Boudoir Myth #3- "Nowhere to photograph" (Warsaw IN Boudoir Photographer)

This week's myth is the following:

"I don't have a location we can use!"

This one is actually mildly insulting to me, because it suggests I'm not creative enough to handle whatever you can throw at me! And believe me, I TOTALLY AM!!

I'm going to cut right to the chase here & suggest that I can shoot anywhere. I'm a wedding photographer, and you have to learn really quickly to make do with whatever is thrown at you. So bring it!!

Here are some of my tips for making boudoir photography a reality in your life, if you didn't think you had a place to photograph in:

• 1. Use your own home. This might be a "Duh!" for some, but I can really easily use your own location to make fabulous photos! Plus I think this is The Best location for someone who might be a little nervous already! Your own territory helps calm those nerves. I bring my own lighting, plus use what is available to me- so clean up your room and call me!! (574-527-7405!)

• 2. Use a friend's home. The plus side here is you will probably easily be able to convince your friend to hang out during the session- which is not only double the fun, but it also means you'll have someone there to help with the nerves!

•  3. Rent a hotel room. If you're booking a session & going all out with hair and makeup, a hotel room might be a perfect match for you! It's also a great way to keep things a secret! Some hotels even offer discounts if you only use a room for a few hours, so you might score a great location AND a great deal at the same time!  

• 4. The Great Outdoors! Ok, so there are some limitations to what we can legally shoot outside, but there is something super sexy about the soft green of summer paired with lacy lingerie! Really a must if you are on the daring side!

I hope this gives you some ideas of how you could set up your own session soon! Next week we will cover the one question no one asks, but is always there in the back of their mind- how to afford boudoir!! Don't miss it!!

And be sure to check out last week's post: "I don't have anything to wear!"

Don't forget I'm a boudoir photographer serving Warsaw IN and the surrounding areas. You can reach me by email: naomi@naomikarth.com or on my cell: 574-527-7405! Let's make it happen!

Boudoir Myth #2- "Nothing to wear!" (Warsaw IN Boudoir Photographer)

I get this statement a lot from both sides of the fence. From gals who've already booked, and from ones trying to decide if they should-

"I just don't have anything to wear!"

Well, first of all, do not despair! Naomi to the rescue! I'm pretty sure I can help you find suitable boudoir outfits in your closet right this very minute!

Now, don't get me wrong, I think a session is a great reason to get some new lingerie, but you don't HAVE to, to have an amazing boudoir experience!

There are many times when the look you want can simply be achieved by being creative with what we already have. I'm going to share a couple images & point out why wardrobe wasn't as high a priority as you might think, and then we'll move on to a few ideas I have about expanding your's.

 I LOVE this type of shot- it's a detail shot for albums, but husbands love it because it shows the wedding ring, while give you this great leggy appeal! You'll notice that aside from the ring, you really can't tell what the model is wearing here, and this is sexy, without even trying!

Another great shot here where what the model is wearing isn't even that important, aside from her shoes (which cost her $7 on clearance)! While this is still a detail too, each photograph needs to tell a story and this one easily does so without her clothing mattering much!

So here are my tips for you today:

• 1. Raid your closet!  You will be surprised at what can be used for a session. From lacy tank tops to costume jewelry, I always suggest you have anything & everything out for the session and we work together to pick what you need.

• 2. Raid your best friends' closets too!   Even if your closest friends don't wear the same size, I'm sure there might be robes, cute sheets, even vintage pearls that might help add extra sparkle to your session. 

• 3. Discount Shopping!  Like you need an excuse to hit the clearance racks, right? But seriously, if you have boudoir in mind, start peeking around and see what is out there. There are tons of online outlets as well! A simple google search will be enough to get you started! Locally some shops I love for boudoir ideas are: Goodwill, Rue 21, TJ Maxx, Kohls, and Lane Bryant.

• 4. Think outside that box!  You may not believe it, but some of my best work comes with my biggest challenges- so we roll you up in a bed sheet, we spread you out on that bearskin rug you hide in the basement, we dress you up in your husband's work shirt. We will ROCK it!

 I really hope this helps inspire you to take the next step towards securing your own boudoir session! As always, any questions, drop me a line: naomi@naomikarth.com

And be sure to check out last week's post: "I'm Not Fit Enough To Do Boudoir!"

Boudoir Myth #1- "I'm Not Fit Enough!" (Warsaw, IN Boudoir Photographer)

One of the most common reasons I get for not scheduling a boudoir session is this:

"I'm just not fit enough to show off my body!"

(Actually, most women use a different F-word than fit, but I've banished the F-A-T word from this blog!)

My response-    BullS***!!!!!

Sorry for being so unladylike, but I'm calling you out! That is just an excuse!

Think about your entire adult life thus far, and then try to think about how many times during your life you've felt you were at your ideal weight or in optimum health. Probably not very often... or if you are like me, never!

But that hasn't stopped me! In fact, I've done 4 boudoir sessions for myself (and my husband, Sam) and I am currently planning another one, despite having actually gained some weight these past few months.

My husband capture this when I was struggling with the beginning of some weight loss. He helped me see what I had missed- that despite what I weighed, I was still beautiful!

You may not think you look completely fabulous, but that's where I come in! My job, what I've been trained to do, is to make your comfortable in front of the camera, to help you see how beautiful you truly are, and to minimize what you may not care for, and maximize what you were born to flaunt!

So if all that is really holding you back from doing a boudoir session you so desperately want to do is your fitness level- scratch that excuse off your list, and call me today!

Naomi Karth- Boudoir Artist, serving the Warsaw IN, Goshen IN & Fort Wayne IN areas. naomi@naomikarth.com or 574-527-7405

If you still struggle with some other excuses, check back here next Monday, where I'm bound & determined to scratch another one off your list with my next post about those who complain they "Have nothing to wear!"