London Boudoir Photography: Mika’s Old Hollywood Glamour Boudoir Photo Shoot
As many of you know already, I try to do photo shoots with models fairly often. It’s a great way to get fresh material for the blog, as many of you are not so keen on being plastered all over the internet in your smalls. It’s also the best way for me to test out new sets and techniques, trial new support staff, and to just generally play and be creative without the pressure of delivering a full set of album worthy images.
Test shoots are always useful and usually quite fun, but every once in a while something magical happens….the stars align, the universe bends in my favour, and the most beautiful images leap into being. I thought I was the only one who experienced this, but I’ve recently discovered that one of my very favourite wedding photographers, Jasmine Star, has a specific term in reference to this phenomenon. When it happens to her, she calls it “the Unicorn Wedding.” HA! Us photographers, we’re all so weird.
So without further ado…below are the results of my Old Hollywood Glamour themed London Boudoir Photography test shoot. We did this just a few days ago, and I have to send much love to Mika, who was our beautiful model for the day, and to Debbie from MAC, who did an absolutely fantastic job. Hairstyling by yours truly:)
Oh hello BOMBSHELL.
Beautiful catlike eyeliner and a bright matte red lip give this look punch. Matching nails never hurts either.
This fan has been hanging around the studio for ages, but I never let anyone use it. It seems so cheesy. I think it works perfectly here though, so I’ll be relaxing my ban on the fan in the future.
The prettiest eyes you ever did see. Well, eye. The prettiest eye you ever did see.
Mika brought this polka dotted number with her, and I thought it was perfect for an Old Hollywood Glamour themed London Boudoir Photography session. For me, the trick to vintage looks is to give the era a good nod, but don’t go all out. It’s good to maintain a bit of modern style as well.
Oh how I wish I was blonde…
While we only did one outfit for this London Boudoir Photography test shoot, I still wanted to have a bit of variation. These blue toned looks are a little more edgy, but still playful.
The image on the left reminds me of Lola Bunny:)
Mika was such a trooper. I made her pose up against the freezing windows and lie on the cold hard floor, and she didn’t complain even once. My kind of model!
Just two last frames, as I cannot get over this makeup! Genius.
xx
Stormy
P.S. Just in case this post has made you depressed, I’m including a photo of Mika looking like a normal human:)
Have Mika’s images inspired you to start planning your own London Boudoir Photography Session with Rebel & Romance Boudoir?
I hope so! A London Boudoir Photography session is such a fun and rewarding experience! I’d suggest having a look through the information on this website to get the feel for how it all works. Then have a good think about the real reasons why you’re interested in doing this – sometimes it’s just to create a show stopping gift, but usually there’s a deeper motive as well – maybe you’re in need of some extra confidence, maybe you’d like to feel younger/hotter/more in control, maybe you’re just looking for a great excuse to go lingerie shopping….whatever your motives, I want to hear them. Give me a ring, tell me all, and we’ll get to work! This time of year books up quickly, so the sooner we can pencil you in on my calendar the better:)
Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography specialises in London Boudoir Photography Sessions for women with great taste.