Boudoir. It’s one of those things you either hear about from brides trying to be “creative” and get their man something for their wedding day gift, or someone unsure of what to get their man for Valentine’s Day.
I’ve been thinking about boudoir photos since our wedding, just because to ME it’s sexy, not trashy. Once I found something different to get Mathew for our wedding, though, the idea kind of left my mind. Crazily, Sar asked me yesterday if I’d ever done a shoot because she saw that I had pinned some boudoir photos from The Knotty Bride forever ago. I told her I hadn’t, and she offered to take some!
Y’all know how much I love Sar’s photo skills, I mean, she did our fall photoshoot, Christmas cards, and even took some fab pics in Austin last weekend (Yeah that last one of me and Jenn? Totally Sar!) Anyway, I”m taking the plunge this weekend and taking pictures for Mathew’s valentine’s gift! I hope he likes it and that I can look good enough!
So here’s my thing: what is your take on boudoir? Sexy? Trashy? Where’s your favorite place to buy decent-priced lingerie?
I think boudoir photos are sexy. I did it for my husband. I do have to say make sure you try the outfits on and look at yourself in different poses in the mirror before actually doing it in front of the camera. Not all outfits look great.
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I think its sexy, especially if only your man sees it! There is a classy way to do it! And some I have seen are gorgeous!
but I am sure people can make it trashy! :-p
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I totally agree with Cari. It’s for your husband; I would never submit any of my photos I had made for him to a blog or website to be featured and ogled by the masses.
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I did it before my wedding with our wedding photographer. They’re really, really classy and beautifully done, nothing remotely trashy. I didn’t tell anyone when I did it because when I tried, everyone was all “oh my gosh, that’s so trashy!” and not really understanding the artistic route in the least so I gave up trying to explain!
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This is so funny because I just booked mine! I think they’re super sexy and a great gift!
I definitely agree that they’re sexy. I did them before our wedding and I’m so glad. I felt gorgeous and love that I have them to look back on. Especially now that we have a little one
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I just did a boudoir shoot a few weeks ago and LOVED IT!!! THe pics are amazing and very tasteful.
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It’s definitely sexy, not trashy (unless you make it trashy). It’s a GREAT present for your husband, he’ll love them 🙂
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My friend convinced me to do them so I went ahead and did them as a wedding gift and I could not have been happier with how they turned out and hubs was surprised. One of his button downs and a cute pair of underwear is always a good choice. I used an Astros jersey for some – good luck they will be fab!
Sexy. No one sees the photos expect for your husband (and the photographer obviously). It’s not like you’re framing the pictures in your living room! If I had the money, I would do this for my fiance for our wedding in September.
Be fearless 🙂
Sexy for sure. Of course, they could always be trashy, but that depends on the person. I’m sure yours will sexy and soo beautiful. I wish I had the confidence to have them done. Maybe in the future. That’s awesome that you’re going for it!
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Love the idea! Would totally do it, I think its sexy.
Stephanie, I say sexy all the way!!!!! I did mine as a gift as well. I am a plus sized gal so to say that I was intimidated was the understatement of the year. But the boudoir shoot was truly the best thin that I ever did for MYSELF, although the recipient was very happy with them as well! Anyone that tells you that it is trashy, may not be looking a the right boudoir photos. You are beautiful, so have fun and rock what the good Lord gave you! it will be the best Valentine’s your hubby has ever had. I of my lingerie came from Cacique at Lane Bryant….sorry, that probably doesn’t help you much.
Here is a link if you would like to see mine: http://christinetremoulet.com/blog/boudoir/js-boudoir-session-at-hotel-derek-in-houston
I hope that you have a great time!
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I think it is extremely sexy and classy! Then again, there’s always a way to make something trashy, where it looks like a Hustler spread. For the most part, I think it is sexy sexy sexy!
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I think it’s sexy if done right. It can go trashy in a split second if you let it. But I have no doubt you won’t let it! Have fun!
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I wouldn’t do them but that’s mainly because I know they’re something that wouldn’t interest my hubby. Just not our type of thing. One thing I don’t understand is why people do them & then post them on Facebook or elsewhere! If they’re just for your hubby then why share them with everyone else? I’ve seen some that were pretty but most just look inappropriate or like a men’s magazine spread. However, to each his own – everybody’s different in what they like/dislike.
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giving them to your hubby = sexy
posting them on facebook = maybe getting closer to trashy
but I wanna see 🙂 Haha, i think they are cool! I would do modest ones (like the pics above) those wouldn’t even be trashy on facebook (and definitely not on your blog).
I like them in the black and white, adds classiness
XOXO
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I think it’s a sweet gift. The only way it’s “trashy” is if you start handing them out to everybody. Even if it looks like a Hustler spread, like someone said above, if it’s for your husband then it’s still just sexy.
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I just totally had my shoot last week! Got to preview my pics last night and can’t wait to give them to my hubby! We celebrate 10 years of togetherness on Valentines Day and I thought that was enough of a milestone for a great present like this. 🙂 I think it’s totally sexy. And if you want to make a couple of them trashy, hey it’s your photo shoot…do you what you want and what you are comfortable with! My photographer recommended getting 1 outfit that my hubby had never seen. I went to Dillards (of all places) and found a really cute outfit that was 40% off. Score! I searched VS and didn’t really see anything I really liked (or wanted to spend $100 on) There’s not a Fredericks in C.S. so I didn’t have that option. Cindies is also a great place to go, but pricey.
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totally just bought a session to give the hubby to be a picture of me for our wedding day. I am wearing lace boy shorts with his favorite football jersey. I don’t think it’s trashy I believe it’s super sexy and what guy wouldn’t love that gift from his girl!
I think they are super sexy! A perfect gift for your man! I need to lose the weight of a kindergartner before I ever think about doing them myself. 🙂
I like the idea of boudoir photos, as long as they are done tastefully. To me that means being modestly alluring, and the “come hither” look. It think it’s good to leave a little up to the imagination.
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It’s sexy if you give the pics to your husband. And I think it’s a great gift. And I hope to do it someday for someone. I don’t know anywhere except Victoria’s Secret for lingerie, but you’re in a bigger metro area, so I’m sure you have more options. I’m sure Your man will love them. Have fun!!
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I think boudior photos are a great idea for a valentine or wedding gift for a HUSBAND. Especially if they are taken with taste and class.
I know you will look and feel absolutely beautiful for your shoot, Stephanie! Like I said on FB, it’s a chance to celebrate you and your body as much as it’s a gift for your husband. I only shared cropped headshots on my blog, though, definitely not full-length photos. Those are personal between me and my husband!
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SEXY!!! Hands down. I don’t think budior sessions could be trashy if you’re married. LOVE!
I think boudoir photos are very sexy. This is something that I too want to do someday for my guy (and for myself). I think it could be a great confidence booster when see yourself looking so great.
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I think they’re sexy if only your man sees them, trashy if you post them on Facebook — seriously, I’ve seen some on Facebook and they were NOT flattering at all. I wanted to do a shoot before our wedding but didn’t have time. 🙁
I did a boudoir session and gave my husband a book with the photos for a wedding present. He loved it! (Duh.) But oh my — it was SO much fun. I loved my photographer (she was also our wedding photographer), and she made it such a great experience. I HIGHLY recommend it!! 🙂
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I really love those pics and I think it’s something sexy to give to your man, no shame! I mean, that’s perfect for times when you have to travel and be apart! As long as you aren’t smoking a cig with smeared lipstick, I don’t think it’s trashy lol
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Sexy! I think it’s all in how it is done & presented & etc.
If I were in better shape I would love to do that for my husband!
Yours will love it! 🙂
As far as lingerie, I’m clueless!
But good luck!
sexy not trashy! mostly because its just for your special man. for his eyes only 🙂
i’d be wayyy to self conscious to take some though haha i cant do the sexy face. i just embarrass myself hahaha
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Definitely sexy. If they’re trashy you got a bad photographer. I got mine done a couple years ago, in anticipation of beginning the TTC process. I wanted to remember what I looked like pre-baby. I have never felt so sexy and empowered. It was an amazing experience and a lot of it I attribute to my amazing photographer. If you get them done spend the money to get someone really good, it will be worth every penny, trust me.
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I think they’re really sexy, and with the right photographer they are definitely classy and not trashy. I did it for Sean before our wedding, and it’s definitely his favorite gift I’ve ever given him! I think it’s a great idea!
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The boudoir pics I took for Cody before we got married (that was my wedding gift to him as well as a couple of other things) was one of the best things I ever did. he loved them but they also boosted my confidence so much! It was awkward at first but it was so much fun and I love looking at those pics now!
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Depending on how they are done but I would say SEXXXXY gal! Go for it!
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GREAT idea!! I’ve been wanting to do this…such a great idea. SEXY for sure
I’ve actually just decided that I’m going to do this for Hubby’s 30th birthday present in May…of course I’m turning 30 on Monday and am 13 months post-baby so it’s also a present to myself!
I think they’re definitely sexy & classy, provided they are done the right way!
I think sexy if done tastefully. Since you have great taste, I’m sure yours will turn out great!
I totally think it’s sexy! I’d love to do it for my hubby. I know that you’ll be beautiful!
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Summer x
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Definitely sexy. It depends on your photographer and also a little bit on what you wear, but for the most part it is a beautiful sexy thing that is great for not only your man but you as well. Its a huge confidence boost for a woman to see herself look so beautiful.
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Definitely sexy if it’s done right and not showing too much skin. Great photos! Keep up the amazing work!
Cheers!
J
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