Blog - Robyn Alwi Photography

Mar
2
2026

Rewriting the Script: Why You Don’t Have to Be “Healed” to Be Seen

If you look at the world of luxury portrait photography, it usually looks like a curated collection of people who have never had a bad day in their lives. It’s all perfectly coiffed hair, serene smiles, and a vibe that says, “I woke up ...

Feb
24
2026

A Pastor's Glamorous Photosession

REAKING STEREOTYPESPicture this: Michelle, a pastor, walking into my Central PA studio with one clear mission, to prove that pastors aren't just a "stick in the mud." (Yes, say that in your best southern accent. I'll wait.)She showed up for her 40 ...

Feb
23
2026

A Story of a Woman and a $10 Dress

Andrea bought a white dress for $10.It didn’t fit.But she bought it anyway.For months, she kept it in her closet…Trying it on. Twirling. Imagining.Sometimes she pictured it as her wedding dress someday.Other times, she just wondered if ...

Nov
30
2025

Diana's Testimonial

Diana was such a joy to work with! She killed it with creative, fun posing. Here's what she had to say about her experience: Walking into Robyn’s studio felt like stepping into a sanctuary created especially for women.The soft lights, ...

Nov
21
2025

Embracing Silver: Celebrating Naturally White, Gray, and Silver Hair in Portrait Photography

The silver revolution is here, and it's absolutely stunning! We're seeing more women than ever before ditching the dye and embracing their natural white, gray, and silver hair – and honestly, I'm completely here for it. As a luxury portrait ...

Nov
17
2025

Newborn Photos Ideas for Studio Sessions: Inspiration for Timeless Portraits

There's something absolutely magical about those first few weeks with a newborn! As someone who's spent countless hours perfecting studio newborn photography, I can tell you that creating timeless portraits goes way beyond just snapping a few cute ...

Nov
16
2025

Hand-Edited Digitals vs. Filters: The Art of Custom Portrait Perfection at Robyn Alwi Photography

Let's talk about something that gets me SO fired up – the difference between slapping a filter on your photos and actually hand-editing each image with love, care, and serious Photoshop skills!I see it all the time: photographers promising ...

Nov
13
2025

Are Static Maternity Photos Dead? Why Movement-Based Sessions Are Taking Over

Let me be real with you – I've been shooting maternity sessions for years, and something incredible is happening in our industry right now. Static, posed maternity photos aren't exactly "dead," but wow, are they getting some serious ...

Nov
11
2025

Celebrating Women Over 40: Photography That Inspires Confidence

Let's talk about something that absolutely lights me up – celebrating the incredible women who've hit their stride after 40! There's something absolutely magical that happens when a woman steps into our studio with decades of life experience, ...

Nov
8
2025

What to Wear for Your Boudoir Session: Outfit Ideas for Every Body Type

Let's talk about something that gets every woman a little nervous before her boudoir session - what the heck am I supposed to wear?! Trust me, I've been there, and I've photographed hundreds of gorgeous women who've asked this exact same ...

Nov
7
2025

Looking For Fine Art Portrait Photography? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before Booking

So you're thinking about booking a fine art portrait session? That's exciting! But let me be real with you - fine art portrait photography is a totally different beast from your typical portrait session. It's an investment in creating something ...

Nov
4
2025

AI Headshots vs Professional Photography: Which Is Better for Your Personal Brand?

Let's be real – we're living in the age of AI everything, and headshots are no exception! I've had countless conversations with clients lately who are wondering if they should just grab a quick AI headshot or invest in a professional session. ...

Oct
27
2025

7 Mistakes You're Making with Boudoir Photography (and How to Fix Them)

Let's be real, boudoir photography is both an art and a science, and I've seen photographers at every level make the same mistakes over and over again! After years of perfecting my craft and working with incredible clients, I've noticed patterns in ...

Oct
24
2025

Studio vs Outdoor Maternity Photography: Which Is Better For Your Pregnancy Journey?

Okay, let's talk about one of the biggest decisions you'll make for your maternity session - studio or outdoor? I get this question literally all the time, and honestly, both options are absolutely stunning! But they each bring something totally ...

Mar
1
2025

AP Article: Robyn Alwi Photography Celebrates Women Over 40 with Empowering Portraits

We got published in the Associated Press! The 2025 "40 Over 40 and Fabulous" campaign has been magnificent so far and spots for it are almost totally filled! Check out the AP article below. Robyn Alwi Photography Celebrates Women Over 40 with ...

Nov
15
2023

Client Testimonial: Samantha

What Samantha wrote about being photographed by me almost got the tears flowing. See all the beautiful things she had to say about her photoshoot below: I've now had the privilege of shooting with Robyn twice.I walked ...

Oct
31
2023

Client Testimonial: Victoria

Victoria was so much fun to work with! We had a beautiful session with so much variety. She does cosplay, so along with more traditional boudoir, we did cosplay boudoir like Xena, Rose from Titanic, and a mermaid. See all the kind ...

Oct
10
2023

My Experience Photographing Jaime

September 22nd was a lot of things for Jaime as she walked through the studio doors. It was her 40th birthday – a beautiful day for a boudoir session.It was also the anniversary of her daughter’s autopsy date when years ago she lost her ...

Aug
23
2023

Alyssa's Spicy Fall Boudoir Photoshoot

Alyssa and I are both fall fanatics, so her autumn themed boudoir session was truly a joy!We started the session out with tons and tons, and tons, of leaves. We have all the fall colors, but I went with bright red to start.As I dumped leaves on ...

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