25 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN BOOKING A YORKSHIRE BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT

When booking a Yorkshire Boudoir Photoshoot, there are several important factors to consider to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.

In this article we list 25 things to keep in mind:

CHOOSE YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER CAREFULLY

No one wants to live with regret, and when it comes to choosing a boudoir photographer, it’s a bit trickier than most of our normal, daily decisions.

There’s so much information out there and a lot of amateur photographers advertising some great deals. (Like photoshoots for a tenner!)

It’s hard to know where to start and not get sucked into a seductive offer and end up regretting it later. Remember, you’ll be visiting a stranger and you’ll likely be standing in front of that stranger either completely naked or partially naked. Not something you want to do lightly. You’ll need to keep your wits about you and not just jump into this with no consideration or research beforehand.

Of course, if you’ve never booked a photographer before then how do you know what to look for?

Here are some tips on how to look comfortable for your Boudoir Photoshoot.

Like Ballet Hands and Toes… You’ve seen how elegant a Ballet Dancer’s hands look as she gracefully holds a pose. Every finger is gently curved, nothing is stiff and straight.

And you’ll know how beautiful a Ballerina can look when she’s ‘en pointe’ - We’ll help you to point your toes as well and never be so flat footed. This will elongate your legs and make your body look slimmer.

We will instruct you on fingers and toes a lot. (Jayne’s formal training in Ballet and 2 years at Moulin Rouge means she’s pretty well versed in the art of elegant posing. You’re in great hands )

Without a doubt, posing for a boudoir session can be a little intimidating!

Most of us are not natural-born models.

99% of clients start out the session by telling us they don’t know how to pose! They often say – “What do I do with my hands?”

Hands can look awkward and make you look nervous but with a little gentle direction we can make sure your hands look wonderful and help you radiate a feeling of confidence.

Most people worry about smiling and expression in front of the camera but pay little regard to their hands.

One of the most important things we do is to get you to relax those hands. Shake out all the stiffness. Create shapes like ‘ballet hands’ – Part and bend the fingers. No clenched, closed fists or straight, regimental hands. Just softe and gentle hands. Like a ballet dancer.

DOES MY BUM LOOK BIG IN THIS? (The secrets to sexy boudoir photography )

Cue the laughter!

No, it’s not funny is it?

We really are concerned about our derrieres. This is one of THE most concerning parts of our bodies. (Well, bums and tums, and thighs, and chins and bingo wings and eye bags and fat ankles and…. well, anyway, back to bums

“From the moment I walked in to my session I felt completely at ease. I loved my makeup and felt very beautiful! They knew exactly how I wanted my shots and made the whole time fun.

I started the session just wanting underwear shots but was totally comfortable with topless,

I would recommend this experience to anyone who is considering booking, beautiful surroundings and a fantastic day will be in store,

Many thanks I absolutely love my photographs xx” … Michelle

Here’s one of the biggest  Boudoir Tips – If there’s one accessory that can lift a boudoir session to another level it’s shoes. High heels in particular.

They make you look amazing when you stand up and your legs look longer and thinner and more ‘leggy’ in almost every position. You knew that anyway right?

Never mind the blisters, the bunions and the occasional stumble, they really do make you look amazing…

Boudoir is hands down the best gift and experience for both the gift giver and the gift receiver.  

You get to enjoy a day of pampering, confidence building and what it feels like to be a supermodel. He get’s to see the benefits of this amazing day in an album designed with him in mind.  

A Boudoir photoshoot is a powerful and transformational experience that unlocks parts of your sexual expression and sensuality that is buried by the chores of motherhood, your job, and just plain day to day life.

Remember, a Boudoir Photoshoot Experience It’s Not a Cliché like heart shaped boxes of chocolates. (Heaven forbid) 

On the other hand, gorgeous images of you looking and feeling your best makes a unique and personal gift. The style of your shoot can reflect your personality, your relationship and your feelings for your partner to create stunning images which are full of emotion.

Boudoir photographs make an exclusive, sexy gift that will be difficult to beat.!

One of the things clients are most worried about when they arrive at a Madison Bou session is posing. You should know that we will pose you down to your very fingertips.

Seriously, you’ll never need to worry how to pose. We know the angles, what to do with your hands and how to stand to look amazing.

We will work your chin, shoulders and your hands and we will work your curves and give you a killer figure. Then, we will work your connection with the camera. That’s super important.

The subtleties of posing will make or break your pictures and understanding this takes years of practice.

Thinking of dipping your toes into the world of Boudoir? (Or even jumping right in at the deep end?)

Well, join the club!

So many Yorkshire women spend much of their adult like building a career and family that they often lose sight of themselves along the way. They tell us that they feel they’ve lost that spark that used to make them feel gorgeous, unstoppable, indestructible.

Well, we’re here to re-introduce you to your former superpower.

There is more to this life than endless laundry, dirty nappies and a diet that lasts forever.

You really can be the star in your own Marvel Movie.

I’ve just seen a post on Facebook that said “ Why Does it cost £600 to buy one photo?”

The question was loaded with sarcasm from a woman who may well have had a poor experience from another studio. (I checked, it wasn’t us)

However, the question got me thinking. How do you put a price on something? Is a picture worth 60p, £6 or £600? More importantly, how much is that picture worth to you?

Clearly if that picture was completely unique and made by a craftsman, such as the Mona Lisa, then it’s value is worth substantially more than £600 (Actually, it’s around £800 Million)

If the picture is from your iPhone and printed at your local Boots, then it’s probably worth 60p.

So, what makes a picture worth more, or less? …

So, how much are you worth investing in?

Not very much or do you feel you’re worth it?

Some years ago we set up a new studio in Leeds and decided it would be a good idea to advertise on Groupon and Wowcher to attract some new clients.

We noticed something interesting. People love a bargain. Of course that’s not new, but the levels people will sell themselves to get a bargain surprised us. We had women turn up with raggedy non matching underwear, strip off in front of total strangers, do the poses and walk away with their flimsy free paper print. (They didn’t get a choice of print either. We chose the print and it was always a portrait with our branding on as stipulated in the Groupon conditions. ) Of course many people didn’t have the money to purchase finished albums or wall art and we were left wondering why these women booked the photoshoot in the first place. Why would any woman take their clothes off and go through this experience without any real input or investment from their end? …