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Free Photography Training for Boudoir Photographers
Below are some of my most popular past trainings—real, practical, and designed to level up your work without overcomplicating your process.
New content will be added monthly and what gets released next is based on what you ask for!
I add new trainings based on demand—so if there’s a topic, you’re excited about, make sure to sign up for it by clicking on the "Notify Me When Its Live" Button located under the training that you are interested in from the list below. The more interest a training gets, the faster it gets released. You’ll be the first to know as soon as it goes live.
Shooting Dark & Moody Boudoir Lighting, Shooting & Editing for Boudoir
If your boudoir images lack depth, drama, or consistency, this training will show you how to fix it.
Whether you're working with natural or artificial light, you'll learn how to control shadows, reduce noise, and enhance mood in-camera and in post.
Do-It-Yourself Faux Shower {For ANY Space}!
This training proves you don’t need a luxury space (or even a shower!) to pull off high-impact, editorial-style shower shots. It’s all about smart setup, careful lighting, and knowing how to use everyday materials like a pro.
Learn how to get your angle, aperture, and lighting locked in (and more!) on this easy, repeatable setup that delivers stunning results every time.
Do-It-Yourself Easy Faux Window
Learn how to build a budget-friendly faux window light for boudoir photography. This video shows you how to create stunning, natural-looking light in any space—perfect for DIY photographers and small studios.
Coming Soon: Boudoir Lighting
Feeling stuck in natural light or overwhelmed by flash gear? This 3-part crash course breaks down everything you need to know about off-camera flash, modifiers, and constant lighting—without the techy overload.
Coming Soon: Creative Shooting for Emotional Impact
Explore a wide variety of camera-based, lighting, set design, and post-production techniques to amplify the emotional depth of your images.
Whether you're working with color, light, or creative hacks, you’ll leave this session with actionable ideas to make your work more expressive and storytelling-driven—without needing fancy gear or huge budgets.
Practical Effects Demo
This behind-the-scenes training walks you through how to use prisms, crystal filters, diffraction sheets, DIY hacks, and Lensbaby lenses to create in-camera effects that amplify mood, enhance lighting, and add that signature “wow” factor.
You’ll get a hands-on look at each tool, what kind of light it works best with, and how to combine them for endless variation.
Creating Spotlight & Shapes
This video lesson, straight from the Noir She Didn’t course, will show you how to use a simple projector to create stunning, dramatic lighting effects—no expensive gear required.
It’s the perfect way to elevate your photography without breaking the bank.
Coming Soon: Working with color lighting
Everything you need to know about working with color lighting in your photography—whether you're brand new or want to sharpen your creative edge.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of colored lighting, the differences between RGB vs. gelled photography, and the pros and cons of each. I’ll also share real-world recommendations based on what actually works in boudoir sessions, so you can create bold, artistic images without wasting time or money on the wrong gear.
Free Editing Training for Boudoir Photographer
Frequency Separation for Boudoir
This free video training teaches boudoir photographers how to use frequency separation for polished, glowy skin—without the fake, over-retouched look. You'll learn how to structure your layers, use the right tools, and build your own skin retouching actions from scratch.
