What is Boudoir Photography?

So you’ve heard about boudoir photography but what is it really: what’s it about and who is it for? In a nutshell, boudoir photography is about making you feel good about yourself. It’s a personal photography session aimed at getting the most flattering pictures of you at your most sensual, cheekiest, or even at your naughtiest. You can choose to have a traditional shoot or you can theme it if you like. You can make it vintage, retro, gothic, pin up etc. I will guide you through how to make the most of your body type and work closely with you so that you get a beautful collection of images that you can cherish. You will end up with a stunning set of personal photographs in a classic boudoir style. A mixture of black & white and colour photography to show you at your most beautiful.

Nudity

Sexiness is about potential, and what is unseen, it really isn’t about nudity. What is left to the imagination is a very powerful thing and your session will explore your personal energy and power. All shoots will start with you being dressed, and as the session continues, if you like, you can take off a few layers. If you’re comfortable with doing implied nude or even actual nude that’s totally fine, but you need to be comfortable throughout the whole shoot. After all, this is supposed to be fun!

The Experience

The shoot is all about you. It’s about creating stunning photographs that you will love and the only way that will happen is if you’re comfortable and happy during the shoot itself. I won’t get carried away and start throwing feather boas at you, or ask you to pose in a way that you feel uncomfortable. The session will flow, you’ll have fun, and you’re going to end up with some fabulous shots. Trust me, I have done this a few times. I tailor the shoot entirely around you and if you only want to do dark sensual boudoir or pin up that is exactly what we will do; there are lots of wonderful ways to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for. The easiest way to make sure we’re on the same page style wise is for you to create a mood board, and I will guide you through that as well. For the day I encourage you to bring a selection of your favourite lingerie and personal items that make you feel your best. You can bring robes, corsets, heels, whatever you want. You can bring some of your favourite music to play to get you in the mood too.

Details, details…

I want you to finish the session feeling on top of the world, and having created photographs that you will cherish forever. I believe in taking time with all of my clients to ensure that the shoot and the resulting images are positively stunning every single time. To do this I only take a limited number of bookings per week. I like to keep my business small, personal, and friendly. So please bear with me if I can’t see you straight away, it really will be worth the wait.

After the Shoot

After the shoot I want you to feel amazing, empowered, and... well... happy! But after that buzz has died down, then what happens? I take all your photographs and select the best images, and retouch them all using a combination of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. It takes a little while to get everything perfect, but when they’re ready all the images will be uploaded into a personal online proofing gallery for you. Within the gallery you can select the pictures you want as part of your pre-paid package, and even choose extras.

Booking A Session

If you would like to book a personal boudoir session all you need to do is get in touch. Please can you let me know your availability, deadline (if there is one), and any other information you think may be helpful. You can use the online enquiry form or email me directly.