Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography

01/06/2026

A quick note on wardrobe, because I know it can feel stressful to get a plan together.

For Amy's shoot we had two looks: a black bodysuit, and a corset with elbow-length gloves, stockings, and a faux diamond choker. Oh and some black heels. That's the entire list.

No shopping spree. No designer labels. The diamonds were not real, unless Amy secretly won the lottery lately and is keeping that very quiet.

Here is what I know after years of doing this: the only thing that actually matters is the fit. Once the lights are on and we're shooting, you genuinely cannot tell if the heels are Prada or New Look. If it matters, it only matters to you.

The full shoot, plus a little breakdown of the studio setup and why we went almost entirely black and white, is on the blog now.

Link in bio or here:
https://rebelandromance.com/2026/05/nothing-but-light-studio-bo***ir-photography-in-london/

18/05/2026

It's easy to think a great bo***ir shoot needs a lot of stuff. The velvet chaise, the moody hotel room, the showstopper lingerie, etc.

But IT DOESN'T.

This shoot with Amy was so simple. Just a plain white box studio and a couple of lights. Two outfits - a black bodysuit and a corset. That's it.

And yet, the images came alive. Bo***ir photography, when it's really done well, is about the person. Not the props.

Full shoot on the blog and link in bio.
https://rebelandromance.com/2026/05/nothing-but-light-studio-bo***ir-photography-in-london/

11/05/2026

No fancy hotel suite. No natural light. No wow location with designer wallpaper and a cat on a velvet cushion.

Just Amy, a plain white studio, and some lights big enough to make me nervous.

I've been a natural light lover for most of my career. Learned in the field (literally, an actual farmer's field). I've spent years hunting hotel rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and the best possible locations. So asking myself to hire a white box, close the blackout curtains, and work exclusively with studio flash is ugh.

BUT we don't grow in our comfort zones do we? I'm committed to these slightly humbling studio rentals as part of my location snobbery rehabilitation program.

What this shoot reminded me is that the magic in a bo***ir session is never really about the location anyway. The location is a lovely bonus, but what actually matters is the light, the direction, the plan, and the person in front of the camera.

Amy is such a fantastic person to work with on a project like this. She was up for everything, well prepared, and the results are some of my favourites in studio so far.

Full shoot is on the blog. Link in bio.
https://rebelandromance.com/2026/05/nothing-but-light-studio-bo***ir-photography-in-london/

If you were to do a shoot for yourself, would you choose a beautiful location or a minimal studio? Let me know below!

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11/05/2026

"She doth teach the torches to burn bright." - Romeo & Juliet

A couples session with me works very similarly to a solo shoot, except there's two of you. Same consultation, same professional hair and makeup, same editorial approach, same level of coaching. Mood board and wardrobe help too, and on set it's fun and light-hearted, nothing weird except an excessive amount of me asking you to arch your back (sorry not sorry).

Whether it's an anniversary, a birthday, an engagement, or a random Tuesday, you don't really need a reason tbh. You just need to want to see yourselves this way - to see each other this way.

I'm finding it's actually a really powerful experience for men, so he'll probably thank you for talking him into it.

Link in bio for the full shoot.

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27/04/2026

I stopped doing couples shoots years ago. The enquiries were all wrong, and the whole thing felt off-brand. In a few words, too many creepers. So I dropped them.

But then about a year ago something shifted? I started getting lots of enquiries that seemed legit, from lovely people. I was sad to be turning them down. So I decided to test the waters again and I've been doing a few quietly. I'm delighted to say, so far, so good!

I'm excited to be sharing this one with you, featuring Karolina and Andrew. It's moody and romantic, but edgy and irreverent too.

We used one of London's most dramatic hotel rooms. Deep red walls, barely any light, bespoke lingerie (I can't tag her here, but it's Karolina from Karolina Laskowska! Her pieces are so beautiful), an actual confessional in the corner, and two people with the kind of chemistry and professionalism that makes my job easy as pie.

The whole shoot had a theatrical quality. I've started calling the aesthetic "Capulet Cool" because they reminded me of Romeo and Juliette lol.

Couples or solo, it's about real connection, and an aspirational, editorial aesthetic. I've also written up a blog post (hallelujah), if you'd like to see my favs.

Full blog post:

A romantic couples photoshoot in a dark, moody London hotel featuring bespoke lingerie by an independent designer. Editorial bo***ir photography by Rebel & Romance.

26/03/2026

A lot of people assume bo***ir photography has to happen in a proper London studio or a fancy hotel room, but it's not true at all.

Elaxana's session took place at her own home in Suffolk, and it was a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. There's something about being in your own space that takes the pressure off, especially if traveling or packing bags stresses you out (we all know how much I procrastinate packing a suitcase lol!).

Home shoots work well for first-timers especially. If you're curious about how it all works, the full post is on the blog and my contact page is always open if you’d like to chat a few things though.

https://rebelandromance.com/2026/03/reclaiming-identity-bo***ir-photography-in-suffolk/

19/03/2026

"I thought being a woman meant submission. Obedience. Voiceless."

"I'm so relieved at how wrong I was."

Elaxana's words from her recent home bo***ir session in Suffolk. I don't think I need to add much tbh.

If you've ever felt like your body, your choices, or your story belonged to someone else more than they belonged to you, this one's worth a read. I found it really inspiring.

https://rebelandromance.com/2026/03/reclaiming-identity-bo***ir-photography-in-suffolk/

12/03/2026

She was raised to believe her body didn't belong to her.

At 13, a puberty ceremony marked Elaxana as what she described as "the familial mannequin carrying all reputation." For years after, her body was monitored, critiqued, and measured against expectations she never chose.

We chose her home in Suffolk as her shoot location. Here’s part of her motivation for booking the shoot;

"Doing a bo***ir photoshoot meant saying goodbye to people pleasing. Goodbye to the 'what will they think.' I very badly wanted to flip the narrative and have my own version of facing womanhood, by myself, for the first time."

I wrote about my own version of this on the blog too, because I think most women know what this is like to some extent. Bo***ir looks like fancy lingerie from the outside. Underneath, it's something else entirely.

Full shoot and Elaxana's words are on the blog now:
https://rebelandromance.com/2026/03/reclaiming-identity-bo***ir-photography-in-suffolk/

27/09/2024

I make no promises about a regular return to blogging, but here's one with Cassie Leigh Wardle

https://rebelandromance.com/2024/09/artistic-nude-photography-with-cassie-bali-ballerina/

06/06/2024

A dreamy shot of taken by
Beautiful beaded skirt/gown by and custom ivory Olenska stays by yours truly.
If you like a style I make but aren’t sure about the colour just get in touch, I love doing custom colour orders and will always get my fabric swatches out for you. There are admin charges for one off fabric orders and any difference in fabric price, generally from £25-75 depending on what you go for, how many fabrics there are and if they are from different suppliers. In return you will get a piece that is unique to you that you can treasure forever.
I was so honoured for my work to be a part of this beautiful engagement shoot 💘