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Beauty & Boudoir Lighting: Do I Go Natural or Artificial?

Post author:Amber Jones
Post category:Boudoir Photography Shutter Magazine
Reading time:8 mins read

When I found my new studio, I fell in love. It has huge factory windows on the second floor that give me privacy. I have north-, south- and west-facing windows. As we all know, being a professional means delivering a consistent product. When I moved into my studio, I found myself using only natural light because it is so beautiful. I know what time of day and quality of light I need for any photo my clients might pick out as a favorite. But what happens when you have a dark, dreary day, and your client wants that hard-light look?

Memoirs of a Male Boudoir Photographer

Post author:Scott Detweiler
Post category:Boudoir Photography Shutter Magazine
Reading time:10 mins read

It sounds like every man’s dream job: Stand around all day shooting beautiful women in skimpy lingerie as they throw bundles of cash at you. Let me tell you firsthand that there is a tremendous amount of stress when one ventures into this alleged dream job. In this article, I cover tips, tricks and traps of boudoir, with a focus on male boudoir photographers.

Location Glamour

Post author:Nino Batista
Post category:Glamour Photography Shutter Magazine
Reading time:11 mins read

Bedrooms, bathtubs and showers, fancy houses, hotel rooms and pools are all common glamour photography locations that have been used for decades, and for good reason: They work. Shooting “sexy” outdoors conveys a risqué feeling because of its potential voyeuristic appeal. Here are some things to keep in mind when you head outside to create glamour sets or editorials.