Boudoir Photography

"Every girl should have photographs to leave a man breathless and discover how great she really looks. Our job is to help you feel and look fabulous and create images you'll love. Boudoir shoots are a lot of fun, 100% private, and work well however much or little you want to show."

...puts the "Grrr" back in photogrrraphy

Back in the eighties boudoir was all about feather boas, dark locations and the hazy lenses. Thankfully, these days a boudoir has moved on and our photoshoots create stylish, feminine portraits that are sexy but never too much. It's not what you reveal but what you don't that counts. We create awesome images with sensuality whether you want to be photographed in lingerie or just a cute dress.

Hair and makeup

A shoot always includes the services of a professional makeup artist, like Georgina from beauty at home. George will have a chat with you about your look, and work with us throughout the shoot, helping you with posing and little tweaks to hair, clothes and makeup. When you add flattering professional lighting, fabulous outfits you feel confident in, and a relaxed, fun environment where you can laugh out loud the shoots are a lot of fun.

Bridal Boudoir

Boudoir photos are a perfect addition to a wedding package. You'll have bought special lingerie for the wedding and honeymoon, you'll be feeling as gorgeous as you ever have, and of course the photographs make a perfect gift for your husband-to-be. This gift says "I am all yours". You could even get your bridesmaids to join in and make a party of it. Have a first-viewing of your images at your hen night! But you don't have to have a man to give the photos to. This is about you, feeling and looking phenomenal.

Frequently asked questions

Who does the shooting - 'Richard' is a man's name, isn't it?
You bet. The reason I've added boudoir photography to my wedding and portrait work is quite simply that I've been asked to so many times. As a wedding photographer my skill is making people (especially women) feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera and to trust me to make them look fabulous. Needless to say, I always have a female assistant on hand at all times, and you'll discover I'm extremely easy going and professional.

Should I bring someone with me?
That's a great idea if you want to, although not everyone does. Bring a girlfriend and a drop of wine and have a good laugh, or if the photos don't need to be a surprise bring your partner or husband.

Where does the shoot take place?
We can do the shoot at your home if you like but for a feeling of luxury it's great to book a hotel room/suite. We have relationships with hotels in the Birmingham area, and can blag it just about anywhere else too. I bring mobile lighting to make you look fabulous wherever you want.

What should I bring?
We can talk in more detail when you get in touch. But we'll recommend a few things to bring, like different kinds of underwear, less revealing outfits to get you started on, and a few accessories. There are always one or two shots that are always fun, like stealing your man's work or football shirts.

What does it cost, what do I get, how do I get it?
A full boudoir shoot lasting around two hours or more is £300, including makeup, a mounted print and all your photos on DVD-ROM. You can make your own prints, use the more tame ones on facebook, whatever. We can also offer you some pretty sumptuous storybook albums too. If we need to pay for a hotel suite, this is usually an additional charge. The photos can be sent to you in a password protected web gallery so you can show your girlfriends, but only if you ask us to. In any case, the photos won't be used or shown anywhere else without your permission.

For more information, please give me a call or send an email.