“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter Photography and Makeup by me.

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MEET THE LRP BEHIND LRP BOUDOIR. Hi! Most of you know me, but I figured it was the perfect day for re-introduction! My name is Lindsay Rae and I am the photographer and owner of LRP Boudoir. I am 31 years old and married to an amazing man (who created our badass website: boudoirnewyork.com) Together we are the proud parents of a nearly five year old little ginger baby who is just as fiery as the color of her hair! Originally from Florida, I have moved around often! At 19, I made the decision to take a risk and chase my dream of being on Broadway. I packed up 2 suitcases and moved to NYC, barely only 14 days after the lightbulb moment to get up and go! Risk might be an understatement… I moved in with a girl I barely knew to the not-so-safe part of Brooklyn, East Flatbush on the bad side of the park. She was too scared to stay and soon left me to brave our block alone. Next I got my impulsive young self a credit card and convinced my best friend to then upend her life and move in with me. Ten days later she arrived with her own two suitcases. The second week after her arrival there was a shooting on my block. I remember Liz and I outside amongst the chaos and police tape! I had moved with nothing but two suitcases, $1800 to my name, full of hope and big dreams. That little antidote alone should tell you a lot about me and how I deal with fear. I face it head on. Although, driving is an exception to that rule… before moving to NYC I had a terrible car accident in Liz's car. I was driving alone at night and hydroplaned into a tree, wrapping the car around it in the process. I haven't really driven since then. I consider that accident to be the catalyst of the forward movement in my life. My first jobs in the city were working as a singing waitress at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, being a host at Gotham Comedy, and assisting my own talent manager… ALL at the same time (that’s the NYC hustle!). Working for Roger, my talent manager, is what made me fall in love with being behind the camera. I did act a bit, did a bunch of industrials, a few off off off Broadway shows and was also in the Off-Broadway production of Tony and Tina's Wedding. As much as I loved acting, I loved being on the other side of the camera more. I found joy in seeing the final picture and playing a role in its creation. After working for Roger I found myself (while still working multiple jobs) as an associate producer working for a small production company, producing multiple high end photoshoots. One of my favorite assignments was an American Express Ad for Kim Burrell. I am, still to this day, proud to have had that experience. A world of opportunity was opened to me working while with this company. They introduced me to the people at RAINN, where I became the 2009 Chairperson of Fashion for RAINN. During this role I was able to produce powerful PSAs about sexual assault and gather celebrities together to be a voice for the cause. This "Speak Out" PSA premiered at the 2009 Academy Awards on the red carpet pre-pre-show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05iYZbVicOU). It was a life changing moment for me...the moment I stood on the red carpet, with a microphone in hand...the moment I realized all of the dreams I had for myself had been accomplished. I didn't know what I wanted to do next, but I knew it needed to be for me. Three months later I met my husband. Before that I was the woman who never wanted to get married or have kids. Yet, here was a man who could match me wit for wit and thought for thought. He made me want to be a wife, and more importantly, he made me want to be a mom. 1.5 years later we were married at a courthouse in Long Island. I was still freelancing for that production company, while also working as a publisher for a small business in the city producing inserts for USA Today and the New York Daily News. I got to interview Patty Stanger of Millionaire Matchmaker which was amazing because I fucking LOVE her! On top of all of that I had started my own stationary company because I fell in love with the magic of those sort of details while planning our own big wedding. Yes we had two! We decided on a legal ceremony at the courthouse and a big fancy celebration one a year later. It was the most tragic event of my life that followed which influenced my decision to become a photographer. One of my childhood best friends, AJ, passed in an incredibly tragic way. AJ was the life of the party. He was a man who never ever let anyone dictate what he would do in life. He had defeated death before… I remember sitting by his bed after a car accident in FL when he was told he would never walk, let alone dance again. AJ not only walked again, he danced. He traveled the entire world dancing for Disney. I sat with myself after his funeral trying to figure a way to pay tribute to his energy. Soon after we lost AJ an old friend asked me to shoot a wedding with her. I didn't even own a camera at the time. I went out and got one, and I was instantly in love. Two weeks later I upgraded from a rebel to a professional camera and decided to drop the stationary to pursue photography. I was a second shooter for the wedding company for a while, always learning but felt a strong need to have more of an impact on the world that surrounded me. Wedding photography is important to the memory, but it didn't have the type of impact I craved. I knew what I had to do…go full time boudoir! After only a few sessions I realized this was where I needed to be and what I needed to be doing. Boudoir isn't just a genre of photography. Boudoir isn't just about wearing lingerie in pictures. Boudoir is a state of mind. It is acceptance of yourself, your body, and your sexuality. Boudoir is about self-love. Boudoir is about pushing past the preconceived notions of yourself to explore YOU in a vulnerable and powerful way. This is what drives my passion. I believe that we can change the world one person at a time. Like a pebble in a lake, we create the ripples on your journey to self-love. I had an old teacher named Mr. Bowie who used to say "When you look good you feel good, and when you feel good you do good." It is my mission to make you feel the best you have ever felt about yourself. This is so you can spread that joy around you and be a pebble of good in a ripple of change. I love this community so much for supporting me. If you havent already joined our ladies VIP Group you can do so at facebook.com/groups/LRPBoudoirGroup XOXO, LRP

“Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable.” ~ Jackie Viramontez This incredibly gorgeous woman was in our studio on Friday! I have heard from many women who know her, who saw our live video from her session in our VIP group, that this is the kind of woman who constantly changes lives around her, just by existing. I am glad that she finally took some time to change her own life. <3 The gorgeous bodysuit on the couch is a one of our pieces Randi Poillon picked for this #LRPBoudieBeauty and it is coming out for spring/summer! (shop.boudoirnewyork.com) Hair and Makeup: Erin Goyer Bink of Erin Marie Artistry (facebook.com/groups/lrpboudoirgroup)

Thank you to this #LRPBoudieBeauty for allowing us to share these sweet words from in our vip group! (Facebook.com/groups/LRPBoudoirgroup)

“Somehow, we'll find it. The balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be. But for now, we simply have to be satisfied with who we are.” ~ Brandon Sanderson This #LRPBoudieBeauty added on a personal styling session with our main fashionista and in house stylist Randi Poillon! I am obsessed with the pieces that Randi helped her to pick! How killer does she look in our High Collar Lace Two Piece Set & Onyx Duet Lace Two Piece Set?!?!! REMINDER WE ONLY HAVE 10 DATES LEFT FOR 2018!!! Drop your email in the comments if you still have not received information about booking your own Self Love Experience! Hair and Makeup by: Erin Goyer Bink of Erin Marie Artistry

:: ONLY 2018 DATES LEFT :: Seriously crazy! We have the literal best clients! Don't forget that 2019 is open and will start to book really quickly as well! 2018 Remaining Dates: October 2 October 29 October 30 (last date for Christmas turn around!) November 5 November 13 November 16 November 19 December 3 December 4 December 14 December 17 (last date for Valentine's Day 2019 turn around!) If you would like to receive our client guide, please drop your email in the comments and we will send it along!

"I am a woman with thoughts and questions and shit to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will." ~ Amy Schumer I hear so many excuses from clients as to why they are nervous to book a session and age is always a big one...well this babe is almost 50 and is rocking it! <3 <3 <3 Hair and Makeup: Erin Goyer Bink of Erin Marie Artistry

Tomorrow! Don't forget to get your tickets! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We are to honored to have partnered with @electriccitycouture and the @hydecollection to capture the campaign images for their 'RE-IMAGINED' event in conjunction with their current exhibition - 'Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau'. Join us for a contemporary look at the work of Alphonse Mucha on 3/10. Tickets on sale now on the @electriccitycouture website along with full shoot and team info - link in their bio! • • • #newyork #artnouveau #upstateny #albanyphotographer #troyphotographer #lrpboudoir #saratogasprings #glensfalls #troy #albany #photography #photographer #photo #syracuse #capitalregion #profesional #fashion #fashionevent #alphonsemucha

:: INTERESTED IN A 2018 / 2019 DATE? :: With just about 10 dates left for the entirety of 2018, we will officially be opening 2019 this week! Erin Goyer Bink can attest to what an honor it is to photograph each and every one of our #LRPBoudieBeauties! 2018 has already been off to a super sexy start and I see the future heading in the same direction. Our clients are simply amazing! If you have been waiting to book a session, saying you will in 2019, now is the time. It is crazy to think that we are booking almost a year in advance, but that is exactly what is happening over here. We have our amazing community of woman who have gotten behind our Self Love mission and embraced their own SELF LOVE EXPERIENCE! PS: We do still have a few December 2018 dates left, which are perfect for a turnaround for Valentine's Day 2019 gifting! PSS: Be sure to join our Ladies Only VIP Group on Fb for exclusive offers, inside looks, and all around awesome girl power! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRPBoudoirGroup/) So don't wait any longer, drop your email address in the comments and we will send you everything you need to know about booking your own Self Love Experience

:: Inspired Style for Your Session :: We were obsessed with Bella Hadid in her torn up jeans and white corset and sparkle toe boots and knew we needed to recreate that look! I do think a pair of jeans can be incredibly sexy when done right! PS: who recognizes this Troy location?! hair and makeup by: Erin Goyer Bink of Erin Marie Artistry