has you covered. The body-positive and LGBTQ+-friendly business views it as more than a photo session, but as a way for couples to feel closer to one another and get in touch with what they have together. It also offers boudoir after-dark sessions during the fall and winter, to bring out some extra creativity. Prices start at $595, including studio rental and hair and makeup.

  • What Couples Love: One client said that even though the boudoir shoot was scary at first, they had so much fun with their partner and that it brought them closer together.

Dearly Beloved Weddings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

If you want boudoir photos with a photojournalistic-candid style, then Dearly Beloved Weddings might be the pick for you. The Hispanic-owned business is based in the Lehigh Valley area but also does bridal boudoir photography in Philadelphia. Its team of photographers prioritize making clients laugh and feel relaxed while capturing every detail, important for such an intimate shoot. They focus on authenticness, not perfection.

  • Years of Experience: 10+ years
  • What Couples Love: To-be-weds said that Kristen made the experience easy and relaxed and that the photos turned out beautiful.

Christie Heimbach Photography in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Based in Lancaster, Christie Heimbach Photography serves the Philadelphia area, offering wedding, date night and boudoir photography. Her boudoir sessions start at $1,800 for a personalized experience with the goal of helping you feel safe and relaxed. She'll start off with an outfit consultation, help you choose an outdoor or indoor location and provide tips and tricks to make you feel more comfortable the day before. You'll also fill out a survey on what you want to highlight in your photos. The day off, she provides a hair and makeup team, posing instructions and dance breaks to help you loosen up.

  • Years of Experience: 1+ years
  • What Couples Love: Christie's boudoir shoots feel fun and natural for clients, who said she's encouraging and makes you feel amazing.

Wildflower Photographs in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Pegi Kallioras of Wildflower Photographs mixes different photographic styles and techniques to fit the look and feel of your wedding aesthetic. This includes boudoir shoots, for which she offers three different packages: a 30-minute mini session for $175, an hour-long general session at $275 and an hour-and-half deluxe session for $425. The latter two include hair services, and the deluxe package also includes makeup. She also has a stylist who can help you figure out outfit choices—she recommends bringing several that you feel comfortable in, from bra and panty sets to pencil skirts.

  • Years of Experience: 1+ years
  • What Couples Love: Pegi has a knack for making clients feel beautiful and comfortable.

Andrea Krout Photography in North Wales, Pennsylvania

Andrea Krout of Andrea Krout Photography offers boudoir photography for your Philadelphia wedding. She recognizes that everyone gets nervous about boudoir shoots. That's why she provides an entire guide on what to wear and how to prep. She offers two packages, an hour-long session starting at $925 and a 90-minute session beginning at $1,150. She also offers two ways to showcase your stunning colorful and crisp photos—a glass photo box or a black leather album embossed in gold or silver.

  • Years of Experience: 10+ years
  • What Couples Love: Andrea is personable, sweet and accommodating, making for an easy experience in front of the camera.
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