Wedding Photography Trends: Boudoir Photography

Boudoir photography is becoming a popular trend among soon-to-be-brides, who often use the resulting photos as a gift to the future husband!  “Boudoir” derives from the French word “to pout or sulk” and refers to a woman’s bedroom or dressing room.  The photos are meant to be classy and tasteful, taking a nod from classic pinup-inspired posters.

Boudoir photos are typically taken with the woman partially clothed, wearing lingerie or strategically placed linens, although she may be nude, but not showing off anything. The photo shoot usually is taken a week or two before the wedding, and many photographers will include a boudoir shoot as part of their wedding photo package.  The bride is encouraged to bring in her own clothing, anything that makes her feel sexy – it could be a corset, or even unbuttoned jeans!  It can take place in the privacy of your home, your bedroom, a hotel room, or the space you choose.  The photos can take many forms – playful, subtle, sultry, demure – almost anything goes as long as the bride is comfortable.

One of my favorite Boudoir Photographers is a woman I met at the Ultimate Engagement in march, Jennifer from Bloomer and Blush Her style is classy and sexy and her work speaks for itself.

If you have noticed a new wedding photography trend, we invite you to add it to our list.