London Boudoir Photography: Behind the Scenes at Danielle’s Boudoir Photo Shoot
An extra little treat today!
You remember bootylicious Danielle? If not, you can check out her gorgeous London Boudoir Photography session on the blog here. I couldn’t fit everything I wanted to show into a single post, so there’s even more of her London Boudoir Photography Session here.
Miss D was happy to let me play around with shooting a little bit of video during her London Boudoir Photography Session, which I’m happy to share with you today. It’s like a little peek behind the curtain if you will. You’ll hear me and Debbie gushing. No need to tell us we are ridiculous and over the top – we already know;) Odds are, we’ll gush about you too, so best prepare yourselves.
xx
Stormy
Ready to start planning your very own London Boudoir Photography Session with me?
I’d love to chat walk you through 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 and summer 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:)
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:)
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, promise. 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:)
