Dreamy Lush Set for February Bookings
Dreamy and sensual Valentine’s Day boudoir in Denton and Dallas, Texas
Booking this sexy, sensual, and soft set for February 2025 sessions!
Examples of this gorgeous set! Available through February 2025.
To view my rates, click here! (mini sessions also available)
If you’d like to see more examples of this set, please email me and I can send a few more!
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“We have the power to change the narrative of body shame in our lives. We are not bound to the tales of teasing, and criticism we were subjected to as children. The good news is we are the authors of our own lives.” ”
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Denton Boudoir Photographer Shows Erotic Expression Through Kink Self Portraits
Healing and empowering my body and mind through self portraits as a portal to accepting my whole self. I ask my clients to share their most raw and intimate moments with me, and time to time, I take photos of myself to connect with how vulnerable it is to show our full unfiltered selves to the camera. This photo series was inspired by the Devil Tarot card and Capricorn season. Taken in December of 2024 in Denton, Texas. I’ve been taking self portraits in my various studios across North Texas since 2016, I used to pass time at my former studio in Dallas by going through posing flows during self portraits. I think we should all be photographed, by ourselves or someone else, even when we don’t always feel like it. We are worthy of being seen.
Coming Home to Your Body: Reflections on the Photography Industry
Danika Dobson
Owner of Flesh and Flora Photography
A Dallas Artist's Thoughts on “Red Flags” and a Somatic Guide Regarding Recovery Post Assault
Trigger/Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault/abuse
First, if you are a survivor of sexual abuse, you are strong and should not harbor any guilt regarding what happened to you. You are the owner of your body, your boundaries are yours, and you are allowed to feel what you feel.
I want to keep my discussion of problematic photographers short because fuck them, they don’t deserve a story. However, there are general themes and similarities, or “red flags”, in the assault stories I’ve heard involving photographers…here are a few:
Poor communication, failure to deliver edits… claiming to “have lost the files”. So many people have heard this, and often times, the people hearing this are femme models working with masc photographers who asked the model to get nude and often do more than she was comfortable with
Not allowing a client/model to bring a friend, spouse, or partner to a session
Touching a model/client inappropriately or often or in a creepy way. A photographer should always ask before they can touch you, and we can definitely do our jobs without touching you at all in most cases.
Asking you to do poses you aren’t comfortable with, especially more than once. You can always say “No!”. You ALWAYS have autonomy over your body and can do what you feel empowered to do OR not do. You can end a session at any time.
Taking a lot of nude or sexy photos, and not receiving edits of said images
Not receiving edits at all
Messaging you inappropriately before or after your session, via text or social media
Asking you to send them nudes or sexy photos
Being sexually aroused during a session
There are definitely more, but these have been the most common stories I’ve been told so far. I’ve been reaching out to various models in the Dallas community after some things were brought to my attention. There are several Dallas photographers whose claim to fame is through their Instagram accounts, doing free “collaborative” photo shoots with upcoming models. Their creative talents are overshadowed by the haunting stories of models being assaulted mid-shoot, the inappropriate behaviors, or maybe being aroused during a session. Models have had their livelihoods threatened while abusers float on unscathed. I want to name names, but to my knowledge, none of these stories have been reported yet, but they happened. They are as real as you and are way too fucking common. It isn’t only these free photographers or just the Texas community, there are stories coming out of “big-time” photographers who ran large photography brands, being just as abusive and hurtful. To say problematic is an understatement.
If you have a weird feeling before shooting with someone, vet their background and experience with past clients or people they have worked with. Check their Instagram, Meta/Facebook, and their Google/Yelp pages to find people. Trust that gut feeling, always…your intuition is there to protect you. I also recommend using a contract when working with a photographer to establish dates, times, and terms.
If something has happened to you, you have the choice to heal and shed any shame or guilt you feel. You also have the choice to say something OR say nothing. Just know, it was absolutely not your fault.
If you are feeling activated right now, it is okay, breathe.
Breathe in as long as feels natural, and start to extend your exhale breath just a little longer than you’re used to, keep doing this for ten cycles of breath if you feel anxious
Repeat the above statement before proceeding if you are feeling overwhelmed
Coming home to your body after abuse and trauma is not an easy task, but it is rewarding and you deserve it.
Your body is yours
Your boundaries are yours
It was not your fault
Your feelings are valid
If it feels good, hug yourself or cross your arms across your chest, resting hands on opposite shoulders, and tap each shoulder
Repeat to yourself: “I am safe. I am loved. I am in my body” as you slowly scan the room/place you are sitting in
If it feels good, you can touch any place on yourself that needs love, breathe into that space
Your body has an energy field of boundaries around it, you can bring them tight around you as needed if you ever feel overstimulated or unsafe. Assign your boundaries a color and visualize them protecting you, always
When feelings come up regarding trauma you’ve gone through, feel those feelings. But, feel where they live in your body. Where do those sensations manifest? As you feel them, breathe into them and love yourself through it. Don’t resist what you feel, let it flow
Avoid resistance as much as possible. When you resist the feelings and sensations that bubble up within you, it almost amps them up and makes them happen more. Try to notice them, and be as neutral as possible towards them, breathing into them, giving them space, and eventually watching them leave
Connecting with an artist can be a transformative experience, and they should help you safely navigate having your photos taken. You have the power and choice to dress how you want, be as clothed or as naked as you choose, and even to stop your session at any moment.
Stay safe and keep loving yourself <3
Resources:
National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors and their Loved Ones
A Day in the Life: Ms. Petra Hunter, Dallas Dominatrix
I’m going to keep this short and sweet, shooting this type of work is some of my favorite. I decided earlier this year to only accept work that didn’t stress me out and that *hopefully* also brought me joy. The last few months I’ve started working with sex workers, dommes, and burlesque performers more and more; if y’all are reading this…I LOVE YOU!! Meeting and working with Ms. Petra Hunter was one of the highlights of my summer, and if you are interested in hiring a domme, you should 110% hire her. Period.
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2018 Rewind: Flesh & Flora Photography Mini 12 Month Gallery
2018 portfolio review of Dallas boudoir photographer.
I wanted to review work from the past year, so I spent this afternoon browsing various 2018 galleries. Photographers spend a lot of time shooting/editing, and it is easy to forget about a past session due to the sea of new edits we are constantly facing. I loved looking back on work to see where I’ve come from, and to see if it is aligned with where I’m going. When I started pursuing photography in 2016, I never thought I would go full time or pursue boudoir. Now in January 2019, I am doing both! About halfway through last year I put my foot down and said I would slowly be backing away from offering family photography services, but after looking at the 2018 galleries, some of the images that spoke most to me were in family galleries. Are they my most beautiful, artistic, or creative images? Maybe not, but images of our loved ones are timeless and priceless. Moving into the new year, I plan on pursuing ALL of the boudoir and couples boudoir (polycules welcome too!!!), a few small weddings here and there, hopefully partner with a few brands, and last but certainly not least, more family sessions.
2018 Mini Gallery: January 2018 (top) to December 2018 (bottom). I only selected one image per month, out of 5-15 sessions a month.
Dallas Duo Shines in Family Gallery at The Lumen Room
Dallas family photography by Flesh and Flora Photography. Taken at The Lumen Room in Dallas.
This mama walked in to the room with a smile on her face, sat down a few bags, and said “BRB, dealing with a projectile vomiting kiddo”.
I was certain we would need to reschedule. . .
They both walked into the studio about 15 minutes later with smiles on their faces and matching maroon dresses and black boots on. I was not sure if kiddo’s stomach was going to make it through an entire shoot, but she rocked it. She was ready to pose with mama, had all of the smiles, and definitely some of the best dances moves I’ve seen in a long time. She is not shy AT ALL, she is confident, bold, and made my whole day.
Parenthood (from the eyes of a non-parent) seems like a series of unpredictable, often expensive, events…all of the time!!! The ability to adapt and roll with the punches seems like a necessary skill. This mama laughed through what could have easily ruined her day, and it made me look up to her even more than I already did.
These two are adorable and I want to share their entire gallery, but I narrowed it down to a few faves. Without further ado-
The Least Shy Kiddos in Dallas and their Gorgeous Parents take on The Lumen Room!
Ballerina twirls, froggie jumps, and sugar- that’s what little girls are made of. Well, at least these two kiddos.
I met their mama several years ago, and she has been such a blessing in my life. Kendra, your family brought me so much joy during our session. When I think of a lasting love, I think of the way you and Gene look at one another. When I think about “parent goals”, I think about the way your girls look at you and Gene. When I think about having children, I remember your youngest doing the froggie jumps during the Christmas pajama portion of the session, and I then take my birth control. Thank you so much for allowing me to take these and getting all cozy and vulnerable for my camera; I know being photographed isn’t an easy task. Though this was a family centered session, I was able to shoot quickly so we achieved a lot of variety. I always try to throw in some extra shots, maybe a few steamy couple photos, a new LinkedIn headshot, or even a fancy solo portrait for mama. Without further ado, The Washington Family. (All images were taken by Flesh and Flora Photography at The Lumen Room in Dallas)
Twitch Streamer and Denver Model Goes to the Mountains!
This babe right here…serving looks by day, and kicking ass in Call of Duty by night.
She has a passion for makeup, modeling, craft beer, video games, and more. She was an absolute trooper regarding the cold weather during our shoot, and kept me laughing despite the snow and rain. Summer, you are a light, and are GOING PLACES!!! You can watch her streams on her Twitch channel a few days a week! Happy Tuesday y’all <3
MODEL: Summer
