Sioux Falls boudoir photography is a private, fully guided photo session where you get to feel hot, seen, and celebrated in the body you have today. You pick what you wear (or don’t), professional hair and makeup is included, I pose you every step of the way, and I never edit your body. Sessions happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays in my moody studio, and you see your images at a same-day reveal right after your shoot.
Girl, I’ve been seeing you.
You’ve saved the reels. You’ve typed out a message to me and deleted it. Twice.
And every single time, the same little voice shows up.
“Someday. When I lose the weight. When the kids are older. When life calms down.”
I totally understand.
I’ve been doing boudoir since 2018, and I was doing it before I ever had kids. Then I became a mom in 2020 and I GOT it. Touched out. Last on the list. Who-even-am-I-anymore.
Now I’m not just saying I understand. I’ve lived it.
That’s why I built a studio where you walk in exactly as you are today. Not 20 pounds from now. Not “someday.” Today.
So here’s your no-bullshit guide, from the woman who’ll be behind the camera.
What is boudoir photography, really?
Boudoir photography is intimate portrait photography made for YOU, usually in lingerie, cozy pieces, or nothing at all, inside a private studio.
It’s not JCPenney pictures.
It can be sexy as hell. It can be soft and cozy. It can be oversized sweater and messy bun. It’s whatever you want it to be, because women get to do whatever the fuck they want.
Boudoir vs. glamour vs. portraits?
Who is Sioux Falls boudoir photography for?
Sioux Falls boudoir photography is for any woman who wants to see herself differently, and in my studio that’s mostly moms in every form.
New moms. Boy moms. Girl moms. Stepmoms. Bonus moms. Moms whose babies are grown and gone. Women who aren’t moms at all and are just tired of being told what they “should” look like.
I don’t care what you weigh. I don’t care what your jean size is. I don’t care if you’ve never owned a stitch of lingerie in your life. Give me all the bodies.
Here’s what I tell every woman who’s waiting to feel ready: if you’re going to wait until you’re confident, I am never going to see you in my studio.
You don’t book because you’re confident. You book because you’re looking for confidence.
How does a boudoir session work from start to finish?
A session with me happens in four simple steps: reaching out to book, choosing your look, the shoot itself, and a same-day reveal where you pick the images and products you love.
Step 1: Reach out and book
Message me through my contact page, call or text, or email. We pick your date, and a session retainer locks it in. Sessions happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm, and that covers everything, from hair and makeup to your same-day reveal.
Lots of clients book months ahead (I typically have availability up to 12 months out).
Step 2: Your look
Professional hair and makeup is included, done right in the studio by my hair and makeup artist. And YOU pick the look. Full glam, natural, red lip, no lashes, whatever feels like you. I want you to flip through your album in 20 years and recognize yourself.
Step 3: The session
My studio is moody and packed with sets: a shower, a bed, a tub, a couch, neon, and more. Two outfits are included in every session.
It’s just you, me, and my hair and makeup artist in there. No friends or kids during studio hours, which keeps the space private and safe for everybody.
We take it slow. We blast the music. My humor is truly terrible, and you will laugh at least once against your will.
Need a minute? Take it. Get a drink. I’ve got you.
I pose you from head to pinky toe, and I show you the back of the camera mid-shoot so you can see exactly what I’m seeing.
This day is about you and nothing else.
More on the full day here: What to Expect at Your Boudoir Session, Start to Finish.
Step 4: Your same-day reveal
Right after your shoot, you see your images and choose your products, same day, in the studio. Albums, metal prints, acrylic Diamond blocks, digital galleries. Your digital images land in your private online gallery within 7 days, and products are in your hands within 4 weeks.
Collections are a separate investment from your session retainer. Many clients pick and plan for their collection when they book, so on the big day all you have to do is show up and be her.
What do I wear if I don’t own lingerie?
You don’t need to own a single piece of lingerie, because my studio closet carries lingerie in sizes XXS–6X and body jewelry up to 8X.
Don’t like lingerie? FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC. You do NOT have to wear it.
Jeans and a crop tank? Yes. Your partner’s flannel? Yes. Latex? Oh, hell yes. Nothing at all? Your call, babe.
Want to use the closet? Just bring a black seamless thong and a nude seamless thong. That’s required, and it’s the only homework.
You are never required to be a “good girl” in here. Wear whatever you feel called to wear.
Will you edit my body in my boudoir photos?
No. I do not edit bodies, period.
I won’t shrink your waist. I won’t slim your arms. I won’t make your boobs or your butt bigger.
I do very light skin smoothing that keeps your texture, and I remove only things that won’t be on your body two weeks from now, like a bruise, a scratch, a blister, or a random bump. Scars stay. They’re part of your story.
You will not look like Barbie butter skin. You’ll look like you on your best fucking day.
We’re human. We see the things we don’t love automatically. (My arms are my hardest struggle point, so trust me.) I can’t take away your body, but I can pose it and flatter it in the best way possible.
How do I pay for a boudoir session in Sioux Falls?
You reserve your date with a session retainer, and your collection is a separate investment you choose at your reveal (many clients pick and plan for it when they book).
There are two ways to pay:
– An in-studio payment plan (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), paid in full 30 days before your session – Klarna, Affirm, or Afterpay
This is an absolute investment in yourself. We aren’t just taking a picture. We are creating an experience, and we’re creating art.
You can’t put a price on that. But again, there is a price, and that’s okay. I promise the investment is worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boudoir in Sioux Falls
Where is your boudoir studio located?
My studio is at 707 E 41st St, Suite 205, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, on the second floor (stairs only, no elevator). If stairs aren’t doable for you, I’ll create a unique experience for you in another studio. It’s an easy drive from Brandon and Tea.
Do I need to lose weight before a boudoir shoot?
No. You don’t need to lose weight or wait for a number on the scale. Every body is welcome, and I pose every client to flatter the body she has today.
Who will see my boudoir photos?
Only the people you choose. Every client signs a model release and picks her level: Full, Select, Anonymous, or No release (nothing is ever shared). Your digitals come through a private online gallery, and you can always share your own images.
Can I do a boudoir session postpartum?
Yes, whenever YOU feel ready. If you’re recovering from birth or surgery, go with what your provider says first. Tired, soft, touched out: none of that disqualifies you.
What if I’m really nervous?
Almost everyone is, and that’s okay. We go slow, you can take a break anytime, and I talk you through every single pose.
Ready to Turn Someday Into Now?
Whatever you’ve been sitting on for two years, you’re gonna sit on for two more if nothing changes.
So let’s change it.
Let’s turn that someday into maybe, and maybe into now.
Hit up my contact page at https://marandamarie.com/contact, call or text me at 605-857-5800, or email hello@marandamarie.com. Just say “I’m ready.” That’s the whole message. I’ll take it from there.
Just say, okay, I’m going to trust you. It’s going to be worth it.
I promise. 🖤
Xoxo, Maranda
About Maranda
Maranda is the boudoir photographer behind Maranda Marie Photography in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She’s been photographing women (and couples) since 2018, has captured hundreds of clients in her moody, set-filled studio, and is a mom of two girls and one bonus son who gets the last-on-the-list life firsthand. Call or text 605-857-5800 or visit marandamarie.com/contact.
