London Boudoir Photography: Miss Krysten’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
Welcome to my dream shoot, exhibit number three:)
This is Krysten. Photographer of famous musicians worldwide. Producer. Owner of many intricate and painfully acquired tattoos.
Krysten rang me in a panic. She had suddenly found herself in desperate need of a wedding gift for her soon-to-be wife, with no time to spare. It’s not ideal to do something like this super last minute, but I just couldn’t say no, especially to someone about to be hitched! We hastily exchanged details and got to work arranging her first London Boudoir Photography Session with Rebel & Romance.
I always feel a little odd photographing a fellow photographer. It must be similar for chefs who cook for other chefs, or surgeons who find themselves operating on other surgeons…or maybe I’ve just been watching too much Grey’s Anatomy again. Anyway, no matter, because Krysten and I got along swell and managed to create some really beautiful work together. In some ways, it’s actually easier to photograph another photographer – we speak the same neurotic language, so when I make a comment about the colour of light in a room she doesn’t look at me like I’ve lost my mind:)
Krysten has such a strong, unique look, so it was thrilling to photograph her in a decidedly Victorian space. I’m all about mixing it up, and this was the perfect chance to do so on a London Boudoir Photography Session.
Shabam. Krysten is fierce.
Also, oh-so-pretty and soft.
Love love love this sofa. Miss K is perfection in this image, no?
I had to also include a gutsy black and white version. If you don’t like this image, I don’t like you. Kidding. Well, sort of kidding.
Dreamy feline eyes.
I know a lot of you are hesitant about creating nude images during your London Boudoir Photography Sessions, but if you’re flirting with the idea there are lots of easy ways to give the impression of nudity without requiring anything even close. In these images, I had Krysten cozy up to the drapes and slip off a single bra strap. So easy and beautiful, but still completely covered up.
Love this image, Miss K looks so dreamy and relaxed.
Another London Boudoir Photography staple: the classic black heel. Don’t leave home without it. Or if you have to (explanation coming) borrow one of mine.
My pasty, boring skin and I felt very plain after photographing Miss K.
This image on the right is my very favourite from Krysten’s set. She’s just so effortlessly cool in a sort of non-retro Amy Winehouse sort of way.
A few detail images of tattoos significant to her wifey:)
Who has time to part your hair properly when you’re this rebel-may-care? Not us.
Second favourite.
This image idea was all Krysten’s, tweaked a bit by me. Team work makes the dream work.
So funny story: Miss K had a few things picked out to bring along to her shoot, but then got ambushed at the last hurdle by her soon-to-be-Mrs. She was too busy dodging rapid-fire questions like “What do you need high heels at work for?” to come up with a decent excuse, so she frantically stashed her bag of lingerie in a cupboard and rushed out the door. Krysten arrived on set with no more lingerie than what she happened to have on under her clothes that day. While a good black set can take you a long way, I had my chunky All Saints knit with me, and I decided to recruit it in for a few images.
I love how these turned out. So cozy and soft. All Miss K needs now is a cup of tea and a good book by the fire.
Krysten, it was so great to photograph you and get to know you! Thanks so much for all your help on the day as well, hope they go down a treat with your Mrs.
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 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. Spring sessions are filling up, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session soon:)
London Boudoir Photography: Miss Jane’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
More Dream Shoot loveliness on the blog today:)
Jane and I had a super short London Boudoir Photography Session, as we spent most of our time together playing dress up in her sister’s Bridal gown. I know, such a hard life. More on that later.
For now, an abbreviated London Boudoir Photography Session with Miss J, who has the longest, prettiest mermaid hair you ever did see. She’s such a sweetheart too, it’s impossible not to instantly like her. We only had time for one look, but managed to get a few different sets in quickly.
This is how you know you’re working with a professional: the first frame is the image on the left. The first frame!
We hustled upstairs to make use of this 70’s/retro inspired decor. I’m not really a 70’s sort of girl, but I love how these turned out just the same.
This wall. Oh this wall. I’m told it was custom designed and made by hand. Totally worth it – it looks amazing!
So, something about this wall reminds me of the Flintstones, and something about this chair reminds me of the Jetsons. I don’t really think Jane fits into either show, but she’s looking fab just the same. Also, these high waisted bottoms are a great option if you’re a bit self-conscious about your mid-section. They’ll do a bit of camouflage work for you without giving anything away:)
One last pose of Jane and her pretty pointed toes.
My favourite two images of Miss J’s London Boudoir Photography Session, without a doubt.
Jane, you make it look so easy! Thanks for a fab shoot:)
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 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. Spring sessions are filling up, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session soon:)
Plus Size Boudoir Photography: Jada’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
My dream shoot, at a beautiful beyond belief Victorian mansion the first week of this month, was ahhhhmazing. You all ought to know that by now though, because I’ve been blabbering on about if for long enough. However, I packed the day way too full, which means that I’ve spent the last two weeks absolutely glued to my Mac. There were so images to wade through and picking favourites was a horrible, miserable, heart-wrenching process. My hand to turned into a Photoshop claw relatively quickly too, which is just about as sexy as it sounds.
I’d like to start with a quick disclaimer. Please know that my use of the term “plus size” throughout this post is simply a result of my desire to get this work in front of the people it might speak to. I don’t think “plus size” is a great thing to call curvy women, but it just happens to be what most curvy women type into google when looking for a boudoir photographer. Please don’t be offended if you hate the term – I’m not keen on it either!
All that aside, it’s time. You’ve waited long enough. Allow me to introduce my first victim….the lovely Miss J!
Miss Jada is represented by Hughes Models, and as far as I can tell she’s about to take over the entire plus size modeling world, one dangerous curve at a time. I loved working with Jada, first because she’s just so gorgeous, and second because it’s great to show you, my darling potential clients, a body shape that might be a little more relatable to your own. Beauty is beauty, nobody around here is afraid of a few curves, so I hope you won’t be either:)
In preparing for her Plus Size Boudoir Photography Session, I had suggested to Jada that she bring some shape wear as one of her outfits. I’m pretty sure she had zero faith in that idea, but she gave it a go anyway. As you can see, it really, really works. Shape wear is my new BFF – I don’t really understand either, but no matter how granny it looks on the hanger, it always seems to look amazing on camera!
Jada’s outfit is so simple – nude shapewear, nude platform heels, and a little bit of bling. It’s a monochromatic palette that never fails when paired with a soft, feminine location. Who doesn’t love a little bit of distressed glamour anyway?
Perfection.
Perfection, pulled back and in colour.
Loved this mirror! I shot it all day long, but this turned out to be my favourite image using it.
Look number two for Jada’s Plus Size Boudoir Photography session was a basic black lingerie set and strappy black heels. Props to Lauren and Anita for a fantastic job on hair and makeup.
Lovely lovely.
So then I found this sofa and fell madly in love. It’s obviously fallen straight from photographer heaven.
Oh Miss J, this pose kills me.
Also, these antique doors were amazing. This series was so fun to shoot, and I think it’s a great example of how a plus size boudoir photography session is hardly any different than a regular one – curvy girls move better if you ask me!
Moving like a boss. NBD.
We thought we’d give the neighbors a treat as well. As you do.
There’s something so authentic and beautiful about shooting outside. I never get tired of it, even though it tends to throw up all sorts of practicality obstacles like cold, and rain, and bugs, and a lot of security guards asking a lot of questions:) We took full advantage of having a privately owned outdoor space for a change.
Had to get at least one giant smile in.
Jada, you’re so gorg!
Miss J, it was lovely lovely lovely working with you. Thanks for a great shoot!
xx
Stormy
Ready to start planning your very own London 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:)
London Boudoir Photography: Miss M’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
As you know, last week’s Dream Shoot was fantastic. I’m powering through editing and retouching all the gorgeous girls I photographed that day, but I’m not quite ready to show you the results yet. In the meantime, I though I’d treat you to an oldie but goodie from the London Boudoir Photography session vault…
This is Miss M, who was impossible. I mean, every image turned out terrible. She’s really ugly, has horrible style, and don’t even get me started on how poorly behaved she is. I pretty much hated working with her and her stupid short legs (oh sarcasm, my old friend).
I kid. The truth is that I LOVE everything about Miss M, and her two best gal pals who came along for moral support too. Miss M is in a verrrrry long distance, long term relationship. In an effort to keep her man from having a meltdown in her absence, she dropped me a hesitant email asking about how this whole boudoir thing works. We exchanged a few emails, and soon realised we were a perfect client-photographer fit. We immediately started making plans, which included a sneaky little anniversary surprise album to send to her Mr. back home.
We had tons of fun, plenty of laughs, and lots of push-yourself-right-out-of-that-comfort-zone moments during Miss M’s London Boudoir Photography session. Miss M comes from a small rural town. A place where people look at you funny if you wear a skirt. A place where going to a nice restaurant is the equivalent of chicken at Nando’s. A place where I’d bet my last coin that boudoir photography is not the “done thing.” These sort of nerves are totally understandable, and familiar to me personally, but I’m happy to report that Miss M and her Mr. both thought it was totally worth it:) In fact, he was even given permission to open the album we created before their anniversary – such as lucky boy.
Without further delay, a few of my favourites from Miss M’s London Boudoir Photography Session:
OH hi, my name is Miss M and I have a PERFECT FACE. ugh.
I also have an AMAZING body. double ugh. Miss M, if you weren’t such a genuine, funny, adorably loveable person and scared stiff about doing this, I would have thrown you out in disgust.
This set outside was beautiful, I think the canopy makes these look really soft and feminine without being too girly and sickly. I love a happy coloured lingerie set on a London Boudoir Photography Session too.
Aww, happy face Miss M.
Shabam! I’m a sucker for images like this. Look at those eyes!
Miss M has such great hair, don’t you think? Oh to be blonde…
Oh yeah. This happened too. So edgy and cool, just like a good fashionista should be:)
My love affair with the sun and the shadows it creates will never end. Also, I am willing to trade my pinkie toes for legs like that. Just show me where to sign.
Shall we talk about this bodysuit too? It’s so interesting and detailed.
How to be feminine and evocative without showing lots of skin: pencil skirt, push up bra, secretary sweater, heels. Lose a few buttons. Done.
I feel like this outfit really sums up all the things I love, and demonstrates what makes Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography and my amazing clients different. You know, we like fashion – real fashion. We don’t like ho-bags. We want to look impossibly beautiful, not like strippers, not like we’re trying too hard. We’ll take V Mag, not page 3, and we’ll do it with or without your approval, thankyouverymuch.
La la la London
Miss M, you were such a joy to photograph. Thanks for putting up with the ONE DAY of sweltering heat we got last year, and for giving Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography a go. I’m so thrilled to know you, and can’t wait to meet your main squeeze soon:)
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 the experience of being photographed by me, even if the idea seems oh-so-scandalous and daring to you now;) Please feel free to get in touch, you can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468, or just drop me an email here. Every client gets lots of consultation and planning, so best to get started arranging your London Boudoir Photography session now:)
London Boudoir Photography: Lorraine’s Boudoir Photo Shoot. Part Two.
About a hundred years ago, the lovely Mrs. L and I got together for her very first London Boudoir Photography Session. It’s been such a long time in the works, but I’m happy to share a few of my favourite images from her session with you today.
And my oh my, Lorraine turned up with some of the most delicious lingerie and jewelry I’ve seen in a long time. It was sparkly diamonds here, feathered details there, and spiky heels all around.
A little back story: Lorraine and her Mr. first got serious about battling the bulge together while planning their wedding, and they have been working with a personal trainer ever since. I’m well impressed with their dedication. Husbands and wives have a way of either making each other better (NO CAKE FOR YOU!) or dragging each other into the depths of junk food despair (chicken and chips? mmmm). Getting fit and healthy together? A lovely plan.
This photo shoot was a surprise for Mr.s L’s husband, but it was also a well deserved reward for hard work she’s put in lately. I think anyone who knows a personal trainer knows…they can be very hard work indeed.
Without further ado, Mrs. Lorraine’s London Boudoir Photography Session.
We started off with this floral, feminine set. I love the layered textures, and it’s often nice to have a soft look to open your London Boudoir Photography album. It gives us a chance to work into the more daring numbers:)
Mrs. L is wearing a lovely white lace corset-like lingerie set here. If you’re a soon-to-be bride, this would be an excellent option. It’s delicate and bridal, without being too froofy.
OH the eyes. So pretty!
I love Lorraine in this light. Such a killer pose too. I’m not 100% certain, but I’m pretty sure she’s wearing my peep toe Alexander McQueen heels in this image. You’re welcome to borrow them for your own session if you wish, they are verrrrry fun. No picnic to walk in mind you, but who needs to walk anyway?
Hot much? I squealed (audibly) when I caught that power pose on the right.
A diamond spider. I didn’t even know I was missing this from my life, but now I need one. Neeeed one.
I was a little nervous when Mrs. L pulled out these feather earrings. I really like them, but big accessories have a way of taking over a photograph. We gave it a go anyway, and I’m so glad we did. Silly me, thinking anything could take away from that sultry glare.
Feather earrings, spider bracelet, leather lingerie, and leopard stilettos. It sounds like waaaaay too much, but I think the end result works just great. It’s our ode to animals for the day.
Love this image. How great does her skin look?
I had to sneak this one in too. Sometimes clients say this to me, “I have a tattoo…is that okay?” and I am flabbergasted. Of course it’s okay, don’t be ridiculous.
You just can’t go wrong with a proper lace up corset. I have literally never seen a body type it didn’t work for.
Lorraine, it was so fun working with you. Hope you and your Mr. and your two fur children have a great summer, and I’m looking forward to round two!
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 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. A word to the wise…if you’re a soon-to-be Bride and hoping to use the images we create together as a special gift for your Groom, please call me ASAP! Spring sessions are filling up, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session soon:)
By now I think most of you know that I’ve ditched the traditional photo studio in favour of custom selected locations for my boudoir sessions. It’s more original, more tailored…more fun.
For Danielle (die hard Stevie Nicks fan, wearer of the ombre hair, a girl who finds it odd that every woman doesn’t own high waisted leopard print knickers) we needed something out of the ordinary. I wanted a location that fit her hippie rocker vibe, but would still give us beautiful light and a few creature comforts in the dead of winter. I managed to rustle up a repurposed textile warehouse with plenty of windows (and a heater!) and our stage was set. I’m a little bit in love with this place, and can’t wait to shoot another London Boudoir Photography session here soon.
But let’s just jump right in, shall we?
I bought a top hat for this London Boudoir Photography session with Danielle. Best. Move. Ever.
I might start making you all wear hats when you come to shoot with me. There are so many posing options – peek out from under hat, pretend to hide behind much-too-small-to-hide-behind hat, tip hat to gorgeous invisible man in the next room…
Miss D wore a blue and black lacy lingerie set for these images, complete with black stockings. A set like this is great. If you can find one like Danielle’s, where the colour stays focused at the midline of the body but the edges are black, it creates an optical illusion that helps to direct the eye to your most flattering bits. It’s just like those bodycon dresses, but a little less kaleidoscope looking:)
Oh I know – enough with the hat already. We got a bit carried away, but it was so much fun. Look – just look how fabulous and happy Miss D is in her top hat.
I have to include this one as well, because it ended up being such a nice beauty image. Images like this are one of the reasons I prefer to work in natural light. Everything ends up looking so effortless, and it makes for creamy dreamy skin too.
Miss D’s next look was a daring leopard print combo. A deep red lip to match, and we were ready for a smoky jazz bar.
It can be tricky to look demure and poised in a slouchy old sofa, but Miss D pulled it off with ease.
Pretty pretty Miss D.
For our last set, Danielle whipped out this number, and ooh la la LOVE IT. This is the perfect way to get a bit of boudoir in your life, even if you’re not comfortable showing much skin. Also, I’m not saying any of you need it, but you can also hide a whole lotta shape wear and Spanx under something like this if you want to;)
It’s images like these that make me so proud (and bring the boys to the yard). I’m seriously contemplating stealing Danielle’s hairstyle. Is it to late to go ombre?
A final few to end on. Miss D, you wowed us all at your Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography Session. Can’t wait for next time;)
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 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. A word to the wise…if you’re a soon-to-be Bride and hoping to use the images we create together as a special gift for your Groom, please call me ASAP! Spring sessions are filling up, but it’s still not too late if we get started on your London Boudoir Photography session soon:)
Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography: You’re all invited to my dream shoot in March
Every once in a while, I come across a location that has obviously fallen straight from boudoir photography heaven. I’d love to work at these venues, but the sheer cost of hiring them has made them seem out of reach for most London Boudoir Photography Sessions. Then I had a flash of inspiration, and the GROUP DAY was born.
It works like this:
I arrange an amazing venue and top notch makeup/hair team for a selected date.
You see what we’ve got planned, fall in love, and book in for a shoot on that day.
You invite friends and family to book in too. Other fabulous women also decide to join us.
Everyone gets a private boudoir session with me, in a to-die-for location, for nothing extra.
I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed that you ladies like this idea. I have a hunch you will. Without further ado, the first installment…
GROUP DAY – MARCH 6TH – VICTORIAN STATELY HOME IN NORTH LONDON
This is the place:
I told you it was good. I honestly can’t think of a better venue for a few gorgeous London Boudoir Photography sessions.
Here’s some more.
A darker option as well…
…oh and a lovely garden. Kid not included.
And one last floor for your inner disco diva.
I’m calling this MY DREAM SHOOT, because it is. Located in North London with good public transport links, it’s floor after floor of period furniture, beautiful light, and amazing photographic potential everywhere you turn. I’ve hired this entire venue for Wednesday, the 6th of March, and I’d love to see you there.
The day is mostly booked up, but
I have room for one London Boudoir Photography Session (one hour in hair and makeup, two hours with me shooting) for 300 Pounds, or a few shorter sessions (45 minutes in hair and makeup, 1 hour with me shooting) for 200 Pounds.
If you’re interested, slots are first come, first serve, so please contact me right away to avoid dissapointment. You can reach me (Stormy) at 07799 390468 or by email at stormy@rebelandromance.com
Hope to see a few of you there! Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or a chat, especially if this might be your first Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography session.
xx
Stormy
Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography is a boutique photography brand for women with great taste. Please feel free to contact Stormy (07799 390468 or stormy@rebelandromance.com ) with any questions, or just giver her a ring to get started arranging a London Boudoir Photography Session of your very own.
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:)
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London Boudoir Photography: Miss Micah’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
Miss Micah and I got together the other weekend for an abbreviated Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography Session. This was her first time in front of the camera in lingerie, so she was a bit nervous but ended up rocking it out like a pro in no time.
For this London Boudoir Photography shoot, I had three goals. First and most obviously, I wanted to create beautiful images for Miss M. Second, I thought it’s about time to show how adorable yet chic this year’s floral lingerie trend is – right? Third, I wanted to practice a bit using artificial light. Some of you photography enthusiasts out there might already know that I shoot 90% of my work with natural light. It’s the way I prefer to work, but the days are so short right now! It’s hard to get the sun to stick around long enough to get any real shooting done, and I’ve got all these expensive studio lights just sat around here anyway…well, it seemed time to give them a little love.
Miss Micah is wearing lingerie from guess where? Go on. Guess.
H&M! H&M girls.
Go getchyou some.
Oh Tyra Banks Micah, your face is buttah.
A few model-y full length shots. I love the stockings with this look, even though it’s quite dark. As a side note, if you’re not a fan of your calves, this would be the ideal way to de-emphasise them:)
A totally anonymous image. How very deceptive of us:)
This second lingerie set is stunning. It’s so beautiful and intricately feminine, it got immediate gasps from everyone on set. Also, how amazing does Miss M look, right?
This is the “Rosa” collection by Sonata Lingerie, and is made of delicate wine coloured floral lace and silk. A bit later on, we added on the matching bodysuit from the same collection and oh em gee.
Sometimes you just have to see something in person to appreciate it, and that is absolutely the case with Sonata Lingerie. It’s about 100 times nicer than you expect it to be.
Sonata (the designer) says, “It is a high-end lingerie line due to the quality fabrics and handmade aspect of the designs, but Sonata Lingerie is designed with fabulous women in mind everywhere. I hate to think I have only one type of lady buying my designs… I hope to inspire all ages from 18 to 80!”
“I just want to make women feel pretty, confident and sexy…. and when you wear amazing lingerie – you feel amazing. Basically, if I’ve achieved you feeling fabulous, then I’m happy with that!”
And who can’t get behind a designer like that?
Micah moves like a dancer in the (artificially created) twilight. I quite like using lighting like this, as it gives such a moody and romantic feel to the resulting images.
Such great angles from Miss M as well! She’s all legs and arms and beautiful eyes.
I couldn’t resist one last beautiful portrait for Micah.
Finally, to end our London Boudoir Photography shoot, one last look I’ve been meaning to do for ages. This is my oversized chunky winter knit from All Saints. It worked like a dream for these cozy, cheeky winter inspired images. This is also a genius way to cover up without looking like you’re trying to covering up.
Beautiful Micah, you were fantastic. Thanks for a great shoot!
xx
Stormy
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