How to get the best Boudoir Photos?

When I first spoke on the phone with this client, she said she wasn’t super girly, that she didn’t wear a lot of fancy lingerie, but wanted to do a boudoir shoot nonetheless.  “I’m with you!”  I told her.  “When I’m home, you can find me most days wearing what my husband calls a ‘jump suit,’ my gray sweatpants with my gray sweatshirt.”

We love when our client’s break the mold.  We don’t believe you have to be society’s standard of anything to do boudoir. Your photoshoot should be whatever you want it to be.  If you want to wear a baseball cap and a t-shirt, that’s fine by us. If you want to wear garters, a corset, and be draped with pearls, that’s cool too.

This client, a trained carpenter, marathon runner, and tattoo enthusiast was understated and natural.  The lovely Anjelica Bannos put some curls in her hair, bumped up those striking eyes, and added a touch of bronzer, but kept the rest of it pretty clean.  Then, with a great soundtrack playing in the background, and a few directions here and there, we just captured her more-or-less doing her thing.

Be Generous in Heart: Chicago Boudoir Holiday Special

While waiting in line this morning at Starbucks, I heard the attendant burst, “Oh my gosh, thank you!”  She turned to her coworker and said, “He gave us a $20 tip!”

The customer’s act of generosity served not only to make her day, but lift my spirits.  It made me think to myself, if we can’t be generous financially, let’s give and give and give with kindness.

So this holiday season, inspired by that customer’s gesture, we want to give back the best way we know how…through our photography.  For every gift card purchased, we’ll match the value.   Because we love what we do and we believe a good picture is as powerful as a great therapy session.

**Valid up to $400

Overcoming butterflies for her boudoir photos in Chicago

When Ms. E arrived to our studio for her boudoir photos, she was nervous but excited.  She’d booked the photo shoot during a trip back to the US from Japan, where she’s been living for the last four years.

After a little champagne and a makeover by the oh-so-talented Jaycie Ganek (who miraculously curled and styled alllll of that amazing hair before I even finished my coffee), Ms. E quickly went from shy and self-conscious to feelin’ it.

Kelly and I had so much fun taking her pictures. At one point (see photos on gray background in red outfit), Ms. E asked if we’d turn the song up (Beyonce’s Partition), then she went to town dancing, shaking those hips, and of course, working the fan Queen Bea style.  I could tell she was having the time of her life.

When I asked what inspired her to book the session, she said with a smile it was just something she wanted to do for herself.

We love seeing how great she felt. She was so positive and comfortable. By the end of her shoot, we were walking taller too, inspired by her confidence.

Ms. Wolf embraces her inner dom with a bondage boudoir shoot

Most of the time, this stunning lady is wowing clients with her incredible makeup skills. But this lady also happens to be a natural on camera.  It’s amazing to see how she works her angles and embraces the moment, especially when rocking a bondage boudoir look.

Emily came in for a shoot for two reasons, one, her amazing new cut and color (very Demi Lovato in all the right ways) and also to model for Kelly, our studio manager and photographer in training. The results are stunning!

If you’re ever in Emily’s makeup chair, be sure to ask her for tips!  She’s great at coaching people on how to let go and relax for the camera. 

Artistic Boudoir Photography

Making our couch look good, this real client stuns in her boudoir session

Fine Art Boudoir photography is such a joy. We can’t get enough of these pictures!

Sometimes the most striking images are simplest. No complicated setups or flashy props, just gorgeous window light and good energy.

Ms. B is stunning beyond words.  After three babies, the youngest less than a year old, she decided to do something to reconnect with a side of herself that is often pushed to the back burner as a mother. We loved being able to create this experience for Ms. B and help her feel that sense of self again.

For similar posts, check out “Mother of three wows in Boudoir Shoot” and “A delighted client becomes a new friend.”

An intimate photography session with Ms. M

We’re blown away by Ms. M’s intimate photography session.  She relaxed and had fun during her shoot. It definitely shows in these images.  She looks totally confident and natural! Exactly what we want for all our clients.

A another way of referring to boudoir, this a chance to show a side of yourself that may not come out often. It’s a little sexy and very beautiful.

Call 773-273-9063 or email at info@revealed-studios.com For more examples of our work, visit our bridal, and light, and boudoir portfolios. Check out our instagram for a peek into our latest shenanigans.

Sometimes less is more. A natural boudoir photography session.

A few weeks back we shared studio manager and apprentice photographer, Kelly Feldmiller’s first photo shoot.  This week, we have part 2 of that natural boudoir photography session with the lovely Ms. N.

I’m so proud of Kelly for stepping out of her comfort zone and pushing herself to take these pictures.  She’s such a natural–capturing Ms. N’s spirit and also creating stunning, artistic imagery.

See more from Kelly’s work and a peek into our world at Revealed by visiting our instagram page.

From studio manager to apprentice boudoir photographer, Kelly is embracing a new role

 

 “I’m a HUGE fan of positive affirmation.”

 

“I‘ve been on so many shoots where I’m not the nervous one, but our client is, that I think I went into positivity/welcoming mode once I got into our space.”

 

“I’m obsessed with my dog, Hektor, I used to be a professional baker, and I’m probably sensitive to a fault, but I like it that way.”

 

“I think it was also the lighting that day and general mood…and listening to Lemonade on repeat (I mean seriously, for like 3-4 hours).”

“I love candid moments, those sort of in between shots when someone’s not in a full on pose, where their vulnerability can show through, but to some extant I think that’s mirroring myself and where I’m at with the learning process.”

Moving on up…Check out the our new Chicago boudoir photo studio location!

It was a little bittersweet to say goodbye to our first studio space, but we’re completely in love with our new location. Just look at this place!  Once an old milk delivery station, t’s now a gorgeous two-story coach house on the northside of Chicago.  We’re huge fans of the modern industrial elements–the white brick, clean modern railings, and hardwood floors. Oh, and did we mention the light?  It’s sooo dreamy.  We can’t wait to explore fresh angles and different backgrounds.

We love having people visit, so if you’re searching for a chicago boudoir photo studio, please come on by.  Call us at 773-273-9063 or email info@revealed-studios.com to arrange a walk-through.

For a sample shoot in the location, take a peek back at these posts: Boudoir Styling Ideas: Part 1 and Boudoir Styling Ideas: Part 2

After thinking about a boudoir session for over a year, Ms. P called to inquire over the phone about booking.  I loved her immediately.  She had AN open, sweet personality, a nice sense of humor, and warmth in her voice that made it seem like we’d been friends for years.

When she came into the studio, she acknowledged her nerves with a timid smile  At first she said things felt surreal, but she soon relaxed. Before she knew it, she was bending her figure into poses with ease and her expressions went from shy to unabashed.  I loved witnessing the transformation on camera.

Shortly after her review session, I heard a delighted chirp from Kelly (our studio manager, editor, and photographer in training.) Ms. P had just messaged: