The Story
The 100 Moms Project was born from a heartfelt conversation between Jill, a Boudoir Photographer and Relationship Coach and Courtney, an Esthetician at Natura Skin Boutique. As they caught up over coffee, they reflected on a shared truth—too many moms pour endlessly into others while neglecting themselves.
As mothers who work in the self love space, Jill and Courtney, know firsthand that self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. So many moms put themselves last, whether by default or circumstance, without understanding the compounded weight of responsibility, the power of self-investment and the belonging and community it can bring as a byproduct . A mom who feels supported, cared for, and empowered shows up differently in her life. She cultivates a growth mindset, radiates confidence, and elevates those around her. That realization sparked a bigger vision—to create something tangible for the women of Western New York.
The 100 Moms Project is the first step toward that mission. This initiative will help fund To the Roots, a nonprofit dedicated to providing self-care services and luxury experiences to moms who need them most. Because when moms thrive, families and communities do too. Join us in making self-love accessible to every mom.
Why This Project Matters
When we support the mother's in our community, we aren't just supporting her, but every person that woman touches. Her children, her partner, her friends, and coworkers.
When she is supported everyone in her life feels the impact.
Photography in itself is a time stamp. It gives us the ability to mark a moment that you may look back upon with wonder, excitement, and transformation.
This project to photograph 100 women is to give them that experience of being seen for who they are right now- not who they used to be or who they will become but for all that they are right now!
The mission of this project is twofold, give moms a change to give back to themselves with self care and connection while also support future moms do the same for themselves.
And the bonus we also are support our own woman owned business here in Western New York.
When mothers are supported, they are
more likely to be engaged in their communities, volunteer, and contribute to local economies
(UNICEF)
Moms who prioritize self-care
experience 40% lower rates of anxiety and depression, leading to better overall health (National Institute of Mental Health)
Kids with moms who practice self-care are
more emotionally secure and resilient
because they model self-worth and emotional regulation (Harvard Center on the Developing Child)
Pick Your Date & Location
May 3rd
Saira Studios
Step inside a working artist studio located at the Niagara Food Terminal. Saira will dazzle you up with fairy hair right before you jump in front of our lens.
A portion of the the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the Western New York area!
Location: Saira Studios
Time: 2:00-4:00
Cost: $150
May 4th
Golden Days Studio
Enjoy a 45 minute meditation inside the beautiful Golden Days Space followed by a 15 minute photo session with Jill from Bare By Barrile.
A portion of the the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the Western New York area!
Location: Golden Days Studio
Time: 10:00-1:00
Cost: $150
May 5th
April Spencer Floral Design
April has arranged a beautiful floral design set for us to create the most unique images. Each photo session will take place every 15 minutes with Jill from Bare By Barrile. Each mom will also receive a small bouquet to take home with them to remember this special occasion.
A portion of the the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the Western New York area!
Address: April Spencer Floral Design
Time: 10:00-1:00
Cost: $150
May 25th
Soul Healing Center
Enjoy a 15 minute Reiki Session with Lana at Soul Healing Center followed by a 15 minute photo session with Jill from Bare By Barrile.
A portion of the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the western New York area!
Location: Soul Healing Center
Time: 10:00-1:00
Cost: $150
May 26th
Bare By Barrile Studio
15 minute photo session with Jill from Bare By Barrile right inside her Larkinville studio! Here, you will be able to Bare it all during your portraits session!
A portion of the the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the Western New York area!
Loaction: 567 Exchnage Street, Buffalo NY 14210
Time: 10:00-1:00
Cost: $150
May 31st
the Bodhi Tree Holistic Spa
Enjoy a 15 minute massage to relax and rejuvenate, followed by a 15 minute photo session with Jill from Bare By Barrile.
A portion of the the fee will be used to fund our newest project, To The Roots, whose mission is to provide self care services to mom's across the Western New York area!
Address: The Bodhi Tree Holistic Spa
Time: 10:00-12:00
Cost: $150
Loose the Doubt, Not The Weight
A Plus-Size Boudoir Experience That Celebrates You Exactly As You Are
There’s a moment before almost every boudoir session where a woman whispers something like:
“I just want to lose 10 pounds first.”
“I’m nervous because I’ve never seen someone with my body type do this.”
“I don’t know if I’m confident enough yet.”
And every single time, I want her to know this:
You do not need to become smaller to deserve to feel beautiful.
You do not need permission to take up space.
And you absolutely do not need to wait to celebrate yourself.
At Bare by Barrile, some of the most powerful, sensual, emotional, breathtaking sessions I’ve ever photographed have been with women who once believed boudoir “wasn’t for bodies like theirs.”
It is.
It always has been.
Boudoir Is Not About Perfection — It’s About Presence
The women you see on my page are not models.
They are moms. Business owners. Brides. Women healing after heartbreak. Women rediscovering themselves after years of putting everyone else first.
And many of them identify as flawed, plain, or plus size.
What makes a boudoir session magnetic isn’t a dress size.
It’s the moment a woman softens into herself.
The moment she stops hiding.
The moment she realizes she’s allowed to feel sexy, powerful, playful, artistic, soft, wild, confident — all at the same time.
Boudoir isn’t about becoming someone else BUT about finally seeing yourself.
The Session That Changed Everything
Recently, I photographed one of the most stunning destination boudoir experiences at a dreamy Airbnb getaway. The entire experience felt cinematic — cozy bedroom, champagne in the kitchen, golden light pouring through giant windows, intimate storytelling, and luxurious, sensual imagery that felt like art.
What made this session unforgettable wasn’t just the location.
It was watching this woman go from nervous and self-conscious… to fully embodied.
By the end go the day, she wasn't asking me how to "do this" or how to pose.
She was moving naturally. Laughing louder. Taking up space differently.
That’s the magic of giving yourself time to settle into the experience instead of rushing through it.
Introducing the Ultimate Overnight Boudoir Experience
For women craving something deeper, more luxurious, and more transformational, I offer an exclusive overnight boudoir experience designed to feel like a sensual retreat.
This is my most immersive photography package — created for the woman who wants more than photos.
She wants an experience she’ll remember forever.
Your experience may include:
A luxury Airbnb stay
Full photography documentation throughout the experience
Multiple outfit changes + styled sets
Intimacy and embodiment coaching
Slow, storytelling-inspired photography
Champagne, music, connection, softness, freedom
Space to breathe, relax, and actually enjoy yourself
Think:
part luxury retreat,
part self-love experience,
part intimate documentary of your becoming.
“But I Don’t Know How to Pose…”
You don’t have to.
That’s my job.
I guide you through everything — from expression to movement to angles that flatter your body beautifully. Your session is customized aroundyou, your comfort level, your personality, and the energy you want your images to hold.
Soft and romantic?
Moody and sultry?
Playful and carefree?
Bold and unapologetic?
We create that together.
And yes — I know how to photograph curvy bodies beautifully.
This Experience Is About More Than Photos
Women leave these sessions differently than they came in.
Not because the camera changed them.
Because they finally allowed themselves to be seen.
For many women, especially women with more marginalized bodies, the world has spent years teaching them to shrink themselves. To cover up. To wait until they’re “better.”
This experience is the opposite of that where you get to be the change you want to see in the imagery and world around you!
This is your reclamation.
You Are Allowed to Be the Muse
You are allowed to wear the lingerie.
You are allowed to book the trip.
You are allowed to exist in photographs that make you feel powerful.
Not “someday.”
Now.
If you’ve been craving an experience that feels luxurious, freeing, sensual, artistic, and deeply affirming, this is your sign.
Ready to plan your boudoir getaway experience?
Visit Bare by Barrile Photography to inquire about the luxury overnight boudoir experience and begin designing your dream session.
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