Boudoir Photography
"The boudoir photo shoots are all about having fun, getting glammed-up, dressed-up and letting your hair down while forgetting about little insecurities!" - Miss Boudoir
A Boudoir Photography Specialist who is often named and praised is Emma Jones, an award winning professional female photographer, who runs Miss Boudoir - a boudoir photography studio based in Greater Manchester
Miss Boudoir
Emma
says: "After opening a new studio in March 2007,
which I purposefully decorated like a luxury vintage
parlour, my boudoir photography has taken off
like a rocket with women travelling from all over
the UK for sessions".
"People come to me requiring this style of
photography for a variety of reasons - gifts to
partners, memories to cherish, even
promotional shots for websites etc".
Addressing one of the common apprehensions that many
women have about this type of photo shoot, Emma
said: "The main worry that women have is
undoubtedly about their bodies. My average client is
a size 14-18 and although I have some women
worry about their amount of curve, I have
even more worry about their lack of curve".
Emma adds: "I think we women have to remember that people come in different shapes and sizes and there is nothing anywhere to say that one is better than the other. Having confidence and believing in yourself is what makes fantastic pictures!"
One of Emma's clients, Fiona Jones, says: “Emma and I discussed my reasons for wanting the photos as well as my fears - things like: I'm a 45 year old mother of four boys who no longer has a perfect figure and am I mad to do this?". "Emma couldn't have been more reassuring and once we had discussed hair, make up and suitable outfits for the shoot the date was booked!”
"On the day of the shoot I was both nervous and excited and although I knew Emma would make me feel at ease I hadn't reckoned on Nina, Emma's fabulous hair and makeup artist - she had us all giggling from the minute she walked in! The whole time I felt totally relaxed and the three of us hardly stopped laughing!"
"After the shoot I felt very proud of myself, I couldn't quite believe what I had just done. The photos arrived online a couple of weeks later and are absolutely stunning - even though I say it myself - I look amazing and, although I know they have been expertly retouched by Emma, I truly believe I look as good as the photographs because that is the confidence the whole experience has given me".
In summary, Emma says: "The boudoir photo shoots are all about having fun, getting glammed-up, dressed-up and letting your hair down while forgetting about little insecurities. Treating yourself to new lingerie and beauty treatments before any photo shoot is a definite excitement and confidence builder!"
"With the variety of excellent and highly individual boudoir photographers available today, you shouldn’t have any difficulty in finding one that appeals to your personal taste and style."
Another of Emma's past clients, Jessica, says: "I first had the idea when it was my partner's birthday coming up and I had no idea what to get him? I was browsing the net for some original ideas when I came across Emma's site. I was instantly intrigued and emailed her straight away".
"When it came to the day," Jessica says:
"I wasn't at all nervous as Emma was so friendly
and professional throughout our correspondence. The
afternoon was brilliant and was a good laugh with a
genuinely friendly atmosphere. The hair and make was
so professional you really do get the movie star
treatment! When I got my photos I was stunned, I
never knew I could look this good!"
"I would recommend this experience to ANYONE
even if it was just for their own personal
collection".
These comments certainly seem to echo what most girls are saying - overall they would love to do this but often lack the self-confidence to take the plunge! It would seem though that everyone finds the idea a bit daunting at first but, once the decision has been made, the fun and excitement takes over and it turns out to be something that they, unquestionably, are delighted to have done.
The Boudoir Book
Kathy Cheung who runs The Boudoir Book in Liverpool is quick to allay anyone’s apprehensions when she says: "I'm passionate about making everyone look good, regardless of any issues they may have. Good photography combined with careful lighting can bring out the best in anyone, regardless of their age, shape or size".
Kathy, who was already a successful photographer started The Boudoir Book in response to requests from brides-to-be who wanted to give their grooms a wedding day gift that they wouldn't forget. Since then she has developed a series of packages to suit most requirements and budgets.
Kathy says: "The Boudoir Book has grown a lot in the last 12 months and we now have clients travelling to Liverpool from as far a field as Cardiff, Torquay and even France in one case! We love what we do and so do our clients".
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