A woman kneeling on a wooden floor, taking a photograph with a camera. She is dressed in black and has long brown hair. There is a large electric fan and a dog bed with a gray cushion against the wall behind her.

Woman lying on hardwood floor in a plank position, holding her head with both hands, with a camera and a camera strap on a white cloth nearby, and a speaker and a folded tripod in the background.

Photographer taking a picture of a woman with long, curly blonde hair, seen from behind, sitting in front of a fan, in a studio with black wall and light coming from a window.

A small dog lying on a wooden floor next to a veil. A person's legs are visible, standing behind the veil.

A small white and brown dog with large ears sitting on a beige tufted ottoman, looking at a camera bag placed on the ottoman, with colorful pillows on a couch in the background.

A woman smiling outdoors with a dog, sunlight filtering through the trees in the background.

A smiling woman with long blonde hair holding a magazine with a person on the cover.

A pile of Polaroid photographs on a white surface, with one showing three women, one of whom is partially undressed, in a photoshoot or backstage setting.

Two women sitting on a bed with a small dog lying beside them. The room has three small windows on a gray wall.

Three women smiling for a selfie, one with pink hair and a floral headband, another with red hair, and a third with blonde hair, in a well-lit room.

Three women smiling and posing for a photo with a small dog, with a dark background.

Three women taking selfies together, with a second photo showing them smiling and posing, one holding a camera.

Behind The Lens

“BOUDOIR” (/ˈbu:dwa:r/; French: [bu.dwaʁ]) The word 'boudoir' comes from the French meaning 'a woman's bedroom' or 'powder room'. Now the term is widely used to describe portraits that are sexy, intimate, and usually but not always taken in a bedroom setting. To me, it means images that reflect the incredible woman you are, in an artistic and modern way.

Hi, I’m Petra! Boudoir & Portrait Photographer in Boulder, Colorado. For nearly a decade I’ve had the incredible honor of photographing amazing women and creating art that helps them see themselves in a whole new way.

About me:

🎰 I will absolutely celebrate your favorite photos with you like we just won the lottery🤑
Good natural light makes me ridiculously happy 🌞
📷 I’m a fine art photographer turned filmmaker who started out the old-school way developing film in the darkroom. Watching an image slowly appear in the tray felt like magic then… and honestly, it still does, even if it’s mostly digital now!
📚When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me curled up with a book from my dangerously tall TBR pile (currently Throne of Glass 🗡️🧝‍♀️👑❤️‍🔥 and fully obsessed) And I will probably ask what book you’re reading.

A collage of three photos showing a woman with curly red hair and light skin. The left photo is a close-up portrait of her smiling, wearing a purple robe. The top right photo shows her lying on a bed, looking at the camera, wearing a black lace top w

A collage of three women in different poses and outfits. The woman on the left wears a red satin robe and has dreadlocks. The woman on the top right is lying on a bed with her head resting on her hand, wearing a green sports jersey. The woman on the

A collage of three photos of the same woman with long wavy brown hair and light skin. The left photo shows her smiling directly at the camera in a white top, the top right photo shows her looking down with makeup and soft lighting, and the bottom rig

A collage of three images featuring the same woman with long black hair, light brown skin, and wearing earrings and a dark top. The left image shows her smiling directly at the camera. The top right image shows her lying on her side on a bed, looking

A collage of three images: the first features a woman with blonde hair smiling at the camera, wearing a white robe with pink and yellow embroidery. The second shows the woman lying on a bed, gazing softly at the camera with a veil partly covering her

“From the moment I arrived, Petra’s warmth and guidance made everything feel easy. She coached me through poses in a way that felt natural, and the results were breathtaking!! She is a true artist! Every time I look at my album, I feel powerful and radiant.”

— 5/22/2026 • Sophie M ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What is a Photoshoot with me like?

A photoshoot with me is fun, private, and completely laid back.

There are no assistants, giant lights, clunky gear, or blaring techno music. The studio is set up like a cozy little apartment with soft bedding, minimal furniture, and soft gray walls. I use beautiful natural light and simple reflectors to shape it.

I guide you through every pose step-by-step, so you’ll never be left wondering what to do with your hands or asked to “just act sexy.” My job is to help you feel comfortable and confident the entire time.

My hope is that you embrace your fear and vulnerability, and do it anyway. If you have 5 minutes, this read explains why vulnerability is so powerful.

You Don’t Need to Be “Photogenic”

You don’t need modeling experience.
You don’t need to lose weight.
You don’t need to know how to pose.

Every woman you see in my portfolio started exactly where you are. And they always walk away saying the same thing:

"I’m so glad I did this. It was so much easier and more fun than I expected!" (Literally, as I type this, my client said those exact words to me yesterday!)

Hope to talk to you soon!

❤️ Petra

CONTACT ME!

“She made this entire experience so easy and fun. My pictures are absolutely stunning!”

— TAYLOR

Gold and black circular badge with the text "BoudoirRule Awards 2026 Winner" and the website "www.boudoirule.com".

Book cover titled 'The Knot Best of Weddings 2025' with a black background and white text.