Photographer here. I don’t shoot boudoir but I know plenty of people that do. Here are my tips:
- Don’t shoot with someone unless you’re 1000% comfortable it.
- bring a friend (preferably someone familiar with what to expect from this type of shoot) never go alone
- meet beforehand to sus out their vibe
- look at their previous work (online portfolios, modeling mayhem, ig, etc.) if the models seem uncomfortable or the photos look off then it’s probably a creep
Be patient with photographers after a shoot. Some have a full time job or school going on, and if they’re anything like me, need to be in a certain headspace to edit photos. It’s a time consuming task and good work takes some time. My biggest ick with working with models is when they beg me for shots right away. I’m putting my name on these and I want to make sure they represent my best ability. I’m not just chucking a instagram filter on them and calling it a day. Each photo requires its own process.
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