Many times it’s also in Black and White. Old style poses, black and white photos and definitely the lighting.

This about old Hollywood Style Photos, how they were so glamorous, now get that idea going in your head.

In the old days they couldn’t show a whole lot of flesh, at least not publicly, but in todays world things have changed. But still leave some for the imagination.

Hot lights, such as Fresnels used to be used in old movie sets and in old glamour photography, like from George Hurrell. George Hurrells was to some the godfather of Hollywood Glamour Photography. Check into his style and see!

But back to the Fresnels, they create a different kind of shadow than flash/strobe do. Many use softboxes on Strobe but on Hot light there is no softness about then. Crisp hard edges, very moody when use right. Sometimes only one light is needed, maybe a 2nd will help.

Sometimes an angle change also called the “Dutch Tilt” will also create some “Stress” or “Tension” that has a vintage feel.

Let’s not forget that color can also change things. While in vintage style photography  it was usually in Black and white, doing the vintage style in color can also look pleasing!

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Boudoir Noir relies heavily on the style of film noir, and it’s characteristics. Film noir is heavily steeped in shadows and what you don’t show, so will boudoir noir be, steeped in shadows with some things left to the imagination. Dark and stark contrasts, lots of shadows and even an obstructed view of the face.

This type of boudoir imagery is good for selling as posters and prints, because the obscured face leave the mind to it’s imagination. Whereas if you had a clear shot of the face, it defines a person, and sometimes a person the viewer cannot have or doesn’t really want. Facial obstruction is good as I said for the imagination to roam where it shall go. The persons mind is left to put the face of whom ever it wants in the image.

These types are great for sale as prints and posters because the viewer, should they show it in their gallery or home, give each person who views it, a different experience. Each viewer can put who ever they want int he image, and create their own fantasy.

Boudoir noir may incorporate a man’s button down dress shirt, or an over coat, a fedora or a neck tie. It is often considered sexy for a woman to wear a mans clothing in a seductive manner. Pictures also in the background music from your favorite old film noir or a lone solo trumpet piece such as the Main Theme for L.A. Confidential. This type of music is also great for a boudoir portrait session, but really good for Boudoir Noir.

Enjoy…

Boudoir Noir

Boudoir Noir

Boudoir Noir

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The Artistic Boudoir Pose, has many different variations. The image below shows a breast, and no face. This type of photo is able to let the person looking at it, see who they want to see. Instead of defining  the person in the picture we let the viewer define the person with their own mind.

Breasts have a certain sex appeal for a man and sometimes a women, and letting that person, the viewer decide who’s breast they are looking at, can be a big hit, especially among art and photography buyers.

Black and White photography lends itself nicely to the artistic boudoir photograph and pose.

Fine Art Boudoir Photography Poses

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In this image the model is laying towards the back of the couch made of a soft black fabric. Black absorbs light and negates any light that spills onto the couch. What you don’t see is the window above the back of the couch, with this shot being taken mid day when the sun was highest in the sky. The light spills onto the models body and slowly and gently falls off around the edges, but also defines the edges of her nicely curved body.

The only elements on this body are a nice laced panty and a pair of patent leather high heels, another faceless photo as described in a another Boudoir Photography Tip, gives the viewer the ability to place that body on anyone. Another perfect type image for selling, as the model isn’t defined, it could be anyone laying there looking pretty.

Boudoir Photography with Window Light

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Instead of focusing on the specifics such as a body part, instead follow a curve and leave the specific body part out of focus. In this photo the upper body is out of focus but in the forefront, bringing it to front of the picture. However the seductive curve of the waist and the unbuttons pants lead the mind to other places than just a body shot.

Boudoir Photography Poses following Curves

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