Boudoir Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2023  | 

Boudoir photography is an increasingly popular genre of portraiture, particularly among those who shoot people pictures with available light outdoors, or others with a home “studio” that doesn’t rely upon complicated artificial illumination—like when using light streaming through a widow to brighten the scene.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 15, 2023  | 

Boudoir photography is a unique form of portraiture in which you use many of the skills employed for other types of people pictures, and a few more. In the quick tutorial below you’ll learn an important technique that’s often ignored.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 21, 2023  | 

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and a beautiful portrait of your partner makes a meaningful gift. If she wants to showcase her figure for more intimate shots, that’s not difficult to do.

Ron Leach  |  Jan 13, 2023  | 

We occasionally post tutorials on shooting boudoir images from both male and female experts in the craft. This particular episode is just for the dudes, with a delicate but important subject that needs to be addressed.

Henry Anderson  |  Jan 06, 2023  | 

Ask any portrait artist to name their most important skills, and thoughtful posing will be near the top of their list. And that’s true for portraits of men and women, indoors or outside.

Henry Anderson  |  Dec 29, 2022  | 

Boudoir photography is really popular theses days, and we’re going to let you in on a simple pro tip for more pleasing results. Being just another form of portraiture, it’s odd that many less-experienced photographers ignore what most portrait artists consider essential to their work.

Henry Anderson  |  Dec 20, 2022  | 

Every so often we stumble on a unique approach to boudoir photography, and the tutorial below sure fits the bill. Namely, how to shoot flattering photos in the snow while keeping your model comfortable.

Henry Anderson  |  Dec 16, 2022  | 

Boudoir photography is rapidly gaining popularity among men and women shooters, as well as with their eager subjects. That’s why we occasionally post tutorials on lighting, posing composition, camera settings and more

Ron Leach  |  Nov 30, 2022  | 

Boudoir photography is a popular genre with several common denominators. You start with a voluptuous, scantily clad model, pose her in an enticing manner on a bed or a couch, and compose the shot in a suggestive manner.

Henry Anderson  |  Nov 22, 2022  | 

Boudoir photography is like other forms of portraiture in many ways. Composition and accurate exposure are important, and precise focus is a must. But flattering poses are particularly critical when shooting boudoir because the ultimate goal is a sensuous result.

Henry Anderson  |  Nov 03, 2022  | 

Yes, being a photographer for a bikini catalog shoot is a real job. (Hey, somebody's got to do it, right?) So, if you ever find yourself working this "difficult" paid photography gig, you're going to need to know how to pose your bikini model to get optimal shots.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 27, 2022  | 

One of the things we like about pro photographer Lindsay Adler's tutorials is that she shows you how to combine the old with the new to create timeless looks. In the below video, Adler breaks down a burlesque-style photo shoot and explains how you can duplicate this unique look for everything from portraits to boudoir photos.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 14, 2022  | 

We always enjoy when pro photographer Lindsay Adler explains how she create one of her stunning images and the below video is no exception. In the clip at the bottom of this post, Adler walks you through the process of how she shot a head-turning boudoir photo inspired by the look and vibe of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

Henry Anderson  |  Oct 07, 2022  | 

If you've never taken or posed for a boudoir photo before, check out the quick tips video below from fashion photographer Bonnie RzM. It offers great advice for bedroom photography beginners.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 29, 2022  | 

If you want to give your boudoir photos some excitement, just remember the three S’s. What are the three S’s, aka the SSS technique? They stand for Shadows, Shapes and Space.

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