Yeah.. I think it’s a brilliant idea. Not that the professional ones aren’t a great idea too.. In fact – they’re pretty inexpensive.. But for someone like me who doesn’t want to get all sensual in front of someone else.. or who has an FI who doesn’t want you to get all sensual in front of someone else. I have a few tips.
1. Lighting, Lighting, Lighting. The best way to get great shots in your own room is to make sure the lighting is JUST right. You have to try different things – opening a curtain, turning all the lights off and using the flash, putting a lamp by the bed but out of the shot, etc.
2. Clothing Optional. You can strip tease on film. Start in something he loves to see you wear and make it all the way to ALMOST Bare! (yeah – I rhymed that myself). Some guys like to be teased. Some guys like to see it all – and if you do them yourself – that IS an option. Just make sure you don’t let them get into the wrong hands. 
3. The bed.. Make it pretty or pretty messy. Set the scene. Take test shots to make sure the bed looks the way you want it.
4. Creative angles. A tripod is ideal.. if you don’t have one – try sitting the camera on a movable table, the dresser, a drawer chest, etc. That’s what an automatic timer is for.
5. Set the mood. Have a glass of wine and play your favorite Jill Scott, Norah Jones, etc CD. Light some candles and remind your self how beautiful you are.
6. Try poses and faces. Take as many shots as you like.. Look them over and try again. They don’t have to be perfect because you’re the only one who’ll see them – until you’re ready to share them with your FI.
7. Have fun! Don’t be afraid to be daring in your pics. And laugh at yourself if you catch yourself in an awkward pose. It’s a chance to have fun with yourself.
If you’re really daring.. Get your FI to take the shots! It could turn into a REALLY fun date night.
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Great tips. Boudoir photos are definitely the latest trend. I’m always weary of what could resurface via facebook, but if done stylishly, who cares.
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By TheWedLink on 03.30.10 5:53 pm | Permalink
Great tips! Lighting is one of the most difficult things for even the professionals to master, I can let you in on a small secret for photographing indoors during the day. Hang a white sheet in front of your light source. (Light source meaning wherever the sunlight is coming in from – the window for instance.)
Direct sunlight is what is referred to as harsh lighting. It gives dark shadows and bright highlights, hanging a sheet will cause the light to disperse some and help it to be more soft and flattering.
By Jordan on 03.30.10 11:33 pm | Permalink
Great Tip Jordan! Thanks
By DetroitGyrl on 04.06.10 8:09 am | Permalink
best
By hari on 04.07.10 6:49 am | Permalink
Great tips! Lighting is one of the most difficult things for even the professionals to master, I can let you in on a small secret for photographing indoors during the day. Hang a white sheet in front of your light source. (Light source meaning wherever the sunlight is coming in from – the window for instance.)
By anne on 04.15.10 3:04 pm | Permalink
I love this idea! There’s a million do it yourself wedding ideas, but boudoir photos…that’s great.
My lovey and I are going to try this! Thanks for sharing.
By Lizzie on 04.26.10 9:07 am | Permalink
These are some great tips, I will have to try them some time, or even for taking facebook pictures
By Oneida on 04.29.10 9:07 pm | Permalink
Let me know how they turned out!
By DetroitGyrl on 05.25.10 11:08 am | Permalink
Very true!
By DetroitGyrl on 05.25.10 11:09 am | Permalink
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