Arielle had her boudoir photos done at a Northern Virginia / DC Area boudoir photography marathon. Her hair and makeup was done by Maryam Noori.
What made you want to have boudoir images done?
I had heard of Boudoir Photography before but never considered having them done. Then, I was browsing someone’s Project Wedding site who had some beautiful Boudoir photos taken and thought, “Wow, What a great gift!” I loved the idea of myself becoming the subject of a work of art and really celebrating different aspects of me and my relationship in a beautiful and classy, yet sexy, way. I think it is a great wedding gift, because so often weddings end up becoming more about your guests, and with all the stress of planning, they are a great reminder that it is really about you as a couple.
How did you prepare for your boudoir session?
I made sure I tried on all my outfits ahead of time and did a little posing in the mirror just to get a feel for which body positions and angles were the most flattering. The night before my session I made sure to get plenty of rest so that I didn’t look or feel tired. The day of, I didn’t plan anything before my boudoir session other than gathering my outfits and props. Before I headed to my session I had a manicure and pedicure, so it felt like a day of pampering. I made sure that I did eat that day, but nothing really heavy or greasy, and I drank a lot of water (which I normally do anyway). Since my wedding is coming up, I had already been pretty strict with a diet and exercise plan. I can’t say I made all the progress I wanted to in that regard, but I did make some progress, and so the photos were a chance to celebrate that. I also had been tanning more frequently recently, so in the week before I took extra steps to make sure my skin was nice and moisturized.
Who are the boudoir images for?
They are for my fiance as a wedding present.
Have you given your fiance your boudoir photos, what did he think? If you haven’t given them how do you think he will react?
I haven’t given them to him yet. I am planning to give them to him on our wedding day. We are planning on not seeing each other after our Rehearsal Dinner the night before until I walk down the aisle at our wedding. That day I am going to have my bridesmaids deliver the album I had made to him. I am almost tempted to give it to him in person just so I can see his reaction, but I will stick to my original plan, since I think it will add to the suspense of seeing me at the wedding. I honestly think he is going to be so shocked, in an excited way, because I don’t think the thought of me having these photos taken for him would have ever crossed his mind. I just keep picturing his mouth dropping and him saying, “Oh my God!” or “Wow!”
What did you think of the experience of having the boudoir photos done?
It was actually very fun, liberating, and definitely a confidence booster. Like most women, I can be pretty self-conscious about my body, but once I got into the session I was totally relaxed and into it. I felt like a model! Erica does a great job of making you feel comfortable and posing you in the most flattering ways. She helped me to feel completely confident, and that definitely shows in my images.
How do you feel about your images?
I absolutely love them! They are everything I hoped for and more. These images are definitely my favorite that I’ve ever had taken!
Which images are your favourites?
It’s hard to say! I ended up creating a 50 page album with hundreds of photos because I had such a hard time eliminating any. Overall I would have to say that the ones using the pearl strands as props are my favorite. These shots combine everything I wanted out of the session. I am wearing my wedding night lingerie, shoes, and jewelry in them, so they commemorate our wedding. They show great face shots, and the pearls are not only classy, but have a creative/artistic component. And of course there is the sex appeal. I do also like a lot of the shots where I am wearing the Redskins Jersey and the boy shorts with his last name on them, because they are fun, playful, and appeal to my fiance’s obsession with the Washington Redskins!
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