Today’s post features Callie wearing lingerie from the couture bridal line Sambalina. This shoot took place in a beautiful penthouse venue high atop East London.
We started out rather French, in this gorgeous heavyweight dutchess silk satin Passion Vine Corset.
This is a great bridal piece, with proper boning, a lace up back, and silver beaded embellishments along the top.
To be honest, the sample garment we had was swimming on Callie, and we had to do a little clever pinning at the back. Okay…a lot of pinning. Still looks fab so who cares.
Through the looking glass.
I’m 99% sure this bedroom set comes from The French Bedroom Company, and it’s a dream for photos. A bit to blingy for me in real life, but it comes up a treat with a little post production.
Lovely separates here, these would be great for a bridal look.
Curtains: you just can’t beat them:)
A simple, feminine white set here. This place has the most amazing wrap-around terrace.
It was actually quite windy though, we nearly lost this veil.
Bride in city. Check.
See what I mean about the wind?! We resorted to having Callie hold it…
…and then I held it for a bit too. So worth it though, love this image.
A gutsy black and white.
And a few grainy wind/veil shots to finish the look.
Such a fun set.
We popped back inside for one last set. This babydoll is gorgeous but unfortunately was in terrible need of a steamer.
We did the best we could, and really, I don’t think it matters – Callie looks ace.
Boudoir Photo Shoot London: Miss A’s Boudoir Photography Session
Miss A and I arranged a boudoir photography session ahead of her Elopement/Wedding this summer. It’s something she’s always wanted to do, and creating a gorgeous album to surprise her Groom with was the perfect excuse to go ahead and set up a shoot. We worked out all the details and then met up in the city early one Sunday morning (note to self: absolutely nothing is open in the Financial District on a Sunday morning. Nothing.)
As always, I suggested she think about different shapes, styles and colours when shopping for lingerie. This lacy red number is the prefect example of how you can do a bold colour without it coming across cheap.
This location was great too. I love unique details like this brick wall since they add a little more depth to the final images.
Of couse nothing beats beautiful window light, except maybe spending your whole life walking around on legs as perfect as these!
This is one of those poses that feels so ridiculous and un-sexy when you’re doing it, but it creates a killer shot when done correctly. There are no boys allowed on a boudoir photography session with me though, so no harm in being silly and working at it until it’s just right:)
I also suggested Miss A go for one outfit that included the full lingerie getup – stockings, suspenders, heels – the whole shebang. I love this look, and it’s always a favourite with husbands and partners too. Sure, it takes 20 minutes to put on, but it’s worth it.
This mirror was loads of fun too.
Oh Miss A. Well done on that sultry gaze!
Miss A has one of those beauty pageant smiles, with the perfect teeth to match. She’s really cool though, and I’m pretty certain she could find Iraq on a map if needed.
This shot on the right took quite a lot of rearranging of furniture and balancing on heels. As sometimes happens, I didn’t feel like it was working that well during the process of creating it, but I was dead wrong. Every single image from this set turned out great, and it resulted in some of my favourite images from Miss A’s entire boudoir photography session.
That cool brick wall and my D&G silk wrap make a dynamic duo, don’tchya think?
One quick change into one of my corsets and this glamorous silk bedding. I love this setup, and Miss A looks fab in these colours.
That’s a wrap! Miss A, it was great getting to know you and working with you. Congrats on your wedding!
xx
Stormy
P.S. Miss A sent me this little email recently. In case you’ve been wondering, my approval rating with the boys is excellent, lol!
Have you been thinking about booking in your own Boudoir Photography Session?
I’d love to chat with you about how it all works! A boudoir photography session is a great way to surprise a partner, but it’s an even better way to treat yourself. No experience necessary, all ages, shapes, sizes, etc. welcome. Please feel free to drop me an email for all the details on scheduling and preparing for your own boudoir photography session.
Hot off the Press: Rebel & Romance Bridal Boudoir Photography Featured in Pretty Pear Bride
I’m thrilled that Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography has recently been featured in the Summer Issue of Pretty Pear Bride. Images I created with Jada, A, and Olivia were selected as a muli-page feature showcasing bridal boudoir photography for curvy women.
Editor Shafonne, the brains behind Pretty Pear Bride explains that, “Pretty Pear Bride was started as a site where plus size brides can find bridal inspiration that THEY long for. So many people planning their weddings struggle with finding inspiration that includes images that look like them. Everyone wants to see people that look like them, doing what they are trying to do because it allows them to envision that they can be just as glamorous and gorgeous as they imagined. So the mission was clear: merge a love for blogging and wedding planning with creating a place for plus size brides to see themselves in wedding inspiration.”
The Summer Issue of Pretty Pear Bride is available for purchase here, or you can stop by their website for a regular dose of curvy bridal inspiration.
xx
Stormy
Ready to start planning your very own Bridal Boudoir Photography Session or Plus Size Boudoir Photography Shoot 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). Please feel free to get in touch, you can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468, or just drop me an email here. Plus size boudoir photography clients and curvy girls are more than welcome:)
Bridal Boudoir Photography: Miss I’s Bridal Boudoir Photo Shoot
Today on the blog: Me and Miss I create a sneaky gift for her fiance!
Miss I, a gorgeous Norwegian with extra long legs, is in the midst of planning a late summer wedding. She emailed me a few months ago to say that she had been thinking about doing a bridal boudoir photo shoot as a surprise for her fiance for some time now, and she was ready to book it in. I squealed, then we coordinated travel plans, made arrangements, and it wasn’t long before I had the pleasure of welcoming her to London with open arms.
How pretty, right?!
I’d scouted out a new shooting space for Miss I’s session – a part studio, part location space hybrid on Brick Lane that looked great. Unfortunately the owners of the property made a mistake noting down what time we were due to arrive, which left Debbie (makeup artist) and I stood in the freeeeeezing cold. While I frantically rang around trying to find out where everyone was, Miss I arrived. I was worried she’d be put off by the delay, but she was such a good sport about it – we just had a cup of tea around the corner and a chat while we waited for someone to show up and let us in. It was really lovely actually, it made me think we ought to do be delayed more often!
Love this black bodysuit Miss I brought for her bridal boudoir photo shoot. It’s similar to this Marika Vera purple Valentina Playsuit I pinned, but probably a lot more affordable.
Miss I looks lovely in this window, which is why I kept making her climb up there all day. No pain, no gain girls.
Get a load of those eyes!
For her second look, Miss I went with a distinctly bridal set. I think this is a must-do if you’re planning a bridal boudoir photo shoot. It really helps tie the album or folio box together, and it’s a great excuse to buy more pretty lingerie even if you don’t need it to wear with your dress. This corset-style top is a great option if you’re not a huge fan of your midsection. That said, you’ll see in a minute that Miss I obviously has the best set of abs in Norway and probably ought to have them on show constantly.
Detail shots like this are great in an album too, as they help to transition the story of the shoot along.
A gorgeous smile in look number three, which was a sheer black corset number with stockings.
I added a ladder in as well. It gives a sense of dimension and texture to the images and worked really well. Although, we did have to be pretty careful – nothing says un-sexy like a sliver in your bum.
So about those abs I mentioned…ridiculous. I did not photoshop this one bit, those are her honest-to-goodness, make you feel like a complete and total slacker, genuine abs. If Miss I and I lived closer, I would straight up hire her to get my booty in shape. Or I would think about it at least, probably while comfort eating carbs on my sofa.
These images were created with a traditional seamless paper studio background, although still only using natural light. It’s a bit of a departure from my usual style, but I still like how they turned out.
LOVE love love the light in this space.
Miss I, it was so nice chatting with you and photographing you. Your album turned out stunning, and it’s already in the post on it’s way to you. Thanks for a great shoot, and very best wishes for your Wedding Day and a beautiful future with your Mr.! Can’t wait for round two with you:)
xx
Stormy
P.S. A little before & after for you…
Ready to start planning your very own Bridal Boudoir Photo Shoot 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 beautiful imagery we can create for you. Bridal boudoir photo shoots are so much fun, and they make the perfect surprise gift for your fiance. Please feel free to get in touch, you can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468, or just drop me an email here. We’ll plan a bridal boudoir photo shoot together that will thrill you:)
The truth is I’ve worked with LOADS of Brides, but none who want their images shared publicly (totally understandable). I’m working on a gallery that will feature details and sessions with models, and it will be up soon, so stay tuned!
We started out rather French, in this gorgeous heavyweight dutchess silk satin Passion Vine Corset.
