MEET KATIE (@BOUDIESBYKATIEMAYCLICKS)
SUP FRIEND?! I'M KATIE!
Head of Badassery here at KatieMayClicks. Thanks for checking out The Boudie page! Nice to virtually meet you!
I started shooting boudoir in 2017 after being in the wedding industry for a few years. Boudoir has always been SO MEANINGFUL to me. I grew up in an extremely religious family and was taught that women were to hide themselves and to be as small as possible as to not ever bring any attention to themselves. I grew up feeling that my femininity was a sin. I was told women were "stumbling blocks" to men. I hid myself in layers 24/7. I wasn't even allowed to wear shorts to school until I was a freshman in college.
When I tell you I KNOW the pressures of being "perfect" and COMPLETELY understand all of the weight the world puts on us to look, act and BE someone other than who we really are- I KNOW the struggle.
No one should feel like they need to hide their beauty. No one should feel like they need to be ashamed of their body. Everyone needs to be free of the expectations the world stacks on their shoulders. No one should EVER feel bad about being who they truly are.
It's my mission to make a difference in how the world views us. We are beautiful AS. WE. ARE. "Flaws" and all. I want everyone who comes through my studio doors to feel this in their soul. You are welcome here. Let loose. Be yourself. Relax. Have a babe's only day with us.
See yourself how I see you: f*ckin beautiful.
STATS ON KATIE
drink of choice: honestly, it depends on the day- but it 100% is caffeinated. Either a Grande Starbucks Strawberry Açaí Refresher (no strawbs, lite ice, lite water lol) OR a Dunkin' Iced latte with mocha, caramel & oat milk (yeah, I'm one of those haha)
guilty pleasure: laying in bed with my cats for ENTIRELY too long, for sure. Also, binge watching some form of reality tv with Lia till we can't see straight. (Housewives, documentaries about cults & all things Jersey Shore are our faves)
spirit animal: not to be THAT crazy cat lady- but a cat. DEF a cat. If I could be one, I would. I mean- I put a big cat in my logo, like COME ON.
STATS ON MEL
Drink of choice: Iced caramel cold brew with Oatmilk or a passion fruit margarita ✨
Fav makeup brand: Morphe, Too faced, Nars, Tarte cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury!
Guilty pleasure: Rewatching the same movie over and over again and eating chick-fil-a like it’s nobody damn business.
Spirit animal: I would definitely say a butterfly, because it symbolizes growth and feeling free! Also a little bit of a Lion.. considering my last name is “Leon”.
Why she loves boudoir: I love that it allows babes to shine in a way they never have before! It gives them the confidence they need to feel like the bad bitch they truly are!
STATS ON JUNE
drink of choice: Peach anything & everything! Literally! Peach Celsius, peach La Croix, wawa peach iced tea, peach flavored water. I’m surprised I haven’t turned into one yet!
fav makeup brand: P.Louise & Danessa Myricks! I’m a girl who loves bright colors when it comes to makeup. I also have to include the Mother of makeup as well, Pat McGrath!
guilty pleasure: Being wrapped in ten blankets with my pup (Freya) & a bowl of popcorn (& probably a peach drink of some kind) reciting all of the Harry Potter movies!
spirit animal: Hmm..I would probably say a wolf. I love wolves so much!! I truly think they’re such beautiful creatures. Wolves can go through periods of their life in solitude or be amongst their pack. I relate to this a lot. Also a bit of a snake (you know Slytherin house girly & devotee to Lilith). I have one tattooed on my hand & over the years have DEFINITELY “shed my skin” once or twice!
why she loves boudoir: As a spiritualist who embodies dark feminine energy in her practice, there is just something so beautiful & empowering about boudoir. I truly believe boudoir is for the eyes of the individual themselves. Seeing yourself in a moment of such vulnerability, sensuality and confidence all wrapped in one, to me, is truly the definition of divine energy! ✨
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
If I could rate my experience with 10 stars I would! From the moment I walked into the studio I went from being a big ball of nerves to feeling like a goddess. My makeup and hair was done by Emily and she helped me feel more and more comfortable and reminded me of the beauty I have and accentuated it. Wonderful human being! Then once the photos started it felt like I was hanging out with a best girlfriend and so empowered, beautiful and a total baddie 😉
I loved how Katie had no problem jumping in and showing me how to pose because I was mostly clueless and she was so kind and patient with me when I looked at her with utter confusion. Trust her process in every way even if you aren’t sure you can move that way because the photos come out soooooo good! I’ve always been one to shy away from looking at photos of myself but I honestly can’t stop looking at these and feeling so empowered to love every bit of me. I can’t thank Katie enough for the everything and can’t wait to book another shoot with her in the future! I would recommend her to anyone that will listen! - Rebecca
