Sensual Boudoir Photography Tips

by Christian Kruger
(Johannesburg)

Reader Post: 'I've been shooting sensual boudoir photography for the past three years and although some people might think photographing attractive naked women is the ultimate dream, it's more than that for me. It's also a way of paying the bills.

Sensual boudoir photography as a genre can be nerve-wracking when you first start out. However, you can't afford to let it show because it's your job to set the model at ease.

Top Sensual Boudoir Photography Tips:

1. Make sure you do your homework before the shoot and know the techniques you want to use. The more prepared you are, the more comfortable both you and the subject will be.

2. Never forget that the subject in front of the lens is also a person with her own feelings, and possibly some anxieties about parts of her body and what the images would end up looking like. The model is the most important part of your image - so treat her like a queen. Look for unique ways to depict her beauty and best assets.

3. Have fun during the shoot. If there is an energy of relaxed enjoyment in the room, the model will relax too and that will give you the most revealing photos.

4. Getting the light right is your biggest challenge. Be a perfectionist when it comes to lighting. It will save you hours of work in post-processing.

5. Pick the right model and work on building rapport with them.

Sensual Boudoir Photography can be a wonderful way to make a living. Give it a go!'