The Boudie Akademie
Take your Boudoir Business to the new heights!
If you’re struggling with:
posing
communicating w/ your clients
not earning enough revenue
Struggling to get your boudoir business off the ground? Do you get stuck on, or nervous about, posing your clients in the most flattering way? Or what about dressing them?
I get it. I’ve been there. I started my studio when I was 20 and had to learn everything the hard way. I’ve made many mistakes, but I am here to help you NEVER have to go through them! I want to share my wisdom and give you the knowledge and motivation to do more!
I know what it takes to make this your full time job, to make clients feel comfortable, get breathtaking images, and be paid your worth. And I can help you too.
I am proof that there is a way to run an intimate boudoir business, by yourself, while making multiple six figures...and oh yes taking 2-3 months off a year to travel, or just sit on the couch! So let's begin!
Posing Course
Online Course
This learn at your own pace course takes you behind the scenes to follow me on 6 different shoots!
This course will save you so many of the headaches I’ve endured, with my expertise guiding you to create your own high end boudoir brand.
During the course, you will watch me photograph 2 solo clients, one couple, one throuple, a beach session, white sheet session, and swing shoot. PLUS see how I edit it all! My Solo, Couple, and Throuple posing guides are also included with this course ($1250 value)- it’s seriously so much information!
I don’t hold anything back and give away all my posing tips & tricks, show you exactly how I communicate with my clients to make them comfortable, and the WHY behind everything I do!
So if you’re serious about upping your boudoir posing & editing then click the button below to get started!
(this course is not available to photographers living, working, or offering travel sessions to the Tampa Bay, Manatee & Sarasota County areas)
Not only do I feel so much more confident in directing my clients into poses, I've also totally changed my workflow in ways I didn't even know I needed in my business.
““Oh my goodness, Annika - where do I even start?! This course was absolutely everything I needed and BEYOND! Not only do I feel so much more confident in directing my clients into poses, I’ve also totally changed my workflow in ways I didn’t even know I needed in my business. I feel way less self-conscious and chaotic while posing clients, I’m SO MUCH stronger in my Photoshop skills and editing efficiency, and I feel totally prepared to try a couples boudoir photoshoot for the very first time EVER after watching this course. The whole learning experience was even more magical than I ever could have predicted - THANK YOU for sharing your incredible knowledge and for being such an amazing teacher. I can’t wait to keep re-visiting this course when I need a little posing inspiration or want to remember a super awesome photoshop trick. THANK YOU, Annika! I think it’s worth at LEAST 2X what you charged for it!” ”
For you
My #1 Posing Tip for FREE
Who doesn't love that?! And if it helps your business do better than that's a win-win in my book. So if you want to take the first step, subscribe below. This will give you send you an email to my number 1 tip on getting clients to relax in front of the camera in under 5 minutes, all while still getting amazing shots! Time is valuable my friends, and if you aren't taking shots that are going to sell, then what's the point? So enter your email below to get this awesome tip, plus keep an eye on all the other goodies making their way to your inbox!
What I shoot with
SINCE I KNOW YOU’RE CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT I USE TO SHOOT & EDIT WITH:
Camera: Nikon Z6
Lens: 50mm
Lighting: mainly natural, very rarely studio lighting (Westcott)
Presets: mostly my own
Editing: Lightroom (with my presets) & Photoshop
Photoshop Actions: Florabella + Greater Than Gatsby
Mentoring
1 : 1 Mentoring
Two hour mentoring session with me via Zoom (+30 min follow up call) OR full day in-person mentoring (+30 min follow up call)!
Let me deliver actionable solutions and advice to your most pressing issues! You choose the topic(s) you want help with and we’ll get to work. Literally ask me anything!
In-person mentoring can be done at my studio in St Pete FL, or have me travel to you and teach you in your own space (this means shooting and editing together)! Please email me at info@macheriestudios.com if you are interested in in-person mentoring (payment plans are available).
(mentoring is not available to photographers living, working, or offering travel sessions to the Tampa Bay, Bradenton & Sarasota County areas)
Starting at $600
My one on one mentorship session with Annika is the best investment I've made for my boudoir business
“From the moment I reached out to Annika to set up our mentoring zoom session, I knew that I was dealing with a very personable, knowledgeable and passionate person, who truly loves what she does and wants to help other photographers grow their business. She was working and traveling out of the country, and she still found time to respond to me quickly to set up our zoom call. The session was everything that I hoped it would be and more. She was so warm and encouraging, and she offered resources and solutions for every item on my list. She has a wealth of information about all aspects of starting and successfully managing a boudoir business (setting up your studio, networking, marketing, websites, building your social media presence and engagement, etc). If you are a photographer looking for an experienced, creative and caring mentor who will help you reach the next level with your photography business, please reach out to Annika. You’ll be so happy that you did!””
Posing Guides
Get inspired and learn how I break my poses down into just a few easy-to-follow steps. Believe it or not, every pose I shoot follows the same set of rules, so once you learn them you can create stunning images regardless of who, how many people, or where you are shooting. You will see how I use similar base poses to achieve vastly different results with very minor changes.
All these guides are designed to save you time during your sessions by flowing from one pose to the next, inspiring your creativity to think outside the box when it comes to posing, and of course, lead to higher sales.
Please note, that all guides are nonrefundable, and all except for the bundles are instant downloads.If you want to use AfterPay on the guides, please email me at info@macheriestudios.com so I can send you a separate invoice!
Also, please be aware that the Couples and Throuple Guides do show same-sex clients.
80 pages, showing hundreds of different poses. Instant download. Nonrefundable. Must be downloaded within 24 hours of purchase.
88 pages, showing hundreds of different poses. Same sex couples are shown in this guide. Instant download. Nonrefundable. Must be downloaded within 24 hours.
I wish this guide would have been available when I started shooting throuples! It shows 42 Throuple poses that are HOT while still being classy and timeless. Instant download. Nonrefundable. Must be downloaded within 24 hours of purchase.
Over my many years as a boudoir photographer, the White Sheet session has been one of the most consistently popular add-ons in my studio – and it’s easy to see why!
There is something so sexy and timeless about capturing the beauty of the human body with nothing but a white sheet.
White Sheet shoots can be an INCREDIBLE tool in a boudoir photographer’s arsenal because they cost almost nothing to invest in (literally just the cost of a white sheet), yet they can be one of the most lucrative styles to shoot.
Even if you’re just starting out as a boudoir photographer and don’t have a permanent studio yet, chances are you can still do White Sheet sessions.
In the White Sheet Posing Guide, I break down everything you need to know about capturing stunning shots using nothing but a white sheet.
This 41 page Guide includes:
Over 55 different pose ideas broken down into easy-to-follow steps
Flow posing fundamentals – so you can get even more variation and vastly different results from very minor changes to the base pose
Posing ideas that can be easily adapted to whatever space you’re working with, including couches, beds, benches, floors, and standing
Wet and dry sheet pose ideas
Imagine a simple $20 investment for a prop in your photography business leading to higher base session prices AND clients buying your more expensive photo packages.
Imagine creating some of the most stunning and effortlessly sexy photos imaginable using nothing but a simple white sheet.
That’s what’s possible when you start offering White Sheet sessions.
All of my guides are designed to save you time during your sessions by flowing from one pose to the next, inspiring your creativity to think outside the box when it comes to posing, and of course, leading to higher sales.
Instant download. Nonrefundable. Must be downloaded within 24 hours of purchase.
The Kink Posing Guide will teach you everything you need to know about mastering edgier photography styles in your boudoir studio.
Bondage and kink are exploding in popularity as people become more comfortable and curious about exploring their sexuality and alternative lifestyles.
This means there’s a HUGE opportunity to drive more revenue in your photography business if you can learn to confidently photograph kink poses.
PLUS bondage accessories can be a great way to start offering add-ons in your studio, making you even more money.
The Kink Posing Guide includes:
Over 120 different pose ideas broken down into easy-to-follow steps
Flow posing fundamentals – so you can get more variation and vastly different results from very minor changes to the base pose
Pose ideas for all the most popular kink accessories
blindfolds & ball gags
handcuffs & ties
masks
harnesses & collars
spreader bars
crops, paddles & floggers
the swing
dice
Imagine going into your next shoot feeling completely confident when your client asks if they can bring along a harness or a collar.
Imagine walking into every single shoot knowing that you have what it takes to create stunning, sexy images that clients LOVE and are happy to pay for.
With the Kink Posing Guide, I’ll show you exactly how to nail those edgier photography styles every single time.
All of my guides are designed to save you time during your sessions by flowing from one pose to the next, inspiring your creativity to think outside the box when it comes to posing, and of course, leading to higher sales.
Instant download. Nonrefundable. Must be downloaded within 24 hours of purchase.
$900 value! NOT AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD - You will be emailed the guides within 24-48 hours of purchase. Nonrefundable.
Solo, Couples, Throuples, White Sheet, and Kink posing guides are included ($1950 value)! NOT AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD - You will be emailed all guides within 24-48 hours of purchase. Nonrefundable purchase.
Preset Shop
The struggle is real! You’re working hard to create a seamless boudoir brand - you’ve got blogs to write, client orders to edit, Insta comments to respond to; I know, I’ve been there.
And one of the greatest time savers for me has become my collection of Lightroom Presets! These are perfect for helping you get one-click edits, have a consistent feed, and draw in more potential clients with a beautiful aesthetic.
The full collection of Presets, for which I have also partnered with my sister, can be found in our shop. They are prefect for boudoir and lifestyle shots, as well as all your travel and landscape images! The Beauty Presets are ideal for boudoir, while the Vibe Presets are ideal for travel and landscape images.
We worked hard to make sure they are versatile and easy to use on a wide range of images. Because, well, we know how busy you are!