black and white boudoir
Boudoir doesn’t have to be light and airy and you don’t have to wear pretty lingerie. Sometimes it is dark and moody, with combat boots, funky tights, tattoos and piercings.
Boudoir clients are often overwhelmed, when trying to decide what to wear. Sometimes it’s best to just stop overthinking it and keep it simple. Grab a button down shirt from your closet (or your partner’s) and call it good!
Shortly after “C” was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided she wanted to book a boudoir session, to document her body. Her wife contacted me, to start the process of a scheduling a pre-mastectomy photo shoot, and then details were finalized with C. I met them both at my studio on the day of the session and even snapped a few shots of them together (C’s wife asked that her photos not be shared), before C’s wife took off for a solo walk around downtown Salem.
I think the cover of her notebook says it everything there is to say about Canceer.
(For those wanting an update…C’s surgery and treatment were successful and she is doing well.)
A while back, when I first converted an unoccupied bedroom into our guest room, I decided to test it out as a boudoir set. Long story short, the light was great, but my cats are a pain in the ass. So, that was that. HAHA! Anyway, we managed to get some beautiful shots, but I will probably just stick to using my studio.
In case you haven’t seen it, check out my new headboard for the studio! It’s an adorable, boho inspired rattan piece that is easy to set up and take down. I also purchased some linen sheets in a natural cream color. Ashley joined me in the studio one afternoon, to make some art. She wore an adorable floral lingeriet set, which complimented her curves beautifully. We were fortunate enough to have some of that strong afternoon sun that I love so much for boudoir sessions! As much as I’d love to plan for this light, it’s just too hit or miss, here in Oregon. So, you might get this kind of light for your session (or even just for a few minutes, as the clouds roll by) or you might not. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Not only is she pregnant, but she’s carrying twins! This couple was so fun to work with and hello, look how cute they are! We shot their maternity boudoir session at my studio when she was about 7 months pregnant and I’m happy to report that the babies made their arrival and are as cute as can be!
Vegas, baby…
