I feel that a boudoir shoot is a fast track to loving your body, seeing the beauty in yourself, feeling confident and embracing your sensuality. (Not that this post is about your significant other but DAMN, what if you showed up to your relationship with all that self-worth and confidence? Whew, talk about being attractive to your partner!)
I guess you could call me experienced, seasoned, even a veteran with 8 years of boudoir modeling experience. My photo shoot with Trevor is my 10th shoot! From a wedding gift to my husband in 2010 to a sizzling couple's shoot to several photographers' boudoir portfolio building sessions to gifts to myself...these photo shoots were all meaningful & empowering. It's kind of an addiction but a healthy obsession!
Trevor is your happy pill, sedative and pheromone-booster all-in-one with his explicit directions on how to pose (ladies, he practices what he preaches! Which means he demonstrates by literally getting on his hands & knees & elbows, you name it!) When assistance is appreciated he's also a master at fastening garters and straightening stockings.
I really valued how Trevor, in his efforts to create authentic emotion, thoroughly explained the different facial expressions of seduction, desire, flirtation and dominance as well as body language in order to cultivate sensuality and sex appeal.
I loved how Trevor would stop every so often to show me a raw image he had just captured on his camera so I could see for myself how great I looked. Encouragement and positive feedback/reinforcement is Trevor's guiding style throughout the shoot.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention what an incredible job Trevor's HMUA, Jen, did in creating a stunning look. Her skills, professionalism, style, creativity and personality are all exceptional. From her warm welcome to finishing with the setting spray she was amazing. Jen was also a fun, confident and supportive collaboration with Trevor in aligning their vision together regarding colour and mood. Simply put, she enhanced my natural beauty into a polished femme fatale look perfect for the boudoir and a night out on the town post shoot.
The same day "reveal" viewing of my images was the most challenging aspect to my afternoon. I had a difficult time selecting my final twenty. I appreciated Trevor's input as we compared and contrasted similar images. It was a chance to sit in the relaxed ambience of the studio and bask in my glory of a rock star session. Honestly, there wasn't a single image that didn't belong in my faves folder or my likes file. And, they weren't even artistically edited yet!
Do I need to say anything more? Throw all your excuses out the window and get your "boudie" on! There isn't any reason why you shouldn't enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. Maybe you'll have so much fun it will be the beginning of a NEW YOU boudoir marathon? read more