The next boudoir photo sessions in Northern Virginia (Reston) are scheduled for September 8th, 9th & 10th.
For more information, please contact us.

Why did you decide to do a boudoir photo session?
I thought it would be a wonderful wedding gift for my fiance.

Why did you choose TAIT Photography?
I heard about you through SHE Lingerie, checked out the website and liked what I saw.

How did you prepare for your boudoir shoot?
I exercise regularly, but probably a little extra the month before! Bought some sexy lingerie, painted my nails.

Who are your boudoir photos for?
My fiance will be thrilled!!

How was the experience?
I had a really fun time, was only nervous for the first minute or so.

How do you feel about your boudoir photos?
I really love them! I had a lot of favorites and it was so hard to pick! I loved a lot of the ones of just my face as well, but because of the purpose of this gift I chose ones that showed my body as well.

Did you have your Hair & Makeup done at the studio?
Yes, it was fun and looked good in the pics!

Why should other women do a boudoir shoot for themselves?
Fun, Feel good about yourself, Do something special for someone in your life or for yourself!

Our event is this Wednesday! Here’s a clip of me talking about our ongoing “Boudoir for the Cure” events on The Morning Show last month.

We will have another event in the Fall in the Calgary studio. Please contact us and we can let you know when the date is set.

Boudoir for the Cure segment on Virgin Radio

I finally had the opportunity to watch Black Swan on my flight to Vancouver. It reminded me of a woman I photographed a few months ago that brought a tutu for her boudoir photo shoot. I thought it was a cute idea and would love to photograph some more ballet inspired lingerie! Tutus are, of course, the classic ballet accessory. Corsets are also often worn by ballet dancers, and create a beautiful and defined waist on any woman’s body.

I found a few Black Swan inspired lingerie pieces available online.

Black Swan lingerie knickers from Glamourous Amourous

Black Swan inspired Corset for Bella Bella Boutique

Black Swan inspired feather bra top and panty from Myla

Ballet pink panty and waist cincher by Waisted Couture Corsetry

Weddings in Alberta recently featured our boudoir work in the premiere issue of their magazine. The article is filled with tips to help you prepare for your boudoir session and know what to expect. You can read the full article here.

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French for a woman’s bedroom or private setting room, boudoir photography is almost as old as the camera itself. Boudoir photography has been popular ever since, featuring women in various tasteful states of undress, becoming more risqué at times (often with major celebrities). Jean Harlow was photographed in the 1920s, and boudoir has remained popular, acting as a major part of the pinup craze in the 1940s and 50s, and is now a rising trend for brides to give their grooms-to-be. TAIT Photography dishes on everything you need to know about boudoir shoots, giving answers to some of your questions! Photos By TAIT Photography

Why is boudoir photography popular for brides?
Being photographed as a bride-to-be is a wonderful time. Near to the wedding, most women are actively working on their physical appearances—making sure she is in-shape and beautiful for the big day. It also helps each woman see herself in a new light, more like the way their loved one sees them, rather than with all the flaws automatically perceived when she looks in the mirror. This is the perfect time to capture yourself at your best. It is a fun, enjoyable experience and definitely should be a reward every bride gives herself for all the hard work with wedding planning. The images you get from the session are a huge self-confidence booster and a gift to yourself as well as your groom. Most women surprise their groom with the photos and I think it’s a fun way to build excitement and anticipation for your walk down the aisle.

What happens at a boudoir Shoot?
At TAIT Photography, our clients come to the studio an hour early to have their hair and makeup done. The professional makeup artist we have on our staff has expertise in doing make-up for the purpose of being photographed, and uses the client’s input on the type of look they want for their shoot. It’s also a nice pampering experience that helps calm the nerves before the photo shoot. After hair and makeup is done, the clients come into the completely private shooting area and the dressing room. I will take a look at all of the outfits the client brings and help them put together their looks if needed. I have a small accessory closet that the women can borrow from to add to their outfits, such as thigh-high stockings, birdcage veils, and heels. A lot of women like to have a few images with only the white sheets and we usually end the session with some “in-between the sheets” types of photos.

Do I have to be sexy or seductive?
Boudoir photos are not only sexy or seductive, they can also be playful and fun. I like to do a combination of expressions in each pose so there are plenty to choose from. Some women think they have to be models or know how to pose already but that is definitely not the case. I fully direct each pose and tell what expressions to give, so the client can just relax and enjoy the experience.

What do I wear?
We recommend that the women bring 3 to 5 outfits, and it is also popular to do the shots in between the sheets in addition to the outfits they bring. Types of clothing that clients bring include lingerie, tight jeans, mini skirts, bikinis, wedding night attire, sexy dresses, and workout outfits. We recommend avoiding clothing with lots of patterns because solid colours are generally the most flattering and photograph best.

What about women that are shy?
Most women I photograph are shy, and everybody is nervous at first. A boudoir session is a lot easier than it seems, and everyone leaves telling me how much fun they had. We usually start with the least revealing outfit first, and once the client is comfortable, continue onto other outfits. If you are comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach, then the boudoir session is not much different!

The Details:
Sittings are typically an hour (although several packages are available), and include a lot of proofs to choose from. Women generally bring between 3 to 5 outfits for their shoot. Many outfits are lingerie, but you can bring other items, especially those that are significant to your fiancé such as a sports jersey, button down shirt, or something related to his profession. Albums are the most popular way to give the images. The brides usually select between 10 to 30 of their favorite images to give to their groom in the album. Although many women are surprised at how good the images already look un-retouched, each image ordered is airbrushed and enhanced to look perfect for the album. We retouch the images for things like blemishes, wrinkles and under-eye circles. We also do calendars, canvases, and large prints for those who want a different kind of product to enjoy their images.

What are some special spins that TAIT photography puts on boudoir?
We offer a “Book With a Friend” discount, so if you come into the studio on the same day as a friend, you both get a discount off your session fee. We have session discounts for cancer survivors or those currently undergoing any cancer-related treatment. Each year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, we give away a free photo shoot package to one or more cancer survivors. We also honor our military wives and service-women with discounts on their session, and each year donate a photo session package to a military wife or service woman.

Who are your boudoir photos for?
“
These images are for my fiance. I plan to have him receive his gift on the day of our wedding. I think he will be really surprised and even more anxious to see me. I wish I could see his reaction, but I like the idea of building up the anticipation.” -Tiffany

“The images are for my husband—and he was amazed! His jaw literally dropped on every picture that he saw.” -Carrie

Why did you decide to have a boudoir photography session?
“
I wanted to be able to give my groom-to-be an extra special wedding gift — and one that he would never expect!” -Krystal

How was the experience?
“The experience was much more relaxed than I expected. I especially appreciated Erica’s guidance throughout the shoot as to how to position myself, where to look, etc. It made me confident that she knew exactly what she was doing so I could just relax, follow her instructions, and let her do the work. The studio was a nice private setting that allowed me to feel comfortable in my own skin without worrying about who was going to see me half naked!” -Jessica

ATTENTION GENTLEMEN! Are you looking for that special last minute Valentine’s Day gift? Chocolate and flowers are nice, but giving the gift of a boudoir photo session is way better!

Boudoir photos will not only make her feel great about herself but in return you also get some sexy photos of her that you will love. It is a gift that will last forever and something you will both enjoy.

Purchase a boudoir gift certificate here.

Gift certificates can be used at any future boudoir session (valid for any of our locations, no expiration). Smaller denominations available by request.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and so it is time for our 4th annual Valentine’s Day FREE Boudoir Photo Shoot Giveaway. The winner will receive a free photoshoot, hair & makeup, plus an album with 10 images! The contest is open to anyone who would like to enter, whether you have a special someone as your Valentine this year or if it is just for yourself. The session can be at any of our upcoming Boudoir Photography Marathons in the US or Canada.
Click here for the current schedule.

To enter the contest: 
Please email your story of why you deserve a free session along with a photo of yourself to
 contest@taitboudoir.com with the subject line FREE VALENTINES BOUDOIR 2011

If you are a finalist then your story, first name, and images will be posted on our blog on February 12th and voting will begin. Feel free to nominate a deserving friend just please have their permission first and send us their contact info so that we can confirm. We will post the top 3 entries on this blog and then the winner will be chosen by readers! There will be runner up prizes as well.

We will be accepting entries until February 11th. The finalists will be announced and voting will begin on the 12th.

Please check back, as the winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day!

You can also view past contest entries and winners here.

Why did you decide to have a boudoir session?
I had just went into remission for skin cancer and I wanted to do something for myself and my husband, I wanted to feel pretty.

Why did you choose TAIT Photography for your boudoir photos?
I loved the website, I thought the galleries were very tasteful, and her work is fabulous!

How did you prepare for the session?
I ate a pizza the night before and topped it off with a hot fudge sundae! (true story) It was kind of spur of the moment, after going on the website I booked my session for the next day so to be honest I just did my usual routine of coming home from work cooking dinner and being in bed by 9:00pm. Nothing too crazy!

Who are your boudoir photos for?
I did the photoshoot mainly for my husband. But some of it I did for myself, I wanted to feel beautiful! I have yet to give him the images for it will be a Christmas gift, I’m not sure how he will react, I know he’ll love them, especially the ones wearing the Dallas Cowboys Jersey!

How was your boudoir experience?
I was nervous at first, but after a couple outfits I started to feel more comfortable. Erica was great, very easy to work with which made things enjoyable.

Do you have any interesting story about your experience?
I just want to thank Erica for guiding me through the shoot, without her doing so I would have probably looked like a deer in headlights! It was fun, she made me feel fantastic!

Why should other women do a boudoir session?
So they can see just how beautiful they are. Every woman is beautiful, and doing a photoshoot like this really shows you just how much! (if you can get past your flaws and cellulite!) lol.

We will be holding boudoir sessions in Las Vegas on February 25th & 26th!

To reserve a session, please go to the Las Vegas Boudoir Photography booking page.

I had the wonderful opportunity to go back on the radio at Virgin 98.5 Calgary to reveal Dani’s Photos. You can listen to our conversation and view a few of her boudoir pics below!

Dani’s Boudoir Reveal – Segment 1

Dani’s Boudoir Reveal – Segment 2

Virgin Radio formerly Calgary Vibe 98.5