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Caroline Nijs Photography is now focusing on personal projects only
After several years of photographing horses in the United States and then Switzerland, and expanding my Swiss business into lifestyle boudoir photography as well, I decided it is now time to focus on my psychology studies. It is my ultimate dream to, in due time, combine what I've learned in my studies with the photography that is still one of my great loves. But until then ... What this was to me A lifestyle boudoir and horse photographer, based in Kanton Schwyz, and later i
May 292 min read
A few days ago, I found out my work is being used without my permission
A photographer's first copyright infringement — what happened, why it matters, and why a free shoot doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with the images.
May 93 min read
Horse photography beyond the trends
I recently read a long discussion on Reddit where horse people talked about what they want from photographs of their horses. Not horse photographers talking to each other but actual horse people. And while I know that this is only one point of view, I was a bit surprised about the comments. Turns out you do not care so much about technical perfection. You don’t all want that black background image, on the contrary, you’ve had somewhat enough of those. What you care about is i
Dec 30, 20252 min read
Why your home is more than good enough for your lifestyle boudoir photo session
Worried your home isn’t good enough for a boudoir session? You’re not alone. Here’s what I want you to know: you don’t need a perfect space. You just need a space that’s yours.
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Hating your body: can boudoir still be for you?
Even if you hate your body, boudoir can still be for you. Confidence doesn’t have to come first—you can begin by seeing yourself in a new way.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Bridal boudoir outfits beyond the clichés
Bridal boudoir outfits don’t have to be cliché. Mix wedding pieces with personal touches to create images that feel authentic and yours.
Sep 28, 20251 min read
Bridal boudoir photography: a personal perspective
Bridal boudoir photography is a moment to step out of the wedding rush and see yourself clearly. No retouching, no filters. Only images that reflect you as you are.
Sep 23, 20253 min read
Lifestyle boudoir photography: more than the stereotypes
Boudoir photography is often reduced to lingerie in hotel rooms. But it’s more than that. For me, it’s about creating space to see yourself without apology.
Sep 23, 20253 min read
Why my horse photography isn’t about perfection (and why that matters)
I’m not interested in perfect poses. My equine photography is about what’s real—the way your horse responds to you, the small things only you notice. I take the time to see that. If you're looking for polished and posed, this isn’t it. But if your horse is your anchor, you’ll feel at home here.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
A love letter to awkwardness—thoughts from a boudoir photographer
Awkwardness shows up in most boudoir sessions. As a Swiss photographer, I don’t try to fix it—I work with it. Here’s what that actually looks like.
Jul 16, 20253 min read
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