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Woman kneeling, shot from above, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir, CT boudoir photography in New Haven, CT
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by Stuart McConaghy

The Top 10 Reasons To Book A Boudoir Shoot Today!

Hey there! Are you looking for a way to feel confident and celebrate your unique beauty? Look no further than Elm City Boudoir in New Haven, Connecticut! Their boudoir shoots are a fun and empowering way to boost your confidence and create lasting memories. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should book a […]

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Asian woman in black bodysuit lying on her back with both arms behind her head. Photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir in New Haven, CT
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InspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

About Mental Health & Giving Life Meaning

Let's talk about mental health for a bit, and discuss why it's important to look out for yourself.

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Redhaired woman in a red bra lying on her back on a bed, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir Photography
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BoudoirInspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

Women Are Tough As Bricks

Women are tough as bricks. They endure Clients sit in the hair/makeup chair, hands nervously clasped in their lap, and they tell me stories of what they have endured. These stories never cease to take my breath away: -Women who are taking care of their parents/siblings -Women who have had their faces surgically reconstructed after […]

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Woman in silhouette lying on a bed, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir
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BoudoirInspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

Why I Shoot Boudoir? The Reason may surprise you

In a few days it’s my birthday. Yes, I’m turning 50, and as I look forward to my 50th birthday (50 is the new 30, they tell me) I find myself looking back at many moments of my life, and in particular I look back at why I do what I do. Why I shoot […]

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Tattoed Latina woman posing on a bed, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir Photography
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by Stuart McConaghy

Five Reasons Why You Need To Print Your Boudoir Photos

We live our lives in the digital realm these days, but the physical world has its benefits. I’m going to go over the 5 reasons why you should print your boudoir photos, and not just leave them in a folder on your computer.  Ever updated your phone and realized your photos are gone because you […]

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Redhaired woman lying on a bed, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir in New Haven, CT
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by Stuart McConaghy

Why A Post-Divorce Boudoir Session Is So Important

Yep, the D word. It’s not a pleasant time, and we wouldn’t wish it upon anyone to have to go through something as traumatic as that. Let’s face it, it’s no one’s goal. But whether you’re absolutely stoked to have cast off the toxicity of your ex, or you’re having a tough time rebuilding your […]

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Woman lying naked on a bed with her arms raised above her head, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir in New Haven, CT
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BoudoirInspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

The Biggest Myths About Boudoir

One of the biggest lies we hear about Boudoir… You have to have a “perfect” body to do it! False!  You don’t need to lose weight. Embracing your body and learning self-love is what we strive for. We won’t try to Photoshop every single thing you hate about yourself, although we might remove that tattoo […]

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Tattoed woman in lingerie kneeling on a bed, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir Photography
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BoudoirInspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

Why Boudoir Shoots Are A Treat For YOU!

Raise your hand if you always come ‘thiiiis-close’ to booking a boudoir shoot, but then talk yourself out of it? Maybe you’ve come as far as actually reaching out for info, or maybe you just scroll and scroll–you stare at the portraits, you get lost in the captions, you think about all the reasons why […]

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Tattooed woman posing on a couch with one hand on her neck and one on the small of her back, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir Photography
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BoudoirInspirationLifestyle
by Stuart McConaghy

Is Body Insecurity Holding You Back From Boudoir?

Ladies, let’s have a show of hands: How many of you have thought about a boudoir session, but never reached out because body insecurity is holding you back? That many? Whew, that’s more than I thought. How many of you reached out, came sooo close to booking, but felt like you weren’t in good enough […]

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Woman posing on a bed lying on her stomach, photographed by Stuart McConaghy of Elm City Boudoir New Haven CT
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by Stuart McConaghy

5 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Male Boudoir Photographer

Boudoir empowers. Boudoir emboldens and gives confidence. I believe in it to its core. While it is most common to have a woman photographer, I want to share a few reasons you should consider hiring a male boudoir photographer for your experience. The Male Gaze 1. Men and women typically see women differently.  Through a different […]

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