Meet Nicole - A Leading Black Boudoir Photographer serving DC, MD, & VA

So let me tell you how I ended up here - it's actually kind of wild. During the pandemic, I was dating this guy who, when we broke up, literally gave me a laundry list of everything he thought was wrong with me. Like, who does that? We're talking everything from how I looked to how I loaded the dishwasher. And being stuck in isolation, those words just kept playing in my head on repeat.

I knew I had to do something to change that channel in my head. Got myself into therapy (game changer!) and one day while scrolling social media, I came across these stunning boudoir photos. I'd always loved photography - seriously, I've shot everything from babies to zebras since 2015! But boudoir? That felt scary.

Still, I thought maybe doing a session myself could help me feel better. Y'all, it was amazing. Like, for the first time in forever, I saw myself exactly as I was and thought "okay girl, you look GOOD." The experience was so powerful that I knew I had to share it with others.

Now I run my photography studio here in the DC-Baltimore area, and honestly? It's the best thing ever. My approach is pretty simple - we're going to take our time (90 whole minutes!), laugh a lot, and create something beautiful together. No rushed hotel photoshoots or one-size-fits-all poses.

The coolest part is seeing someone who walks in nervous and uncertain leave standing taller, shoulders back, head high. That feeling when they first see their photos? Nothing beats it.

I've worked with hundreds of women since 2020, and every single session is different because every story is different. Your body tells the story of everything you've lived through, and that's worth celebrating.

Want to chat more? Shoot me a message at hello@nicolegriffinphotography.com - I'd love to hear what made you stop by today.