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.
MAY 14-15 LIFE AS FINE ART STUDIO, NEW JERSEY
WE ARE BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
WE ARE GREAT 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 as different shapes or styles. 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 creativity, more intention. And whenever we do THAT… our boudoir practice 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.
INTENTIONAL NICHE-BASED BUSINESS PRACTICES.
STRONGER CLIENT SATISFACTION.
GREATER VALUE, BIGGER PROFITS.
2 DAYS | 3 NICHES | JUST 10 PHOTOGRAPHERS…
For this 2-day, intimately-designed workshop Cate will invite out-of-state to her studio cottage by the sea in
Central New Jersey for a peaceful, creatively compelling right and left brain education experience.
Here, we will convene an an intimately sized, yet deeply immersive workshop that concentrates on the nuanced areas of our Boudoir Practices:
1. HER AS THE BRIDE
2. HER AS THE PLUS SIZE WOMAN
3. HER AS THE (CURVY) NUDE.
WHY? Because…
The bride is not the same client as ….
the client desiring to exist fully in her body…
who is not the same as
the client who steps into an abstract or outdoor environment as a fine art nude subject.
…Each arrives with a different psychology, a different relationship with herself, a season of life.
When we begin to recognize this, our approach shifts to the individual. We direct differently. We compose differently. We create with more intention.
This workshop is built on three pillars—bridal, plus size curvy woman, and the nude—not as treating them as categories,
but as three distinct ways of seeing them.
And with that distinction, the work becomes more refined, 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 client experience) standpoint, so that we each walk away
with a holistic 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 DIFFERENT. AND MAGNIFICENTLY SO.
And that, is how WE set ourselves as business creatives.
You’re already experienced at boudoir photography…
and aren’t here to learn how to simply how to photograph women.
You are here to learn how to see them differently… in these contexts,
with a greater understanding. And to create work and business moves that reflect that understanding.
THE WORKSHOP AGENDA
PRE DAY - WEDNESDAY MAY 13
(2 slots available)
Pre-Workshop Optional 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 have 1 spot for an outdoor glamour session, during the golden hours. You as muse, with either a more modest approach to the wardrobe, or fine art nude based on specifics of location. Hair and makeup will be DIY.
DAY 1- THURSDAY MAY 14 - tentative schedule
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 - 1:30 Cate Demo + Portfolio Building Session with Plus Size Model
1:00 - 1:30 Lunch Buffet Served
2:00 - 3:00 OUR STUDY: The Fine Art Nude Client (Lecture)
3:00 - 4:00 OUTDOOR NUDE AT THE BEACH . Commute + Setup (*weather permitting)
4:00 - 4:30 Cate Demo / Instruction on location
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 - tentative schedule
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 Outdoor Photo Session will be available.
Request Your Spot as One of our
10 Attendees
Cate likes to ensure that your personal goals and investment are well-met through her education programs. Please share a bit about yourself so we can align with your goals, answer any questions and make this an absolutely amazing experience for you.
Your Questions, Answered…
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This 2 Day Workshop will be priced at $1,600 payable via Paypal, Venmo or Zelle.
Once Cate confirms your seat, you will receive a payment link and policy agreement.
AIBP MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE. -
As an attendee you’ll receive:
Light Daily Breakfast and Lunch Buffet
A personal onsite hospitality coordinator to support attendees
Guided instructor focus and intimate group dynamics
Local info tips + recommendations to make a phenomenal getaway in this destination town.
Sponsor discounts on lighting, albums, software and more.
Class gift Cate’s Printed Top Selling Poses Cue Cards ($199 value) and the Mobile App version ($99 value)
…and other amenities in the works.
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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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I am open to offering associates attendance at an adjusted rate, but only after sufficient time for lead photographers to attend and those seats are filled first.
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The purpose of this workshop is to understand, serve and represent the types of clients we often work with on a day to day basis. Therefore, models will be selected to reflect what our portfolios need for this purpose.
1 Plus sized model will be used for our Plus Sized Muse Day and Fine Art Nudes Outdoors.
Bridal Model(s) will be cast to reflect the authentic aesthetics that we often work with. Our goal is to cast models that will closely resemble our clientele with body types, diversity and be reflective of our own curated direction and posing…not fashion model standards.
If you are looking for a fashion or editorial style model workshop, this is NOT for you. Though the styling and sets are beautiful, We would like your portfolio building experience to be practical for your marketing purposes.
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Cate’s studio is a gorgeous, natural light filled space that provides a dreamy, romantic backdrop to our curation. The workshop will also address the benefits of the natural light setting in these niches.
While this workshop is not intended to focus merely on lighting instruction, we will have lighting equipment on hand to support our distinct creative goals, including a Lite Panel, Constant Light with Softbox, Light Wands, reflectors and more.
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Cate has set aside 3 opportunities to accommodate prospective attendees with their own boudoir photo experience. If you would like to book a session, please specify which day / type you would like to secure so that Cate can provide you with the details. click here OR email cate@catescaglione.com
CATE SCAGLIONE
Cate Scaglione is an international award-winning boudoir photographer and educator with almost 2 decades of experience as a boudoir photographer, and a prior career as a luxury brand marketer.
Since 2010, she has developed a signature boudoir style rooted in fashion-inspired, visually poetic storytelling—blending sensuality with artistry in a way that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
Known for her emotionally intelligent approach to client experience, Cate has taught dozens of workshops, guiding photographers to refine not only their craft, but the way they connect, communicate, and create. Her work and teaching focus on the intersection of artistry, psychology, and sustainable business practices, helping photographers build brands that are both impactful and enduring.