Creating stylish boudoir shoot images has everything to do with the location and decor.
Choosing the right boudoir photographer for you is about trying to match your ‘aesthetic’ or style with theirs – both in terms of the photography style but also the location and decor of the boudoir shoot location. Boudoir photographers usually work out of a studio, their own home or hire hotel rooms for the boudoir shoot.
I have been offering boudoir shoots for many years and I fully understand that the experience is almost more important than the final images (read how my clients feel in the testimonials page here). Women are nervous at the prospect of boudoir photography and they need to feel safe and as relaxed as possible – this is why I chose to decorate and style my home to be able to shoot boudoir photography. It is very important to me that my boudoir shoot decor is stylish and feminine and the two rooms can best described as ‘french chic’ and ‘creamy, cosy & pure’ with each room or set up offering a neutral colour palette that allows my clients to opt for neutral lingerie or add gorgeous pops of colour.
If you would also like to know more about how to prepare for a boudoir shoot please read this blog post. Please click on these links to view my boudoir shoot galleries , to read how I approach shoots and watch a behind the scenes boudoir shoot video and finally how I charge for boudoir shoots (no hard sales – I hate that approach).
Boudoir Shoot Examples from The Master Bedroom
The main room for my boudoir shoots is the master bedroom and it is decorated entirely in silvers, soft greys and white. The beautiful grey headboard is framed by antique french shutters and it is the perfect place to get stunning daylight portraits but it can also be transformed into a sensual night scene which is often how a boudoir shoot wraps up!
The Master Bedroom – a grey & white colour scheme for my boudoir shoots
The silver fur is beautiful and cosy for boudoir portraits.
The grey headboard is a beautiful backdrop for natural daylight Boudoir Portraits
The boudoir shoot colour scheme works well for black lingerie sets
I also like the simplicity of a white bedsheet for the ‘night’ boudoir shoot images
I love to end a boudoir shoot with a ‘night shot’ – nothing more than a simple sheet required!
Boudoir Shoot Examples – The Grey Ottoman
The grey ottoman lives at the end of the bed in the Master bedroom but I do love to put it at the far end of the room as it can make a simple but lovely prop for boudoir images – both bridal boudoir and something a little sexier.
The grey ottoman can be moved away from the bed and used on its own.
The ottoman featuring as part of bridal boudoir
The ottoman being used as a prop for strong, sexy boudoir images
Boudoir Shoot Examples – The French Armchair
This a long time favourite piece of furniture for my boudoir shoots – a lovely friend of mine ‘up-cycled’ it from a very plain brown chair into this lovely grey with matching silk upholstery.
I love using this silk upholstered french arm chair for boudoir shoots
The French Dresser
I have been wanting to get this piece up-cycled for nearly 3 years and have finally had it done (by my talented sister-in-law of Juniper Bo) and am very much looking forward to using it for boudoir shoots – recently we styled it specifically for some bridal boudoir photos. Gemma sent me the most amazing testimonial following her shoot – you can read the blog post here.
One of my clients wanted to include her wedding dress in some bridal boudoir photography
Incorporating your wedding details in your bridal boudoir shoot.
My Perfect Boudoir Shoot Chaise Longue
I spent a long time searching for this beauty 7 years ago and I have always loved this chaise longue for boudoir photos. It is upholstered in a beautiful green/gold silk and introduces a touch of gold to my boudoir shoot decor. This is also the part of the house where I can shoot full length window images – super flattering even if some of the boudoir poses leave you aching the day after…
The Chaise Longue has always been my favourite prop for boudoir shoots.
I love the light and airy feel of the chaise longue boudoir images
Boudoir Shoot Opportunities from The ‘Cream’ Bedroom
I have transformed a spare room to be able to create ‘light and airy’ boudoir images (leaving the ensuite spare for you to get changed between shots). This is decorated purely in shades of creams with lots of textured layering. It is a very bright, pure and fresh space and suits feminine and pretty boudoir photos. I love the headboard and the enormous antiqued mirror which I use for some beautiful reflections. This room suits very neutral lingerie and a more natural look – it is just as gorgeous in a cosy jumper as a beautiful set of lingerie.
I hope this blog post will help you prepare for your boudoir shoot – happy shopping for gorgeous lingerie and accessories! At the bottom of my Bridal Boudoir page is a link to some of my favourite wedding lingerie designers. x
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