Hi, I'm your boudoir photographer Melissa!
My years of experience capturing the beauty and sensuality of the female form through my lens will come through in your session as I capture your essence and beauty inside and out.
Boudoir is about more than just creating pretty pictures - it's about helping women to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered in their own skin. I am honored to create you, as art.
From celebrating a special occasion to simply treating yourself to a day of self-love, we will work together to create a personalized and unforgettable experience that you will treasure for a lifetime.
From the moment you step into the studio, you will feel comfortable, confident, and ready to embrace your femininity and let your inner goddess shine.
About the studio
Petal and Pose Boudoir is housed in the Life's High Points Photography studio.
- Situated on acres and acres of private land with abundant birch and pines
- Exclusive access to the on-site flower farm fields at Turtle Bay Gardens
- Near the public beach at Sackett Lake - so grab your sexiest swimsuit!
The cut flower farm is a stunning photo venue that features seasonal floral abundance to create a magical setting for your portraits. The indoor studio space is a year-round space that uses studio and natural lighting as well as a variety of unique lighting techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are you going to share my images
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Only if you say I can! I have lots of sessions that I don't get to show
Some clients give me a full release, some limited where the photos are only anonymous, and some not at all.
You are in total control!
- Who books a boudoir experience?
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Anyone who wants to build self-confidence, feel empowered, or is looking for the ULTIMATE gift to give to your significant other!
Some are brides or wives and book sessions to give the images and albums as gifts (and if you ask me that’s an amazing gift), but there are just as many women that do this to invest in themselves and book regularly!
Sometimes it's a life change like a breakup, move, or another significant life event where you just crave that boost of confidence.
There is no right or wrong time to book a boudoir experience!
- Do I have to get Nude?!?!
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Absolutely not! But you certainly can!
I would never require you to do anything you're uncomfortable with during your boudoir portrait session.
I want you to feel completely at ease and in control of the process, this will make your photos all the better too!
While some clients choose to pose topless or nude, others prefer to keep their clothing or lingerie on.
If you change your mind mid-session and want to try something different, that's perfectly fine! I'm here to help boost your confidence and empower you. Whether you want to go nude or wrap yourself up in a sheet, I'm happy to accommodate.
If you are feeling shy, wear a cute sweater and cheeky undies or *those* jeans (you know the ones your butt looks amazing in) It's all about what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- How far out do you book?
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Sometimes you get lucky if you sign up for the waitlist, other times I am booking out several weeks. Contact me and I am certain we can find a date just for you!
- Where are you located?
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We are in north central WI, located in Medford WI. We are in a beautiful rural space with lots of trees, water and even a flower field on site.
Being centrally located means we are a short scenic drive from Marshfield, Eau Claire, Wausau, Rhinelander, Minocqua, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and many more Wisconsin cities! Travelers coming from a bit further include La Crosse, Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh areas. While these are a bit longer of a drive it is still easy to do your boudoir session and be home for dinner!
Traveling from further away or from outside of Wisconsin?
We are a 2.5-hour drive from The Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St Paul, MSP airport or just over an hour from the central Wisconsin airport in Mosinee, CWA
- Do you accept prepayment?
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Yes, I have set up a variety of interest-free prepayment options to fit nearly any budget!
Reach out and we can talk about affordable options just for you
- Do you have a cancellation policy?
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Life happens, I get it. Letting me know as soon as possible allows me to contact other babes who would love to snag your session.
Above all, please just don't show up. You have booked time myself, hair and makeup artists could have re-booked....or played on our phones ;)
- Do you retouch images
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Yes! We include complementary in-house image retouching. We do not make you look like plastic or over photoshopped. You will look like the very best version of YOU!
In house retouching also ensures quick turn around times on prints and products, often in as little a 1-2 weeks.
When you photo artist creates your images from posing and lighting all the way to retouching you know there will be cohesive vibe to your album or wall art collection