Alicia Marie: Empowering Self-Love Through Boudoir Photography

In this episode of Artist Date, I sit down with Alicia Marie, a boudoir photographer whose work goes far beyond the camera. Alicia has built a career around empowering women to embrace their beauty, vulnerability, and individuality. From her early days as a high school teacher to creating a thriving photography business in Saskatoon, Alicia shares how she stumbled into boudoir photography and turned it into a platform for celebrating self-love.  

We discuss the challenges of working in a field that often faces societal backlash, the power of creating safe spaces for women, and how Alicia has developed her signature moody, natural-light style. Whether you're a photographer looking to break into boudoir or someone curious about the transformative power of this art form, Alicia’s insights will leave you inspired.  

What You'll Learn:  

• How Alicia got her start in boudoir photography (including her very first shoot in her bedroom!)  
• Why creating a safe, judgment-free space is essential in boudoir photography.  
• How Alicia collaborates with her long-time makeup artist, Kelsey, to build trust and confidence with clients.  
• The importance of understanding and celebrating different body types in posing.  
• The role social media has played in growing her business and breaking down barriers in the boudoir industry.  
• How Alicia deals with societal backlash and embraces her role as an advocate for women’s empowerment.  
• Why education and mindset are crucial for photographers looking to work in boudoir.  

Resources and Mentions:  

• Follow Alicia on Instagram: @aliciamphoto and @aliciamphoto_boudoir
• Explore Alicia’s work on Patreon: Alicia Marie Intimate Portraits  
• Makeup artistry by Kelsey Ray: @kelseyrae_mua

Connect with Nicole:  

• Follow on Instagram: @nicoleromanoffphoto @artistdatepodcast
• Website: www.nicoleromanoff.com

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