Hi! I’m Kaia Lola,
the owner and lead photographer at My Boudoir Atlanta.
If you had asked me when I was a little girl what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would ALWAYS say an artist. I didn’t think I would need it, but if you asked me my backup plan, I would have said I would consider working in the UN.
I’ve had a camera in my hand since elementary school. After stealing my grandmother’s Polaroid long enough, I was eventually gifted a super cheap digital camera which I used obsessively. By the time I was in high school, I worked a weekend job to buy myself a film camera and started developing film in our school’s lab. By senior year I knew that THIS was what I was meant to do.
In college I focused on avante garde high fashion, but eventually began a series of surrealist conceptual art called Purging of the Past which took 3yrs for me to complete. It ripped the bandaid off struggles I had with my experiences with domestic violence, my father’s alcoholism, over a decade of depression which led to going from a dramatically skinny frame to over 200lbs. This was the start of my healing journey.
A move to Atlanta birthed the passion project, My Boudoir Atlanta, where the studio brings women of all shapes, sizes and colors through the doors to experience a day celebrating their beauty EXACTLY as they are now.
life outside of art
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I got involved in martial arts late in college which facilitated a HUGE weight loss journey for me. More importantly, however, it changed how I viewed my capabilities as a human. This led to over a decade of training and competing having fought in loads of grappling tournaments, Muay Thai fights and MMA.
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International travel is another huge component in my growth starting with a solo month long trip through Japan and Southeast Asia. Since then my favorite countries I’ve visited are Cuba for the boxing & salsa dancing and Pakistan for the wildly dynamic range of hiking opportunities. Overall I’ve been to about 12 countries
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In 2022 I had a major back injury from martial arts that led to a back surgery. In that time I put on 30lbs. As I recovered, I got heavily involed in Latin dance with a focus on salsa and bachata where I joined the amateur performance team. I injured my back again and had a 2nd surgery April 2024. I’m now recovering and adjusting to this softer, less defined body gracefully thanks to the lessons I’ve learned photoraphing boudoir. Bodies change and this is just the chapter I’m in. <3
My Boudoir Atlanta Team
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Shivangi Kalra
Social Media Manger
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Jud Belaunde
Key Retoucher
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Kourtney Parker
Professional Hair & Makeup Artist
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Ashley Clara Skelly
Professional Hair & Makeup Artist
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Alana
Photography Intern
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Mare Hyle
Photography Intern
Now About you
You’ve prioritized everyone BUT you & are ready to change that!
You’re ready to feel truly IN your own skin.
You’re ready to LOVE how your body has changed over the years.
You want to leave images behind for future generations to treasure.
You are memorializing an important milestone in your life.
You are ready to silence the voice that says you aren’t worthy.
You want to not just make, but BE art.
You know that now is the time!
photoshoot
FAQs
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I’ve heard all the reasons in the world and trust me, as a woman, I get it. That being said, there’s two major factors here: Boudoir photoshoots are a wonderful way to fall deeply in love with where you are RIGHT now. Typically people book their photoshoots 3-6 months in advance anyway, so that gives you the time you need for prep and I take care of the rest. Through smart posing, flattering stylization, lighting and camera angles, I PROMISE to bring out the bombshell in you!
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This one is one of the easiest ones to respond to. We offer pre and post session payment plans so you can break down any investment into weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payment plans. Everyone deserves a day of pampering and gorgeous self-portraits, so we make it accessible to anyone willing to plan. Sources of these plan include: in-house payment plans, Affirm, After Pay and Paypal Credit.
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Oh yes! Please do check out our portfolio nd instagram to see the wide ranges of body types we have had the pleasure of photographing. I’d go as far as to say this would actually be a specialty of ours!
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While we do highly suggest bringing in a few of your own pieces so you KNOW you’ll love them, we have a client closet burstin full of lingerie, robes, accessories, heels and more for sizes XS-4X!
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Yes, if that would make you more comfortable, but they HAVE to promise they’ll be a major cheerleader for you the entire time! One guest, please.
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Yup! We have a gallery dedicated to couples, so be sure to view our portfolio!
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Absolutely! All are welcome here.
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You can, especially if you have a hairstylist you love or have a more permanent style like locs or even wigs, but we always suggest makeup service. Camera makeup is different from everyday, so whoever does it should be well aware of the differences.
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Yes, this an option for anyone who is comfortable baring it all!
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Yes, most of the people who come though our doors have no idea how to pose, so I am comfortable directing the entire time, if you’d like!
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Our retainer are $349 which includes a planning session, personal styling, complimentary professional hair and makeup, wine and snacks, up to five outfit canges on five set changes, same day preliminary edits and same-day photo reveal/ordering appointment. This is were we narrow down your gallery and customize your package! Heirloom art and digitals are sold separately.
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Ours are about 5 hours when you calculate everything from the styling, hair/makeup, modeling, retouch and photo reveal.
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Digital and Album Combinations start at $999 and digital a la carte options start at $250. Packages range from $999-9,999.
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Yes, two Saturdays a month are open for photoshoots. One with the lead photographer and one with an associate. These are considered a premium date and require a $449 retainer to confirm the date. Weekends are also almost alway booked up 2 or more months in advance, so plan accordingly!
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Yes, we photograph Monday-Friday and typically start at 11 or 11:30AM. The start time can be flexible, so just ask f you need it a bit later keeping in mind that photoshoots are five hours long!
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Yes, we do! While we are not currently insured for explicit work, kink, nude and teaser content is a-ok!
The Atlanta photo studio
Sets designed with luxury and originality in mind for the most unique boudoir photoshoot sessions possible.
CLIENT CLOSET SAMPLES
Body suits, Hollywood robes, heels, accessories, faux furs, crowns, bustiers, gowns and more available for our fabulous beauty & boudoir photoshoots!
The investment
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Standard Session
$449
1-4 Looks
1-4 Sets
1 Hour of Modeling
Complimentary Professional Hair + Makeup
Access to Client Closet -
Mini Session
$149
1-2 Looks
1-2 Sets
30 Min of Modeling
Photographed by Associate Photographer -
Male Boudoir
$349
1-4 Looks
1-4 Sets
1 Hour of Modeling -
Fetish/Erotic Sessions
$549
1-4 Looks
1-4 Sets
1.5 Hours of Modeling
Complimentary Professional Hair + Makeup
Access to Client Closet
Access to Studio Kink Props
Images not included with session fee.
Average Client Investment: $2,999-5,999.
Minimum purchase for standard, male and erotic sessions: $999. Lower for minis.
What the heck
is boudoir?
In the 1920s, boudoir photography was a bit scandalous since naughty nudes were considered taboo. But then along came the French photographer, Albert Arthur Allen, who had a knack for capturing curvaceous women in a romantic and tasteful manner. His work opened the door for all of us naughty-but-nice photographers.
Fast forward to the 1940s, and boudoir became a popular art form, with its roots firmly planted in the pin-up model scene. By the 1970s, photography was finally recognized as a legitimate fine art, and magazines even started featuring photos of nude models. Times were changing, and boudoir photography was here to stay.
Today, boudoir photography serves many purposes. Sure, it's still a fantastic way to create a tantalizing gift for your partner, but it has also become a powerful tool for self-empowerment. We believe that every woman deserves to feel confident and sexy, whether she's rocking lacy lingerie or going au naturel.
There are no rules when it comes to boudoir photoshoots. The possibilities are endless, and the only limits are in the creative collaboration between our photographers and their muse (that's you!). So, whether you're looking to embrace your inner goddess, celebrate a milestone, or just have a damn good time, our Atlanta Boudoir Photography Studio is ready to make your fantasies come to life.
READY TO UNVEIL THE BOMBSHELL IN YOURSELF?