So in response to the comments and various email questions, we see some of you wanted to know what you could do if you've tried to take some photos of your own (or with a non-professional friend) and you're disappointed by the results? Well, don't give up! Boudoir photography is a great way to feel good about yourself, it's downright sexy and a great way to spice things up with your spouse. Luckily, our good friend and photography enthusiast Marie-Anne is here with her tips and tricks of the trade!
-BSYNH
Hello friends!
Taking boudoir photos should be a fun, exciting and a sexy experience for you - everyone is sexy in their own way no matter what your height, measurements or body type - it's just a matter of finding the right conditions for the camera to see that too! OK, so maybe not everyone has the body type of the girl in the photo below, but that's not a reason why you can't be the sexy star of a photoshoot and produce some pictures that will set your lucky spouse's heart aflutter! The trick is to find what poses and camera shots work for you. Here are some of my tips and tricks that should help you to be happier with your experience ... and your results!
DON'T: Stress out!!! It's not just about taking pictures - the whole process should be fun!
Don't just think of this is a photoshoot: soooo many people get nervous about going in front of the camera in various states of undress that it distracts them form all the fun up front! Yes, the camera clicks are an important part of this but that is actually a small part of the whole "boudoir star" experience! Have fun in the weeks leading up to the day by trying on and buying sexy clothes, jewelry and lingerie. Think about what side of you do you want to show to the camera? Fun? Flirty? Naughty? What themes, poses or props should you use to achieve this - think about and see what works for you.
Finally, pamper yourself as well! Get your nails and hair done or even hit the spa the morning of the photoshoot. Also, keep thinking about what your spouse will think when they see the photos and what they will think of you!
DO: Wear stockings and / or heels
Ha-Ha "bare feet are for the beach" says the original article on here ... and that is so true! There is a reason why most boudoir photos show thigh-high stockings and heels. To the camera, stockings add definition and are a great way to make your legs look slimmer; large-width stay-up bands will make your thighs seem smaller as they cut them in half. Heels lengthen your leg and draw the eye, giving an overall slimming effect to your rock-star gams. These are two easy wardrobe tricks that flatter you on camera and just makes you look even sexier as well!
DO: Online research
Look online for ideas about what to wear and poses. Pay attention to the details such as the angle of the torso to the camera, the tilt angle of the head, arm / leg positions and lighting conditions or shadows. See what you like!
DON'T: Think you have to match what you see on Pinterest!
As per the above "DO" tip, the goal of looking at photos online is to get ideas, not look like the girl in the photo! You are you and you will look great your way!
DO: Play with lighting
Feeling camera shy and don't want to expose it all? You can do a lot by using backlighting (silhouette) or spot-lighting (shadow) to show off part of your sexy curves or highlight a specific feature. Playing with different coloured lights can give fun effects too!
DO: Take close-ups
If you feel you don't have the perfect body for taking head-to-toe shots, take more defined shots of some of your best (or your spouse's favorite) features. You'll feel more comfortable and sexy, you'll also have an easier time finding a pose that works and the results are usually pretty amazing so you'll be much happier!
DON'T: Photoshop
Digital enhancements are common in magazines and the media. At most you can use computer photo software as a way to "post-process" photographs (crop, go from colour to black/white) but try to avoid enhancing yourself in the images. The end results usually are better by just playing with the things I'm mentioning in this article (wardrobe, camera angles, lighting, focus) and if you do it right you won't need digital magic to make yourself look sexy!
DO: Use the sitting pose to your advantage
Don't discount the seated pose if you feel shy about how certain body parts look on camera. A low bench will put your legs and thighs up higher when seated, easily coving the lower tummy area if you don't want to show it. Leaning forward while seated when paired with the right bra will make you easily go up by two cup sizes on camera. When seated, arms and hands can be positioned almost anywhere to look sexy and cover or draw attention as desired on the body. In my opinion, regardless of whether you're trying to cover up or go cover girl, this pose isn't used often enough - it's a sexy look for almost everyone!
DO: Use Mirrors
Use mirrors to double-up and show off your best assets! It's two great views for the price of one in the same camera shot. If you got it, you should flaunt it - twice!
DO: Play with the camera focus
If you have the right camera equipment, play with the focus in your shots for artistic effects or to show parts of your body more subtly in the shot. Focusing on near objects while you are mostly spread in the background helps tone down any parts of your body that you may be shy about showing front and center in the shot. But your poor spouse will be squinting at the photo trying to see more!
DON'T: Think you have to be naked!
You don't need to be nude or in scant lingerie to look sexy! Yes, boudoir photography sessions are typically underwear photoshoots by definition, but there are plenty of ways to look sexy while still being somewhat covered up. For example: wearing things like a sexy long coat and nothing else, putting on your spouse's dress shirt or donning a sports jersey. Want to score bonus points? Get the jersey photo of you autographed by their favorite player and give it as a gift!
I hope these tips will be helpful for you. Good luck and most importantly have fun being sexy for the camera! You are beautiful!
-MA
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