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0 101 Days of Lingerie #97 Black underwear and bra set

For #97 on my list of favorite lingerie you can’t go wrong with a simple black underwear and bra set. it’s so important that it’s the one thing I  always tell my boudoir sessions they should bring!

Here’s Tessa (we will see more of her later down the line with lingerie she actually made!!)

 

0 101 Days of Lingerie – #98 Film and Garters

Whenever you shoot film you can’t go wrong. #98 on my list of my favorite lingerie shots is using FP-3000b fuji film…, the closest film I can get to polaroid now! Film and garters…makes me a little giddy! I just might have to do some film shots with all my boudoir sessions.

Model: Codi Babcock

 

2 101 Days of Lingerie #99 – Vintage Nightgown

We are down to double digits! Number 99 on my list of favorite lingerie I have photographed is this Vintage Nightgown wore by the beautiful Amanda Harris.  You can’t go wrong with boudoir when it comes to vintage!

0 Are you scheduling a sessions in January & February!? – Updated 1/6

Since January is my busy season (Valentine’s Day). I only do my mini-sessions on specific dates so that everything can be done in time for the holiday!

This year my session specials are filling up fast (especially the end of the month!), so if you have a prepaid session or are planning on scheduling a session let me know your date preference soon, so that you get your choice! Right now we are scheduling appointments on the hour between 9am-4pm. If you email me please let me know your top three choices for scheduling your appointment.

As of today (January 6th) this is what is still available!

Friday January 10th (two afternoon appointments available)

Sunday January 12th (two morning appointments available)

Saturday January 18th – FULL

Sunday January 19th – FULL

Friday January 24th (morning & late afternoon available)

Sunday January 26th – FULL

Friday January 31st (morning & early afternoon available)

Sunday February 2nd – FULL

DATE ADDED SINCE WEEKENDS ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY FULL

Saturday February 1st- (morning & afternoon available)

I will update this post as things change!

0 Sexy Without Nudity

Many times we will have clients come in who want sexy photos, but prefer to show a little less skin. Ever hear the expression less is more…sometimes a little mystery can be sexy! Not all clients want to show off everything, so how do you bring out the sexy in someone who may be a little more conservative? The simple answer is to think about what makes something sexy?  Some may think it’s about being serious and showing off everything, but that is not always the case.  Sexy is a look, a glance or even a slight smile.  It is an expression that makes you wonder. Take Laila for example…I photographed her awhile back, she wanted sexy photos but definitely did not want to show any nudity. So we decided to go with the whole smirk over the shoulder…and it worked! Back shots are also a great way to create the illusion of nudity without actually showing any parts!

When you have a client who may seem to be a little nervous, or a little stiff, trying getting them to use expressions to set the mood.  Eyes and lips are sensual, it’s amazing what a little glance or bite of the lip can do for an image!  Let your client know that they really can keep be sexy even if they prefer to keep their clothes on!