COLORADO SPRINGS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
FINALLY, PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOURSELF YOU ACTUALLY LOVE.
You don’t need modeling experience, you don’t need to know how to pose, and you don’t need a perfect body. You’ll be fully guided throughout the experience—you don’t even need to arrive confident.
14 years specializing in posing everyday women
Professional Hair & Makeup
Fully Guided Posing
Private Colorado Springs Studio
HUNDREDS OF WOMEN. 14 YEARS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.
★★★★★
"James and Christi went above and beyond anything I expected. They are incredibly sweet, kind, and genuinely honest, which made the entire experience so special. I enjoyed every single moment with them. They truly catered to my wants and needs and made me feel completely comfortable, seen, and confident."
Jenna W.
★★★★★
"Christi & James are the most amazing pair!! Christi is so diligent, organized, and thoughtful & James is so creative, kind, and the perfect amount of goofy. They made me feel more special and beautiful than I ever have before!! To top it all off, my pictures turned out better than I ever could have imagined. I would give them more stars if possible….”
THINK YOU COULD NEVER
LOOK LIKE THE WOMEN
IN THESE
PHOTOGRAPHS?
Most of them wondered the same thing.
The women you see here aren't professional models. They're wives, mothers, professionals, brides, grandmothers and women who were every bit as nervous about stepping in front of the camera as you may be right now.
They didn't arrive knowing how to pose. They didn't suddenly wake up feeling fearless.
They showed up.
We took care of the rest.
Every pose, movement, expression and detail is guided so you never have to wonder what you're supposed to do.
You don't need to know how to look incredible in photographs.
That's our job.
SELECTED WORK
REAL WOMEN. BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED.
Every woman brings something different to the camera. Your photographs should feel equally personal.
Real Women. Real Stories. Real Transformation.
Colorado Springs Boudoir Photography Reviews
I went into the session a little nervous, but I left feeling like a total goddess. Seeing the final images was surreal they captured not just how I looked, but how I felt during the shoot: beautiful, bold, and powerful. If you’re on the fence about doing a boudoir session, this is your sign to go for it. It’s an experience I’ll always treasure.
Thank you for making me feel amazing in my own skin! Hands down the best!🙌🏼
-Angel S.
FROM NERVOUS TO “I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT'S ME.”
YOUR BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE
What to Expect From Beginning to End
01 — LET'S TALK
Everything begins with a complimentary consultation. We'll talk about what you're envisioning, answer your questions and walk you through exactly what to expect. No pressure. Just a conversation.
02 — GET PAMPERED
On the day of your session, settle in while our professional hair and makeup artist creates a look designed around you. Christi helps style your wardrobe and brings the details together.
03 — STEP IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA
You don't need to know a single pose. James guides you from head to toe—hands, legs, posture, expression and everything in between. Your only responsibility is to follow along and enjoy yourself.
04 — SEE YOURSELF DIFFERENTLY
You'll return for your private reveal and see your finished photographs for the first time. For many of our clients, this is the moment everything changes.
05 — MAKE IT YOURS
Choose only the photographs you love and preserve them in handcrafted albums, folio boxes, prints and custom artwork designed to last for generations.
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YOUR EXPERIENCE & INVESTMENT
Colorado Springs boudoir sessions start at $399
Your session fee reserves your date and covers your guided photoshoot — hair and makeup with a professional makeup artist, styling with Christi, then your boudoir shoot with James."
Boudoir Packages start at $1,499
After your reveal, you'll choose from packages featuring prints, luxury folio boxes, albums, and wall art — designed to turn your favorite images into keepsakes you'll treasure forever.
Payment Plans Available. Flexible payment options are available, allowing you to plan your experience and artwork in a way that feels comfortable for you. Ask us about options during your consultation.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR EXPERIENCE
YOU'RE NEVER FIGURING THIS OUT ALONE.
For more than 14 years, James Tarver has specialized in photographing women of different ages, shapes and experience levels, combining flattering lighting with meticulous posing and expression coaching.
Christi Beyer-Tarver helps make everything around the photography feel effortless—from preparation and styling to making sure every client feels supported throughout the experience.
Together, they have created a process designed especially for the woman who thinks she isn't photogenic, doesn't know how to pose or simply feels nervous about doing this.
You bring yourself.
James and Christi take care of the details.
"I don't photograph bodies. I photograph the light that lives inside a person — and every single woman who walks through that door has more of it than she knows."
— James Tarver
James Tarver
OWNER
PHOTOGRAPHY
Christi Beyer-Tarver
STYLIST
STUDIO MANAGER
LOCAL. PRIVATE. WORTH THE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS BOUDOIR IS PROUDLY SERVING COLORADO SPRINGS & BEYOND
Colorado Springs Boudoir Photography is a full-service boudoir studio located at 3100 N. Academy Blvd., proudly serving women throughout Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities — including Monument, Woodland Park, Fountain, Castle Rock, Pueblo and Manitou Springs. Wherever you're coming from, your transformation starts here.
This is Colorado Springs — a community shaped by the shadow of Pikes Peak, the red rocks of Garden of the Gods, and the resilient spirit of Cheyenne Mountain. The women who come through our door carry that same spirit: strong, rooted, and quietly extraordinary. Whether you're watching the sun rise over the Rampart Range from Monument or navigating the afternoon light along Highway 24 through Manitou Springs, this landscape has a way of reminding you that beauty — real, enduring beauty — was never delicate. It was always powerful. And so are you.
If you are anywhere in Colorado and ready for a boudoir experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life, we warmly welcome you to make the journey to our Colorado Springs studio. We can't wait to meet you.
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QUESTIONS? COMPLETELY NORMAL
COLORADO SPRINGS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY FAQ
IS IT NORMAL TO BE NERVOUS
Being nervous is completely normal! Most of our clients have never done a boudoir shoot before and arrive with a few
butterflies. You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera—we’ll guide you through every pose,
movement, and expression. Once Hair and Makeup are finished and we start shooting, those nerves usually disappear pretty
quickly. You don’t have to arrive feeling confident. That’s part of what the experience is designed to create.
DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO POSE?
Perfect—you don't need to.
James guides you through every pose, from where to place your hands to how to position your legs, shoulders and face. He'll demonstrate movements when needed and make small adjustments throughout your session.
You don't need modeling experience, and you never have to wonder, “What do I do now?” That's our job.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
There's no single “right” boudoir wardrobe. Lingerie photographs beautifully, but so can a bodysuit, oversized sweater, button-down shirt, simple tank, sheets—or nothing at all.
We'll help you choose pieces based on your style, comfort level and the look you want to create.
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH ALL BODY TYPES?
Absolutely.
Our clients come in different ages, shapes and sizes, and your session is designed specifically around you. James doesn't use a one-pose-fits-everyone approach. Lighting, posing, wardrobe and camera angles are chosen intentionally for your body and the way you want to be photographed.
You don't need to fit a particular size to have beautiful boudoir photographs.
IS PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP INCLUDED?
Yes. Professional hair and makeup are part of every boudoir experience.
You'll begin your session in the makeup chair while we ease into the day, talk through your wardrobe and prepare your look for the camera. Your styling is customized to you—from soft and natural to polished and dramatic.
It's also the perfect time to settle in before stepping in front of the camera.
WILL MY PHOTOS BE KEPT PRIVATE?
Absolutely. Your images are private unless you give us permission to share them.
You choose whether any photographs may appear on our website, social media or portfolio. If you prefer that every image remain private, they remain private.
We also handle our retouching in-house rather than outsourcing your photographs.
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I just had my boudoir experience with James and it was much better than I ever expected. I went into it timid and nervous, and afterwards I felt empowered. I felt beautiful and strong, and comfortable in my own skin, which I never am. The pictures afterwards were truly amazing, while I think they aren’t pictures of me, I know they are and she was able to capture true beauty.
-Kelly Bryant
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Maybe It's Finally Your Turn....
You don't need to feel completely confident before booking.
You don't need to know how to pose.
You don't need to change your body.
And you don't need to decide today exactly how much you want to reveal.
That's what we're here to help you discover.
Come as you are. We'll guide you through everything else.
Ready to See Yourself Differently?