The Boudoir Summit

THE BOUDOIR SUMMIT

See Boudoir Through a New Lens

The Boudoir Summit is a full day dedicated to elevating both the artistry and the client experience of boudoir photography. You’ll explore creative direction, styling, lighting, and the deeper connection required to create work that feels personal and empowering. Expect practical techniques, fresh ideas, and inspiring conversations that help you refine your style and strengthen your boudoir business.

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The Art of Photographing the Nude Form

Lindsay Adler

Join Lindsay Adler for a live photography demonstration exploring the art of photographing the nude form. She’ll begin with a brief overview of etiquette, model communication, and concept development, providing the foundation for a respectful and creative environment. The majority of the session will focus on posing, showing how to shape the body to create elegant lines, balance, and visual flow. Lindsay will also share lighting tips to help sculpt and flatter the form, enhancing the artistry of each pose. This session offers an inside look at the creative and technical process behind powerful, tasteful fine art nude imagery.

Sculpted by Light: Mastering Posing with Directional Lighting

Yuliya Panchenko

In Sculpted by Light, Yuliya Panchenko will show photographers how lighting and posing work together to create striking, dimensional boudoir portraits. This session focuses on the relationship between body, light, and emotion, demonstrating how directional light can transform the human form into a powerful visual statement. Yuliya will begin with one foundational setup that works beautifully in small spaces and flatters a variety of body types. Then she’ll progress into advanced lighting approaches that accentuate curves, reveal texture, and add drama and mood, while always supporting the pose.

You’ll learn how to:

Pose with light in mind
Shape the body to enhance highlights and shadows
Align lighting style with the mood of the pose
Use minimal gear to achieve maximum impact

The Art of Photographing the Nude Form

Lindsay Adler

Join Lindsay Adler for a live photography demonstration exploring the art of photographing the nude form. She’ll begin with a brief overview of etiquette, model communication, and concept development, providing the foundation for a respectful and creative environment. The majority of the session will focus on posing, showing how to shape the body to create elegant lines, balance, and visual flow. Lindsay will also share lighting tips to help sculpt and flatter the form, enhancing the artistry of each pose. This session offers an inside look at the creative and technical process behind powerful, tasteful fine art nude imagery.

Build a Strong Boudoir Brand that Drives Bookings

Marco Ibanez

Great photos get attention, but a strong brand is what turns attention into bookings. In this WPPI session, Marco Ibanez will show you how to create a boudoir brand that attracts high-value clients, earns their trust, and keeps them coming back. You’ll learn how to build a consistent identity across your website, social media, and client experience and why branding directly impacts pricing, loyalty, and referrals. Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your voice, this class will give you practical tools to position your boudoir brand for growth and lasting success.

What You’ll Learn:

How to craft a consistent brand identity across platforms
The role of branding in pricing, client trust, and referrals
Practical strategies to position your brand in a competitive boudoir market

The Soulfully Sustainable Boudoir Business

Cate Scaglione

Boudoir photography can be one of the most rewarding – and profitable – genres in the industry. But what separates photographers who thrive long-term from those who burn out? It’s the ability to adapt to an ever-changing economy while staying grounded in purpose. In this inspiring session, Cate Scaglione shares lessons from nearly two decades of building a soul-centered, sustainable boudoir brand. Through real-world examples, she’ll unpack how to align your business structure, pricing, and marketing with both market realities and personal values, so your work remains fulfilling and financially strong.

What You’ll Learn:

How to align your business model with your values to prevent burnout
Pricing strategies that empower clients and ensure sustainable profit
Tools and systems that save time and support long-term growth
How to evolve your marketing to meet today’s client expectations and trends

You’ll leave with a clear action plan to build a business that grows with you. One that’s resilient, profitable, and deeply aligned with why you started in the first place.

Celebrating Every Body: Posing and Directing Women in Boudoir

Anita Sadowska

This class, led by Anita Sadowska, focuses on helping photographers pose and interact with women of all shapes and sizes. Anita will break down practical posing frameworks, show how to adapt poses for different body types, and explore how language, prompts, and connection build confidence in clients. As a natural-light photographer, she will also share simple ways to find and shape light without relying on heavy gear. Attendees will leave with tools to create beautiful, authentic boudoir imagery while ensuring clients feel safe, supported, and celebrated throughout the process.

What You’ll Learn:

How to pose women of different sizes and body types in a flattering and natural way
Techniques to build trust and make clients feel comfortable during a boudoir session
Directing language and prompts that encourage confidence and genuine expression
Practical posing frameworks that can be applied in any boudoir shoot
Simple natural-light considerations for boudoir without complex setups

Recommended Gear:
Camera and lens of choice (optional – not required for participation)

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$499 for 2 Full Days of Hands On Learning with Industry Experts

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