Christmas Boudoir

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As we near the end of summer, Christmas seems a long way in the distance. And, personally, I’m not one for wanting it to start weeks or months in advance. But…… If you’re thinking of having or giving a boudoir shoot as a Christmas gift, it’s essential that you start arranging it very soon. So [...]

Summer Boudoir…….Very different to your ‘Standard Boudoir’ shoot!

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…..Summer ‘boudoir’ images from Mike Lester Photography are bright, vibrant and full of summer!…… Modern….Contemporary…. Exciting and Oozing sensuality… …. Are you brave enough to experience Summer Boudoir? What is Summer Boudoir? Just like standard , studio boudoir photography, ‘Summer Boudoir’ images from Mike Lester Photography capture your femininity, sensuality and sense of fun. Shot [...]

Valentine’s Day Boudoir

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As the Valentine’s season approaches the quest for that original and inspirational gift idea becomes ever more difficult. Valentine’s Day seems to be very much easier for men, it’s hard to go wrong when buying a romantic gift for your wife or girlfriend with so many retailers and gift companies virtually telling you what to [...]

Boudoir for All Ages

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Many people think of boudoir photography as being the province of the younger woman…..sexy, glamorous and sometimes a little daring. It’s probably not for ladies who have matured a little and developed a more sophisticated approach to life……. Well, at Mike Lester Photography, in Leeds, our experience is just the opposite. We regularly provide shoots [...]

Boudoir for Couples

Boudoir Portrait feayuring a male and female couple

Boudoir Photoshoots for Couples with Jules from the Black Book Sessions The concept of the boudoir image is the use of implied nudity rather than actual nakedness or eroticism and the art of the photographer is in creating an image which is sensual without being excessively graphic. A quick glance through the portfolios of some [...]

Airbrushing and Digital Retouching

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Airbrushing and Digital Retouching – What’s it all about then? by Allen at Peachfur Boudoir Photography Airbrushing is a technique employed to manipulate and enhance a photographic image. Previously if a photographer needed to alter their photos they would often use a compressed air powered airbrush to spray ink over masked prints to create the [...]

What Is Boudoir Photography?

A classic boudoir pose by Mark Daughn

Perhaps it was Samantha in ‘Sex in the City’ who put the idea of boudoir photography into the consciousness of UK females, or maybe it was a pre-wedding trend that was picked-up through the bridal industry, no one is too certain? What’s not uncertain though is that boudoir photography has become a very popular form [...]

The Boudoir Trend and the over 30’s

Black Book Sessions - Adrienne's Boudoir Experience

The Boudoir Trend and the Mature Woman Unless you have been living on the moon for the past few years then you can’t have failed to notice the influence of boudoir in the media, on the high street and fashion in general. Many of the well known lingerie brands and even traditionally conventional and everyday [...]

How to Choose a Boudoir Photographer

Studio Boudoir - Glamour Portrait

How to Choose a Boudoir Photographer by Henry from Studio Boudoir / Silvercanvas Some years ago when I went through the process of opening Studio Boudoir for business I explored the boudoir photography market and this seemed like an excellent opportunity to come up with some hints and tips for those looking to hire a boudoir [...]