Plus Sized Boudoir Photography...

I would say just be very verbal about what you want and what you don't want! This way the photog knows what poses to put you in and what angles to shoot at! Also pick outfits that make you feel comfy, I wore his work shirt and a tigers t-shirt, both I was very comfortable in I did do some bra and undie and then some topless wasn't the most comfortable but I know that he will love them so I just said why not. Big tip when shooting have her get on a chair or ladder and shoot downward it's a much better angle!! Hope that helps.

Thanks Breanne! it sure does... Now i just have to deliver the "shocking" news to my friend of her duties... I will just remind her its part of being a BM haha *snob*

@ Breanne YYEEAAHHH! I can't wait to see your picts (if you choose to post) I KNOW they are HOT! I'm so happy you had a positive experience! Also great advice and tips!

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@ Kris Like *thumbs up* LOL

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@ Hayley I saw a bride on another site that had her girlfriend DIY her picts and they were amazing! Oh and Hayley I think it will be helpful to show her shots that you really love so that she can try and replicate them

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@ Krystal THANKS for the additional picts! This girl looks hot! I'm so loving the last pict too..must add to my inspirational board

@ Krystal I like your idea and I think that dress is hot and still sexy...everything looks sexy with heels and stockings DO it girl!

Here's a couple that I did of a friend in a 15 minute trial shoot. She wants me to go back and do a complete shoot for her shortly. She wears a 2x. She LOVED the few images we captured!

The downside to doing DIY is that most people don't have the gear that a professional photographer does. You aren't going to get the bokeh (blurred out background) from a point and shoot camera. Of course this allows us to work with one specific body area and blow the rest of the image out of focus, deemphasizing problem areas. Lighitng is key to all photography, boudoir is no exception to the rule. I like to shoot pretty soft when it comes to boudoir. Again, a point and shoot isn't going to produce a useable image here. You can turn off the flash, but the optics aren't fast enough to capture a lower light image, let alone without pixelating out because point and shoots don't have that great of low ISO performance.

Brian I LOVE them! The last shot is my FAV great job!

Oops I'm so sorry Matt...so used to talking to the Photog Brian in these posts...I apologize!

WOW...thank you SOO much DCT......I'm planning on doing a photo shoot for my FS this winter. He rides harleys and I'm planning on using his motorcycle as a prop. :-) my photgrapher is so cool and said that she will bring all necessary stuff she needs to shoot in a garage since his bike is massive and I have not idea how to move it! I cant wait!

Oh...and Im a solid size 18. and proud of it!

@ Krystal..thanks girl I felt really bad as you can tell

@ Jennifer OMG...I freakin' love that you will be posing in lingerie on your FHs Harley...girl he will never look at his bike the same Dope!! U must share with us

Oh yeah I will be showing her this post. She's out of town and I texted her last night that I wanted to do this... She was excited and told me she wanted to do some too and was asking how much it costs lol... I informed her that its free since she is the photographer haha she replied that she's super excited. Oh man she has to hurry up and get her butt back here. lets just hope my dinky digital camera works fine! =/ eek! or I will have to find someone with some photoshop! haha.

@ Hayley keep us posted! I love that you guys will be doing each others

Oh how I love this thread! Boudoir photography is intended for real women, and real women come in all shapes and sizes. A good boudoir photographer will know how to work with each woman as an individual and should guide you through poses that play up your unique assets. I always tell my girls they don't have to worry about trying to get into shape for these shoots, to just come in and celebrate themselves as they are right now! So empowering - not just for them, but for me too!

@ Stacie you absolutely nailed! Your brides are fortunate to have you!

Great Photos!! I live in Connecticut and I'm looking for a reasonably priced boudoir photo session.. As with many couples our budget is EXTREMELY tight and I don't want to over do it.. I wan this as a Anniversary gift for the day he proposed to me. (April 15th 2007).. Time is running out HELP!!

I live in Raleigh NC, I would love to have some of these done for my fiance' (And myself). Can anyone recommend a studio in my area, Also, where so you purchase plus-sides outfits for the shoots?