The Fae Queen
Ivory tulle, soft light and a little otherworldly mischief. Ethereal, dreamy and slightly dangerous to make a bargain with.
Trang Tran StudiosPortraits by Trang
Denver Book Lovers · Limited Sessions
What if you were the heroine this time?
For the women who stay up until 2 a.m. for one more chapter, who know the candlelit castles and slow-burn glances by heart. This is romantasy-inspired boudoir photography, fully guided in my private studio near Denver, where you finally get to be the main character instead of just reading about her.
Session fee waived + $500 collection creditFor selected applicants
Book lovers welcomeNo modeling experience needed
Private studio near DenverFully guided, start to finish
Payment plans availableCollections purchased separately
Inside the story
Candlelight. Velvet. A sword you absolutely get to hold.
Every session is built around the mood of the books you love, so your images feel like a still from the movie adaptation you keep waiting for.
Choose your mood
Which story feels like yours?
Pick one, mix two, or just tell me your favorite book. These are inspiration moods to spark ideas, not packages or separate sets.
The Enchanted Romantic
Gilded mirrors, a well-loved book and a dress that feels like the ball scene. Soft, swoony and pure slow burn.
The Shadow Queen
Deep velvet, candlelight and a sword you are absolutely allowed to hold. Moody, regal and a little villain-coded.
The Forbidden Chapter
Black lace, low light and the page you would never read out loud. Intimate, sultry and entirely on your terms.
Styling, fabrics and props are planned around your concept at your consultation.
Tell me your story
What's included
Everything you need to step into the story
Think of it as your own chapter, fully plotted. You don't need to plan a thing on your own.
i.
Hair + makeup, heroine edition
Professional hair and makeup are included. Come as you are. We'll handle the glam.
ii.
A fully guided session
I pose you from your fingertips to your expression. You don't need to know what you're doing. That's my job.
iii.
Your look, plotted together
Wardrobe and styling guidance: help choosing lingerie, fabrics, accessories and looks that fit your story.
iv.
Your world, set + styled
Book-inspired sets and props. Depending on your concept: flowing fabric, candlelight, crowns, swords and romantic little details.
v.
Retouched, not rewritten
Professional retouching. Polished, but still recognizably you.
Book Lovers offer
Session fee waived
For selected campaign participants.
Plus
$500 collection credit
Goes toward the collection you choose after your session.
Images and products are purchased separately. We'll walk through collections and payment options together at your consultation, before you book anything.
Apply for your session
Chapter one
You've spent years falling in love with heroines in other people's stories.
You know her. The one who walks into the ballroom like she owns it. The one holding the sword, the candle, the secret. You've stayed up way too late with her more times than you'd like to admit.
Maybe it's time to see what happens when you're the one in the frame. Not a costume, and not a character someone else wrote. Just you, in the light and fabric and mood of the worlds you love.
From reader to heroine. From imagining the scene to standing in it.
Close the book for an afternoon. Come write your own chapter.
Write me into the story✦
Fantasy meets boudoir
A little fantasy. A little spice. Entirely you.
This is boudoir photography first, styled through the lens of the books you love: romantic fantasy styling and moody light, with the intimate, flattering posing of a boudoir session.
Softer + more coveredDraped fabric, velvet, tulle and romantic layers
or
Sensual + lingerie-ledLace, lingerie and sheer details
Most clients mix both. You choose how much the story shows, and we plan it around your comfort level together.
Real women, real sessions
The plot twist: you don't have to be a model.
Not models. Just women who said, "Okay... let's do this."
No modeling experience required. Seriously.
Apply for a Book Lovers session✦
Limited Book Lovers sessions
Want in?
I'm opening a limited number of Book Lovers Boudoir sessions. Tell me a little about yourself and the stories you love.
Selected applicants receive the waived session fee and $500 collection credit. Images and products are purchased separately. A consultation is required before booking.
Meet your photographer
Hi, I'm Trang. Your photographer, posing coach & fellow story lover.
Almost everyone who walks into my studio says some version of "I have no idea what I'm doing." Perfect. You're not supposed to.
I direct everything: where your hands go, how to tilt your chin, when to soften your expression, how to hold the sword so it looks like you've been training for years. You get pampered in hair and makeup, then you just follow along.
I genuinely love photographing women who swear they hate having their picture taken. Give me a couple of hours and a good story, and I'll show you a version of yourself you've only ever pictured.
xo, Trang
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How it works
Your story in four chapters
01
Apply + chat
Tell me about yourself and the stories you love. If you're selected, we'll have a quick consultation about the experience, collections, pricing and your vision.
02
Reserve + plan
Choose your session date and complete the booking step. Then we plan your styling, wardrobe, mood and inspiration together.
03
Glam + shoot
Professional hair and makeup, then a fully guided photography session.
04
Choose favorites
View your images and choose the collection you love. Collections are purchased separately, and your $500 credit goes toward the one you choose.
Questions
Before you turn the page
Is this cosplay?
No. These sessions are inspired by the feeling and atmosphere of the books you love, but we're creating your character and your story rather than copying a copyrighted character.
I've never done boudoir before. Is that okay?
Yes. Most of my clients haven't. I guide everything: posing, expression, hands, legs, where to look. You will never be left standing there wondering what to do.
Do I need to look a certain way?
No. There's no size, age or shape requirement, and you don't need to "get ready" for this. Posing and lighting are my job, and every session is built around the woman actually standing in front of me. If you love these stories, this is for you.
Do I need to bring lingerie?
You don't need a drawer full of it. Before your session we'll plan your looks together, and I'll help you decide what to bring and how fabrics, accessories and styling pieces can complete the story. Some of the most dramatic images use draped fabric instead of lingerie.
How sexy or revealing does my session have to be?
Exactly as sexy as you want, and not one inch more. We talk through your comfort level at your consultation and plan your wardrobe around it, whether that's draped fabric and softer, more covered looks, lace and lingerie, or a mix of both. If something doesn't feel like you on the day, we simply skip it.
Is the session free?
No, and I want to be really clear about that. Selected clients receive a waived session fee plus a $500 credit toward a collection. Images and products are purchased separately. We'll go over everything at your consultation before you book.
How much do clients typically invest?
Collections and payment options are reviewed during your consultation, so you'll know exactly what's available and what fits your budget before you commit to anything.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are available. We'll walk through the options together during your consultation.
Can I bring my own sword, book, crown, etc.?
Yes, where it fits the concept. Bring the sword, the crown, the special edition with the sprayed edges. We'll plan props ahead of time so everything works with your story.
Can I recreate a specific character?
We can absolutely use your favorite books, worlds, moods, colors and archetypes as inspiration: the fae queen, the assassin, the dragon rider, the villain's love interest. What we won't do is build an exact replica of a copyrighted character. The goal is a heroine who is unmistakably you.
Where are sessions held?
In my private portrait studio in Broomfield, Colorado, an easy drive from Denver, Boulder, Westminster and Arvada.
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You've read enough stories about her.
Now become her.
You don't need modeling experience, a different body, or a clue how to pose. You just need a story you can't stop thinking about.
Apply for a Book Lovers sessionSession fee waived + $500 collection credit for selected applicants.
Collections purchased separately.