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Oct 19, 2012 12:23:15 #

dangermouse1 Loc: United Kingdom

Can anybody give me some pro's and con's with reference to starting my own boudoir photography business

Oct 19, 2012 13:21:40 #

emrob62 Loc: NEPA

The only good pointer I can give is to make sure the subjects know you're taking their pictures in that setting. :-D :-D :-D

Oct 19, 2012 19:04:58 #

dangermouse1 Loc: United Kingdom

All subjects are fully aware of the type of photography since up to now it's been at their request but thyink I got it a bit wrong with the description of Boudoir more of a lady just wanting some photographs done in a different light .
My rules always apply :-
1 . Partner of the client / Friend must be present
2 . My wife is always present
3 . No nude shots unless client requests but they must be tasteful.
4 . No close up sexual shots ( Not what it's all about )

Oct 19, 2012 19:07:32 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

dangermouse1 wrote:

Can anybody give me some pro's and con's with reference to starting my own boudoir photography business

Cant help on that but was just sent this link for some books you might like:

https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1028938&c=ib&aff=161473&cl=112857

Oct 19, 2012 19:10:16 #

dangermouse1 Loc: United Kingdom

Cheers MtnMan I will have a look at the link to see where I can go from here , just starting to get too many requests for it to just be a hobby

Oct 19, 2012 19:15:14 #

dangermouse1 Loc: United Kingdom

MtnMan thanks for the link I will order one of the PDF E books tomorrow as it's a bit late here in the UK but thank you very much for the link just what I needed to look at

Brian

Oct 19, 2012 21:25:51 #

normsImages Loc: Alabama for now

I have one of Ed Veroskys earlier boudoir books 10 ways to improve your boudoir photography The newest one has my book plus more in it. Another good book is Digital Boudoir Photography: A step-by-step guide to creating fabulous images of any woman by Blair,John G. One big thing is a contract with modeling release giving or not giving permission to use pictures in you portfolio or advertising. In my modeling release it will give permission for all or just certain photos. Your policy of the client bringing an escort and your wife being present is spot on. My wife is also my assistant helping with posing and props. There are may Boudoir web sites to look at to get posing and lighting ideas, my site is http://normsboudoirphotos.com (still under construction). Good luck. Stay professional and have fun

Oct 19, 2012 22:03:52 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dangermouse1 wrote:

Excellent rules! :thumbup:

Oct 19, 2012 22:06:14 #

wrr Loc: SEK

MtnMan's link in clickable form...
https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1028938&c=ib&aff=161473&cl=112857

Oct 20, 2012 06:00:34 #

Randolph Loc: Medway, UK

http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminars/Boudoir.htm You should find this interesting!

Oct 20, 2012 06:22:32 #

dangermouse1 Loc: United Kingdom

Thanks for that Randolph I will look into the seminars cheers

Oct 20, 2012 07:26:02 #

Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand

We have a local lady doing boudoir shots,very tasteful.So can be kosher

Oct 20, 2012 10:07:06 #

hrlygrl798 Loc: New York

I was actually thinking about this the other day. I'm finally getting all my studio equipment together so I can do indoor portraits and stuff like that and boudoir photography is something that always interested me.

I've had a surprising amount of people ask me if I do it, and found that there actually isn't a photographer in my immediate area that does this photography.

I've been doing some research the past few days on it so If I find anything interest/valuable i'll be sure to post and share.

Oct 20, 2012 12:19:11 #

billybob40

NUMJER ONE....
1 . Partner of the client / Friend must be present
You can find a lot on the on youtube.

Oct 20, 2012 12:27:30 #

billybob40

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