Is Boston boudoir photography only for women? What about men or other body types?
There’s this persistent idea that boudoir is “for the girlies.” That it belongs exclusively in a sparkly, hyper-feminine bubble where everything smells faintly of lavender and also there is a unicorn. A lot of marketing leans into that, too, with the whole “girl power, babe!” aesthetic. But the truth is simpler and far more interesting: boudoir is for anyone who wants to see and celebrate a more intimate side of themselves from the ladies to the guy that wants to sensually eat a cheeseburger on a bearskin rug.
Boston Boudoir Month: A Gift for Your Partner, A Gift for Yourself
As we mentioned last week, the peg for Boston Boudoir Month is ostensibly the run-up to Valentine's Day and getting people thinking about creating a unique and romantic gift for their partner. But a boudoir session isn't something you just do for someone else, it's a gift you give to yourself, letting you have a little luxury during an otherwise dreary season (January in New England).
Need help planning your boudoir session? Thinking of your session (and prints) as a gift for someone else can help you get inspired. We’re here to help with these tips on incorporating your partner’s interests for a truly personalized photo shoot:
Boston Boudoir Month: What's it All About and Frequently Asked Questions.
This month we're taking a bit of a deep dive into boudoir photography in the run up to Valentine's Day (it's that or hibernate until spring time, which is a valid option here in Boston and New England). In the past few years its been experiencing a bit of a renaissance as the stigma of the 1980's has worn away and people are growing more comfortable with showing off their sexier sides. Over this next month we'll be using this blog to talk about boudoir generally, what to expect for your session, tips for getting the most out of your session and whatever else we can think of.
So how does Ryan Richardson Photography do boudoir for Boston? Our goal is to produce images that straddle the line between playful and sophisticated. As a boutique enterprise we don't work on volume so we tailor each session individually to our client so every experience can turn out images that are uniquely you (or whoever you want to be for a day).
So to get you started, here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about Boston Boudoir photography.