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Plus size boudoir portrait by Amanda Marquis Photography in Bedford, New Hampshire
Plus Size Boudoir • New Hampshire

Plus Size Boudoir
Photography in New Hampshire

You do not need to lose weight, change your body, or suddenly learn how to pose before you deserve photographs that make you stop and look twice.

Amanda Marquis Photography creates luxury plus size boudoir experiences for women throughout New Hampshire from a private studio in Bedford, NH. Every session is guided. Every body is photographed intentionally. And you never have to walk in already knowing what to do.

Serving women from Bedford, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Merrimack, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, Portsmouth, and communities throughout New Hampshire.

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Plus size boudoir portrait by Amanda Marquis Photography
Your body is not a prerequisite

You Do Not Have to Become Smaller Before You Step in Front of the Camera

There is always another reason to wait.

After losing ten pounds.

After buying the right lingerie.

After feeling more confident.

After getting back to the size you used to be.

But boudoir is not something reserved for a future version of you. Plus size boudoir at Amanda Marquis Photography is designed around the body you bring into the studio today.

You do not have to hide your stomach.

You do not have to know your best angle.

You do not have to arrive feeling fearless.

And you absolutely do not have to apologize for taking up space.

The session is built around professional posing, lighting, movement, wardrobe, and guidance that work with your body instead of asking you to fight against it.

Babe, you are allowed to do this now.

Learn more about the complete Plus Size Boudoir Experience.

Experience matters

Photographing Curves Is Not About Using the Same Pose on Every Body

Great boudoir photography is not a list of poses copied from one person to the next.

Bodies move differently. Curves fall differently.

Height, proportions, mobility, comfort, wardrobe, and personal preferences all change how a pose should be built.

Amanda guides the placement of your hands, shoulders, legs, hips, chin, eyes, and expression throughout the session. Small changes in angle, light, posture, and movement can completely change an image.

The goal is not to make you look like someone else. The goal is to photograph you intentionally.

That may mean emphasizing curves you love, working thoughtfully around areas you feel less comfortable showing, or creating a completely different pose because it works better for your body.

You should never be expected to arrive knowing how to do any of that. That is the photographer's job.

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Every body poses differently

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Lighting is intentional

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Movement is guided

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You are never left to figure it out

The Amanda Marquis Photography studio in Bedford, New Hampshire
From across the Granite State

A Plus Size Boudoir Studio in Bedford, New Hampshire

Amanda Marquis Photography is located at Bedford Village Shops in Bedford, New Hampshire.

The studio serves women from communities throughout Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Merrimack, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, Hooksett, Goffstown, Amherst, and surrounding areas.

Women looking for plus size boudoir photography in New Hampshire do not need a photographer who simply says all bodies are welcome. They need a photographer who knows how to photograph different bodies. That distinction matters.

The Amanda Marquis Photography experience is built around preparation, professional styling, guided posing, intentional lighting, and a studio environment where you do not have to prove that you belong there.

Studio Address

Amanda Marquis Photography
184 Route 101
Bedford Village Shops
Bedford, NH 03110

You will not be doing this alone

A Boudoir Experience Built Around Guidance

The experience starts long before Amanda takes the first photograph. For boudoir clients, preparation and guidance are part of the process so you are not left wondering what to wear, what to bring, or what to do with your hands once the camera comes out.

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Consultation

Your experience begins with a conversation. Ask questions, talk through what you are considering, and learn how the process works before your session.

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Wardrobe Planning

You will receive guidance on what to bring and how to plan outfits that fit the look you want to create.

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Client Closet

Amanda Marquis Photography maintains a client wardrobe with sizing from XXS through 6XL, giving clients options across a broad range of sizes.

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Professional Hair and Makeup

Professional hair and makeup are part of the boudoir experience so you can arrive and allow the team to begin taking care of the details.

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Guided Posing

Amanda directs posing, movement, angles, hands, facial expression, and body placement throughout the session.

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Multiple Outfits

Your session can include multiple looks so the final images do not all feel the same.

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Same-Day Reveal

Boudoir sessions include an immediate reveal so you can see your photographs and make your selections.

XXS through 6XL

Yes, the Client Closet Includes Plus Sizes

One of the most frustrating parts of preparing for boudoir can be looking at inspiration online and wondering whether any of it was actually designed with your body in mind.

Amanda Marquis Photography's client closet spans sizes XXS through 6XL.

That means plus size clients are not an afterthought added to the end of the wardrobe rack.

During the planning process, the goal is to find pieces and looks that support the style you want for your photographs.

And lingerie is not the only option. A boudoir look can be built from bodysuits, lingerie, robes, oversized shirts, sheets, jackets, personal pieces, or something completely different.

The right wardrobe is the wardrobe that helps create the photographs you want.

See more about what to expect from a Plus Size Boudoir session.

Inclusive boudoir client wardrobe at Amanda Marquis Photography
Guided plus size boudoir posing by Amanda Marquis Photography
"I don't know how to pose"

Good. You Are Not Supposed To.

Most clients are not models.

They do not spend their days thinking about where to place an elbow, how far to turn a hip, where the light is falling, or what their chin is doing.

Amanda does.

During your session, posing is directed step by step.

Sometimes the adjustment is obvious. Sometimes moving a hand an inch, shifting weight, changing the direction of your face, or altering the angle of a shoulder changes the entire photograph.

Plus size posing should never mean forcing every woman into the same handful of supposedly "slimming" poses. The objective is not to make your body disappear.

It is to understand shape, movement, composition, and light well enough to photograph your body beautifully.

You bring the body. Amanda brings the posing.

Nervous is normal

You Can Be Nervous and Still Book the Session

Confidence is not required before you walk through the studio door.

Some women are excited. Some are nervous.

Some have wanted to book boudoir for years and have talked themselves out of it more times than they can count.

You are allowed to have questions. You are allowed to feel vulnerable.

You are allowed to tell Amanda what you love about your body and what you are not ready to emphasize.

The goal is not to push you into becoming someone you are not. The goal is to create photographs with you, not at you.

Start with the consultation. You do not have to make every decision before that conversation.

A soft plus size boudoir portrait by Amanda Marquis Photography
Wardrobe without the panic

What Should You Wear for a Plus Size Boudoir Session?

There is no single correct boudoir outfit for a plus size body.

What works depends on the photographs you want, your proportions, your comfort level, and the style you are drawn to.

Some clients love structured lingerie. Some prefer soft fabrics.

Some want a bodysuit. Some love an oversized button-down shirt.

Some want dramatic pieces. Some want almost nothing at all.

Amanda helps plan wardrobe before the session so you are not trying to solve everything alone the night before.

The studio's client closet includes sizes from XXS through 6XL, and you are also welcome to bring personal pieces that feel like you.

The most important question is not:

"What hides the most?"

It is:

"What helps create the photographs I want?"

Body positive does not mean ignoring your preferences

You Get to Decide How You Want to Be Photographed

Body positive photography does not mean pretending every person feels exactly the same way about every part of her body.

You are allowed to have preferences.

You are allowed to say what you love.

You are allowed to say what makes you nervous.

You are allowed to want certain features emphasized.

And you are allowed to ask questions about posing, wardrobe, or coverage. The difference is that those conversations should happen without shame.

Amanda's job is not to tell you how you should feel about your body. Her job is to listen, guide, photograph intentionally, and create images that still look and feel like you.

Plus size boudoir portrait by Amanda Marquis Photography
Investment

Planning Your Boudoir Experience

The boudoir session retainer is $499.

The $499 retainer is non-refundable and is credited toward your final package or a la carte purchase.

Images and products are selected separately.

A la carte options begin at $1,200.

The named Boudoir Collections begin at $3,000.

One studio. Clients from across New Hampshire.

Looking for Plus Size Boudoir Near You in New Hampshire?

If you have been searching for "plus size boudoir near me" or "plus size boudoir photographer near me," the closest photographer is not always the right photographer.

Boudoir is personal.

Experience with posing different bodies, access to inclusive wardrobe options, professional styling, privacy, and the way you are treated during the session matter.

Amanda Marquis Photography's studio is based in Bedford and serves clients from across New Hampshire. The studio is especially convenient for women throughout Southern and Central New Hampshire, including:

  • Bedford
  • Manchester
  • Merrimack
  • Nashua
  • Londonderry
  • Derry
  • Salem
  • Hooksett
  • Goffstown
  • Amherst
  • Concord

Clients from farther areas of the state are welcome too.

The destination is Bedford. The experience is built to make the trip worthwhile.

Amanda Marquis, founder and photographer at Amanda Marquis Photography
The photographer behind the experience

Why Amanda Marquis?

Amanda Marquis built her photography experience around one simple reality:

Most people walking into a boudoir studio are not professional models.

They need guidance.

Amanda's approach combines posing, lighting, preparation, wardrobe, movement, and client communication so the person being photographed is never expected to figure the session out alone.

Her work includes boudoir, plus size boudoir, specialty portraiture, and personal branding, and she also teaches photographers through The Marquis Method.

Amanda Marquis Photography has been recognized as a:

6-Time Best of the 603 Winner

Serving the Granite State

Plus Size Boudoir for Women Across New Hampshire

Amanda Marquis Photography welcomes clients from throughout New Hampshire to the Bedford studio.

For women in Manchester and the surrounding communities, the studio offers a nearby option for a fully guided luxury boudoir experience.

Clients traveling from Nashua, Merrimack, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, Amherst, and other Southern New Hampshire communities can experience the same Bedford studio, client closet, professional styling, and guided posing.

Women traveling from Concord and Central New Hampshire are also welcome.

And for clients coming from the Seacoast, including Portsmouth and surrounding communities, the Bedford studio provides a dedicated destination for the experience.

No matter which part of New Hampshire you are coming from, the purpose of the session is the same:

You should not have to become smaller before you deserve to be photographed beautifully.

Questions

Questions About Plus Size Boudoir in New Hampshire

Do I need to lose weight before booking a boudoir session?

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No. There is no required size, weight, or body type for boudoir at Amanda Marquis Photography. The session is built around the body you have now, with posing, lighting, wardrobe, and guidance tailored to you.

Does the studio have plus size wardrobe options?

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Yes. The Amanda Marquis Photography client closet includes sizing from XXS through 6XL. You can also bring your own lingerie, clothing, accessories, or personal pieces.

Where is Amanda Marquis Photography located?

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The studio is located at 184 Route 101 in Bedford Village Shops, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110. Clients visit from Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Merrimack, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, and communities throughout New Hampshire.

Do I need to know how to pose?

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No. Most clients are not models and are not expected to know how to pose. Amanda guides body placement, hands, legs, hips, shoulders, expression, and movement throughout the session.

Is professional hair and makeup included?

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Yes. Professional hair and makeup are part of the boudoir experience and help prepare you for your photography session.

What should a plus size woman wear for boudoir photos?

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There is no one outfit that works for every body. Depending on the look you want, options may include lingerie, bodysuits, robes, oversized shirts, sheets, jackets, or personal pieces. Amanda provides wardrobe planning guidance before the session, and the studio closet includes sizes XXS through 6XL.

How much does a boudoir session cost?

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The boudoir session retainer is $499. It is non-refundable and is credited toward your final package or a la carte purchase. Images and products are selected separately. A la carte options begin at $1,200, and named Boudoir Collections begin at $3,000.

Can I book plus size boudoir if I feel nervous about my body?

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Yes. You do not have to feel completely confident before booking. The consultation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns, and understand how the session works before stepping in front of the camera.

Do you photograph plus size boudoir clients from outside Bedford?

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Yes. Amanda Marquis Photography serves clients from throughout New Hampshire. The studio itself is located in Bedford, and clients travel from communities including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Merrimack, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, and beyond.

How do I book a plus size boudoir session in New Hampshire?

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Start by booking a consultation. The consultation gives you an opportunity to learn about the experience, ask questions, discuss what you are looking for, and determine the next steps for your session. Book a consultation here.
The Portfolio

Plus Size Boudoir Across New Hampshire

Real clients, real bodies, photographed with intention. Every session is guided so you never have to figure out the posing, the angles, or the light on your own.

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You do not have to wait

Babe, You Are Allowed to Do This Now.

Not ten pounds from now.

Not after you find the perfect outfit.

Not after you somehow teach yourself how to pose.

If you have been thinking about boudoir, start with the conversation. Amanda Marquis Photography welcomes plus size clients from throughout New Hampshire to the Bedford studio for a fully guided experience designed around the person walking through the door.

Much Love! Amanda

Client Love

Don't Just Take Amanda's Word for It

Amanda can tell you what it's like to work with her all day long, babe. But the women and photographers who've actually been in front of her camera or worked beside her can tell you better.

Much Love! Amanda