The mistake is not in how we photograph women—
it’s in believing they can all be approached the same way.
Let’s re imagine HER, in all her forms.
WE ARE BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHERS. WE ARE MASTERS AT WHAT WE DO.
But… what if we stopped treating boudoir as a single, overarching genre—and began approaching it as a series of distinct studies?
I don’t mean just photographing their bodies in different shapes.
But really… REALLY… study the woman. In her different forms. In her different seasons of life. Each with her different mindsets.
We begin to RE-IMAGINE HER.
We serve her with more purpose, more intention. And whenever we do THAT… our business expands and profitability grows.
We open ourselves up as multi-faceted artists who can expand our businesses in ways we never imagined. We stop serving clients through our “service offerings” and become emotional thought leaders guiding them through their journey.
BETTER ART.
INCREASED PURPOSE.
STRONGER CLIENT SATISFACTION.
GREATER VALUE, BIGGER PROFITS.
2 DAYS | 3 NICHES | JUST 10 PHOTOGRAPHERS…
For this 2-day, intimately-designed workshop Cate will invite you to her sea-cottage studio in New Jersey for a laid-back, creatively compelling right and left brain education experience.
Here, we will convene an an intimately sized, yet deeply immersive workshop that concentrates on the less-focused areas of our Boudoir Practices:
1. HER AS THE BRIDE
2. HER AS THE PLUS SIZE WOMAN
3. HER AS THE (CURVY) NUDE.
The bride is not the same as ….
the woman learning to exist fully in her body…
And she is not the same woman who steps into the vulnerability of a state of nudity with quiet certainty.
Each arrives with a different psychology, a different relationship to herself, a different threshold of visibility.
When we begin to recognize this, our approach shifts. We direct differently. We compose differently. We create with more intention. This workshop is built on three pillars—bridal, curve, and the nude—not as categories, but as three ways of seeing. And in that distinction, the work becomes more refined, more resonant, and far more valuable—for both the artist and the woman in front of the lens.
Cate will approach the workshop with both a right brain (creative ) and left brain (business and practical) standpoint so that we each walk away with a comprehensive view of our clients: Psychology, Creative, and Business.
Cate will share her uniquely different approach to serving each of them, treating them differently …BECAUSE THEY ARE MAGNIFICENTLY DIFFERENT.
And that, is how WE Differentiate ourselves as business creatives.
THE WORKSHOP AGENDA
You’re good at what you do… and are not here to learn how to simply photograph women.
You are here to learn how to see them differently in these contexts, with a greater understanding. And to create work that reflects that understanding.
DAY 0 - WEDNESDAY MAY 13
(3 slots available)
Pre-Workshop Arrival Day – Wednesday, May 13
2 spaces available for photographers who would like their own photo experience with Cate.
Begin your workshop experience a day early. Step into Cate’s curated space where she will give you the client boudoir experience just for you. Two slots available: Choose one of two intimate experiences:
Morning In-Studio Boudoir with Cate (9:30-1:30 pm)– begins with hair and makeup. Cate’s dreamy, luminous studio is the setting where she will capture your boudoir session in a way that’s soulfully YOU. Enjoy the quiet intimacy of the space while ‘walking your walk’ as an intimate artist. You’ll choose your collection in a mini-IPS.
Siren Beach Portrait Session – (3:00pm - 6:00PM), begins with hair and makeup. Let Cate take you to the beach where the wind, waves, and nature become your intimate backdrop for a soulful session. You’ll choose your collection in a mini-IPS.
Only 2 spots will be made available on this day.
Post Workshop Day: Saturday, May 16 (4:00-6:00)
If you choose to stay local after the workshop, we will plan your glamour session (non lingerie) during the golden hours to capture you as a muse. More modest approach to the wardrobe, based on location. Hair and makeup will be DIY.
DAY 1- THURSDAY MAY 14
10:00 - 10:15 Intro
10:15- 11:45 OUR STUDY: The Plus Size Client as Muse (Lecture)
11:45 - 12:00 Break
12:00 - 1:00 Demo Photo Session with Model
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch Buffet Served
2:00 - 3:00 OUR STUDY: The Fine Art Nude Client (Lecture)
3:00 - 4:00 Commute + Setup at Outdoor Location for Nude Shoot
4:00 - 4:30 Cate Demo / Instruction
4:30 - 6:30 Photo shoot with Model, and capture your own #BTS content. Take breaks as you need
6:30- 7:00 Commute back to studio, drop off gear or return to your hotel
7:15 - 8:30 Optional Social Hour at nearby eatery
DAY 2- FRIDAY MAY 15
10:00 - 11:30 OUR STUDY: The Bride as Muse,
A Strategic Deep Dive, including business, marketing and IPS topics
11:30 - 12:30 Bridal Photo Shoot Styling Discussion + Creative Demo
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Buffet Served
1:30 - 3:00 Bridal Photo Shoot Portfolio Building for Class. 2 models, 4 sets
3:00 - 3:30 Closing Q+A, Farewells
1 Saturday Late Afternoon Photo Session will be available.
All Attendees Will Receive:
Guided Instruction and Personalized Attention
Hospitality Lunch Served on Both Days
Cate’s Top Selling Poses Instructional Cue Cards ($199 Value) and Mobile Version ($99)
Valuable Discount Codes from Cate: Albums, Lighting Equipment, and Software
Guidance on local accommodations to help you plan an amazing getaway while in town
Your Questions, Answered
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This 2 Day Workshop will be priced at $1,500 payable via Paypal, Venmo or Zelle.
Those who sign up before midnight, April 1, 2026 shall receive a $200 early registrant reduction. After that, $1500 by Venmo, Paypal or Zelle.
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THIS WORKSHOP IS ORGANIZED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS OUTSIDE NJ AND THE NYC METRO AREA ONLY.
Experienced Photographers who have completed boudoir photography sessions with paying (non model clients), with an existing client base and basic knowledge of boudoir
Experienced/Advanced boudoir photographers looking to expand a deeper knowledge of these segments; Expand offerings
Wedding photographers who would like to build a solid boudoir photography practice within their business, and actively market to their bridal clientele.
This is not an organized model shootout or simply portfolio building event. This is an immersive creative, business and mindset workshop.
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This event will be hosted by Cate at her Rumson, NJ studio. Rumson is a quiet, residential seaside town. Cate’s studio is a picturesque ½ mile walk to the beach and cute seaside downtown of shops, restaurants and a public beach.
NEARBY AIRPORTS TO CATE’S STUDIO:
Newark International Airport is most convenient, a 45 minute drive
Philadelphia International Airport, 1 hr 40 minute drive
Trenton-Mercer Airport (Frontier Airlines) 1hr 15 minute drive
LODGING:
Molly Pitcher Inn : (an upscale historic waterfront hotel) near a vibrant downtown Red Bank. 15 minute drive to Cate’s studio.
Oyster Point Hotel: A contemporary, waterfront hotel near vibrant downtown Red Bank. Located Next door to Molly Pitcher Inn. 15 minute drive to Cate’s studio.
The Bungalow Hotel: A super chic, upscale beachfront hotel located in a destination upscale restaurant and shop district. 20-25 minute drive to Cate’s studio.
GROUP AIR BNB LODGING IDEAS:
Attendees that wish to stay together economically as a group stay may consider guest favorite AirBNB’s in any of these nearby towns: Sea Bright, Red Bank, Highlands.
Highlands, NJ 1, 10-12 min drive
Highlands, NJ 2, 10-12 min drive
Sea Bright, NJ , 5 min drive
Red Bank - 15 minute drive
LOCAL DINING:
There is both fine dining and casual dining within 1 mile of the studio. There are also takeout places and bars in Sea Bright, just 1 mile from the studio. A complete list of night life and local hotspots will be provided to attendees.
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Memberships are flexible and can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.

