Feel good in your body right now, not someday.
Boudoir mini sessions at the Empowerment Studio in Kansas City. Simple, radically inclusive, and pay what you can, anywhere from $500 to $1,500.
"I have never seen myself as someone who would do a boudoir shoot because I've never seen people like me in them, until the ES. This studio celebrates all bodies and I finally could imagine myself in such photos... This was such a fun and relaxing and magical experience. I felt so good and happy and at ease. Honestly didn't feel stressed for the first time in so long."
-- Sarah S.
Walk into the holidays with armor on. Body stuff at the dinner table hits different when you've seen yourself this way.
Get a running start on the new year. Prove to yourself you can do the scary thing.
Have photos that actually look like you. On your wall, in your phone, for the people who love you.
Sound familiar?
You've been wanting to do boudoir for a while, but you keep waiting for the "right" body.
The holidays bring out the comments, the comparisons, and the old stuff in your head.
A full session feels like a lot. Of money, of time, of commitment.
You're not even sure you'd like it. What if you hate every photo?
There are almost no pictures of you. You're always the one behind the camera.
Waiting is how "someday" quietly turns into never.
What you get
A little Empowerment Boost. Plan on 30-45 minutes in the studio, weekdays between 11 am and 3 pm. It still feels indulgent, I promise.
Show up ready to shine. Arrive with your hair and face styled the way you want them in photos. Bring 1-2 outfits to choose from, and we'll photograph you in one. Boudoir, clothed, or somewhere in between. Your call.
5-8 digital images. Hand-picked by Kinzie, yours to keep, frame, share, or pass down. Want more? You can add extra images at a pay-what-you-can rate. No pressure ever, but it's an option.
"My mini session was a fun ice breaker were we got to know each other and become comfortable with the process. Then the pictures… my goodness!"
-- Hilary K.
"I've never liked looking at photos of myself but I am absolutely in love with my photos and really see myself in a new light. Such a great experience that has let the real me come out of hiding."
-- Jaclyn K.
We know this can feel like a big, scary thing.
Most people who walk into our studio have spent years being told to shrink. Fat, older, queer, disabled, tired, in-between. You don't have to fix anything first. We'll walk you through every step, and we'll probably laugh a lot.
Pay what you can: $500 to $1,500
Pick the number that works for you between $500 and $1,500. You don't need to fill out a form, or qualify, or explain the number you choose to us. Just name your number and that's the amount we'll invoice you for.
It's super important to us, here at the Empowerment Studio, to offer ways people of all financial contexts can exist in photos and feel good about themselves. This is the same experience no matter what price point you come in at. The point is to make these photoshoots as accessible as possible for as many people as possible.
Want to spread it out? The invoice we send you will be hooked up to Affirm, PayPal Credit, or Klarna, so you can spread out the cost in a way that works for you.
While we know a sliding scale still won't make this session in budget for every single person, we do hope it helps.
"I decided to do this journey in order to find myself again after major change in my life that had me feeling lost. I can say that Kinzie makes the experience so much fun! ... I have not laughed so much in a very long time... I was unable to pay upfront for this experience myself, but Kinzie made the experience... so seamless and easy... I also know that even though I had my session that does not mean my experience is over. I am now a part of the wonderful community of empowered individuals that will continue the rest of my life."
-- Katie
"The conversations prior to our session and Kinzie's demeanor when we were working together made me feel very comfortable doing something I had never done before. Beyond just being comfortable, it was a lot of fun, too."
-- Ben L.
How it works
1. Pick your date and your price. Choose a time and choose the amount you'll pay (between $500 and $1,500).
2. Show up ready to be photographed. We'll handle the rest. Posing, prompting, and a lot of hype.
3. See yourself the way the people who love you do. Get your photos and walk out feeling different than you walked in.
A few reasons not to wait
Photos back by the holidays. Book your session by Wednesday, Dec 9.
It's a gift. For yourself, for your partner, or something you do together.
Bring your best friend. Book back-to-back sessions with up to 8 friends and make it your fun winter thing.
Button up 2026. End the year doing something you've been wanting to do.
A winter mood boost. Something good to look forward to when the days get short.
Dip your toe in. Not sure about a full session? This is how you find out.
Document this version of you. Your body, at the exact age you are, at a price that works for you.
Do something silly. Be whimsical. Laugh a lot.
Help empower someone else. If you want to be part of the visual magic that is the Empowerment Studio, we're so grateful and excited to share your images. Totally optional.
If you wait, you might keep waiting forever. This is a small, quick step toward something you really do want.
You don't have to feel ready.
At the Empowerment Studio, we know how exhausting it is to keep putting yourself last, or waiting for a body you'll never be "done" working on. That's why we made mini sessions simple, inclusive, and pay-what-you-can. So you can feel good in your body right now, and walk into the new year knowing you're someone who does brave things.
Want your photos back by the holidays? Book your session and complete your photoshoot by Thursday, Dec 10.
"This is the kind of business you want to support. Kinzie is not only a phenomenal photographer she is also a phenomenal human and you will leave her studio with your heart full of love. You get so much more than pictures out of this experience.”
-- Sarah W.M.
FAQ
Do I have to be naked?
Nope. You can do boudoir, clothed photos, headshots, or a mix. You're in charge of what you're comfortable with.
How do I pick what to pay?
Name your number anywhere from $500 to $1,500. Every price gets the same experience.
Can I do a payment plan?
Yes. You can finance through Affirm, PayPal Credit, or Klarna.
Can I book with my best friends?
Yes! If you each book, we'll do your sessions back to back, up to 8 people. Have a group of 4 or more? We can do it on a weekend afternoon.
I've never done anything like this. Is that okay?
Most of our clients haven't. That's exactly what minis are for.
What should I bring?
Your hair and face styled how you want them, plus 1-2 outfits. Not sure which one? We'll help you decide when you arrive.
Is the studio accessible?
Yes. There's an entrance with no stairs. Just let us know and we'll plan for it.
When do sessions happen?
Weekdays between 11 am and 3 pm, or a weekend afternoon for groups of 4 or more. If you want your photos back by the holidays, book your session by Wednesday, Dec 9.