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Choosing the right maternity photo outfits can make a big difference in how your photos feel and look. Many women feel unsure about what to wear for maternity photos. Some wonder if they need a special dress, while others worry their wardrobe will not photograph well. The good news is that beautiful maternity photos do not require […]

If you are considering boudoir photography in Green Bay, WI, you are probably wondering what the experience actually feels like. Most women who inquire have never done anything like this before. Many arrive curious but hesitant. Others wonder if they will feel awkward, if they need to know how to pose, or whether they should wait […]

If you’ve ever asked yourself why women wait to book boudoir, the answer is simpler than you think. Time.Fear.Body image. Understanding why women wait to book boudoir reveals something deeper: most women are not waiting because they don’t want the experience. They’re waiting because they believe they need to feel different first. Smaller.More confident.Less busy.More ready. And that […]

Green Bay boudoir photography is often marketed as a confidence boost. But confidence is not the prerequisite. Safety is. If you’re searching for Green Bay boudoir photography, chances are you don’t already feel fearless. Most women arrive nervous. Self-aware. Wondering if they should wait until they “feel ready.” You don’t need to feel ready.You need to […]

If you’ve been spiraling about what to wear for a family photoshoot, you’re not alone. Wardrobe is the number one stress point for families before their session. The group texts. The screenshots. The “Does this match?” panic. Here’s what I tell every client: Wardrobe does not make your photos.Connection does. When styling is done well, it […]

Portrait photography for women in transition in life exists for seasons that don’t come with announcements—but quietly change everything. You feel it before you can explain it. A subtle shift. A loosening. A becoming. You’re not who you were a few years ago. And you’re not finished unfolding yet. This work is for women navigating change […]

Most women don’t book a boudoir or portrait session because they feel ready. They book it because something has shifted. Turning 50 does that. It sharpens the question most women have been postponing for years: When do I get to be part of my own life again? I see this moment clearly because I’ve photographed it […]

There’s something about fall in Door County that feels nostalgic — the way the light softens in the late afternoon, the sound of leaves underfoot, the feeling of slowing down before winter settles in. This Door County family session with a family of five — mom, dad, and their three little girls — captured that feeling perfectly. […]

At Jessie Alaura Studios, I specialize in Green Bay family photography that celebrates real, heartfelt connection. Recently, I had the joy of photographing Kate and James with their two daughters during a cozy afternoon baking gingerbread cookies at home. This in-home lifestyle session was filled with laughter, flour-covered hands, and the kind of small, fleeting moments that make family life […]

Experience fine art boudoir photography in Green Bay with Jessie Alaura Studios. Each session is designed to celebrate your confidence and transform your images into timeless artwork for your home. A boudoir session is so much more than a photoshoot. It is an intimate and luxurious experience that blends fine art, design, and emotion into something truly personal. At Jessie […]