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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Feb 12, 2020
- 3 min
Mrs. E's Bridal Boudoir Session // Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
Mrs. E was one of our first Boudoir Sessions of 2020, and let me tell you. SHE BROUGHT IT. Mrs. E booked her session in November 2019 for January 2020, she was looking for someone "outside of her box" for her soon to be husband. During her Phone Consultation, she went over how she wanted moody images with a hint of "bride to be." So, you know, we covered her in white sheer to give her that vintage look. When Lindsey Jenkins did her Hair and Makeup Mrs. E wanted a mixture of B
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Dec 4, 2019
- 3 min
Looking in the Mirror, & Seeing Self Love: Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
Sometimes that is the hardest thing to do. Look at yourself. Sometimes we just want to place the blanket over ourselves and walk around the house. But hey, its normal. Lets talk about Self Love after Childbirth. One of my Last Couples Boudoir Sessions for 2019 was the perfect example of this. BEFORE THE SESSION So this Couples Boudoir started off like every other session, they Scheduled a Phone Consultation. During the Phone Consultation, we went over the benefits of Solo Bou
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Nov 27, 2019
- 3 min
Fighting the Depression, Why I choose ME: Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
Depression: " A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life." Sound Familiar? It is so weird how we can relate to this sentence. This "disorder." What this sentence does not go over is the daily weight that is placed on you. The lack of getting out of bed, the draining of energy that constantly reminds you that you are not enough. Depression is so much more than just a se
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Chains & Anniversary Gifts?! Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
Motorcycles, Couples Boudoir, Chains, and all the little things. Let's Chat About the Perfect Anniversary Gifts.
A Couples Boudoir Session. Because sometimes we need to be reminded of why yall fell for each other. UMMMMM YALL, LOOK AT THEM!!! Couples Boudoir can be anything you want it to be. Harnesses and Chains? Bikes and Boobies? Or even Floggers and Whips? ALL THE ABOVE. I absolutely loved hearing about their story, their challenges, and above all else.... their love. Th
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
Couples Boudoir, What Is It?! Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
Doing a Boudoir Session with Your Partner 101 Welp, I have been off and on about making a Blog just for Couples Boudoir. Like how do I describe Couples Boudoir? What is Couples Boudoir? Is it Intimate? Is it Sexy? Is it Fun? ALL THE YES. ALLLLLLLLLL OF THE YES. Trust me, Couples Boudoir is HELLA AMAZING. But let's get real, Couples Boudoir is something people normally do not do every day. Like no one wakes up like hey LET'S GET INTIMATE AF IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. If you do, y
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Sep 14, 2019
- 2 min
Late Night Sessions...Hampton Roads Boudoir Photographer
So why did Sarah McDaniel get a Studio with Natural Light just to offer Late Night Sessions? Because I can... & because I prefer Moody Lighting. I mean, let's be real.. Dark & Moody is Hella Amazing!? Interested in Learning More? Scroll Down! Chains, Straps, Fishnets, Stage Lighting, & Tons More. The Options are Limitless. Late Night Sessions Open up ALL New Sets, Outfits, Themes, and of course, Lighting. You still receive access to the Spiral Staircase, Elevator Shaft, Woode
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Sarah McDaniel Studio
- Aug 23, 2019
- 4 min
Back to the Basics, My Artist Statement
First Off, Hello. My name is Sarah McDaniel and I am the owner of Sarah McDaniel Studio. See that person in the above photo? That is me, and if I can do this, you can. YOU GOT THIS. Random Facts About Sarah McDaniel: This week is the official first week of me being in my new studio. So, of course, I wanted to test out the lighting and sets. Today I learned a few things about myself that I did not know. One, I am currently pregnant (26 weeks) and for the first time in my lif
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