BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY

2014

Hi Guys and Gals! Boudoir is such a beautiful genre of photography, don't be scared to dive in and give it a go! I have so many clients and friends who say the following:

"I cannot do it, I am too fat"

"Only size 2, hot women can do it"

"I do not like to be photographed" or "I do not photograph well"

Okay please... STOP IT NOW! 

Everyone is gorgeous, Boudoir in itself means, 'Woman's boudoir and or Private room'. These photos are sexy photos for ANY WOMAN, not one size, not one color, not one age, not one what ever. ALL WOMEN. 

SIDE NOTE: NEVER come into a session DRUNK or super fearful.. it will show in your photos.

How to go about boudoir??

FIRST: Find a photographer who's style you appreciate, enjoy and think you would like. If you do not like what they offer, do not waste your time or money because you will not like your photo. If you like a more dark style, find a photographer that does that, if you like a light and fluffy style do it.

PRICE: Now here is one... If you pick someone based on their prices that is your fail. ONLY BASE THIS DECISION ON THEIR TALENT NOT THEIR PRICE! If they are too pricey and you know you want them, ask if they run discounts, offer payment plans or etc. Just because someone is free or cheap does not mean anything. 

How to Prepare??? 

Find a mirror... Yes.. do it. FIND IT! Also find yourself a magazine like VOGUE or VICTORIA SECRET type... If you want to make those sexy pouty faces... most of us cannot gracefully do that naturally. Use that magazine and that mirror and practice your facial expressions in the mirror. 

Find poses you may want to do or recreate, save them either on your phone, pick a photographer that knows what they are doing and that can guide you through your whole session start to finish! 

HAIR AND MAKEUP:

Now, unless you know how to do it, my advice is find someone to do it for you for the session. You are investing in these sexy photos either for you or for someone to enjoy, take the time to get all ready and prepared. Some studios have packages to include it, see if you like the work included, if you do, GO FOR IT. Do not be lazy and tell the photographer to "edit on the make up" take the time to get pampered and feeling taken care of and gorgeously glamorous for your session!

LINGERIE:

PLEASE if you need help deciding ask your photographer!!! Not all lingerie looks great on all body types. 

When in doubt a corset is amazing and so are bra panty sets! ALSO don't forget your heels!! 

What about a party or a girls night??

Some Photographers offer parties for you and your friends to come together. It is a fun way to hang out with the ladies, get pampered and have fun together!!

 Check out my work at www.elizabethreneephotography.us

Maternity Sessions

        Choosing the right photographer is something that you have to do. Every photographer has their own style and their own way of taking a photograph. When checking for a photographer, it is like checking out a tattoo artist, you want to check out their work. If you like their style and what they can offer then they could be the right one for you. If you are hesitant about the work they produce then they may not be the right guy and or gal for you. When paying for a photographer you are paying for their "style" their "artistry", So be sure that is what or you may be disappointed in the end result.
      Share Ideas with your photographer, As much as we wish we could read minds, we unfortunately cannot. Tell us exactly what you would like and we can tell you if we think we can make that happen or not. Recreating images is great, but in the end we would like to make it our own so we may tweak it a bit.
        When preparing for your session, remember, this is YOUR session, If you are wanting a specific style make it clear. If you are not sure what colors to wear and what not ASK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER. If they are unsure here is a great tid bit I found and I send my clients, it is from "Laska Project"

      Now, when to schedule, that is completely deciding on when and what you are wanting to capture. If you are wanting to do the whole shabang and capture from start to end and the gender reveal and all, book as soon as you are confirmed with your pregnancy and talk to your photographer and see if they offer a package for the months ahead. If you are looking to just do the end finally book between 37-39 weeks so you have a perfectly round tummy to show off in your photographs.

      TIGHT CLOTHING MOMMAS! If you want to show off that belly tight tight t-shirts and tanks and or dresses that curve to the belly. Skirts and pants what ever you would like is fine but remember if you want to reveal your curve then where something tight. 

Do you have questions about anything in here or would you like something else addressed?? Just comment and or write me at elizabethreneephotography@gmail.com for the next topic you have in mind!! 

Have a beautiful day!!