Boudoir Photography Session

Boudoirs are great confidence boosters! I am a photographer in Lancaster, PA and have done dozens of boudoirs over the past few months (especially for Valentine's day). I wish I would've gotten them done for my husband as a gift! You don't have to get too crazy with your lingerie. I've done super cute shots with a white t-shirt and underwear! Wear something your special someone loves to see you in or means something to both of you! And, Yes, finding a photographer is a very important part. You want to feel comfortable! And, definitely bring a friend and some wine

While I don't photograph boudoir, I do photograph quite a bit of lingerie, etc. for models and their agencies. A few tips that might help.

Don't overstyle what you're wearing or hair and makeup. Keep it simple. Too many accessories or made-up outfits can very quickly look cheap and poorly done. Don't try to pose too much, just find an attitude and be it; models practice posing to make it look natural so if you try too hard to pose, it looks unnatural.

Just enjoy the session, relax and move like you normally do.

For my wedding my photographer recommended I do a boudoir session for my husband. It was so much fun to do. And the final photos were tasteful and fun.

If you run out of time for a photo session check out my Pin Up Prints. All you need to do is send me a photo of you to get started.

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I would like to do this as well but I know my FH would want at least a female photographer taking the pics. I was thinking about doing this for next Valentine's Day.

If I lose the weight I will do it for the wedding if not it will be a 1 year anniversery present I have decided. (I know he thinks I am hot either way but I will always see that tummy or arm fat no matter how smokin I look to him.) I have decided to have one framed and hang it up in our "boudoir" (at least until we have kids) but no idea about the other pics... maybe a whole boudoir scrapbook... lol...

Find a photographer you feel comfortable with, and you will have fun! You can do all kinds of creative things...bring one of his shirts & ties, a team jersey (as someone mentioned), a favorite t-shirt, lingerie, hats, scarves, etc. I keep lots of different throws, scarves, and hats for people to use. I had one bride use her blusher & veil for two different looks...if you want to get an idea how we did it, check out my blog: www.emindeeimagesblog.com It might stir some creative juices if you want to use your veil. Bubbles are great, too. I have a bubble machine, but you can always bring a bottle & blow bubbles with the hand dipper...it'd be really cute! If you have a hobby or play a sport, bring it! (i.e. tennis racket, etc.) your photogrpaher should be able to incorporate it for you! I get to know my clients before session day, and then still spend time chatting, etc. to help them relax before we start. Have a great time!

I completely agree that you need to find a photographer that you're comfortable with and one that you'll have FUN with!

You want to feel sexy afterall, so bring a friend and open a bottle of champagne!

A customized boudoir session is such a perfect Birthday, Anniversary - ANYTIME gift for your hubby and he will love you for it.

I include a small-sized gorgeous album for him to flip through & enjoy.

I'm based out of Nashville, TN and would love to do a boudoir session for anyone who's in the area! Mention that you found me here on the forum for a discount.

I'm a professional photographer, and I do boudoir sessions. They are always such a blast! The trick really is to find someone you can be totally comfortable with. My brides always tell me that they feel more comfortable with me because I'm a woman. We just take our time, chat, laugh, and the pictures always turn out amazing.

Id this a marriage/engagement tradition to do a boudoir shoot? I had never really heard of it until recently

Boudoir session are SO much fun! Feel free to check out my reviews to see what past clients have said Also my website has tips for clothing etc.

Congrats on your up coming wedding! <3

I did one for my husband and it ws a HUGE hit!!! I used my wedding photographer to do the Boudior session. She had already done our engagement session and I was really comfortable with her, so about 2 months before the wedding I gave her a call and we set it up. She booked a suite at a really nice resort to give me some variety. I brought my bridesmaids with and we ended up turing it into a Boudoir party. It was PERFECT!!! My husbands favorite photos were the ones in his white dress shirt and tie with a black thong. My girls all pitched in and we had a "little black book" made for Bob. My maid of honor delivered it to him before the wedding and from the photos taken when he got it, he LOVED it. He keeps it in his nightstand. I think it is something we will look back at for many years to come. Definitely go for it!!

Hey All, boudoir is a lot like jumping out of a plane. It can be a bit scary to take the plunge, but in the end, it's empowering and thrilling. With the right photographer who understands lighting, posing, and can bring out great expressions, it will leave you feeling like a million bucks. For more information on boudoir, we have a blog post describing the top 10 reasons to do a boudoir photo shoot on our site: http://www.revealed-studios.com/. Yes, it's a great gift for your FH, but it's also an amazing gift to you!