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 session?
It was a suggestion from a girlfriend for a gift to my boyfriend. When I saw the style of photos, I was sold.

Why did you choose TAIT Photography for your boudoir shoot?
I looked at several web sites and found TAIT to be very classy with a clear idea of what to expect as a product and price.

How did you prepare for your boudoir photo session?
I shopped for some lingerie, looked at several photos available online for more ideas and discussed it with my girlfriend.

Who are your boudoir photos for?
It is a gift for my boyfriend. I think he is going to love them!

How was  your boudoir experience?
Although I was extremely nervous, the photographer was very confident and experienced to help with ideas and relaxation.

How do you feel about your boudoir images?
I really like a ton of the photos….have had some difficulty narrowing down to my faves as I like so many. I really like the shots that are of my body only as well as the ones where I look natural and relaxed.

Do you have an interesting story about the boudoir photo shoot?
Just funny thinking of how much my boyfriend would enjoy the ones with just his dress shirt on….kinda could not stop laughing.

Why should women book a boudoir photo shoot?
It is very good for self esteem and to realize how sexy you too can be in such beautiful pictures.

Boudoir sessions are available at our studio in Calgary during the week and on most weekends. Our makeup artist is available to give you a complete makeover and style your hair beautifully for your boudoir photoshoot. Boudoir photos make a great gift for anniversaries, weddings, or engagements. A lot of women also do the session just for themselves – to celebrate a birthday, weight loss, or other milestone in their life. All sessions photographed by a female photographer. For more info, please contact us.

Bianca was the winner of our 2010 Valentine’s Day contest giveaway. You can read Bianca’s entry here. Our 4th annual Valentine’s Day Contest is coming soon! We will be giving away a free photo shoot package. Please check back shortly for details.

Why did you want to do a boudoir photo session?
I wanted to be able to see myself as a beautiful, sexy and confident woman. Boudoir photography captures this like no other photography experience. I was also lucky enough to be chosen as the winner for the 2010 Valentines contest. My husband enjoyed these pictures as a special treat for our 15 year Anniversary which we celebrated this past June.

Why did you choose TAIT Photography?
As I was searching for boudoir photography sites on the internet, something about TAIT Photography stood above the rest. I loved Erica’s pictures on the website and blog. I also read all the positive feedback comments.

How did you prepare for your boudoir photo shoot?
Before my session, I had my nails done by a professional. I also was so glad to have hair and makeup completed before the shoot. I attempted to get a little sun but not a fake tan. In addition, I purchased a variety of outfits for the shoot. Since the pictures were for my husband, I did take into consideration his favorite team jersey, and what HE might like to see. I also used the same veil from my wedding 15 years ago for some of the anniversary pictures.

Who are your boudoir photos for?
The photos are not only for myself but also for my wonderful husband. He was so thrilled to see the beautiful pictures. I was so impressed with the images and think they are amazing!! We will cherish these pictures forever.

How was your boudoir experience?
This was so exciting. I felt so comfortable during the shoot with Erica–she is really a wonderful person and photographer. I also wanted to go out and let everyone see how beautiful I felt in the inside and out. The makeup artist did a remarkable job with hair and make-up. There was no reason to be nervous at ALL.

How do you feel about your boudoir photos?
I love all my images. It is hard to pick a favorite. I felt incredibly sexy and confident in every picture.

Do you have an interesting story about your experience?
I think many women look for boudoir as a wedding gift for their fiance/husband. I say do it for ANY reason, no special occasion is needed. As for me, I am married 15 years with 3 children that was enough of a reason to get the pictures. Do it for yourself no matter what your current role: wife, mother, fiance, or even single!

Why should other women do a boudoir photography session for themselves?
This is a confidence booster for ANY woman and something to be so proud of doing for yourself!! I only wish I would have taken the pictures sooner, or when I got married 15 years ago. It would be neat to compare images from then and now 15 years apart. I highly recommend a session with TAIT Photography!!!

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

This past Wednesday morning I was “on air” at the Morning Show with Marc, Dani & Fuzzy on Virgin Radio 98.5 and was so excited to be a part of the show! The radio conversation was in anticipation of Dani’s boudoir session that I will be photographing this weekend at my studio in Inglewood. I’m really looking forward to the session. Dani said she is nervous about doing her boudoir photos (as is normal), but I was so nervous going on the radio! Well they were great hosts at Virgin 98.5 and made me feel at ease, which is my aim with all of the boudoir sessions so I can return the favour.

Click play to listen to the interview:

Virgin 98.5 Boudoir Segments

If the recording does not play above, you can also click here to listen.

We still have a few spots remaining for boudoir photo sessions in Toronto on June 17th.

To book a session, please go to the Toronto boudoir booking page.

What made you want to have boudoir photos taken?
I wanted to give my fiance a gift for our wedding that only he could truly appreciate. I thought that the album would be a cute and unique gift.

How did you prepare for your boudoir photo session?
I laid out my outfits down to the last detail including my jewelry, shoes, and hair style ideas. I also made sure that I had a fresh manicure, pedicure, and eyebrow wax. Surprisingly, those little details made a big difference in my photo shoot.

Who are these boudoir images for?
My fiance, but I have encouraged all of my female friends to do a boudoir session. I think the images truly capture a woman’s beauty and encourage a special kind of confidence. Even if the pictures are not a gift for someone else, they are wonderful to have for yourself.

Have you given your partner the images yet, what did he think? If you haven’t given them how do you think he will react?
Since this is a surprise for him, he has not seen them yet and actually does not know that I did the photo shoot. However, I know he will be blown away. I plan to have the album delivered to him shortly before our wedding ceremony. I know he will be excited to see me after he receives it.

What did you think of the experience of having the images done?
The entire experience was a lot of fun and I would definitely do it again. Erica did a great job of making me feel comfortable.

How do you feel about your images?
I loved the way the images turned out. I think they captured a more glamorous version of myself but yet still looks like me. I only wish I could look that put-together everyday!

Which images are your favourites?
My favourite images are the ones incorporating my fiance’s military uniform and dog tags. The military is a big part of his life and I know he will enjoy those pictures the most.

Is there any other info or interesting story about your experience?
A few months ago, I had come out of remission (I have Lupus) and gained 30 pounds from a combination of water weight and medication. When I started to loose the weight and feel better, I scheduled my photo shoot. My fiance and I have been through so much in dealing with my illness, but despite of the physical changes I go through, he constantly tells me that I am beautiful and is there to support me. When I got my images back and saw myself back to normal, I knew that this would be more than just photos to him. It would be a tribute to the fact that we survived many trials and tribulations due to my illness.

Northern Virginia / Washington DC Boudoir Photography – female photographer.

When Miss S. from Toronto came in she told me she was obsessed with bird cage veils, and I quietly thought to myself… awesome, so am I. I have a quite a collection – anytime I find one in a store, I have to buy it. I travel to my boudoir photography marathons with a white veil (as well as a black one). I was thrilled to be able to do more shots with the white veil. It gives a whole different look than the black veil. I think it gives a nice soft look, and you don’t have to be a bride to wear one.

Miss S. was photographed at our last boudoir photography marathon in Toronto.

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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