Just as with any type of portraiture, in boudoir, predetermined posing and standardized lighting positions can make life much easier for you and your clients. Being able to quickly and efficiently craft a set of clean (often slick) images that meet your clients’ expectations helps keep them satisfied and makes the work profitable. However, you don’t always have to play it safe.
Feel free to forget your camera settings and precision lighting once in a while. Allow yourself the freedom to get a little artsy and playful. Embrace different ways to capture emotion and sensuality; a touch of blur, noise, or even over- or under-exposure can add a unique flair to your images. You might find that your clients enjoy the opportunity to experiment alongside the artist they’ve commissioned!
