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In 2020 I introduced the Short Films for weddings and it has been a very popular add on to my wedding photography packages.
I’m now introducing The Sizzle Reel, a video add on to my boudoir photography packages. The Sizzle Reel takes your boudoir session to the next level with a 2 minute video done in a cinematic style.
Read moreAlex W. modeling the Billowing Clouds Gown
I'm a full time photographer and 90% of what I do is weddings in and around Northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan. Part of the other 10% of my photography is shoots like the recent fashion session I did at one of the great wedding venues in the area, the Uptown Center in Michigan City. To see a recent wedding I've shot in this spectacular venue, go here.
For this fashion themed shoot, we not only wanted to show off the grand ballroom but also the bar / cocktail area in which I hear cool jazz playing in my head when I see it. Our lovely model Alex donned the Billowing Clouds Gown with it's sheer fabric and low cut v-neck - perfect for sipping wine and waiting on a friend.
Sipping wine at the bar of The Uptown Center For The Performing Arts.
Enjoying vino and waiting on a friend.
The Billowing Clouds Gown is much like it's name - charmeuse and long layers of chiffon fabric for creating a soft flowing look. I made sure to take some shots to show off the low scoop back.
Red walls, red wine and a beautiful model in a soft, flowing gown.
Fashion photos along the wall of mirrors at Uptown Center.
The nightclub, ballroom atmosphere of The Uptown Center was the perfect setting to break out some fog and show off our model in the midst of it. We had some old school Prince music playing in the room for inspiration.
A gorgeous model in a chiffon gown surrounded by fog.
On stage at The Uptown Center For Performing Arts.
Showing off the long, flowing gown on the stage during a fashion photo shoot.
Another outfit on display was the Scarlett Obsession - a strapless, heart shaped neckline with a deep v-cut, high waist ballgown with a monarch length train. The beaded sequined lace embellished bodice spills over onto the tulle skirt. It made for a stunning contrast against the elegance of Uptown Center. The balcony seemed like a great place to show off the venue and the train of this gown.
Scarlett Obsession in the balcony of Uptown Center.
Red wine, red dress, red wall in the lounge at Uptown Center.
On stage in the Scarlett Obsession gown at Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.
We finished our shoot with some window light portraits at the entrance of this upscale venue.
Window light portraits at Uptown Center in Michigan City.
I hope you have enjoyed this foray into a a different type of photography other than the weddings and engagement sessions I usually feature here. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your wedding day photography or even your own photo shoot. And yes, these dresses (among others) are available to rent through me for engagement sessions or as part of an Intimate Portrait / Boudoir session as well.
A couple takes a walk at Briar Ridge Country Club for a maternity photo session.
Although maternity sessions and boudoir photographs are two different types of sessions, I have bundled them into what I call Intimate Portraits. I did this because although they are different, they share many similarities and reasoning for taking them. Let me explain...
Both of these sessions are showing off beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, ages and states of mind. Pregnant women are beautiful, as are women over 40, as are plus size girls, as are freckles, as are large bellies, as are.... The point is to capture this beauty in a unique and creative way and put it inside an album that will be kept forever.
Intimate Portraits come with an 8x8 black and gold album that in the case of maternity photos can be placed along side the documenting of your new baby while boudoir photos are often given as a gift to one's lover - sometimes on the wedding night, sometimes as an anniversary or sometimes, just because. Many women over 40 will have boudoir sessions done to show that aging is NOT lost youth, but simply a new stage of beauty. It is a gift that they give to themselves.
Intimate Portraits (maternity and boudoir) can be done in studio as well as on location. They can simply be a portrait session of bonding such as the couple I recently photographed at Briar Ridge Country Club. Their maternity session was part of a larger event I was photographing for them that day. It showed them celebrating their baby to be and bonding with a walk in the park. We showed off her belly, but it was not bare at anytime. It was more of a simple portrait session.
Another client came in studio with more of a boudoir feel to her maternity session with a bare belly and implied nudity. Every session will have a consultation where we discuss exactly what we are going for and how we want to approach the photographs. All Intimate Portrait sessions have one of my female assistants there to help coordinate the shots.
Black and white photos of an in studio maternity session.
In studio boudoir session in Northwest Indiana.
An overlooked aspect of these sessions is they are pure fun!! Bringing a friend along can really calm the nerves and turn the entire session into a bonding experience. I highly encourage bringing a friend along who can work with my assistant and me from shot to shot. In studio I have quite the large private lounge area with lots of room for different outfits. We play music and refreshments are on hand as well. When the photos are ready, we have a viewing session where you can pick your favorites. I then design your album for you. For clients who want retouching, I will do this and we can discuss it at your consultation. An untouched, completely organic look can be had as well.
Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to set up a consultation for your Intimate Portrait session.