Spring is in the air – people are feeling refreshed, and the boudoir inquires and sessions are pouring in! I am also thrilled when women book a session for themselves. My first client had a birthday approaching, and decided that part of her present to herself would be a boudoir session with me. As many of my clients, we had been corresponding on Facebook for some time, chatting about the details, and figuring out when the perfect time would be for her. I couldn’t have been happier to get her on the calendar. Her session… well it was just amazing. She embraced it, brought incredible outfits, and rocked it from start to finish.
And to elaborate on her amazing clothing choices – I want to stress how incredible sheer fabrics and shirts are! They are perfect to cover a bit, still allow the lines to be seen, and are just plain sexy and feminine. Draping a shirt to just below a pantie line is also a great way to show some but not all. Some women are very concerned about having a full, bare shot taken of their backside. Again, strategic placement of clothing and posing you well is the key. Although I have not been yet – she mentioned shopping at Miss Scarlet’s in Clifton Park – a suburb of Albany, NY, definitely a must check it out place! Of course this last shot didn’t require much in terms of clothing. Throw on a pair of awesome shoes, grab a white sheet and some skin. It really can be that simple!
Besides using some of these sheer clothing options this year, I’ve also been playing with lighting a bit more. Many photographers are striving to create that film feel, despite using digital equipment. Dramatic shadows also works very well when trying to create a mysterious feeling in an image. When working with the light source, watching the shadows is just as important as watching the power of the light hitting the skin. This second client was so much fun. Up for anything, and trusted me to guide her through her session. I love it when it all comes together!
