We’ve had so many beautiful London Boudoir Photography Sessions in the last few weeks, and I’m excited to finally share a few of our favourites with you soon. Also stay tuned for new backdrops and sets (plus a DIY vintage book background tutorial!), pictures and a little video of our new Lace Motif Albums, a look at our new Modern Vintage Boudoir Frames, and a bunch of other goodies!
More from this set and our other recent London Boudoir Photography sessions coming soon, right here on the boudoir blog.
P.S. If you’ve been thinking about booking a session to give images as a Valentine’s gift for someone, the time is NOW, especially if you’ve got your heart set on an album or framed print. We’re not kidding – email us TODAY or we might not have any sessions left. You’ve been warned!
London Boudoir Photography: Behind the Scenes on Rihanna’s Vogue Cover Shoot
Rihanna talks crazy people, Vogue, being hungry for fashion, and how the grass is always greener – especially when it comes to accepting your body shape. We think her attitude is inspiring for boudoir photography everywhere.
Rihanna was recently photographed for the “Shape” issue of American Vogue by the one and only Annie Leibovitz (renowned fashion photographer).
Despite her blazing success and worldwide adoration, Rihanna told Vogue that she has only recently become content with her shape.
“Over the holidays, and even during filming, I realized that I actually like my body, even if it’s not perfect according to the book. I just feel sexy. For the first time, I don’t want to get rid of the curves. I just want to tone it up. My body is comfortable, and it’s not unhealthy, so I’m going to rock with it.”
I love that! Sums up what boudoir photography is all about.
Ready for your own close up? Book your own photo shoot with Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography here.
This advert/video short was directed by Michael Bay (of Transformers), and premiered during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show in 2009. I’m loving the opening scene in the desert. And the leather jacket and aviators. And the circus stuff. Annnd…the rest of it! So many great ideas!
Rebel & Romance London Boudoir Photography featured on the Photography 1827 Blog!
It must be London Boudoir Photography Press Week?
I’m delighted to announce we’ve been featured on the Photography 1827 Blog, a lovely wedding blog run by Hampshire based wedding photographer Kathryn Andrews.
Kathryn describes her blog as “all about exquisite, beautiful, contemporary, fine art and documentary style wedding photography and stylishly classy weddings which are timeless and elegant but have an understated air of cool about them. You can plan a sophisticated wedding and still add your own personal touches to the day, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. Photography 1827 aims to regularly feature real weddings from high end brides, to style savvy brides who know how to cut costs.”
Lucky for us, she also features a bit of London Boudoir Photography too! (If you read my rant thoughts from The Lipstick Manifesto Blog Feature the other day, you know how I feel about wedding blogs and their boudoir photography dilemma!)
Our feature on the Photography 1827 blog can be found here:
London Boudoir Photography: Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography has been featured on The Lipstick Manifesto today!
I’m thrilled to announce that Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography has been featured on an exciting new Boudoir Photography Blog called The Lipstick Manifesto!
Wedding blogs have taken over the internet like a plague. While they are brilliant if you’re planning a wedding, unfortunately most of them rarely feature Boudoir Photography. (No matter how lovely/worthy/totally applicable to their target market it is!) It’s a tricky struggle – photographers submit beautiful shoots, wait for ages, and either don’t hear back at all, or get responses like “OMG! This is so beautiful!! Unfortunately I am not featuring boudoir photography at the present time.” Meanwhile, brides are requesting boudoir sessions all over the world, it’s obviously a growing trend, they personally love the work, etc.
Eh, maybe one day, right? Anyway, kudos to The Lipstick Manifesto for taking a stand. Hop on over and show them some love!
You can read a bit about me, my Napoleon Dynamite roots, the birth of Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography, and see a few of my favorite images from recent shoots. There are also a few images from our shiny new studio, in case you haven’t seen it yet.
For more Rebel & Romance Boudoir Photography, as well as rates, dates, and upcoming promotions, be sure to check out our Website and Facebook Page!
London Boudoir Photography: Cassie’s Halloween Pictures
What better way to celebrate than with some cool, fashion-inspired Halloween pictures? Boudoir style of course!
The lovely Miss Cassie and I got together last week for a Halloween-inspired Boudoir Photography session…
…pumpkins and all!
Our first Halloween pictures were on the theme of “little devil,” and I love how these turned out. If nothing else, it’s proof that Halloween pictures don’t have to be tacky or overly gruesome.
Cassie is wearing a tutu style skirt from our boudoir wardrobe as part of her “little devil” getup.
Next, we went for a bridal boudoir feel. I think these turned out a bit more masquerade ball than bridal, but Cassie still looks beautiful and mysterious!
Cassie is wearing an Oscar de la Renta bridal corset in these Halloween pictures, courtesy of our boudoir wardrobe.
Then an elvish/lady of the lake set…
Followed by a Lady Gaga inspired look!
All the masks we used in Cassie’s Halloween Boudoir Photography Session are courtesy of the lovely and talented Tanith at The Masque Boutique. Tanith is both designer and creator, and she’s got a great selection of products available.
If you’ve looking for something special, she also offers bespoke design services (for extremely reasonable rates), so it’s well worth a look around!
To finish up, a cheeky cat costume on the terrace.
Cassie, it was fab (as always) working with you! xxx!
Happy Halloween everyone! Now go create your own beautiful Halloween pictures tonight, and remember – no candy from strangers!
London Hen Party : A Burlesque Themed Boudoir Party!
If you’re planning a London Hen Party soon, you’re definitely going to want to check this out…
I’m thrilled to announce that Rebel and Romance is now offering Hen Parties! We’ve got several different packages available, so whether you want to keep it simple with a Boudoir Photography Experience Package, or go hog wild with a Burlesque Themed Boudoir Party (complete with Burlesque dance lessons, makeovers, and a photo shoot for each Hen!), we’ve got something to suit. If you’ve got something special in mind, we’ll come up with a bespoke idea for a bespoke bride!
Every London Hen Party package includes the following for each Hen; a nerve-calming welcome drink, nibbles, a professionally edited and retouched (airbrushed) 5×7 print, and a 5×7 print of the whole group together. We’ve also got a giant selection of designer lingerie, corsets, and fabulous shoes in a variety of sizes, so no need to spend out for new digs. If you’re working to a budget for your London Hen Party, you’re welcome to brink your own drinks and order in food to the studio too!
I could tell you over and over how much fun we had at our first London Hen Party / Burlesque Boudoir Party, but I think it would be best to just show you…
(For this London Hen Party, the Hens chose a Burlesque Boudoir theme. We arranged to have a full makeover for each hen, as well as a burlesque dance lesson and a Rebel & Romance photo shoot experience.)
Below, a behind the scenes look at a Burlesque Dance Lesson, taught by the lovely Miss Zuki….
Fabulous, no?!
Next, it’s makeover time! For our first London Hen Party, I was joined by the lovely and talented session stylist Emma Hellier, who is the owner and pink-haired sweetheart from the Emma Hellier Salon. Professional makeup artists Emma K and Jennifer Garcia also joined us to create beautiful, glamourous boudoir makeup looks for each Hen, and you can tell from the testimonials that they really outdid themselves!
The Hens from this London Hen Party gave me permission to post their “before” pictures, and although each of them is beautiful just how they are, you can really see what a little pampering and camera magic can do!
My first lovely Hen – Miss Emmira…
Miss Emmira is stunning, no? I love love love her corset, it’s such a great way to do a Burlesque look!
And this is how to do feather boas – classy, not trashy!
Emmira is wearing our sequined Armani heels here, which are yours to borrow for any session. Emmira, you’re a knockout! Thanks so much mama!
Watch the video below for Emmira’s thoughts on her session. (I promise I didn’t tell any of these girls what to say!)
Next up, the lovely Miss Selda!
Before…
And after! Selda is wearing a Victoria’s Secret lace up corset and lacy, strappy black bottoms, both from our boudoir wardrobe.
She also happens to have the most amazing hair…ever.
SO PRETTY! Selda, you were fab, thanks for a great shoot!
My next victim was Jasz…
…who is just so fierce that it makes you a little sick.
Miss Jasz is the perfect example of how to make your boudoir shoot reflect your personality. If you’re a colorful, bold, bright person, then choose your lingerie to follow suit!
You can always tone it down with a black and white image anyway!
Jasz looks amazing upside down. It’s a fact! Thanks for a great shoot lady!
And then there was Victoria,
who totally blew me away!
Is she not the classiest lip-ring wearer you’ve ever seen in your life?!
I love her Tim Burton inspired lingerie too, so cool! And those eyes….!!
Oh Miss Uma Thurman Victoria, you are so beautiful – inside and out! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Last but not least, Miss Emma! Emma was our hairstylist for this London Hen Party, and we were having so much fun that she got talked into joining the rest of the girls!
Emma is like a little bundle of fire – gorgeous blue eyes and shocking pink hair.
Emma is wearing a pink corset with black lace detail and a frilly black tu-tu, both from our boudoir wardrobe. Her shoes were a gift from her Mr. – a man with very good taste it seems!
Oooh Emma, I can’t thank you enough – your were amazeballs!
So that’s it! Massive thanks to all the lovely Hens, Emma (hairstylist), Emma (makeup artist) and Jenn, and of course Miss Zuki! Hope to see all of you girls again very soon!
Prices and more information on ALL our London Hen Party Packages are available here!
