indianapolis boudoir photography | cheryl's boudoir blog | finding yourself again

March 18, 2021

We recently had one of our brides and long time clients Cheryl come in for a follow up Rogue: Blush session. She did one previously before her wedding, but wanted to reach out after a very hard 2020 (like we all had) and we had a thought: She wasn’t alone.

So many of us dealt with loss in 2020. Canceled events, weddings, birthday parties, trips, loved ones lost, friendships put on hold, social distancing, illness, quarantines and on and on.

Cheryl was that person we all wanted and needed to be so badly. Someone who took every punch 2020 had to throw at her, but got up and decided to be a better person for herself.

We all have things we want to be better about and we all have loss from 2020 we are carrying with us, how will you find yourself again?

2020 was the year the world stopped. For me, 2020 was the year my whole world was shattered.

February 10, 2020 my brother took his own life. March 27, 2020 I lost my father to COVID.
In a matter of six weeks I lost two people who had such a major impact on my life. When the world shut down I was forced to be at home, and could not see family or friends to help me grieve. Thankfully I have my husband and my daughter who pulled me through it. I felt broken and destroyed. I need to take back my life

You mentioned wanting to take back your life, can you elaborate on what you did? Diet, exercise?

Taking my life back is more than just my physical body. It’s my overall well-being and healthy. Physically I focused on becoming a healthier me. Part of it I have to admit was stress/grieving of 2020. Most of it was simply cutting out junk food in my life. I ate a lot of junk working in the office but we do not keep that type of food in our home.

Mentally I was focused on being a better human being. While yes I was grieving such tragic losses, I knew I had to grow and become better from all of this.

What helped you find your happiness again?

I often see people say that happiness is a choice. You wake up every day and make the decision to be happy. I only partially agree to that statement. I think it’s a trend statement, a hashtag if you will. You can make the decision when you wake up in the morning to be in a better mood, but happiness is deeper than that. I was waking up most mornings telling myself, trying to convince myself that today was going to be a better day, but I was still so unhappy. I cried myself to sleep at night for six months straight. I had to fight to get my life back.

Compare your two Blush sessions with us; first was for him, but this was for you, why?

My first blush session was a gift to my husband. I was nine months post-partum and going through a variety of emotions. Mentally I was still trying to figure out life after baby. Physically I was extremely overweight and all around unhealthy. I did not adjust well to becoming a new mom, balancing work, and planning a wedding. It took a toll on me in a variety of ways. Losing weight was a challenge for me so I also was not happy with the way I looked. I avoided mirrors at all costs.

This session was different in so many ways. It’s not just about losing the weight, but becoming who I truly am meant to be. This is a new beginning for me. A new journey. I wanted to be able to show that. I decided to do a Blush session with Rogue Images again because it was the perfect time to capture those feelings. Feeling more like myself after having a baby 2 years ago and all of the pain I’ve gone through.

How do you first connect with Rogue Images and what keeps you coming back?

I first met Cody at a wedding event. It was an instant connection! I knew right then and there he would be perfect for our wedding. I hired him before I even had a wedding venue! Since then I think I’ve had five or six different shoots with them. They know my family and we have a level of trust.

The first blush session I did, I was extremely nervous. I didn’t know what to expect, but I instantly felt at ease. The most recent session I felt like a supermodel. I was ready for anything and knew exactly what I was getting. This will not be my last session. I plan on doing these blush sessions again, but mainly just for me. To be able to look back and see my confidence grow despite the size I am is something I’d love to do. The bonus is my husband gets sexy pictures of his wife!

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Sammy's Boudoir Blog | A Special Wedding Day Gift

October 4, 2019

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Sammy's Boudoir Blog | A Special Wedding Day Gift

Rogue Images Photography from the very start has always been a company about telling stories. Families, couples, seniors and now, we are launching a new line, Rogue: Blush. A line of photography celebrating you for exactly who you are. These sessions are designed to empower you to feel your best in an intimate setting.

While the style is technically "boudoir" this is not (always) a half naked photo shoot. We are wanting to highlight your beauty and leave your audience blushing and hoping for more.

We invite you to come to your session looking for an unforgettable experience by being greeted with champagne followed by an hour and a half of pampering; getting your hair and makeup done by our amazing artists: Nikki Brown with Nikki Brown Makeup and Lauren Foley with Salon 24, LLC. Both ladies listen to your vision for your shoot and leave you looking and feeling AMAZING.

A few months back, we had Sammy in for a session and she and her husband shared a few thoughts about her Blush session experience!

Rogue: How did you hear about Blush and what did you like about our work?

Sammy: I found Blush just by googling, but quickly found out a friend had used them for wedding and boudoir photos. I loved the style of their photos and how sexy yet tasteful they were.

Rogue: What made you want to do a Blush session?

Sammy: I wanted to give my fiancé an unexpected gift for our wedding day! I wanted him to see me in a different light than our everyday routine.

Rogue: Were you nervous going into it? What made you feel less so?

Sammy: I was sort of nervous but Cody quickly made me feel so at ease! Looking at lots of examples of photos helped me know what to expect and telling them up front what I was comfortable with helped as well.

Rogue: How was your experience with the Blush team?

Sammy: Amazing! The 3 hours flew by, it was so fun and Cody makes you feel completely comfortable.

Rogue: What would you say to those people on the fence trying to decide if they want to do one?

Sammy: Do it! Not only is it an awesome gift for your significant other, it’s an amazing experience for you as well. It was so fun to step outside my comfort zone.

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Lisa's Boudoir Blog | A Special Wedding Day Gift

September 24, 2019

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Lisa's Boudoir Blog | A Special Wedding Day Gift

A few months back, we had Lisa in for a session and she and her husband shared a few thoughts about her Blush session experience!

Lisa:

Doing boudoir photos was something I always thought was such a cool idea but didn’t know if I would be up for the task. Since I had worked with Cody on my engagement photos, I knew that not only his work is amazing but he is someone I felt comfortable with to take these photos in a classy way.

Arriving at the Blush session, I was pretty shaky walking in. Thankfully Dani greeted me at the door and instantly made me feel so welcome. The glam squad went straight to work to make me feel like an absolute queen. Shout out to Nikki for encouraging me to do a darker lip, as it really added a pop of color that made absolutely the photos.

During the photos, Cody and Dani worked together seamlessly to make sure that I felt comfortable and to help guide me to get the best shots. They also really helped me with decision making for the different looks, with their experience I knew I was in good hands.

While I knew this would be my wedding gift for Brian, I didn’t know when I would give it to him. Cody and Dani had the brilliant idea to wait and keep it a complete surprise for him on wedding day so they could capture the reaction. It was killing me not to tell him or show him these pictures that I had chosen for the book. This book was something that put me out of my comfort zone in a big way, but I wanted to do something really special for Brian and something that went beyond a material item. This book was the perfect choice.

Needless to say, I was able to keep my mouth closed and we were able to pull off the surprise ! Brian absolutely LOVED the gift, and has not wanted to put it down. So glad that I decided to take a risk and take these pictures, and I cannot have imagined having anyone else take the photos.

Thank you so much to the entire Rogue images blush squad for bringing this to life.

Brian:

Bravo... this was without a doubt the best gift I’ve ever received from Lisa. We were at the point where I was alone during the photos during our wedding day and it was time for me to read her letter and then open her gift. I was absolutely blind-sided by the gift... after the second page, I momentarily paused and asked Cody and Dani if they were aware of what I was looking at... Their prompt reply, “yeah. We took those pictures”.

The pictures were absolutely stunning. The quality of these pictures were equivalent to those that are taken with the most beautiful models in the world. Seriously. I didn’t really know how to react.

The only conscience thought I could muster was, “wow... this was something Lisa really did just for me. This decision had to be really hard and very uncomfortable for her...But she did this for me.”

And man were these pictures just absolutely everything I could have possibly dreamed of. As I sit here on the flight to our honeymoon, I’ve meticulously scoured this book several times... about 20 minutes each time.

I’m a very protective person, especially of Lisa, who is my world... but I felt she was in the best hands with this crew. I trust them as true professionals for this kind of work. There will be a lot of happy men out there due to their level of work. Would recommend them to anyone. Thank you guys so much. This is something we will get to treasure for our whole lives. A true gift.

Incredible work by Cody, Dani and all of his crew at Rogue Images.

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Intimate Photography Celebrating YOU | Callie's Session

August 30, 2019

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Intimate Photography Celebrating YOU | Callie's Session

This past month, we had Callie in for a model session and asked her a little more about her session and if she’d share with us!

Q: What made you want to do this Blush session with us?

A: I had gotten photos taken before but I hated them. I never used them and it left an awful image in my mind of what my body image was. I wanted the opportunity to take new ones and truly feel good about myself.

Q: How did you hear about us what did you like about our work that made you want to reach out to us?

A: A friend of mine had gotten her wedding pictures done with you and they were absolutely stunning!! I love the look of your images and I see myself using you for all my photo needs in the future!

Q: How was your experience overall?

A: It was amazing!!! I never felt more beautiful than I did on that day. From getting my hair and makeup done, to having all my outfits laid out for me and the Blush team telling me how great they were turning out— it was an incredible experience!!

Q: What was your favorite pose/image from your session and why?

A: I did an imagine where I was laying on my car with a leather bodysuit on and i absolutely love it!! I feel hot and kinda like a badass in it.

Q: Were your photographers helpful in getting you into poses?

A: Yes!! I told them to tell me if I was looking odd in any photos because I wanted to make sure my photos would turn out good and they always made sure to adjust my arm, head, posture, etc. as needed.

Q: Would you recommend Rogue: Blush to other clients? If so, why should they do it? Do you have anything to say to anyone debating if they should do a session?

A: Yes, I would recommend them to everyone! They are so sweet and took so much time with me to make sure I got such quality imagines! They worked so hard and all of their images look amazing!! I honestly wish I could have bought all of them they were THAT good! DO IT!!! You won’t regret! They will make you look and feel like a supermodel!

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Intimate Photography Celebrating YOU | Amy's Blush Blog

August 28, 2019

Indianapolis Boudoir Photographer | Intimate Photography Celebrating YOU | Amy's Blush Blog

This past month, we had Amy in for a model session and asked her a little more about her session and if she’d share with us!

Q: How did you hear about Blush and what did you like about our work?

A: I heard about Blush through your Facebook page. I love the candid shots that always get captured, those always end up being my favorite.

Q: What made you want to do a Blush session?

A: I wanted to do a Blush session because I think it is important for women to feel comfortable in their own skin and get a time to celebrate and capture that beauty from time to time.

Q: Were you nervous going into it? What made you feel less so?

A: Going in I was only slightly nervous, but was put at ease by the professional demeanor of everyone involved.

Q: How was your experience with the Blush team?

A: he Blush team was extremely helpful! The hair and make-up girls were upbeat and did a wonderful job without making me look "over-done." I was then shown a private changing room where my outfits were neatly laid out for me. The photo session had two photographers and I never felt felt physically over-exposed.

Q: What would you say to those people on the fence trying to decide if they want to do one?

A: As women, we tend to criticize our bodies too often. Having a boudoir photo session can help you see yourself in a different light.

Q: Anything else you wish to add?

A: After getting the pictures back, all I could think was: damn, I am pretty sexy! It's a confidence booster for sure. Then one day, when I have great grandchildren, I can show them that I used to be quite the striking young woman.

Indianapolis Boudoir Photography | Rogue: Blush

April 18, 2019

Indianapolis Boudoir Photography | Rogue : Blush | 4.14.19 Session Blog

Rogue Images Photography from the very start has always been a company about telling stories. Families, couples, seniors and now, we are launching a new line, Rogue: Blush. A line of photography celebrating you for exactly who you are. These sessions are designed to empower you to feel your best in an intimate setting.

While the style is technically "boudoir" this is not (always) a half naked photo shoot. We are wanting to highlight your beauty and leave your audience blushing and hoping for more.

We invite you to come to your session looking for an unforgettable experience by being greeted with champagne followed by an hour and a half of pampering; getting your hair and makeup done by our amazing artists: Nikki Brown with Flawless Faces By Nikki and Lauren Foley with Salon 24, LLC. Both ladies listen to your vision for your shoot and leave you looking and feeling AMAZING.

One of our motto’s: do something today that your future self will thank you for

What we love about this quote is that it is not limited to just this shoot. Do something every day that you’ll be happy later in life that you did all those years ago.