The first question that may leap to mind after a woman has decided to have boudoir photographs taken of herself may be: What do I wear? There are a lot of options and a lot of variety available, and picking the right outfit is essential to producing the desired final product. Some studios suggest bringing in three different outfits for the shoot. Others have stock clothing on hand that you can choose from before the pictures are taken.
What’s important to keep in mind is that glamour photography is all about you. It’s about what you want, what you like, and what you want to see yourself in. Here are some suggestions that may be helpful when it comes time to select your final ensemble.
Lingerie is a very popular choice during a boudoir shoot. It’s important, while trying to be as beautiful and confident as possible, that you feel beautiful and confident. Your favorite lingerie (or your significant other’s favorite) is an excellent choice when preparing for a boudoir session. Corsets, bra and brief sets, and thigh-high hosiery are recommended. Be sure to bring clothing that not only makes you look good, but feel good, too.
Heels are also an important consideration when it comes to dress. Just because this is boudoir (bedroom) photography doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be lying down the entire time. A pair of high heels or knee-high boots will definitely have an added effect.
Beyond the realm of traditional, provocative clothing, many studios make other suggestions to bring the photographs “home,” so to speak. The clothing of your significant other is recommended in most cases. Some studios highly encourage wearing sports jerseys to please the sports lover, specifically a men’s size jersey of the favorite team. Studios also encourage wearing a men’s dress shirt, maybe even complete with a tie for an extra touch. If your significant other doesn’t fall into either of these categories, then this suggestion need only be modified. Wear a favorite shirt instead, or something that is significant between the two of you. This will help tie the gift of boudoir photography to both of you.
Something else to consider is what type of bottoms you’re going to be wearing. Thongs are a classic choice, but so are panties. Depending on how little or how much you want to reveal, this choice will be totally up to you, as will all the other choices concerning your boudoir photography session.
Nighties are also a suggested article of clothing. Nighties are versatile dress, and can be as revealing or modest as you would like. If you’re not excited about the idea of lingerie and high heels, something more elegant may be the right choice for you.
The clothing that you wear during boudoir photography is very important because it will, more than many other things, affect the final outcome of your photographs. If you’re still not sure, the professionals at the studio will be more than glad to help, and some even invite you to bring in all of your options so you can go over them together. Just remember, in the end, it’s all about what you want.
Boudoir photography has become increasingly popular in recent years. Either as a wedding present, an anniversary gift, or for no real reason at all, women have found that beautiful, elegant, and often seductive pictures of themselves is a real treat for the significant others in their lives. Many studios now specialize in glamour photography, but it’s also completely possible to take these pictures in one’s very own bedroom. If you’re interested in doing some amateur boudoir photography at home, here are some helpful hints.
First of all, you have to consider that in photography lighting is everything. A lot of light is ideal and for the best results you’re going to want to use work lights on tripods. Of course, not everyone has professional lighting equipment, so the overhead light of a room, indirect window light, and the camera’s flash are also options. You want a lot of light because you want to eliminate shadows that could obscure the picture. You also want to absolutely avoid light coming from behind. Backlit photographs will cause the model to appear dark and undefined in the photographs.
Also, a background is important in glamour photography. You don’t want to set up in a bedroom with clothes on the floor and a lot of clutter lying around. The space should be organized in a way that the subject of the pictures chooses. Namely, it should convey the kind of image and attitude that the model desires. Items of intimacy, such as pillows and other props, are a good idea.
Before shooting, make sure the model and the room are exactly right so that the session can continue smoothly and without interruption. Also keep in mind that, even without interruption, boudoir sessions can take hours. The pictures are meant to show the most perfect and beautiful side of the model, so a lot of photographs are necessary to ensure that the ones to make up the final collection are the absolute best. Don’t be surprised if this process takes hours.
Throughout shooting, it’s important to make sure that the model feels comfortable and is happy with her session. If you’re taking these pictures of yourself, then most likely this will be no obstacle. However, if you’re taking pictures of someone else, especially of a customer that you’re not acquainted with, this can be a delicate situation. These pictures are extremely personal and private, and for your customer to be at her most elegant and seductive in front of a total stranger will take grace and patience on your part. Allow her to get comfortable both with you and her surroundings. Keep her robed until shooting and allow her to put her robe back on immediately afterwards to avoid any awkwardness. Comfort is absolutely essential to a good session of glamour photography.
A professional atmosphere is essential for a boudoir session. Make sure that you follow such basic guidelines as lighting and setting to reassure your client that she is going to receive the best possible service. Also, make sure to cater to her as she sees fit. After all, these pictures are all about her.