A London couples boudoir shoot is a beautiful way to celebrate your relationship, whether you’ve been together ages or are newly attached. I’ve been getting a few questions about couples shoots lately, so it’s high time I actually show you all what one looks like. Chiyo and Ian got in touch a few weeks ago to ask about having me photograph them together, and happily I can share the results with you here!
Ian is Irish and lives in Ireland. Chiyo is French and Japanese, but lives in Germany. They met up in London for a little city break, and as part of that we scheduled some time for a photo shoot.
I’m not going to lie, a London couples boudoir shoot used to make me nervous. It just seems like it could be so awkward and uncomfortable for everyone involved. However, what I’ve learned is that it really doesn’t need to be. As long as one partner isn’t dragging the other one along and everyone stays relatively professional, it’s actually a lot of fun! Plenty of communication before the shoot meant we all knew what the goals of the day were, and what sort of images we were aiming to create together.
It’s a lovely and fun way to reconnect.
But listen, no funny business.
Obsessed with this look.
This is my favourite image of the day. You can’t really fake this connection (unless maybe you moonlight on broadway?), which is part of the reason I love working with real couples so much.
Outdoor locations for editorial vibes
A location change to mix things up. I love how these turned out. It was absolutely freezing out, but I think we did a good job of hiding it.
That’s another benefit to bringing a boy along – you get someone to cuddle up to! We made sure to get the London skyline in the background since neither of them live here,.
Wear what you like. A shoot like this can be as revealing or conservative as you are both comfortable with.
How impossible are these shoes?! Next level.
One last outfit change for Chiyo…
If you’re not opting to be photographed in lingerie that’s completely fine. A shoot can be a great use of that one dress we’ve all got in the back of our closet…you know, the one this is way too short/tight/low cut for public? We can make it work.
A little cinematic vibe here.
Towards the end of the shoot, we got about 30 seconds of sun. It was just enough for a beautiful camera flare moment.
Just a few last intimate images to celebrate new love.
Chiyo and Ian, you were both fantastic, thank you again!
