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Arcana Boudoir

Boudoir photographer in Portland, Oregon

5 ★★★★★ · 124 Google reviews

Empowering photo studio for boudoir shots, plus hair and makeup looks for an extra confidence boost.

What this studio offers

The things boudoir clients actually ask about

Drawn from Arcana Boudoir's own website and its Google reviews — the specifics a listing normally hides.

✦ Hair & makeup includedfrom reviews
From makeup and hair, wardrobe and the incredible studios, I highly recommend choosing Arcana and letting your beautiful badass self get all the love you deserve!
❖ Client closet / wardrobefrom reviews
From makeup and hair, wardrobe and the incredible studios, I highly recommend choosing Arcana and letting your beautiful badass self get all the love you deserve!
⚿ Privacy-focused
⚑ LGBTQ+ affirming
✎ Guides your posingfrom reviews
Gretchen guided me through all of my poses so I didn’t even have to think what to do next.
What clients highlight

In their own words

made me feel comfortable3 mentions
I was so nervous going in and they made me feel so comfortable, sexy, and empowered.
calmed my nerves5 mentions
As someone who has never had professional photos done, I was a bit nervous coming into this experience.
empowering & confidence-boosting14 mentions
I can’t express enough how much I appreciate her and her staff, but mostly Gretchen because she just makes you feel so empowered.
welcoming to first-timers3 mentions
I felt so empowered throughout the entire shoot, even though it was my first time doing anything like this.
professional & high quality6 mentions
My experience was PHENOMENAL 🤩 The entire team is incredibly talented and made the day feel so special and fun.
hair & makeup on point6 mentions
You are pampered from the moment you walk in and even get a warm robe to wear while getting your hair and makeup done.
Recent reviews

What people say about their session

“I have done a lot of photo shoots but this shoot with Gretchen and Mason was by far my favorite! During the entire planning process I felt completely taken care of and pampered.”

Rummy · 2024-06-14 · ★★★★★

“Gretchen and her entire team at Arcana Boudoir are beyond amazing! My wife and I are so happy that we trusted them with our couple boudoir session. Not only did we feel sexy and confident but the entire team made our love feel sacred and celebrated!”

Laurie · 2026-03-02 · ★★★★★

“If you're on the fence about doing a boudoir shoot-just DO IT! Gretchen, Tanya, and Crystal are all amazing, friendly, talented women who made this such a fun and memorable experience for me, and the music they played in the studio really made me feel pumped for it all.”

Alayna · 2025-11-21 · ★★★★★

“I absolutely love every second I got to spend with Gretchen and her team. I'm a naturally quiet and awkward individual but they made me feel very welcomed and calm. I love the banter and familiar conversations everyone was having, very similar to how girls night out would be.”

Viviana · 2026-04-25 · ★★★★★

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Hours

Monday 10 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 4 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 4 PM
Friday By appointment
Saturday By appointment
Sunday By appointment

Many boudoir photographers work by appointment — confirm availability when you enquire.

Where Arcana Boudoir is

Nearby

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