London Boudoir Photography: Miss J’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
Miss J and I spent our first “consultation meeting” for her London Boudoir Photography session drinking red wine, eating chocolate, and discussing the intricacies of lingerie styling by candlelight. We bonded over being American in London, and she told me all about a life drawing class she regularly attends while I waxed poetic about high school art class and smearing charcoal up to your elbows. Hard job, I know.
Miss J is funny, friendly, and has great taste in music. She made us a playlist for her session, and it featured the likes of Sex Pistols, The Cure, and “Sympathy for the Devil” by the The Rolling Stones. If that’s not enough to prove she’s worthy of some blog love, Miss J also works as an animator on legit Hollywood blockbuster movies (cue artistic job envy). Bottom line: Miss J is the sort of girl you’d want on your backpacking trip – totally fun and up for an adventure, an appreciator of the beauty of life, would probably eat the weird raw fish stuff in Japan, but plenty smart enough to avoid geting the group killed and/or kidnapped by the locals.
Because her Mr. couldn’t join us for her big reveal, we added him in on a Skype video call during Miss J’s viewing. It was such a treat to see his reaction to the images, possibly my favourite reaction from a partner yet – all full of smiles and laughter and love. These two are so good together, so I was beyond thrilled to find out the other day that they are now engaged to be married! Now, rumor has it a ring has been on the cards for Miss J & Mr. for a while so I’m not taking credit, but I’m just saying….if your man is dragging his feet…a lil’ boudoir photography never hurts;) This isn’t the first time a sparkly diamond shows up after I’ve been around…
Without further delay, a few of my favourites from Miss J’s London Boudoir Photography Session:
Such grace Miss J. Such beauty and grace in you.
We started out simply, with black lingerie and a good pair of heels. Beauty is not about always about the extras and embellishments. Sometimes it’s just about putting a beautiful person in great light, and letting what happens happen. How’s that for a little London Boudoir Photography philosophy?
Miss J and I got really artsty-fartsy talking about textures and depth in artwork, which manifested itself in adding a single rose to these images.
This is what happens when you get 30 seconds of sun. I’ve been experimenting with this effect lately, but unfortunately it requires sunlight. You know, that magical stuff we never seem to see around here?
Miss J donned a delicate corset and stockings for her second look. The corset was lovely, and it was nice to get a few moody, dramatic options in.
Compare and contrast, and a cheeky little jersey shot for the Mr.
If Miss J’s legs were for sale, I would buy them.
To finish up, a few happy fun images with the Union Jack. It’s a sentimental reminder of all the happy times Miss J has had in London, and I know these will make her smile once she’s back home.
Miss J, thank you again for such a lovely session.
Three giant boxes of boudoir goodies are en route to your home and will be with you shortly. My very best wishes for the new place, new job, and all the wedding planning you and your Mr. are going to be doing.
I’m calling you up next time I’m out your way, and I hope we can all go out to stuff ourselves with the most unhealthy food and drink California has to offer;)
xx
Stormy
Ready to start planning your very own London Boudoir Photography Session with me?
I’d love to chat with you about all the details of how a London Boudoir Photography session with me works, including what to expect, how to prepare, and what sort of fabulousness we can create for you. I do this job because I love it, and you’re going to love it too. Please feel free to get in touch, you can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468, or just drop me an email here. A word to the wise…if you’re hoping to use the images we create together as a Valentine’s Day gift, please call me ASAP! Time is quickly running out, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session now:)
London Boudoir Photography: Danielle’s Boudoir Photo Shoot. Part One.
Meet Miss D:
Vivacious.
Curvy.
Beautiful.
Full of that stuff that makes you dress up like a hootchie and have too many drinks with the girls.
Danielle is a die hard Stevie Nicks fan – she’s met the legend herself a bunch of times, and even managed to be a bonafide roadie for a summer. I’m so impressed by this fact. Why have I not spent a summer as a roadie? Surely that ought to be on the bucket list.
I selected a custom location for Danielle’s London Boudoir Photography Session. This is a new thing I’m doing for 2013, and while it’s a lot more work on my end, the reward is so worth it. Each of my clients gets a custom location, tailored to suit their personality, and the look and feel we’re aiming for. As Miss D and I were planning a Stevie Nicks inspired session, a gaudy room at the Ritz was never going to do our vision justice.
Enter this place – an old textile warehouse turned photographer’s dream. It was a match made in heaven, and I’m looking forward to shooting more London Boudoir Photography sessions here.
Did I mention Danielle has a real Adele thing going on about her? Such a stunning face.
We started off with an all black combo (a firm favourite of mine). Paired with a lace black kimono, it’s the perfect way to get a universally flattering look and a vintage rocker feel.
OH the eyes. AND the bum. Miss D’s Mr. is one lucky man.
Love this image. If Miss D was releasing a tribute record, this would be my choice for the album cover.
This image on the left is a bit different to my normal style, but it just looked sooooo Stevie Nicks to me that I had to finish it this way. It’s got extra grain, it’s extra dark, and she looks extra fabulous. I wish we would have brought a tambourine along!
Why yes. Yes we DO hang out in lingerie and get cozy with a giant map of the world. Don’t you? I think this image on the right may be my favourite from the day. Danielle looks divine.
How can you not love this girl?
Oh mamacita. I love this. Also, I feel like this is a good opportunity to discuss kitten heels and how they are not allowed on my London Boudoir Photography shoots. If it’s not immediately obvious, here’s why: kitten heels ruin amazing images. Go big, or go bare, but no little mini heel excuses for shoes.
I know a lot of you are a bit worried about showing your stomach. Understandably so – it’s an area that looks terrible with ease, and also the first to suffer the effects of babies and/or all those doughnuts from Christmas. I’d just like to point out that (although Danielle has a fabulous midsection) you can’t actually see Miss D’s stomach in most of these images. Whatever body part you’re hating on, I promise there’s a way to pose it or hide it to your satisfaction:)
Let’s end on a happy note – a beautiful, effortless smile to finish up today’s post.
There are so many images I’d like to share from Danielle’s session that I’ve split this shoot into two parts, so stay tuned! Up next, more of the lovely Miss D, a top hat (!), and leopard print panties. Oh yes – we went there:)
Ready to start planning your very own London Boudoir Photography Session with me?
I’d love to chat with you about all the details of how a London Boudoir Photography session with me works, including what to expect, how to prepare, and what sort of fabulousness we can create for you. I do this job because I love it, and we always have a great time, promise. Please feel free to get in touch, you can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468, or just drop me an email here. A word to the wise…if you’re hoping to use the images we create together as a Valentine’s Day gift, please call me ASAP! Time is quickly running out, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session now:)
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