Hi There! I found this article focusing on how pin-up photography is gaining popularity among military wives and wanted to share it with you. Photographer Angelita Ballada is featured. From the article:
Boudoir photography harkens back to the pinup photos taken during the World War II era. The trend is popular in Fayetteville, Ballada said, among Army wives such as Bonnagio who have their photos taken in a tasteful but flirty fashion. Often, they’re gifts for their husbands who are deployed overseas.
“That’s actually 95 percent of everybody that comes to me,” Ballada said. “It doesn’t need to be sexy poses. It can be just natural. It’s all about how you portray yourself. You don’t need to wear lingerie to be have boudoir photography. You can wear a sexy dress and heels as long as its about yourself, about your body, about your beauty.”
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Hi There! Found this great article on boudoir photographer Allison Britton and wanted to share.
Boudoir photography has become bigger than engagement photos. Since my generation, really, people have just become so much more comfortable putting it all out there. Look at all the pole-dancing classes at gyms and moms throwing lingerie parties — there’s just a comfort level that wasn’t there before. For the full article, click here
Hi There! I just found this great article on lighting for boudoir photography and wanted to share. Here’s a snippet:
The one type of photo session where I work the most at getting my lighting just right, is with a boudoir session. I find these intimate photo sessions quite a challenge. I have to get a variety of looks in a short time. For this I have to not only concentrate on posing and angles but also concentrate on the lighting. On top of that, I have to make sure my model or client is comfortable and relaxed at all times. The session has to be fun and really show her off at her best.
I bring a variety of lighting equipment to these shoots – speedlights to be used on camera, and as a softbox setup. I also favour video lights.
But I keep the equipment portable and compact and easy to set up .. which means that I mostly use available light where I can. By closely looking at the direction of the various light sources in a room, I can position my subject in relation to the light (eg, a window), or simply move the light source if it is a bedside table lamp.
In this article from Professional Photographer, you will read about how Christopher Gabello is recreating the 1940’s Esquire magazine pin-up girl illustrations of painter Alberto Vargas. Enjoy the article, and be sure to join us over at Shuttermom University for more photography business tips and coaching. See you there!
Check out the priceless publicity that this photographer received with a story on her “How to Be a Pin Up Girl” classes featured on NBC in New York. Note: the audio track is a little off in the video. Enjoy, and I’ll see you over at www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more photography business tips and coaching!
Looks like everyone had a fun time with this 1940’s / 1950’s style pin up shoot. They made a calendar with the images and donated the proceeds to cancer research.
Pin-up / Boudoir photography is fun and profitable, too! Check out the guide on the left for more info, and enjoy the video below.
How to create a promo card template, do a popout and create a set of production Actions - new video from Photoshop Mama. Enjoy the video at the end of this post, and remember to check out www.shuttermomuniversity.com for more photography business coaching and tips!
I can’t believe the response I’ve had to the articles and marketing guide for boudoir photography! Seems as though many of you are wanting to get into this specialty. With that in mind, I wanted to share a quick marketing tip for your boudoir photography business.
First, read the article by clicking the link below - then come back here for the tip:
Okay, so here is what you should do: Contact a reporter at your local paper who specializes in pieces like the one you just read (Portraits in Retro Sensuality). You can either give them a call or send them a press release (with a story idea). Remember, you want to make it news-worthy and entertaining. DO NOT simply promote your business. WIth any luck, you’ll receive a photo credit and a mention in an article on boudoir photography in YOUR town. You could also do this same thing with your local news TV station.
I wanted to talk to you today about something that you may or may not already be doing with your portrait business: Boudoir and Glamour photography.
I read an article online today about a photographer who is able to charge $550 per session with her boudoir photography, and another one who has opened studios all over the country! Amazing! The article highlights several photographers who specialize in this type of fun portraiture.
Hi There! I found this article focusing on how pin-up photography is gaining popularity among military wives and wanted to share it with you. Photographer Angelita Ballada is featured. From the article:
