This story is a sequel to "The Battery"
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Veronica was a client referred to me by Karen, a friend of mine. My name is Rick and I am a photographer working out of a studio in my home. I used to do mostly weddings and grad photos, but since my friend Joan convinced me to do Boudoir photography for her I have had a number of new clients interested. Now before you go thinking that this is just a way for me to get women in bed let me tell you that I am strictly professional and don't touch any of the women. Well, that isn't completely true. I did get Joan in bed but she seduced me and I have known her for over twenty years. But that is a different story.
Veronica arrived for her 1:00 appointment looking very nervous. She was a good looking woman about 35 in great shape. She brought all the props and outfits with her to stage the shoot. They must have spent a long time trying to find some of these outfits, and she confessed that she was substituting others with a different look. She was there to do some recreations of Vargas pinups that her husband had found. They were hoping to display the originals he had found with her recreations side by side in the bedroom. They had no kids and the friends they had were very artistic. She was planning on keeping her friends out of the bedroom anyway.
"My husband has been trying to talk me into this for a year now. He has been buying up the lingerie in case I decided to do it. It did liven up my wardrobe!" she laughed. "When Karen mentioned the good work you did for her friends, I thought it must be fate."
"I am thinking of calling the whole thing off in spite of the trouble my husband went to buying the original artwork and finding the props." she said. I was unconcerned. I had many clients who felt like that when they got there. Although I hadn't done many boudoir sessions, so far of the ones who arrived, 100% of them ended up totally nude even if they came in for lingerie only shots. I have found that women will push their limits if they feel comfortable.
"Many women find that their Boudoir Photography session and results is the most affirming thing they have done in years, and they wonder why they were so scared. before you make any decisions have a complimentary glass of red wine while you tell me more about yourself and your husband." We chit chatted for awhile and I got her laughing. After a second glass of wine each, I knew she was going to do it.
"With a beautiful woman like you, I can see why you and your husband would want these done. With most women, they come in here because their husband talked them into it, but after the shoot they see how different angles of shots and retouching can make them beautiful. With you, I am not sure any retouching would be necessary."
The key was to compliment them without sounding creepy. I wasn't lying, she really was beautiful! Of course I have never seen a woman who didn't have some quality that I admired.
"At least why not do some shots with some of your clothes on. Your husband is paying for the deposit anyway!"
I started by shooting her in the dress she came in. I know how to pose women to make them look sexy. There are a number of techniques.
1. Shoot them from above.
2. Chin down and out.
3. High heels, and point the toes.
4. Symmetrical is bad. At least have one knee in front of the other.
5. Hand in the hair looks great.
6. Accentuate the curves. Never shoot her straight on. Angle her away from the camera.