summerof85 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 What to expect? my parents think boudoir photography will make me look cheap they think it is the same as glamour modelling Link to comment
pippy longstocking Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 google it and show them the art in it as opposed to the sleeze they think is involved . are you the model or the photographer ? Link to comment
summerof85 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am getting these pictures done because they were meant to be for my ex as a valentines day present he dumped me but I am still getting them done! Link to comment
pippy longstocking Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 boudoir is about temptation , provoking the mind and is very seductive ..there is nothing open legged or see it all hanging out there like a road kill ... but it's still your parents ...so just don't discuss it anymore ...there are some things that parents don't need to know .. enjoy your session ( your not doing this to send to him still are you ?) you will feel sexy and beautiful . Link to comment
summerof85 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 No shooting star I am not going to send them to him this will be for me I cant wait to get them done Link to comment
pippy longstocking Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I would love to hear about the session once your done ... I just had a re cap myself on google images and your going to have a great time ... this will do your self esteem the world of good ... go for it and please let me know how it went Link to comment
Miss Firecracker Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 What to expect? my parents think boudoir photography will make me look cheap they think it is the same as glamour modelling This isn't anything you should discuss with your parents. I am probably their age and would think it's very silly. Old people just don't get that type of thing. Link to comment
summerof85 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 I will shooting star might post a photo from the shoot cannot wait for it Link to comment
Crazyaboutdogs Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 This isn't anything you should discuss with your parents. I am probably their age and would think it's very silly. Old people just don't get that type of thing. I hear you. I don't understand today's obsession with "let's pretend I am a Victoria's Secret model" or for those who like to send naked photos of themself or film themselves having sex "let's pretend I am a porn star". Even boudoir photos are not the kind of photos one would want floating around the universe...and since photos are now electronic, someone has a copy. So giving them to a boyfriend is a bad idea. One day he is your boyfriend, the next day he is not..and then he has these sexy photos he can accidentally leave lying around for his friends to see. Sure, there is no boyfriend now...but the intent was to give them to your boyfriend...so once you have these photos, and they will cost a pretty penny, it is very likely you will decide to give them to your next boyfriend. As for the boosting self-esteem...self-esteem should come from within, it shouldn't come from a bunch of contrived sexy poses that are pretty standard fare for any boudoir photo shoot. Having said all that, it is your life and your choice. If you want to do the photo shoot then do it and don't worry about what your parents think. Don't discuss it with them and don't show them. They will not change their opinion and you don't need their approval. Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I love boudoir photography, just another way for a photographer to be artistic. When I was thinking of doing it for a wedding present for our wedding the photographer I talked to said a lot of women do them after they have lost a lot of weight or even after a break up. It's nice to think self esteem should come from within but for some, that extra outside of confidence is the stepping stone to inner self confidence. Link to comment
sidehop Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I think it's beautiful when done right but everyone has different taste; it's another form of art really. Link to comment
John Cleary Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 There is a fine line between boudoir photography and glamour photography. Like sidehop says, done well it is beautiful and very tasteful. As a photographer myself I see first hand the massive empowering effect that it has on my clients... it is seeing their confidence blossom that makes it all worthwhile for me. Summerof85 make sure that you are happy with what you see on the photographers website. Your parents may not 'get it' but if they dont your shouldnt really let it put you off, its about you and how you feel. Assuming that you go ahead (if the photographer doesn't organise it) make sure you get your make up and hair professionally done first, it will make all of the difference. You will likely feel far more self confident after the photography session. I'm happy to offer any help or advice if you would like it, you can contact me through my website..just google jcboudoir Hope it goes well for you. Link to comment
summerof85 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 I have booked my appointment 28th April oh I cant wait! getting them done here link removed Link to comment
pl3asehelp Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 As a man this is perplexing to me. Maybe 36 is too old to understand this. How does having your picture taken affect ones confidence? Link to comment
Angelca Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I love boudoir photography, just another way for a photographer to be artistic. When I was thinking of doing it for a wedding present for our wedding the photographer I talked to said a lot of women do them after they have lost a lot of weight or even after a break up. It's nice to think self esteem should come from within but for some, that extra outside of confidence is the stepping stone to inner self confidence. My sister actually inspired me to do the photo shoot. As soon as she told me about boudoir photography los Angeles. My husband was so happy and amazed with the pictures and book. Link to comment
Timebandit Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 As a man this is perplexing to me. Maybe 36 is too old to understand this. How does having your picture taken affect ones confidence? I am a male - and 39 nonetheless. Not that perplexing to me. Many women feel a pressure to look good. I think this in part has to do with women (consciously or not) comparing themselves to the beautiful pictures of women seen in magazines, commercials etc.(often highly photoshopped or otherwise manipulated). Ask a woman if she feels she is beautiful, and you will often get a sad response. So having taken pictures of them by a professional photographer, that affirms their beauty and their femininity thus affects their self-esteem. Link to comment
Timebandit Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I hope the ENA women correct me if I am wrong Link to comment
OptomisticGirl Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 ^ for me personally it's not about beauty, it's about feeling sexy. I know I'm a beautiful, but I struggle with the sexy part. But yes, you've hit it on the head none the less. Link to comment
Timebandit Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 ^ for me personally it's not about beauty, it's about feeling sexy. I know I'm a beautiful, but I struggle with the sexy part. But yes, you've hit it on the head none the less. Interesting. I have always thought that a beautiful woman and a sexy woman is not necessarily the same thing (although they of course can be). I do think being sexy has a lot to do with feeling sexy and sensual. I'm digressing here ;-) Link to comment
summerof85 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I had to postpone them but I got them done on Thursday, go to see them on 5th September. The main reason I done it was because of my lack of confidence caused through a few things in my life e.g illness when I was a child, getting bullied at school and most recently getting dumped via facebook (happened in December) and I want to see myself in a sexy way. I hope they are worth it and I see myself in a sexy way rather than how I have been feeling alot recently. Link to comment
John Cleary Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Were you pleased with them? And more importantly did it have the desired effect? Link to comment
Avila Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think this is just another form of self love really. I'd love to have some good ones done. I wouldn't even feel the need to show anyone. Link to comment
summerof85 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I am delighted with them they have really helped boost my confidence I keep looking back at the photo album I got and have a smile on my face everytime Link to comment
Avila Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yay! That's what it's really about! Link to comment
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