About R&R Boudoir
I’m Samantha, Wife & mother of 3 and the quiet storm with a camera. The one who sees the stories that linger in shadows and half-smiles. Photography found me long before I knew it would change me. It became my mirror, my refuge, my way of speaking the truths so many of us carry in whispered breaths.
Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, I wandered through life with a restless heart, moving, exploring, seeking something real. What rooted me back here was the desire to create meaning, to carve out a space where honesty and beauty could coexist. This studio, this work, this breath between shutter clicks, it’s all born of that same craving: to honor what is genuine in us.
I don’t just take pictures. I listen to the way you breathe when you think no one’s watching, to the stories your eyes carry, to the fierce softness in your soul. I guide you, cheer for you, welcome every part of you that deserves to be seen. My goal isn’t perfection, it’s truth. It’s the moment you remember what it feels like to be whole, radiant, and undeniably you. Captured vulnerability but unyielding.
*Photos from my trip to Chicago by Pure Boudoir
What's Rune&Rook?
Rune & Rook is more than a name. Rune is the whispered magic in your hands, the kind of power you’ve always had but maybe never saw.
Rook is the journey out of confinement, a spirit that rises, evolves, becomes untethered. Together, they are my invitation to you: to step into the frame of your own becoming.
Rune&Rook is for the human who’ve carried weight in silence, who know longing in the quiet places, who are ready to celebrate themselves, not in spite of everything but because of it.
If you feel that pull in your chest… I see you. And I’ll make something unforgettable with all that beauty.
Fun Facts
200+
Photoshoots with real humans in the last four years of business
400+
Items in my client closet including outfits, props, accessories and more. All for use with every session.
85+
Five star google reviews from previous clients who trusted me with their boudoir or couples boudoir session.
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One leap.
One step.
One choice.
Is all that separates you from your becoming.
The Rune&Rook
Boudoir Studio
3000sqft home studio Located in Strasburg PA
Tucked away from the noise of the world, this is where everything slows down.
Soft light spills across textured walls. Shadows linger just long enough to feel intentional. Every corner is designed to make you feel held, safe, and quietly powerful.
This space isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
It’s where nerves soften into confidence. Where mirrors become friends. Where you begin to see yourself differently, gently, honestly, beautifully.
No crowds. No pressure. No performance.
Just you.
Your story.
Your moment.
Welcome to the space where you come home to yourself.
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Testimonials
My experience with Rune&Rook was phenomenal. Hair and makeup session was its own enjoyable experience. Photo session was great. And of course, my photo gallery is absolutely stunning. I’ve never done anything like this before but it was an empowering experience for my 40th birthday celebration. Book the session - you won’t regret it!
Ms. R
I loved my experience with Rune&Rook! Melissa did a fabulous job on hair and makeup and Samantha made me feel completely at ease during the photoshoot (I have never done anything like this before in my life and was quite nervous)! She demonstrated all the poses for me so I felt comfortable and provided great feedback during the session. I just got the photos back and am thrilled with how everything came out!
Ms. A
Samantha was so down to earth and gave SUCH good direction! I love how the photos turned out, and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Such an empowering experience, and a great gift to my future husband!
Ms. N
Our Partners
Beauty by Lissa
Samantha Pence MUA