Couple’s Boudoir: Cassie & Steve

by Stormy | Jul 10, 2017 | Couples Boudoir Sessions

By popular demand: Couple’s Boudoir

I started a “secret” Facebook Group for clients (past, present, and future) a few months back, and it’s been great. It’s a super supportive, girl-power sort of place where we’re chatting about all things Rebel & Romance, and you get a behind the scenes look at my scheming and planning. The goal long term is that it becomes a place for us all to connect and keep in touch, but also an online community you actually like. We’re posting feminist rants right alongside pop culture memes and what we’re up to, so there’s something for everyone. If you’d like to join us, just find me on FB and let me know. We’d love to have you.

Recently, a few people in the group have been asking if I shoot couple’s boudoir (I do!). You don’t see much of this type of session from me because my clients tend to have professional or public eye sort of jobs. You know – teacher, lawyers, academia, etc. from which they would be summarily fired for *gasp* having a life outside of work.

Anyway, I asked the group for volunteers and turned up these two hotties;)

Meet C & S

Yaaaaassssss right?!

This is actually my favourite couple’s wardrobe combo – man in sharp suit, woman in high end lingerie. Cassie is wearing the Lascivious Kitty set in black.

Steve was concerned he wasn’t “model material,” to which I now say: rubbish.

Every couple has a different comfort level, so I also wanted to show a set that feels more approachable and casual.

Sunday morning in bed. Apparently these images are missing a cat, but otherwise pretty spot on:)

Easy enough right?

You and your partner could totally do this.

A last quick wardrobe change because this lingerie is so nice. Cassie is wearing the Freolic Grace Greige set here.

Black and whites work particularly well for couple’s photo shoots, and they have a nice, timeless sort of thing going for them.

It’s honestly not as scary as it seems. I’ll say funny things, y’know? Maybe do a little dance…whatever it takes so you both feel like you’re less weird than I am;)

C & S – you two are a dream to work with – and who knew y’all were going to look so hot as well?! Thanks a bunch. We must all do dinner soon! xx Stormy

MANNERSWEAR X CURVYCAMPBELL Collection

by Stormy | Jul 3, 2017 | Plus Size Boudoir / Curvy Boudoir Sessions, Uncategorized

My longtime girl crush Olivia and I have been shooting again;) This time for her exciting new plus size collection with Manners Wear. It you’re not familiar with the brand, it’s a great little range of unapologetic basics that are ethically sourced, totally wearable, and high quality (read: material that is soft and thick, not the thin, mass produced stuff you can see though).

Olivia’s range is available for pre-order starting TODAY, the 1st of July, with pieces available in sizes L to 5XL. For more info, head over to the website or follow on Instagram at: @mannersbycurvycampbell. Each piece and colour has been chosen with care, and named after Olivia’s most important female friends and family members.

Shoot credits: Photography and retouching by yours truly @stormy_rebelandromance, makeup by @vanezalondono, wall mural by @hixxy, wardrobe/styling by @mannersbycurvycampbell @mannerswear @sallymanners @curvycampbell

tropical feeling photo shoot of plus size mixed race woman with afro in London

Fiyyahhhhhhh

tropical feeling photo shoot of plus size mixed race woman with afro in red shapewear

Jordan Crop Leggings £52, and Xenia Crop Top £21

tropical photo shoot of plus size woman with afro wearing pink

It’s always a bit tricky shooting outdoor locations in London, and this shoot was no exception. What a treat to have full sun, but OMG it was hot.

plus size woman in pink posing in front of a tropical wall mural

Like…baking. Vaneza working a miracle keeping any makeup whatsoever on Olivia’s face. Jordan Crop Leggings £52, and Louise Reversible Wrap Top £32

plus size fashion photo shoot in front of a tropical wall mural

Louka Leggings £55, and Xenia Crop Top £21

mixed race plus size model with afro in the sun

S U N G O D D E S S in the Siobhan Midi Skirt – £42

plus size woman in nude bodysuit posing in front of a tropical wall mural

Bibi Bodysuit £31

mixed race plus size woman with afro posing in front of a tropical wall mural

Isn’t this wall mural great? Left: Tessa Jumpsuit £76, Right: Bibi Bodysuit £31

It’s by London based artist and visual designer Josephine Hicks and her brother, collectively the Hicks & Hicks duo. See more of their work at www.josephinehicks.com

plus size woman in red posing in front of a tropical wall mural

Anjelica Jumpsuit – £69

plus size woman in red jumpsuit posing in front of a tropical wall mural

*inserts fire emoji twelve times*

Finishing off with this fab palm print which will be available a bit later on.

Thanks for a great shoot girls!

xx Stormy

Bump Boudoir – Tanja’s pregnancy photo shoot in London

by Stormy | Jun 26, 2017 | Boudoir Photo Shoots, Bump Boudoir

As you all know, I’m terribly behind with this blog – Tanja and I shot this bump boudoir session around Easter! Better late than never though…right? Say yes, because everything from here on out is likely to be late lol!

Anyway, it’s always lovely to photograph women who are growing little ones, but as a lot of my clients prefer to keep these images private it’s an extra special treat to have a few images to share with you:) Please enjoy.

It’s no picnic being heavily pregnant, and although you’d never know it from these Tanja was feeling pretty worn out. This is nearly always the case with pregnant clients, which is why I’m in favour of bump sessions that are both quick and barefoot. Simple lingerie is all you need for a look like this.

We borrowed Tanja’s friend’s flat for the shoot – a magical little haven in the city that looks half French and half rainforest.

Tanja found this gown for cheap (somewhere like Amazon or Ebay), and it’s such a lovely way to show off a new figure.

The sheer lace is still sexy, but it’s less revealing than lingerie. Not to mention it will give you a bit more coverage if, you know, you’re not really feeling the water retention and cellulite that usually joins the party about now.

I mean – pregnant and super hot are not mutually exclusive. These aren’t the images you show your in laws, but you ought to have them for yourself. You’ve earned them.

Bump by firelight. The front split on this piece works really well for showing off a belly, and it is especially good for taking attention away from any baby-induced love handles.

Hot pink, because we can.

Gaahh this woman. She makes it look effortless.

I mean, it’s not though. Boudoir photo shoots are hard work, which is why we’ll keep it short if you’ve got a baby on board.

New momma love <3

Another simple lingerie set, this one in a baby blue:)

The garden was so tropical – a perfect set for swimwear.

Can you believe this was in London?

Beautiful new editorial style headshots with our two minutes of sunshine.

Plunging one piece. Grainy black and white. Messy hair. Everything working together here.

A few more commercially toned images from this set as well.

Ahhh Thailand – you’re on my list!

We did a bit of street style / bloggery type fashion too.

Such a cute outfit right?

And finally a floral dress that makes it look 10x warmer than it was;)

Tanja you were fab, thank you! Best wishes for the three of you <3

xx Stormy

Glamorous, Moody Boudoir Video with Celine

by Stormy | Jun 13, 2017 | Boudoir Photo Shoots

Glamorous, moody boudoir video with Celine:) Thanks to Liz Joseph for makeup on this one.

BTS: Shoreditch London luxury hotel shoot

by Stormy | Mar 1, 2017 | Behind the Scenes

I’ve started bringing a little video camera along to shoots. This is my method: shove it at people on set and tell them to film. It’s not the most professional arrangement, but so far everyone has managed to get something useable, and it’s fun. I know a boudoir shoot can be intimidating and a little scary, but hopefully a peek behind the scenes will help you realise that 1) we’re not that cool and 2) you can totally do this.

Here’s one from Lainara’s London boudoir shoot last month at the Courthouse Hotel in Shoreditch, with Sadaf on makeup, Natalia on hair, and yours truly behind the lens.

Lingerie shoot with Lainara – BTS from Rebel and Romance on Vimeo.

VIP TREATMENT: Shoreditch 5 star hotel with Lainara

by Stormy | Feb 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

VIP TREATMENT: Shoreditch 5 star hotel with Lainara

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Hot off the Press: AIBP Photographer of the Year Award

by Stormy | Feb 6, 2017 | Hot off the Press, Uncategorized

What a lovely surprise to win this bad boy! Such an honour to be awarded so highly by The Association of International Boudoir Photographers during their 2016 Year in Review.

Thanks to everyone involved, and a special thank you to everyone who hopped in front of my camera last year! Onwards and upwards:)

xx

Stormy

NYC Boudoir Photography: Mrs. A in a Brooklyn brownstone

by Stormy | Oct 25, 2016 | Boudoir Photo Shoots, Destination Boudoir Sessions

NYC Boudoir Photography: Anna

I’m so pleased to finally be sharing Anna’s NYC boudoir photography session with you. It’s been months since we met up in Brooklyn and created these images, but that means nothing – this shoot is definetly in my top 5 favourites of the year.

I’m struggling with what to tell you about Anna because I’m just so fangirl impressed by her. She’s gracious and cool and funny. She wears all the hats at once (wife, mother, entrepreneur, etc.). Plus, she’s got great style, and an effortless kind of beauty that can’t be denied.

Anna doesn’t wear much makeup in her everyday life, so she was understandably nervous about makeup for her shoot. Unfortunately, a lot of newer makeup artists just don’t know what to do with skin or facial features different from their own. It’s very common for black women to come away from a new makeup artist looking ashy and slightly dead. Anna introduced me to the official term for this, which I now use at all the time; “funeral face.”

I insist on professional, experienced makeup artists that come by way of recommendation whenever possible. If you’re in London, I’d be happy to recommend a few genius girls. If you’re further afield, it’s best to get a recommendation from someone you trust, or you can ask a great wedding or boudoir photographer in your area for a few suggestions. You also want to make sure there are women who look like you in the makeup artist’s portfolio. Don’t allow yourself to be the first and only Chinese face she or he has touched.

Thankfully, I had brilliant makeup artist Victoria with me, and we convinced our lovely client we knew what we were doing;) Of course the result turned out stunning, but with such natural beauty and incredible cheekbones I never had any doubt.

We started off with this cute cotton ribbed bodysuit with snap front. Anna is wearing her husband’s favourite earrings.

I like starting with a barefoot set. There’s a lot to think about when posing, and it helps if you’re not trying to balance in sky high heels right from the start.

If you’re like me and constantly have a hair band on your wrist, please help me remember to have you take it off lol! We usually catch it eventually, but missed in in this image on the right.

HOT

Historic woodwork and natural window light for these.

A quick wardrobe change and we have a completely different look – just add heels, a high waisted lace lingerie set, and throw your hair up.

For me, working on location is about making the best use of a space and it’s available light. Often (who am I kidding, always) this means I work up a sweat rearranging furniture, but it’s worth it. I do NYC boudoir photography sessions in a variety of locations, we can chat about the sort of look and feel you’re after for your own shoot.

Louboutins and booty for the win.

A high waisted knicker might not seem like your thing, but I’d encourage to give them a try. They are almost universally flattering, so you might like it better on your body than you do on the hanger.

A few gorgeous details.

Love love love these.

I mean, doesn’t Anna just look divine?

Hands down, my favourite image of the shoot. #slay

I love it so much I’m posting it twice.

A few floor poses. How much you’re able to arch depends on your flexibility and bone structure, but don’t worry – any amount makes for a great shot.

I’m a little bit obsessed with this image too.

A stretchy, form-fitting piece like this is great for showing shape and curves. They also tend to be more comfortable than regular lingerie and work well for bending and arching.

I hold shoots in lots of fancy and unique places, but it’s certainly not required. All you really need is simple bedding and good light.

I do quite like a window though.

A sneaky peek through the doorway…

…and these killer shoes;)

Anna, you blew the roof off. Until next spring!

xx

Stormy

P.S. If you’re interested in your own NYC boudoir photography session, please feel free to get in touch or add yourself to the list. My next planned trip is spring of 2017, and I’ll be setting dates and locations very soon:)

Client testimonials: What Ms. A said

by Stormy | Oct 18, 2016 | TESTIMONIALS : What She Said

It was my pleasure to work with Ms. A a few weeks back, and she’s very kindly provided a report on our time together. You can find her thoughts below:)

In this image, A is wearing the Agent Provocateur Lacy Bra (£85) and Suspender Belt (£75). We paired these with stockings, heels, and (if I’m remembering correctly) black knickers from another AP set with a slightly better fit. Mixing black on black is a great trick – you can almost never tell in a photograph, and in ensures you get a fit and cut you like.

If you’re new to Agent Provocateur, their lingerie is beautiful and well made. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something luxurious or unique. I find their sizing to be pretty consistent across different styles, but as they have their own 1-5 sizing scale it’s worth trying a few things on your first time (or ordering a size up and down). They have an excellent return policy so nothing to worry about. I also highly, highly recommend looking out for the legendary AP online sales, where you can get up to 70% off even their best pieces.

“I was incredibly pleased with my photoshoot with Stormy, and I loved the pictures that she took! 🙂 There were so many pictures that I liked that it was difficult to decide which to go in the app and in the album! The photos were beautifully shot, with a real variety of styles and background; some are more dramatic and sexy, whilst others are more playful and elegant.

Stormy was very professional throughout and did a really great job. I was really pleased with the location that Stormy chose for the shoot – the light in the space was great, and it allowed for different looks. Stormy also did a great job beforehand about advising on what looks might work best for me. On the day, Stormy was very friendly and it was a really fun experience! Debbie did a great job with my make-up too; I love my smokey eyes in the pictures!

I would really recommend working with Stormy. Not only do I love the pictures, but its nice to work with such a professional and friendly person. I hope to have another shoot in the future!”

-A

Curvy Boudoir Photography: Mollie

by Stormy | Oct 11, 2016 | Boudoir Photo Shoots, Plus Size Boudoir / Curvy Boudoir Sessions

Curvy Boudoir Photography: Mollie

On the blog today – a few stills from Mollie’s curvy boudoir photography shoot (finally). Mollie and I connected via Instagram and managed to pull a shoot, wardrobe, and full team together in something like three days, which surely must be a record.

Our inspiration for this shoot started with an iconic image of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and grew into a mood board that felt like Sunday morning. We really wanted to keep things fresh and natural, and brilliant makeup artist Victoria created the perfect look to match our brief. Undone, tousled curls by yours truly.

Mollie is wearing the ASOS Billie Lace High Leg Body £20.00 in navy, which is available in various colours and sizes in the main line. There are also a few colour options and sizes 18-30 in the curve line.

It’s a lovely piece, and lots of clients have been bringing in lately. The high cut legs can be quite a challenging cut though, so if you’re a bit conscious of your hips I’d suggest a lower cut leg. Something like the Y.A.S Wing Lace Bodystocking £40.00 (XS -XL) or the Mimi Holliday Bisou Bisou Sugar Body £84.00 (XS-XL) would be a good alternative.

A few cute and playful shots on the bed.

Mollie is wearing one of Rosie for Autograph’s never fail lingerie sets, available at M&S. This bra is the Silk & Lace Padded Plunge Bra A-E in Alabaster, paired with matching knickers. The bra retails for £26 and the High Leg Silk and Lace Knickers for £12.50

Mollie is such a class act, you’d love her. You can’t not love her really. She’s the sort of person that sends handwritten thank you notes, which always impresses me so much.
This was the image we both had in our heads and the inspiration for the shoot. Wardrobe credits: feather duvet. Scandalous.

A final shot in the copper tub. Naked again lol!

Mollie, you were SO LOVELY. Until next time…

xx

Stormy