Confidence & Intimacy
Boudoir photography for all bodies, all identities, and all relationship structures. LGBTQ+ Affirming.
A private, trust-centered portrait experience for individuals, couples, and groups of all identities. Not performance. Not posing. Presence. Guided, safe, and entirely yours.
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice "You must be, or you wouldn't have come here." said The Cat
 
your session
 
Safety first. Power follows.
Most people who find this session have spent time feeling unseen, overlooked, or uncomfortable in spaces meant to celebrate them. That is not what this is. Confidence & Intimacy sessions at Eighth Square Studio are built on trust — real trust, established before anything else begins.
When you feel safe, something remarkable happens. The armor comes off. The performance stops. What remains is honest, luminous, and entirely your own. That is the image worth making and it cannot be rushed or manufactured.
"You do not need to know how to pose. You do not need to perform. You only need to show up and we will take care of everything from there."
These sessions are for celebrating body, connection, and quiet power of being fully present in who you are right now. Bold or tender. Playful or still. Whatever this chapter calls for, we are here to document it with precision and care.
This Is For. All Bodies. All Identities. All Relationships.
Individuals
celebrating themselves
 
You have been meaning to do this for years. You deserve a space to be seen clearly, in your strength, your softness, and everything in between.
 
Couples
partners of all kinds
All relationships, all structures, all love. An experience built around the connection you share, celebrated with artistry, warmth, and complete respect for how you define your relationship.
Groups
chosen families
Friends, chosen families, and communities celebrating embodiment together. LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming to all bodies, all relationship structures, and all expressions of self, that honor every person in the frame equally and fully.
 
✦ LGBTQ+ Affirming ✦
Every experience, every session, every guest. Every version of you belongs here. All identities welcomed without reservation.
 
the experience
Step 01
Vision, comfort & boundaries
We begin with a real conversation — your vision, comfort level, boundaries, and what you want this experience to hold. Nothing proceeds without full alignment. This conversation shapes everything.
Step 02
Mood boards, and styling
Detailed prep support, wardrobe guidance, and mood board development so you arrive feeling ready, not rushed. Professional hair and makeup available as an optional addition to your session.
Step 03
A session that is
guided, never forced
Throughout the session, you are guided with clear communication, regular consent check-ins, and direction that creates space for confidence and presence to emerge naturally. You never perform. You arrive.
Step 04
Private in-person reveal
Your proof gallery is presented through a private, in-person reveal. Framed fine art prints and custom-designed albums are available to help you build a collection that lives beyond the screen.
Step 05
Final imagery &
your collection
Your selected images are hand-touched and edited. Fine art prints, custom-designed albums, and statement wall art are thoughtfully crafted to transform the experience into a lasting legacy. Woven into your story for years to come.
the Investment
Every body. Every chapter.
retainer
500
Your retainer confirms your session and covers the full guided experience. Including one complimentary 8''×10'' framed fine art print and its matching digital file. (Travel out side of Seattle not included). Your first image, delivered with the same care and artistry as everything we create.
 
the Collections
 
 
power
5000
 
Includes
· Retainer, 8'' x 10'' print & digital
· 30 digital images of your selection
· Heirloom photo album - 10'' x10''
· One fine art wall print - 24'' x 36''
· Private online proofing gallery
· Private in-person proof reveal
· High-resolution digital downloads
· Personalized gallery app
 
Custom
Curated for You
 
Design your own
· Choose your image count
· Curate your own albums
· Chose your fine art wall prints
· Design special keepsakes
· Private online proofing gallery
· Private in-person proof reveal
· High-resolution digital downloads
· Personalized gallery app
· Destination session pricing
 
 
Signature
3500
 
Includes
· Retainer, 8'' x 10'' print & digital
· 15 digital images of your selection
· One fine art wall print - 20'' x 24''
· Private online proofing gallery
· Private in-person proof reveal
· High-resolution digital downloads
· Personalized gallery app
 
What others ask, before they say, Yes.
What is a confidence & intimacy session and who is it for?
Confidence and intimacy sessions are designed for anyone ready to be seen fully and honestly. These sessions are LGBTQ+ affirming and open to all bodies, identities, and relationship structures. Whether you’re celebrating yourself, your partnership, or your chosen family, this experience is about capturing connection, embodiment, and presence in a way that feels true to you.
Is this session LGBTQ+ affirming?
Explicitly and without reservation. Eighth Square Studio welcomes all bodies, all identities, all relationship structures, and all expressions of self. Every version of you belongs in this session. Our space is consent-led, affirming, and safe for everyone.
I've never done anything like this. Will I feel comfortable?
Most guests say this exact thing and leave, saying they can't believe how at ease and seen they felt. We build the session entirely around your comfort level, move at your pace, and check in throughout. The best images come from presence, not pressure.
How explicit can the imagery be?
This is discussed fully during your initial conversation before any booking is confirmed. We create fine art, intimate and editorial work across a wide range, all defined by your comfort level and creative vision. Consent and clarity come first, always.
Are my images kept private?
Absolutely. Your images are yours. We will never share, publish, or use your images in any way without your explicit written consent. Privacy and discretion are non-negotiable parts of this experience.
Do you travel for Confidence & Intimacy sessions?
Yes. We are based in Seattle and available worldwide. For sessions that require travel to a destination, we discuss destination pricing during your discovery and investment call. We will meet you wherever your story lives.
When will I receive my images?
Your in-person reveal is typically scheduled within 2–3 weeks of your session. Final selected images are delivered following the reveal, once the collection design is complete. We do not rush delivery — your images arrive when they are right.
Can I bring a support person?
Yes. For individual sessions, a support person is welcome if their presence helps you feel more at ease. For couples and group sessions, bring your person/people. All is discussed during our initial conversation so we can set the session up for the best possible experience.
Do you have more Questions?
 
"I know who I was when I got up this morning,
but I think I must have changed several times since then." — Alice
Be Fully Seen - are you ready?
This is your Eighth Square.
You do not need to be ready. You only need to be honest. Tell us where you are and we will build the session around exactly who you already are. We respond, personally, and with intention.
Seattle, WA - Available Worldwide