THIS IS HOW IT ALL STARTED

In 2012, during her husband’s military deployment, Yuliya Panchenko discovered her passion for boudoir photography in the most personal way — by creating intimate self-portraits to send to him. What began as a simple act of love quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit of art, confidence, and storytelling through the lens.

2012

A woman with dark, wavy hair posing in lingerie and a tank top with the word 'Angel' in pink letters, standing in a bedroom.
Woman sitting on a bed in a sunlit room, smiling at the camera, with magazines and a teacup nearby.

By 2015, Yuliya had fully immersed herself in boudoir photography, dedicating countless hours to mastering posing. She practiced daily in front of the mirror, capturing over 10,000 self-portraits to understand body language, light, and emotion. Through this discipline, she developed an intuitive ability to guide clients and models into elegant, natural, and powerful poses that would later define her signature style.

2015

A woman with long, wavy brown hair posing against a neutral wall, wearing a black lace crop top and matching black lace underwear, with one arm raised above her head and the other hanging down.
A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes lying on a bed, wearing black lace lingerie, looking at the camera.

Between 2016 and 2020, Yuliya explored the deeper artistic side of boudoir photography. She played with highlights and shadows, carefully studying how light shapes the body and emotion. During this time, she experimented with different lighting sources and directions, developing her own refined techniques that would later define her signature low-key lighting style — a foundation for her fine art nude and bodyscape work.

2016

A woman with wavy hair kneeling on a textured rug, holding a magazine, with a curtain and window in the background.
A woman lying nude on a blanket on the wooden floor, reading magazines and holding a cigarette, with sunlight coming through sheer curtains behind her.

In 2020, Yuliya was invited to present her first international class at the Professional Imaging Conference in the Netherlands. Although the event was canceled due to COVID-19, her presentation titled “Believe in Boudoir” became the spark that inspired the creation of today’s largest boudoir photography platform. That same year, she also developed her signature fine art nude and bodyscape style using low-key lighting, which became the artistic foundation of her work.

2020

Black and white photo of a nude woman holding a draped fabric, standing in profile against a dark background.
A silhouette of a reclining woman with her eyes closed, in a dark setting with soft lighting highlighting her profile and curves.

From 2020 to 2025, Yuliya and her husband Eliar Tabrizi, a film school graduate and former U.S. Army serviceman, turned Believe in Boudoir into a global platform. Together, they combined their expertise in photography, film, and education to build a home for artists who believe in the beauty of the human form and the power of artistic expression.

2025

A woman standing on one leg on a balcony, wearing a white shirt and no pants, with her eyes closed and head slightly bowed, overlooking the cityscape.
A man and a woman are posing together against a dark background. The man is bald with a beard, wearing a black turtleneck and black pants, with a watch on his left wrist. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a light-colored blazer over a black lace bralette, with her hand resting on the man's shoulder.

10 Years of Boudoir Evolution

A woman lying on her stomach on a bed, holding her head with one hand, in a bedroom setting with pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.
Young woman with dark brown hair and makeup sitting on a beige armchair in a minimalistic room, wearing gray knee-high socks and a silky pink camisole.
A woman with dark hair in loose curls sitting on a cream-colored vintage sofa, drinking from a white mug, wearing an off-the-shoulder beige cable-knit sweater, gray socks, and with a white knitted blanket beside her.
A woman in white lace lingerie standing next to a white fireplace with pink roses on top and logs inside, in a room with white walls and wooden floor.
A woman with red hair lying on a bed, wearing black lace lingerie and holding her head with one hand.
A woman in lingerie lying on a bed in a bedroom, facing away, with her legs raised and hands touching a pillow.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting on a table in lingerie and thigh-high stockings, looking to the side, in a bedroom setting.
A black and white photo of a nude man with tattoos, posing with one arm behind his head, standing next to a stool and a fireplace.
A woman with long hair lying on a bed, looking at the camera, with her hand resting on her face, in a black and white photo.
A black and white photo of a shirtless man with tattoos holding a woman, touching her face gently.
Two nude women embrace each other in a black and white photograph, standing against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a woman in lingerie sitting on a vintage wooden sideboard next to a lamp, with a stack of books and a potted plant nearby.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting on a chair, with her eyes closed and holding the back of the chair with one hand. She is wearing fishnet stockings and no top.
A black-and-white silhouette of a woman with long, curly hair, covering her chest with her arms, with her head tilted back and eyes closed.
A black and white close-up photo of a human body, focusing on the curves and contours of the shoulders, neck, and face, with dramatic lighting and shadows.
Silhouette of a reclining woman with a focus on her profile and curves, captured in black and white against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a nude woman lying on her stomach on a dark wooden table, holding a glass of wine in one hand, with her face turned away and her long curly hair cascading down.
Silhouette of a woman in profile with a black background, highlighting her side view and curves.
A woman in lingerie wearing a lace mask, posing against a wall in a black and white photo.
Black and white photograph of a nude woman with long wavy hair, reclining on three cylindrical stools against a plain dark background.
Silhouette of a woman standing sideways, covering her chest with one arm, against a circular bright background.
Close-up black and white photo of a human body part, possibly a side view of a person's torso or back, with texture and water droplets visible, set against a dark background.
A black and white image of a naked woman posing against a dark background, covering part of her face with one arm and standing with one leg bent.
A nude woman with short dark hair sitting on a blue sofa in a dimly lit room with hanging light bulbs.
Two women surrounded by a lush display of purple, pink, and white flowers, with one woman lying with her head on her knees and the other sitting behind her, both wearing neutral tones.

what’s next in line

The Boudoir Photographer — A Film by Eliar Tabrizi Yuliya Panchenko

The Boudoir Photographer is an artistic film currently in development, capturing the movement that is reshaping and revolutionizing the world of boudoir photography. More than a story about images, it’s a story about art, vulnerability, and the courage to redefine beauty. Production will continue once the Believe in Boudoir platform is fully established and ready to create new opportunities for artists across the globe.