NUDE BOUDOIR - WOULD YOU DARE TO BARE?
Photographed in the window of the Elderflower Suite at Hazlewood Castle
Fine art Boudoir
We often hide behind our clothes. We expect what we wear to say something about who we are. Flamboyant and colourful, sophisticated and understated, traditional, goth, elegant, fashionista…. Sometimes our clothing speaks louder than our personality.
Yet when you wear no clothes, you cant hide behind a facade. These pictures are entirely about you and you alone. Your body language is all you have. Your eyes will speak volumes. You can really own these pictures for you and you alone. There’s nowhere to hide. It can seem a very vulnerable place to be, naked in front of the camera, yet, it can also be the most empowering thing you’ll ever do.
At Madison Bou we do everything we can to make a client feel safe and beautiful in the comfortable environment of Hazlewood Castle. We give plenty of coaching. We always start every photoshoot with clothes on. Dresses, glamour, casual, whatever feels the most comfortable. Slowly you become used to being photographed and gain more and more confidence.
Empowerment and self confidence is really what these photoshoots are all about. Stepping outside your comfort zone is never easy but often the rewards are amongst the greatest life has to offer. It’s why we jump out of planes or go scuba diving or skiing. It’s why we go on stage and sing or dance in public or give a speech in front of your peers. Overcoming these fears is so empowering. Like a bush tucker trial but at the end of all the fear lies amazing pictures you will love and enjoy for the rest of your life. Our clients tell us that posing nude is hugely liberating.
Posing nude in front of the camera doesn’t mean that the photos will show nudity at all. Often our clients ask for ‘implied nudity’ and this can be done with or without clothes. You are always the one to decide on this.
Remember though, you decide every step of the way how far you want to go. It often surprises us how many clients tell us they want only fashion or perhaps a little boudoir and then, once they gain the confidence in front of the camera, throw caution to the wind and strip off as if it was the most natural thing in the world. In fact we’ve lost count of the amount of times we’ve had to ask clients to put clothes on for fear of upsetting the hotel guests. From a fear of being photographed to total abandonment in a few short hours!
Also be aware that any pictures we take are for you and you alone. Of course you can give us permission to show the pictures on this website if you wish but that’s your choice not ours.
A nude or fine art boudoir photoshoot with Madison Bou is a big investment in yourself and if you’re thinking about something like this, we would encourage you to book an appointment and come and visit us in person. That way you’ll get an idea of what we do and how you’ll feel with us for your photoshoot.
Nude Photography or Implied Nude Photography is that genre of photography where the human body can be appreciated as an art form and lets you get in touch with your sexuality.
Here are some great reasons to book an artistic photo shoot
· Give a gift to your loved one. It should be an amazing surprise.
· A great way to just appreciate your body and how beautiful it is!
· Tick it off your bucket list and more daring than a parachute jump! (and what’s the worst that can happen on a photoshoot?)
· Great for a portfolio
· Highlight your best body parts in close up photography!
What to bring:
· Yourself and no inhibitions!
· Your outfits – anything sexy that will add some colour or beauty to the shoot. (Remember, this is your photoshoot so not every picture needs to be nude. Think about starting fully clothed in dresses and slowly revealing all or just going to ‘implied nude’ level. It’s up to you )
· Bring your own concepts for the nude shoot you would like to do. (We’ll be in constant communication with this from the moment you book your day)
What are you waiting for?
We can make this photo shoot as daring, revealing, erotic and intimate as you would like but do remember that we can create something equally stunning and beautiful without revealing anything at all. Implied nude techniques can also give the appearance of nudity whilst being clothed. There are endless possibilities and it’s all about you and what you would prefer.
A quick note on your level of nudity
Do the Nude shots last.
Try not to think or worry about the nude shots that you’re planning to have taken.
Instead, try and enjoy the shoot as it happens and become accustomed to how glamorous you’ll feel in front of the camera.
You’ll be gently guided through every pose and start to feel super confident very quickly.
We will only suggest you do the naked or semi-nude pictures at the end when you’ll be feeling the most relaxed.
We will also encourage you to cover up between poses with a dressing gown or sheet so that you’ll never feel exposed for longer than it takes to get the shot.
Your comfort and well being will be our main priority throughout the shoot and a cover up will ensure that you’re not baring your all for prolonged periods. Clothing can be quickly removed just for the time it takes for the shot to be taken.