Award Winning
Kansas City Boudoir
& Empowerment Photographer

AS SEEN IN…

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Kansas City Boudoir + Empowerment Photography for the Everyday Woman

Elegant photography for the everyday woman who wants to feel beautiful and confident in her own skin

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Hi I’m Leah

Head photographer and Owner of Brave Boss Babe Boudoir

I’ve been a full time photographer for almost a decade (wowsa!) and a full time boudoir photographer in Kansas City for seven of those years. I live in KCMO with my amazing husband, Matthew, and have worked in places like Los Angeles, Wales, and Hawaii! Because I’ve worked all over in many different environments and conditions (and with every personality you can imagine) you can relax in the knowledge that I know how to make you look and feel incredible.

As a Certified Professional Boudoir Photographer and long time member in good standing with The Association of International Boudoir Photographers, my continued education and devotion to the field of boudoir photography is intense and ongoing. My consistent commitment to excellence has led to my work being featured in publications like Bare Bones Boudoir Magazine, Lovely Magazine, The Perfect Palette, and Flickr’s main blog. For multiple years, people of Kansas City have voted my studio the best photography business in KC through The Pitch’s annual Best-Of competition.

Crafting a personalized experience designed to put you at ease and connect you with your uniquely created beauty is something I’ve dedicated thousands of hours to learn. I’ve had nearly a thousand faces in front of my camera, have snapped hundreds of thousands of images, and thoroughly dedicated myself to being a trustworthy, safe, and unstoppable creative force.

To sum it is all up… life is hard, but a boudoir photoshoot shouldn’t be! I LOVE what I do and I’m excited to help you see your true beauty!

9+
YEARS
AS A
PHOTOGRAPHER

 
 

650,000+
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN
AS A
KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

 

600+
EMPOWERED
KANSAS CITY WOMEN

 

0
EFFS GIVEN
ABOUT THE NUMBER ON YOUR SCALE

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Kansas City Women Are Celebrating Their Unique Beauty with Boudoir!

Your time is now. Get the confidence boost that will re-charge you and leave you ready to take on the world! Let me be your advocate and show you a kinder, gentler way to treat yourself and rejoice in the good gift of your body’s beauty.

Our studio is here to help you rewrite your script, to build your confidence in your created body, and straighten your crown. We believe that all women are works of art, individually hand crafted masterpieces that deserve to be treated as such. We’re here to help you stop hiding your light and embrace the good gift that has been given to you!

100+ FIVE STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS AND COUNTING…

“The results were incredible.”

~ AMANDA B

“You feel like a queen from the second you walk in the door.”

~ RACHEL P

“I was given the courage and confidence to go find a wedding dress because of my shoot with Leah."

~ ASHTEN R

“It caused a complete 180 change in how I view myself.”

~ LAUREN N

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Your Confidence Journey Starts When You Say YES to a Boudoir Session with Leah

No matter your story, I want to be the photographer to show you just how beautiful you really are!

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY IN KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

Kansas City Boudoir & Empowerment Photographer
Wants Women To Know Their Beauty & Worth

You deserve to live a life knowing and believing that you are beautiful. You deserve a life filled with confidence! Being a boudoir photographer in Kansas City is so much more than just snapping some sexy pics. It is about revealing the unique and purposefully created beauty of each woman in front of my camera!

Look - there are lots of options when it comes to Kansas City boudoir photography, but if you are looking for someone who truly cares about creating an unforgettable experience with someone gets it - I’m your girl.

Why? Because women who know they are beautiful just as they are, who don’t view themselves as an unfinished project, who embrace the inherent gift of their body… that is my jam. I love guiding women on the journey of valuing themselves as the unique treasures they are! Because when you are confident, you move differently. You speak differently. You treat others differently - including yourself!

I know I can provide you with a boudoir experience in Kansas City that is unrivaled, plus we’ll have a ton of fun along the way!

As you scroll through my pictures and info, please let me know if you have any questions. I can’t wait to help you!

Boudoir Articles to Guide
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INFORMATIVE ARTICLES,
INSIDE LOOKS AT REAL BOUDOIR SESSIONS,
AND HELPFUL BOUDOIR PLANNING TIPS

  • What You Can Expect from a Boudoir Photo Session

    From Brave Boss Babe M’s Perspective…

    Let me just start by saying that I have never been comfortable in my own skin.... I have always been intrigued by boudoir shoots and the amazing pictures that are made but I guess I never really thought about doing one myself....

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  • What NOT To Bring To Your Boudoir Session

    What should stay home and not come with you to your empowering boudoir photography shoot with Brave Boss Babe Boudoir?

    These are the top three things we want you to leave behind when you come in for your boudoir photography session and (more importantly) the reasons why!

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Boudoir Photography for KC
Women Ready to Reveal Their Empowered Elegance

Kansas City Boudoir Photography

Take a moment and look around my website, check out my portfolio, dive into my ‘about’ me page, and let’s chat about how I can capture your sensual side through boudoir photography! After all, you are one-of-a-kind. So your boudoir session should be the same! My availability is limited so make sure you get the conversation started ASAP! I can’t wait to hear from you and learn more about what makes you… YOU!

 

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KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

FAQs

  • Our number 1 priority is making sure our clients are comfortable, especially with boudoir! It can be a life changing experience, but that also makes it nerve wracking! Sometimes, you are learning how to love your body and you aren't quite ready to share the images with the world, or sometimes these photos are specifically for your spouse and aren't for anyone else's eyes. These are all great reasons for not sharing your photos, and it all depends on your personal preferences. If there are photos that I would like to share, I will ask your permission first, and only share what you are comfortable with!

  • You definitely don't have to specifically wear lingerie, it depends on your personality! There are a BUNCH of outfit ideas other than lacy little things! The majority of my clients actually prefer more modest options like glamorous gowns or comfy sweaters. I have plenty of resources I can provide you when it comes to shopping your closet, going on an amazon shopping spree, or looking into other outfit options in my Before You Boudoir digital magazine.

  • Hair and makeup is included in all of our boudoir shoots! I think it's really important for you to feel pampered, and having your hair and makeup done is a great way to do that! Our amazing team can help you complete your look, whether that's "I just woke up like this" or Full on glam! You can bring any ideas you want for your makeup and we can try to use it for inspiration!

  • I do edit your images for light, exposure, and color balance. I also correct for any impermanent lumps, bumps, and bruises (if you break out - don’t worry! That will disappear.) Typically I would never edit out anything permanent like scars, stretchmarks, birthmarks, etc. If you would like them softened that can happen in the final product, but when you first see your images in the viewing and ordering space they will be 100% un-retouched. This is because I believe that every part of you is worthy of being photographed and seen just as it is, but I also know that it is fun to live in the idea of having a magazine quality photoshoot for yourself!

    I NEVER want to edit out anything that makes you who you are. The art of boudoir is so much more than just pretty pictures. It is embracing the uniquely created beauty that is YOU! Part of the process of accepting the gift of your body and seeing your beauty also means not photoshopping out parts of yourself you don't like. If those are parts of yourself that are learning to love and aren't thrilled about, that is okay! We are skilled in posing and lighting to make you look your absolute best and bring out your sparkle.

    Plus we are used to posing women of all shapes and sizes from 00 to 24+, we are ready to make you look as fabulous as we know you are!

  • My private and exclusive boudoir studio is located close to Kauffman and Chiefs stadiums. It is a cozy and intimate space designed to make you feel right at home! We are basically 20 minutes from everywhere in the Kansas City metro and parking is super simple!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Let Me Show Your How Gorgeous You Really Are!

I absolutely cannot wait to tell your story and capture this chapter of your confidence journey! Tell me as much or as little as you like (I’m an avid reader - so get as wordy as you want!). My goal is to help you reach your confidence and empowerment goals, so the more you can let me know the better I can serve you. Use the form below to get in touch. Chat soon!

PLEASE NOTE:
YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION STARTS FROM $445
YOUR IMAGE COLLECTIONS START FROM $695

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