About

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Hi, I'm Olesha!

I am a modern day renaissance woman, who cultivates soft spaces for Black women and femmes to exist in their joy, liberation and sensuality without guilt or shame. A passionate advocate & educator for photographers to learn how to capture the essence of Black women in boudoir. I strive to create and offer soft spaces for Black women and femmes to define their sensual legacy through workshops, retreats, speaking engagements and boudoir experiences. 

    To further my mission, in 2019, I founded The Coterie Noir, formerly Boudoir For Black Womxn. The Coterie Noir or CONO is an educational community for Black boudoir photographers across the globe. We actively working within the boudoir community to fundamentally change how photographers captures the essence of  Black women.  We host ongoing professional development, educational workshops, and retreats led by culturally competent educators on posing strategic marketing, embodiment, etc.

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MY CORE BELIEFS

Pleasure is your birth right because you exist.

Rest, like love, does not have to be earned.

You are your longest and most expensive relationship you will ever have. No money or time is ever wasted in the pursuit of being your favorite version of yourself

WHO I SERVE

Women and femmes who are ready to release themselves from the expectations of others and move into being their favorite version of themselves.  They are ready to create or continue their sensual journey through boudoir photography. 

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