Category Archives: Boudoir

This little corner of our blog is intended for those who may be thinking of having a Boudoir photography session. It contains photos from sessions when we have permission to post and the odd article explaining more about this style of photography.

We hope you will find it informative but of course if you would like to know more please feel free to contact us.

Boudoir Videos

By Baron | Published June 13, 2011

Boudoir photography is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Future brides may organise a session to provide their groom a more intimate reminder of their special day. For others it may be a gift for the man or woman in their life or a way of celebrating a particularly special milestone.

Of course we will not publish any images from our sessions without explicit permission but for those considering a session with us below are a few tasters we are allowed to show.

If you would like to book a Boudsoir photography session with us simply call 01296 615631 or email us at sales@immortaleye.co.uk. We would welcome you call and are only too happy to go through the various options available.

Enjoy the videos.

 

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Bridal Boudoir

By Baron | Published April 11, 2011
Bridal Boudoir photograph of bride holding wedding bouquet

Bridal Boudoir - a unique present

A unique present for the Groom

The wedding day photos are the public face of the Brides and Grooms special day. Reminders of the pomp and fun and tears that go with such occasions. Bridal Boudoir is about creating a more intimate memory for the new couple to share in private. It is becoming increasingly popular as a present to the groom on the day. A Hint of the wedding night to come.

Tasteful teasing and fun

Tasteful well fitting lingerie in white or cream works exceptionally well for this style of Boudoir Photography, particularly if combined with ‘teasers’ such as a veil, garter or other items intended for the wedding day. Maybe even the wedding or honeymoon dress hung up in the background or cards from well wishers on the dressing table. Of course the style should reflect the bride to be’s personality. Continue reading »

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What is Boudoir Photography?

By Baron | Published March 16, 2011

The word Boudoir came from the French word Bouder, which means to pout or sulk. The ‘boudoir’ is not the bedroom, as often thought though, but a suite of private rooms connected to the bedroom used for dressing and bathing by ladies of the French aristocracy. Later, the boudoir became a private drawing room, used for embroidery or entertaining intimate acquaintances.

Boudoir photography recaptures this history of sensuous intimacy. While a portrait displays the public face,  a boudoir shoot explores that passion reserved for more private moments. Where traditional glamour often reflects an impossible ideal, boudoir photography returns to an era of fuller curves. Basques and corsets. Traditionally the style was slightly voyeuristic, showing the woman in a state of undress. The woman usually wore high quality lingerie with perhaps stockings and props like her partners favourite shirt. Often images showed only snippets of the body or the woman looking away from the camera. Continue reading »

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