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We love creating events that bring our clients together for connection, community, transformation, and healing. Our gatherings are more than just photoshoots—they’re a space to celebrate self-expression, explore creativity, and build lasting friendships. When we come together, something truly magical unfolds, offering each person the chance to grow, be seen, and feel empowered.

Join us at our next event and experience the joy of connecting with an incredible community that celebrates you just as you are.

Upcoming Events

April

12th April

Honor Your Scar Workshop : Jill X Christy

C section awareness month: Learn how to take care of your scar, how your scars can impact the core & pelvic flood and more.

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: April 12th

Time: 10:00-11:30

Cost: $25

28th April

Temple of the Goddess: In Person

Temple of the Goddess is a sacred, intentionally curated gathering for women who are ready to soften, open, and receive.
This is not a place to fix, push, perform, or explain yourself.
This is a space to be held.

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: April 28th

Time: 6:00-7:30

Cost: Donation Based

26th April

A Bridal Affair: Bridal Boudoir Marathon

Join us for an unforgettable day with our expert beauty team — complete with professional makeup artistry, pampering, and a sensual photo experience that celebrates the woman under the veil.

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: April 26th

Time: 10:30- 2:30

Cost: $399

May

6th

May

May: Tarot with Tiff

First Wednesday of the month Tiff and I will be going LIVE where she will be giving you a prediction of the month ahead as well as individual card pulls.

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: May 6th

Time: 6:00-7:00

Cost: FREE

11th

May

The Expose | Photo Walk on Hertel Ave

Need fresh content without the pressure of a full shoot? This 2-hour photo walk is the perfect way to create new, on-brand images while connecting with other women in business. PHOTOS INCLUDED!

Location: Hertel Ave

Date: May 11th

Time: 5:00-7:00

Cost: $45

June

3rd

June

June : Tarot with Tiff

First Wednesday of the month Tiff and I will be going LIVE where she will be giving you a prediction of the month ahead as well as individual card pulls.

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: June 3rd

Time: 6:00- 7:00

Cost: FREE

4th

June

Bare By Barrile's Annual Open House and 5 Year Anniversary Party

Join us for our 5th annual open house at the bare by barrile photostudio. Come see our boudoir space, shop local vendors, and maybe book that unforgettable shoot for yourself!

Location: Bare By Barrile Studio

Date: June 4th

Time: 5:30-8:30

Cost: FREE - but must be registered to attend

21st

June

Summer Solstice Banger

Celebrate the being of summer with us! there will be photos, movement, yummy treats, and more!

Location: Sunset Beach

Date: June 21st

Time: 12:00- 6:00

Cost: $45

Seduction Squad: Virtual Call

Online Meet Up : Google Meets Call

Time: TBD

Cost: FREE for Affiliates

TBD

Our Next Retreat

Coming Soon!

We had the most beautiful retreat bringing together a group of woman to put it all down at home, feel into their desires, love other bodies and relax in a beautiful space!

Want to create with me! join the waitlist, out next retreat is being created as we speak- Later summer 2026

Our Studio Location

567 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA

Bare By Barrile

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Emotional Intimacy 101: Getting Closer Without Losing Yourself

October 15, 20251 min read

Emotional Intimacy 101: Getting Closer Without Losing Yourself

We crave closeness. But sometimes in relationships, getting close can feel like losing yourself. The fear of being consumed or controlled keeps many people from fully opening up. True intimacy, however, is about closeness with boundaries.

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What Is Emotional Intimacy?

Emotional intimacy is the ability to share your inner world—your fears, hopes, desires—with another person and feel safe, seen, and accepted. It’s not about merging into one; it’s about connecting authentically while staying rooted in your individuality.

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Why Emotional Intimacy Feels Scary

  • Fear of Rejection: “If I show the real me, will they still love me?”

  • Past Trauma: Old wounds can make vulnerability feel unsafe.

  • Codependency Patterns: When boundaries are blurred, intimacy feels suffocating.

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Building Healthy Emotional Intimacy

  1. Practice Vulnerable Sharing
    Instead of surface-level updates, share what you’re truly feeling. Example: “I’m anxious about work and need some reassurance.”

  2. Listen Without Fixing
    When your partner shares, resist the urge to solve. Instead, reflect back what you hear. Sometimes presence is more healing than advice.

  3. Set Boundaries Clearly
    Boundaries protect individuality. Communicate what feels good and what doesn’t—without apology.

  4. Create Rituals of Emotional Check-Ins
    Weekly or daily check-ins create safety to express needs before resentment builds.

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The Balance of Closeness and Space

Healthy intimacy is a dance. There are moments of deep closeness, and moments of autonomy. Respecting both creates the conditions where love can deepen without either partner losing themselves.

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Emotional intimacy is not about giving yourself up—it’s about showing up as your full self and being loved there.

Ready to deepen intimacy while staying true to yourself? Bare by Barrile’s coaching can help you and your partner build the kind of closeness that strengthens—not erases—you.

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Jill Barrile

Buffalo Ny based photographer and intimacy coach

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