Boudoir Photography explained.....

What is Boudoir Photography?
noun \ˈbü-ˌdwär,
Boudoir is a french word for a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room.
Boudoir Photography is artfully photographing a woman at various stages of getting dressed.

What to wear to a Boudoir session?
You can wear anything, nothing at all, or perhaps something in between. A man's white dress shirt + his favorite tie,  paired with cute girly underwear is very sexy. Maybe you've invested in delicate lingerie, fishnet stockings and to-die-for heels.......then girl, wear that! Or if that sexy, little dress that makes you feel fabulous.....rock it! Maybe you're the girl who just loves her silhouette, then bring it and let's do some figurescapes. The options are endless.

How can I book my boudoir session?
In a few days, there will be a special boudoir marathon, just in time for Valentine's day. You can find all the details about Valentease, here. However, I shoot boudoir all year long. If you are interested in a boudoir session, drop me an email (pru @ photosbypru.com) let's chat about your vision and bring it to life ;).

Is boudoir for skinny gals only?
Not at all. There are no mass produced humans. You are beautiful at any age, shape, size. Some of my most beautiful boudoir portraits are of woman with massively sexy curves. Those images have been loved and treasured by their spouses.

What should I expect a my boudoir session?
Expect to be pampered. You'll get your hair done, your make up done ..... by professionals! To top it off, I will be there to photograph you. Don't worry, I am a regular woman too and I know first hand all about the jitters and the mental jibberish going on in your head. IGNORE IT! You are beautiful and it's my job (not yours) to find your most flattering angle and the photograph.

What happens after the session?
You'll be on pins and needles to get that email with the link to your private gallery. When you do, you'll be completely surprised at how beautiful you are. You may laugh, you may cry but you'll be happy.

Every woman loves..........

Every woman loves...........a good picture of herself. 

Women all over the world understand that value of a good portrait. Don't believe me? Just go to a restaurant and watch a group of girlfriends hanging out. If the gals are anything like mine, we will laugh hysterically over and over again. We will talk about all kinds of silly stuff and we will ALWAYS stop before the night is over to take a picture, even if it's just one. Women love to take pictures of themselves and of each other. 

Still, doubt me? Just hang out on Facebook and check out all the self-portraits that the women have, then check out how many the men have. Sidenote: We need to talk to men. I struggle to get my husband/son/father/brothers to give me even 5 minutes in front of the camera. They're cute, handsome and make me happy. A good photograph of my favorite guy(s) -- together or alone -- would be priceless.

So, why do women love taking pictures?

Must capture the pretty.

Women love to feel pretty, at work, at play, at church, wherever. We like knowing that our hair is on point. Our shoes are fierce and our outfit is to-die-for. Being well put together can make a good day better and make a bad day not so bad. For most of us, getting pretty takes work. It ain't easy. So after the process of getting pretty is complete, it needs to be documented.

Show off a body they're proud of.

I may or may not be a size zero but I'm on FIYAH and sizzling hot! 

Somebody made me do it.

Truth be told some of us are camera shy. We don't see our own beauty. Year after year, we promise ourselves that we will book a session after we lose weight, get our hair done, save up money....etc, etc, etc. Then you attend or plan a photographer-required event like your wedding......can't avoid a photographer there. Perhaps, your lover, who is completely convinced of your sexiness, insists that you do a boudoir session like Valentease.

To do something for themselves, finally.

One day, some of us will look up and realize that we ARE beautiful. Strikingly beautiful. Stretch marks and all. The kids will be grown. We won't be a size zero. But we will finally have the courage to make the investment into good portraits.

I am convinced that every woman loves the camera. At the very least, every woman knows the value of having a very good photograph. If you don't have a current very-good-photograph then it's time to come up with a plan. Call your photographer and book a session. Commit yourself and start the planning.

Like Photos by Pru on Facebook and I will help you with the steps to get ready for your next photoshoot........this year.