Boudoir Photos?

[Pomlover2586]

So I know some of you are thinking about it [including me]......maybe even some of you have done it. My question is for those of you who have had them done. What was your experience like? Were you comfortable or did it feel too sleezy? Also if you don't mind sharing what was the cost and what did you get for that $$? Did you bring your own props/clothes or were they supplied? I'm considering this as my gift to DF.....but i'm not sure I'll be able to relax enough to have them be really worth it ya know? Any help greatly appreciated!

 

[mermaidbride1108]

I'm sorry this may sound stupid but what are they?

 

[Pomlover2586]

LOL nope not stupid at all.......I didn't even know what they were until a few days ago! Boudoir photos can be a combination of photos of a woman wearing lingerie, posing nude, suggestive poses/looks etc. Boudoir photos are NOT porn......think more PG13.

 

[mermaidbride1108]

OOOOOHHHHH! Ok we'll I've never heard of them until now. But I'm interested in learning more about them. Very unique! But I don't know how comfortable I feel having someone take pics of me I've never met.

 

[Swmhc]

Know your photographer very well, or check his creditials and professionalism. My ex had a "friend" that was a professional photographer, but not as professional as most of the community knew. He obviously kept the negatives for professional purposes, but used them for his own enjoyment as well !

 

[Pomlover2586]

Ewwww........................

 

[thatdisneygirl]

I actually used to take boudoir photos in college as a side job to help make ends meet. I got into it because I did wedding photography and a bride made a special request for her bridal portraits. It ended up being a lot of fun. I had some costumes to recreate a 50's pin-up feel and a few other simple things, but a lot of the time the women brought their own ideas and things. (leather jackets, etc.)

My advice is to talk to the photographer before hand and get a sense of where the pictures will be taken and how long it will take. I took mine either in my home or in the bride's home because I didn't have a studio space. However, I think the only reason that they were ok with this is that I was a 20 year old girl. You definitely want to be comfortable wherever you are. If you aren't, it will come across in the pictures.

But IMHO it's a great idea for a gift! They're a lot of fun and I personally think we should all do them before we get old and droopy! They definitely don't have to be sleazy (i think most often they aren't) and they probably won't be as expensive as bridal portraits are. I used to charge 100 an hour and the person got all of the negatives. They then paid me by the print. Hope that helps!

 

[tink-princess]

I'm having them done and made into a coffee table styled book ( that wont go on the coffee table) and am giving it to my DF on our wedding day. It's all done tastefully, no actual nudity and I am able to keep the negatives as well. I will be bringing various things like his fire fighter gear and different things I know he loves on my like just wearing my bulky black sweater that just covers my bum. Its a fun thing to do and a huge confidence boost. Also great for reminiscing once the kids come and you start to look well not so perfect. Also I'm working damn hard on getting my body into shape for my gown, why not take pictures .

I say go for it, he will love it! Trust me!

 

[tink-princess]

Oh and one more note, a good photographer will make you feel at ease and even confident during the shoot. if you ever get a bad vibe, just leave, and ask for the negatives.

 

[PrincessBride010103]

DF threatened to rip any photographers eyes out if i did them....so thats a negative for me. but i bet you'll have a lot of fun!! like everyone said before tho, get a well known photographer...maybe ask randy!! lol jk

 

[mermaidbride1108]

Where could you even search for a photgrapher like that though?

I like this idea, my fiance would love it

 

[PrincessBride010103]

what about glamour shots?? i bet they might do them!! and they are reputable and well known! just a thought

i might consider them more seriously if i didnt have this expanding waist line now

 

[lurkyloo]

I'm having them done and made into a coffee table styled book ( that wont go on the coffee table)

If I ever did it, you can be dang sure I'd hire a female photographer....

 

[Lisacope]

I am going to give them to my DH at our Private Dining dinner during our planning session in February. I learned of the photographer through my local board on theknot.com (so if you are in the Seattle area and you want to do it - let me know!) My photographer was awesome! I brought four "outfits" and a few props (don't forget the spike heels!) and my photo session was an hour long. I paid her around $250 I think and I got about 30-40 pictures on a CD. I used the pictures to make a photo book on blurb.com - it came out really nice. She had a gal that did hair and makeup that I paid $75.I think a good photographer takes your lead as far as how modest or not you want to be. My pix came out great - it was an awesome experience!

 

[Skylarr29]

This is silly but I read the title very quickly and I thought it said Boudoir POTATOES lol!!! I thought "hmmm... that sounds yummy"

 

[helloirishkitty]

Ok, I this idea. Seriously, it's great, and I know my DF would love it (probably more than me... )

I don't even know where I'd begin to look for a photographer though..

 

[lurkyloo]

Boudoir Photos: Look for recommendations on The Knot.com board for your area - that's where I first heard about it!

Boudoir Potatoes: Doesn't Victoria's Secret sell those?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi, I saw this thread and had to respond with my experience.

We had engagement photos taken at Glamour Shots and decided that I would pose for a photo like being discussed here. Well, the photo came out great! It was me, wrapped in a red velvet blanket (one hand holding blanket closed), laying on my back with my legs up in the air and my face turned towards the camera.

It was so hard to lay there (DH was holding my legs up till the photo was taken) but we took one picture and it was AWESOME! It now hangs over our bed... and they even hung it in the store for a couple years.

OK, I know I am rambling, but you can see if you have a Glamour Shots near you...HTH!

http://www.glamourshots.com/media/gallery/gallery.aspx

 

[LauraInWonderland]

What a hot wedding gift!
lol.
Id love to do this for Df... but im so shy, not to mention slightly less hot after the birth of ds.
Maybe if they photoshop a few areas.....

 

[Pomlover2586]

I asked DF if he liked this idea as a present and he said he did! I've looked at a couple photographers in our area and they seem to run about $250-$400.....bit steep for only getting 30-45 pics and 1 pose out of it. DF and I have both been photographers for years [professionally for me and personally for both of us] so I asked him......what would you think of being my photographer? LOL Good Lord you would have thought I gave him world peace LOL He REALLY liked that idea! I also like this idea because I KNOW i'd be comfortable with my photographer.

So I started wondering......I've had photos developed at local developing studios such as Wolf Camera etc...but is is legal to have these types of photos developed? I.E. Lingerie and possibly Nude from behind maybe front [on top only] shots...? I live in CA if that would make any difference? Thanks guys!