Boudoir Photos

May 19, 2008 | Posted by Queen Bee

Now here’s something interesting… If you’re wondering what special gift you can give your hubby-to-be just before the wedding, that’s very personal and he’ll love, why not consider having a boudoir photo shoot?

Boudoir photo’s are big news overseas, and brides-to-be are getting all glammed up and posing in their nickers and the guys are loving them…. If you’re considering it then you have to read this article….

The Day of your romantic glamour session is finally hereOK, you’ve booked your glamour session and everything seems to be all set for this important day. Now what? After taking this first step your goal should be to make this intimate photo session the best it can be.

A glamour photographer can do much to help your look but these are must-dos in order for you to help the photographer.

#1 - When is your boudoir session?
If your photo session is in the morning, be sure and eat a good breakfast. If you are having an afternoon session, eat a light lunch. It takes a lot of energy to do romantic portraits and you don’t want to run out of steam before the session is over.

#2 - Don’t let time stress you out - It will show in your photographs
Try to leave home early enough to be at the boudoir session on time, or better still, a little early. When you are in a hurry, stress sets in. Although we don’t rush you into a session (some photographers do) the anxiety that you feel because of being rushed to get to your photo session will make it difficult to put yourself into the relaxed, romantic mood needed to have a successful boudoir photo session.

#3 - Don’t try to go it alone
Bring a friend with you to the photo studio. If a romantic photographer refuses this request, check a little closer before using him or her. This is a safety precaution that every woman should follow.We have no problem with a friend or family member coming with you. All we ask is that they not be in the studio section during the session. Boudoir photography is not a spectator sport. d:-)

#4 - Wear clothing that is suitable to your romantic photo session
Come to your intimate photography session wearing clothing that fits loosely to insure the least amounts of marks on your body. These marks take time to go away and may waste your limited amount of time allocated for the portrait session. (professional glamour models know this secret and are ready to go without a waiting period)

#5 - The hair!!!- The hair!!!
Instead of a pullover, wear a button up shirt so that you won’t disturb the makeup and hair when you begin to change for your boudoir session.

#6 - The Clothes!!! - The Clothes!!!
Wear a clear deodorant instead of the white, powdery kind so that your clothes will stay the color they should be.

#7 - But perfume is sooooo romantic
If you wear perfume to the photo shoot (not recommended), make sure it’s very light. Boudoir photographers sometimes work in small studios and strong perfume will overwhelm your photographer and the others who have to work with you.

#8 - Do I need to wear makeup?
Many boudoir photo sessions will include a makeup and/or hair artist. If this is the case come to your session without any makeup or concealer and make sure your hair is good and clean. If your boudoir photographer wants you to do your own makeup for the session, go here for glamour makeup tips to help you apply makeup for the camera and lights.

#9 - Have Fun!!!
Going to a professional female photographer for an intimate photo session does not mean that you can’t have fun. Following the steps above will help insure that you will have fun during your boudoir session by getting off to a good start.

Romantic glamour photography is a collaboration between the model and the photographer and the more you prepare for your boudoir portrait session the more you will enjoy your day of romance. Bob Pardue is a professional female photographer located in the Southeastern USA. Get your free report: 7 Secrets to a successful romantic photo session. Go to … http://www.romantic-photos.com/newsletter/

Here are a few local, South African photographers and studios which I found that do Boudoir shoots and if you know of any others, please add them to this blog.

Comments

14 Comments so far

Mrz Tiger Lilly on May 19, 2008 6:31 pm
Hectic, not sure I am brave enough for this!
Mizz Honeysuckle on May 19, 2008 7:08 pm
I am planning on doing this as a surprise for Mr Honeysuckle for our first anniversary. I so can’t afford it now, with all the wedding expenses. How much does it cost roughly, do you know?
Mrz Queen bee on May 19, 2008 7:18 pm
Hmm thats a good idea Mizz HS. I wanted to do it as a pre wedding gift but also ran out of monyes, so a first anniversary gift sounds good!!!!

One of the girls I know went for something similar and paid R600.00. Dunno how much other photographers charge though…
Mizz Honeysuckle on May 19, 2008 7:31 pm
I thought it would be over R100 easily, actually. Someone on Brides.Com paid over a thousand DOLLARS for hers, I know that! I think that’s a bit excessive, but anyway…
Mizz Honeysuckle on May 19, 2008 7:32 pm
Sorry, I meant R1000, NOT R100!
Mrz Queen bee on May 20, 2008 11:11 am
I think about R1000 is right, of course, depending on the type of shoot, and where you want to shoot it.
Caz on May 20, 2008 1:55 pm
Hmm, I wonder… this looks kinda interesting
Tazz on May 28, 2008 9:27 pm
Oh my, Im sure FI would love these, but can I do it? hmm I wonder!
dlk on June 1, 2008 4:35 pm
Oh, this is very interesting. I hadnt heard of it before. Sonder if anyone can recommend photographers who do this in CapeTown?
Mizz Honeysuckle on June 1, 2008 5:17 pm
I don’t know about recommending exactly, because I’ve never met her, but Jules Morgan does boudoir photos. I got her name from the blog of my favourite photographer. She is in CT, I think, and she has some pics up on her blog from other boudoirs she’s done.
http://www.julesmorganweddings.com/
Sue on June 10, 2008 11:35 am
For Gauteng Ladies,

http://www.tckphotography.co.za

They don’t have any up on there site as they believe it is private between the bride and her groom. They can be done as part of your getting ready photo’s before your wedding and will thus be included in your wedding photography price.
Mizz Calla Lilly on June 24, 2008 12:37 pm
I have been looking on the internet for this, but can’t seem to find any ?
I am trying to ask my own photographer, but she isn’t getting back to me ? UGH!
Think I can book this with someone else ? OR shouldnt I ?
Mizz Calla Lilly on June 24, 2008 12:58 pm
Yayyyaaaaa my Photographer answered me back…. LOL, I get stressed far tooo easy!
NOw i must just ask her if she would do this for me ?
OR if it is even possible ??
Evegenia on June 25, 2008 7:50 pm
PLEASE make sure you have ALL the copies of yourself from the photographer… you really do not want these images floating on the net… just be SAFE :)

Perhaps even sign a contract.

But very SEXY and totally FABULOUS

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