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Over the past few years, brides have been adding a boudoir photo session
to their wedding packages. These are usually at least a month before the wedding and sometimes are given to the groom as a gift on a wedding night. Here are some of the questions I get asked about my boudoir sessions. I thought it might nice to share some of this information with any girls that are thinking of doing a session with me.
1 - Do you have any tips on how to relax about being photographed in lingerie?
Doing a Boudoir session can be a nervous thing for most people. EVERY person who emails me and eventually enters my place for a session is nervous. Most have serious second thoughts of canceling before the shoot. You can expect to be nervous. This is ok and quite normal. Sometimes I have heard that yoga, a walk or some form of exercise the morning of the session will also help. It is when the client leave smiling & happy that is what I like to focus on!
2 - What type of lingerie looks great in boudoir photos?
I know that corsets are becoming a very popular choice for boudoir photos. Know your best asset and plan to accentuate it! Other choices are well-fitted bra-and-pantie sets, sexy leggings and cute baby dolls. Another thing that women sometime bring are favorite sports jersey's.
3 - What's the best setting for a boudoir shoot?
A bed or couch seems to be the fitting choice to start with for a boudoir shoot. If you have ideas, lets go over them! I always love to shoot on location and to have new ideas.
4 - Are there things a bride should avoid doing during the shoot that turn tasteful pictures into tacky ones?
Think about what you want your photos to look like. I don't use things like flowers, roses, or champagne glasses. That is not to say those things don't look great in photos, they are just not my style of photography. Having Professional Makeup done is also an important part of making your session a beautiful and not a tacky one. I can provide an amazing makeup artist on site.
5 - Do you have any advice on how to find a good boudoir photographer -- what you should look for, who you should avoid?
Ask around! I can send you some past clients emails who can share information about doing a session if you feel you would like to inquire. Find a photographer that has some experience and has lots of shots on their blogs and websites that are suited to your style of photography that you like. Make sure you feel comfortable with your photographer or you may feel more tense during the session.
1 - Do you have any tips on how to relax about being photographed in lingerie?
Doing a Boudoir session can be a nervous thing for most people. EVERY person who emails me and eventually enters my place for a session is nervous. Most have serious second thoughts of canceling before the shoot. You can expect to be nervous. This is ok and quite normal. Sometimes I have heard that yoga, a walk or some form of exercise the morning of the session will also help. It is when the client leave smiling & happy that is what I like to focus on!
2 - What type of lingerie looks great in boudoir photos?
I know that corsets are becoming a very popular choice for boudoir photos. Know your best asset and plan to accentuate it! Other choices are well-fitted bra-and-pantie sets, sexy leggings and cute baby dolls. Another thing that women sometime bring are favorite sports jersey's.
3 - What's the best setting for a boudoir shoot?
A bed or couch seems to be the fitting choice to start with for a boudoir shoot. If you have ideas, lets go over them! I always love to shoot on location and to have new ideas.
4 - Are there things a bride should avoid doing during the shoot that turn tasteful pictures into tacky ones?
Think about what you want your photos to look like. I don't use things like flowers, roses, or champagne glasses. That is not to say those things don't look great in photos, they are just not my style of photography. Having Professional Makeup done is also an important part of making your session a beautiful and not a tacky one. I can provide an amazing makeup artist on site.
5 - Do you have any advice on how to find a good boudoir photographer -- what you should look for, who you should avoid?
Ask around! I can send you some past clients emails who can share information about doing a session if you feel you would like to inquire. Find a photographer that has some experience and has lots of shots on their blogs and websites that are suited to your style of photography that you like. Make sure you feel comfortable with your photographer or you may feel more tense during the session.
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I just wanted to address an common thread that seems to come to me with my boudoir friends. It is about how normal it is to be nervous about doing a session - trust and believe me on this one. Every single girl who comes through the door is freaking out a little bit, whether or not she shows it to me within seconds of walking through the door or minutes after makeup starts when she blurts it out. I have people come in and walk in circles, scared to cross in the door from the hall, and girls just shaking. It is all completely normal. I wanted everyone to know this so that they know how others feel.
The exact opposite of above happens when they are finished. I love when girls cannot stop smiling when they leave, or tell me that they feel relieved that they went through with the session. It is like the girls on a bit of a rush, and feel so empowered after completely the session.
Keep on smiling :-)
The exact opposite of above happens when they are finished. I love when girls cannot stop smiling when they leave, or tell me that they feel relieved that they went through with the session. It is like the girls on a bit of a rush, and feel so empowered after completely the session.
Keep on smiling :-)
Jennifer Collings:
HOT!!!!!!!
(05.12.10)
Allycat:
WOW - This so cool, she looks a VS Model. :)
(05.12.10)
Kim MSMF:
The stages of a boudoir shoot! :) These shoots are so much fun to be a part of.
(05.12.10)
CAJ:
Beautiful pictures, you have talent girlie.
(05.12.10)
C_Gallant:
So empowering!
(05.12.10)
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Amanda the beautiful is an amazing makeup artist and wonderful friend. I met Amanda after she came recommended to me to work on with for my sessions. I was happy to meet with her and I have been working with her ever since! Amanda has been working with me for over the past year. I just grabbed
these pics of her early one morning before a shoot! She always is so
beautiful and fashionable!
Amanda has worked in Toronto, Calgary and Charlottetown over the past few years. She has had the opportunity to work in the Toronto Santa Claus parade & the United Way fundraiser fashion show in Toronto with some of the SOMA students in 2005. Amanda also took part as a makeup artist for PEI fashion week 2007.
Amanda also gives private or group lessons on how to apply makeup properly, recommending products for each person, seasonal trends, and going through some before and after makeup for the people who are interested. You can contact Amanda for her services through her email address or at her Facebook Fan Page .
Amanda has worked in Toronto, Calgary and Charlottetown over the past few years. She has had the opportunity to work in the Toronto Santa Claus parade & the United Way fundraiser fashion show in Toronto with some of the SOMA students in 2005. Amanda also took part as a makeup artist for PEI fashion week 2007.
Amanda also gives private or group lessons on how to apply makeup properly, recommending products for each person, seasonal trends, and going through some before and after makeup for the people who are interested. You can contact Amanda for her services through her email address or at her Facebook Fan Page .
Amanda:
haha thanks Rachel, you are a great photographer!!
(04.15.10)
Kim MSMF:
Amanda rules! Seriously, she is fab, can't say enough about her! :)
(04.16.10)
Jennifer Collings:
Oh so fun! Those eye makeup trays make me want to play!
(04.16.10)
Donna Jean:
Is this the person that does your boudoir sessions, she does a wonderful job!
(04.16.10)
Sue:
Lol...the make-up wants me too play with it too...Love it...Great job Amanda..you and Rachel RoCk!
(04.18.10)
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This blond haired, blue eyed beauty was such a joy to work with. I was excited to have such a beauty to do Valentine's Day Boudoir Session with!
Pam and I had a lot of things in common because she also works in the wedding industry. Pam owns the company Elegant Touch Cakes which operates in Prince Edward Island.
The Elegant Touch brings you hand-made custom wedding cake designs to add to your already elegant day. Pam has 15 years experience as a cake designer and decorator.
Whether you have a design idea in mind already, a cake photo to work from or you choose from one of our on hand examples; their free one on one consultations will help you find the perfect design for your special cake. Including free of charge cake and icing testing. Working within your budget, cake delivery and cake rentals, Elegant Touch Cakes do everything, nothing is out of their reach.
Check out some of Pam's work on her Facebook Group for Elegant Touch Cakes, check out the Elegant Touch Website or email Pam to set up an appointment.
Pam and I had a lot of things in common because she also works in the wedding industry. Pam owns the company Elegant Touch Cakes which operates in Prince Edward Island.
The Elegant Touch brings you hand-made custom wedding cake designs to add to your already elegant day. Pam has 15 years experience as a cake designer and decorator.
Whether you have a design idea in mind already, a cake photo to work from or you choose from one of our on hand examples; their free one on one consultations will help you find the perfect design for your special cake. Including free of charge cake and icing testing. Working within your budget, cake delivery and cake rentals, Elegant Touch Cakes do everything, nothing is out of their reach.
Check out some of Pam's work on her Facebook Group for Elegant Touch Cakes, check out the Elegant Touch Website or email Pam to set up an appointment.
Kim MSMF:
Beautiful! :)
(02.22.10)
TConnolly:
Wow she is gorgeous. Well done!
(02.22.10)
Laurie :
Can't wait to see mine!
(02.22.10)
WOW:
She is beautiful and her eyes are stunning!
(02.22.10)
Steph:
You Rock!
(02.22.10)
Rachel is a Rockstar:
Rachel you are an inspiration, these are hot!
(02.22.10)
Bellaandedwardforever:
Your pictures are very pretty. I would like to do this.
(02.22.10)
Gina:
I have just looked at Pams cakes, they look devine!! She is gorgeous. Beautiful job, Rachel.
(02.22.10)
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Well, I don't know who wouldn't love this creative spark plug! Corilyn made me smile from the minute she came into the house/shooting area. Her bubbliness and excitement was contagious. I photographed her as the 8th person on a full day of boudoir shoots. Corilyn was kind of worried I would have nothing left in me for the last session. I admit I was starting to become tired but as soon as her session began it was like another wind of energy just burst into me!
I love the part of doing Boudoir sessions when the session is over. No, not because the session is actually over but because the girls leave on such a natural high! So excited that they did the session, and are always feeling so beautiful! I love it! Making someone feel that beautiful then puts me on a natural high!!! Paying it Forward is what life is allll about!
I love the part of doing Boudoir sessions when the session is over. No, not because the session is actually over but because the girls leave on such a natural high! So excited that they did the session, and are always feeling so beautiful! I love it! Making someone feel that beautiful then puts me on a natural high!!! Paying it Forward is what life is allll about!
Kim "MSMF":
HOT HOT HOT
(02.15.10)
Jennifer Collings:
OMG Rachel these are gorgeous, I love everyone one of them!
(02.15.10)
Jillian:
Wow, she is beautiful and the photos are great too, I especially can't help but notice her eyes. Fabulous!
(02.15.10)
Katherine :
Is there anyway I could look like this? These are stunning!
(02.15.10)
Mary-A:
These look incredible, they are so natural and relaxed looking. You truly are an amazing photographer. Well done!
(02.15.10)
Tara:
I am SO getting this done!!! Can't wait! :) I am pretty sure my husband to be will FLIP!
(02.15.10)
Lucy M. :
She looks like a supermodel. Rachel these pictures belong in a magazine. Gorgeous!
(02.15.10)
Marcie:
Absolutely gorgeous photos and model!! Love the location and that crystal chandelier!!
(02.16.10)
SUE:
Great Job Rachel....What a fun looking shoot!
(02.17.10)
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Beautiful photos!
(06.06.10)Oh wow she is beautiful, great information too!
(06.06.10)Amazing work!
(06.06.10)These are gorgeous and so tasteful. What an amazing gift.
(06.06.10)Amazing pictures, you have got talent!
(06.07.10)This was such a fun weekend, can't wait to do another one! :)
(06.07.10)