21+ The Lounge · Bemidji, MN

Bemidji boudoir, unapologetically you.

A private studio, 30+ custom indoor and outdoor sets, a closet full of lingerie, and a photographer who will hype you up from “can I really do this?” to “watch me.”

Galleries are private by default. Nothing is ever shared without your written say-so.

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Woman in a black lace bodysuit photographed through warm amber bokeh lights, boudoir photography in Bemidji MN
Silhouette of a woman in black lingerie kneeling on a fur rug in a moody blue after dark boudoir set, Bemidji MN
you, but bolder

Hey beautiful

This isn’t just about looking sexy. (Although you will.)

It’s about tapping into your inner goddess and celebrating every inch of your beautiful self. Boudoir is that moment you catch your reflection and pause, because for once you’re not picking yourself apart. You’re just feeling gorgeous. Desirable. Completely at ease.

Stay cozy and covered, strip down to your lingerie, or land anywhere in between. You set the line, and you’re safe here. Just show up as you, and I’ll take care of the rest.

Let’s smash a few myths:

  • You don’t need to wear lingerie (unless you want to).
  • You don’t need to look a certain way.
  • You don’t need to know how to pose.
  • You definitely don’t need anyone’s permission to feel drop-dead gorgeous.

It isn’t your job to take a pretty picture. That’s my job.

"Arica's work is absolute art! She captures your personality and has you embrace feelings of empowerment, self love, and wondering why you ever waited to book a session!"
Sabrina S. · Google review

How it works

From hello to holy wow.

01

Book your experience

Pick your experience below and lock in your date with a deposit. Rather talk first? Send a private message and we’ll chat.

02

Plan your vibe

Your pre-session consultation is where we plan your looks, your sets, and the feeling you want to capture. Bring lingerie you love, or shop our studio closet.

03

Your shoot

Settle into a private prep room, turn up the music, and let me guide every pose. Taking a pretty picture is my job. Yours is to have fun.

04

The reveal

We sit down together to view your images and choose your favorites. This is the part where jaws hit the floor.

Hair & makeup: arrive camera-ready, or add Sassy & Styled curls, Luxe Lashes, or a Glow & Go touch-up when you book. See add-ons

30+ sets to play in

Pick your stage. Or try them all.

Our studio is ever-changing, with over 30 custom indoor and outdoor sets, a full bar, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Keep it sultry, suggestive, and oh-so-implied, or go full wild child. Every room tells a completely different story.

Woman in white lace lingerie among red roses and gold mirrors in the romantic suite

The Romantic Suite

Vintage vanity, lush florals, and moody light. Romance lives here.

Woman in a green satin robe holding a glass of whiskey in the studio whiskey lounge

Whiskey Lounge & Speakeasy

A full bar, low light, and luxe details. Hot in public… except not really.

Smiling woman in purple lingerie posing beside the pole under neon signs in the VIP lounge

The VIP Lounge

Neon, a pole, and all the main-character energy you can handle.

Woman in a black blazer and lingerie seated on a zebra rug in front of a mustard velvet chair in the library set

Midnight Manor

Velvet, leather-bound books, and a little old-Hollywood drama.

Boudoir portrait of a woman in a fishnet bodysuit crouching in the red-lit garage set, Bemidji studio

The Garage

Chains, neon, and vintage grit for your edgier side.

Woman in a denim shirt and lace beside an outdoor stock tank tub on the studio grounds

The Studio Grounds

Sunshine, stock tank tubs, and wide open northern Minnesota sky.

Woman in red holiday lingerie and striped stockings framed by glowing Christmas lights

Seasonal Sets

Christmas, Valentine’s, spooky season, the Jungle, and whatever we dream up next.

Woman in navy lace lingerie lying on a wooden desk reading a book in the library boudoir set, Bemidji MN

The Library

Leather, books, and a desk made for bad behavior. Smart is sexy.

Silhouette boudoir portrait of a woman behind rain-covered glass

Steamy Shower

Water, glass, and steam for a sultry, soaking-wet look.

Woman relaxing in a clawfoot bubble bath in front of a gold tin wall, boudoir session in Bemidji

Clawfoot Tub

Bubbles, a vintage tub, and pure pampered elegance.

Boudoir portrait of a woman in purple sequin lingerie with sparkling disco bokeh lights

Party Room

Sparkle, lights, and confetti energy. Every day is a celebration.

Woman in a black lace bodysuit and heels reclining against a red velvet settee in front of a wooden St. Andrews cross on the after dark boudoir set, Bemidji MN

Bondage Room

Ropes, cuffs, and a little danger for your daring side.

Woman in red and black lingerie seated at an ornate mirror on the enchanted garden set with red roses and a checkered floor

Specialty/Limited Edition Sets

One-of-a-kind themed sets that are here for a good time, not a long time.

limited edition

New sets drop in the VIP group first.

Our studio never sits still. Limited edition sets, steamy specials, and first dibs on boudoir quickie dates show up in our private Facebook group before anywhere else.

Packages & pricing

Choose your experience.

Every experience includes a pre-session consultation and a fully guided session. The difference is how much time you get, how many looks you try, and how much of your story you take home.

Fall Boudoir Event

Turn Up the Heat

Book any boudoir experience in November and get the Sizzle Collection free: 5 extra professionally retouched images, a $300 value.

Book by Nov 30 · Session within 30 days · Solo sessions only (not couples or quickies) · Offer details

The Flirty

$295 experience

$99 deposit reserves your date

A sweet taste of temptation.

  • Up to 30 minutes of guided camera time
  • 1 outfit & 1 set
  • 2 professionally retouched digital images
  • Pre-session consultation to plan your look and feel
  • Wings, body jewelry & specialty pieces
  • 5x7 Flirty Flip Book

The Bombshell

$495 experience

$99 deposit reserves your date

A bold step into your power.

  • Up to 1 hour of guided camera time
  • 2 outfits & 2 sets
  • 5 professionally retouched digital images
  • Pre-session consultation to plan your look and feel
  • Wings, body jewelry & specialty pieces
  • 5x7 Flirty Flip Book
★ The full experience

The Queen

$1,499 experience

$199 deposit reserves your date · payment plans available

For the woman ready to have it all.

  • Up to 2 hours of guided camera time
  • Unlimited outfits & sets
  • 45 professionally retouched digital images
  • Pre-session consultation & full styling guidance
  • Wings, body jewelry & specialty pieces
  • A 5x7 Flirty Flip Book to keep your story

Why Queens go all in: 9x the images of the Bombshell, unlimited looks, and time to explore every version of you with no need to rush.

Bringing your partner into the shot? Add them to any experience for $100. With two people in front of the camera, we take the time to make sure you are both on the same page about comfort levels, boundaries, outfits, and sets, and planning and posing for two takes more care and more work. Just want a friend or partner there for moral support? They are welcome at no charge. See couples boudoir

Tax (8%) is added at checkout. Your deposit reserves your date, and you can make payments toward your balance anytime ($50 minimum). Please review our studio policies before booking. Questions? Send us a message

Boudoir quickies · $195

Speed dating with the camera. A 20-minute shoot on a featured set, then a viewing right after to pick your favorites (2 digital images included). Arrive hair & makeup ready. Quickie dates are announced in the VIP group.

treat yourself

Add-ons

Add a little extra.

Sassy & Styled · $50

Bouncy boudoir curls or a chic, classy pinup vibe to complete your look.

Luxe Lash Upgrade · $25

Flirty, dramatic, or full-on glam lashes that steal the show.

Glow & Go Touch-Up · $25

Soft, camera-ready radiance with a focus on your eyes and a light retouch.

Extra camera time · $100 / 20 min

More time for every laugh, pose, and playful moment. Book ahead, same-day time isn’t guaranteed.

Photo collections

Take home more.

The Sizzle · $300

5 additional professionally retouched digital images.

The Heat · $600

20 additional professionally retouched digital images.

The Fire · $900

40 additional professionally retouched digital images.

Can’t narrow down your favorites? Add a collection at your viewing.

Bridal boudoir

Something white, something wildly you.

Give your future spouse a wedding-day gift they will never forget, or keep every frame for yourself. Our romantic suite was made for bridal boudoir: the clawfoot tub, the vintage vanity, gold mirrors, and roses everywhere you look.

Bring your veil, their button-down, or the lingerie you bought for the honeymoon. Planning it as a gift? Tell us your wedding date when you book and we will make sure the timing works.

Woman in white lace lingerie among red roses and gold mirrors in the romantic suite
Bride in white lace lingerie and a wedding veil lying on a white bed, bridal boudoir in Bemidji MN
Overhead boudoir photo of a woman in a blush satin slip lying on a white fur rug with rose petals, Bemidji MN
Men's boudoir portrait of a man in an open shirt and jeans holding a whiskey glass
Shirtless man reclining on a black leather couch with one hand resting on his head

For him

Hey there, handsome.

Whether you’re marking a milestone, crafting a heartfelt gift for someone you love, or simply want to feel good in your own skin, this is where the magic happens. It’s a space where you’re encouraged to be authentically you, or whoever you want to be, and where every laugh, smirk, and swagger is celebrated.

Men’s sessions book into the same experiences above, styled around your vibe.

"If you're a guy and looking to get these done, DO IT! I wouldn't have wanted another person to do my pictures!"
Chris F. · Facebook review

More ways to play

There’s a room for every side of you.

Black and white couples boudoir photo of a woman leaning into her partner holding a whiskey glass, Bemidji MN

Couples

Hey lovebirds. The ultimate date night: dress to impress, indulge in a little PDA (or a lot), and capture the spark between you.

Retro pin-up in a red polka dot dress lounging on the grass by a vintage camper set, Bemidji MN

Pinup & Glamour

Vintage allure, Hollywood glam, and your inner bombshell. Dial up the steam or keep it sweet and sensual.

Woman in black lace gripping a pole under red light on the garage boudoir set at Kirby Photography in Bemidji

After Dark

Bondage-inspired portraits and fine art erotica for the curious and the bold. Every session starts with a private consult.

Love notes from clients

Don’t just take my word for it.

You know why our clients keep coming back for more? Something magical happens during these shoots. It’s a whole transformational experience. Hear it straight from the people who’ve been there and rocked it.

Woman in a red dress photographed through a sparkling crystal chandelier for her 40th birthday boudoir session
"I made one of the best decisions I've ever made and booked a boudoir photoshoot for my upcoming 40th bday! And omg you guys GO BOOK WITH HER!!! She made me feel so beautiful and special and I will forever be grateful to her for making me feel amazing."
Tara C. · 40th birthday session
Woman in a black leather corset and fishnets posing beneath red neon heart and lips signs
"I do photo shoots to boost my self love, confidence, and self esteem... You'll see the beauty in yourself and it will boost your self love."
Leather goddess · VIP group
"It's not about seducing men, it's about embracing womanhood... Back again baby!! Birthday present to myself. Do. The. Shoot."
Lounge regular · VIP group
"I'm ready for my 3rd shoot! This is my path and journey. I am very grateful that I have found a way to remind myself of what self love looks like to me."
Boss babe · VIP group
"Hey ladies, she does boudoir!! And it's chef's kiss!"
Rachel S. · Google review
"Just for myself cause I want to... I always feel so comfortable with her."
Lauren J. · Google review
"Just had my first session today and I loved it!!! Arica did a great job and took some amazing photos, she is very easy to work with."
Kim M. · Facebook review
"You will never find a warmer, more capable and kind person to chronicle the amazing moments in your life."
Terri M. · Google review
Arica Kirby on the neon-lit Lounge set at Kirby Photography in Bemidji

Your photographer

Hi, I’m Arica. Nice to meet you.

Your slightly chaotic, overly caffeinated, Christmas-obsessed boudoir photographer. A little crazy (you kinda have to be for this to be your job), a bit chatty, and definitely the girl who’s been listening to Christmas music since October.

As someone who’s had her own battles with self-confidence, both in front of and behind the camera, I’ve learned I have a gift for helping women see what everyone else already sees in them. That’s my goal every time you walk through my studio doors: to help you feel beautiful, powerful, and enough. Always.

We’ll laugh. We’ll probably overshare. You’ll forget you were ever nervous.

Good to know

Your questions, answered.

Do you do hair and makeup?

Most clients arrive hair and makeup ready. Want a little extra pampering? Add Sassy & Styled ($50) for bouncy boudoir curls or a classy pinup look, a Luxe Lash Upgrade ($25), or a Glow & Go Touch-Up ($25) when you book.

What should I bring?

Our studio closet is stocked with lingerie, robes, and specialty pieces, but we still ask you to bring panties in an array of colors, a few bra and panty sets, and any lingerie you're dying to wear. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to get changed and settled.

Do I have to wear lingerie or get naked?

Nope. Stay cozy and covered, go full lingerie, or bare it all. Clients have shot in ball gowns, oversized button-downs, and a tank top with one of our swoon-worthy robes. You set the line, and we never push past it.

I've never posed before and I'm nervous. Is that okay?

That's most people! I will walk you through every pose, so you don't have to know what you're doing. I got you! Remember, it isn't your job to take a pretty picture. That's my job. Your job is to lean into the experience and have fun.

Who will see my photos?

Only you, unless you say otherwise. Galleries are private by default, and nothing is ever shared on our website or social media without your written consent.

Can I make payments?

Yes. Your deposit reserves your date, and you can make partial payments toward your balance anytime ($50 minimum). Tax is added at checkout.

Do you photograph men and couples?

Absolutely. The Lounge is for everyone 21+. Men's sessions book into the same experiences on this page, and couples have their own page. Adding a partner to your session is $100, because getting two people on the same page and posing for two takes extra time and care. A friend or partner who just comes along for moral support is free.

Not ready to book?

Chat privately first.

Ask anything, no pressure and no judgment. Your message comes straight to Arica and stays between us.

Join the private VIP Lounge group

Behind-the-scenes peeks, limited edition sets, steamy specials, and first dibs on quickie dates.

your bold is calling.

From “can I really do this?” to “watch me.”

21+ only · 8147 US-2, Bemidji, MN · (218) 766-7856