Welcome back to the Le Boudoir Studio blog! Today, we are going to talk about pin-up photography and why it could be one of the most empowering experiences. Named because the photos were meant to be “pinned-up” instead of framed, the pin-up is over 100 years old. Origins can be traced back to as early as the Victorian era. However, the term “pin-up” didn’t come to be until the 1940s and has since become a popular way for plus-size, curvy and women of all sizes to confidently showcase their beautiful bodies, and their playful, sexual side.    

Why We Love Pin-Up Photography

One of the main reasons we love curvy pin-up photography is that it’s all about female empowerment and body positivity. Whether you are a size two or are plus-size, it’s time to embrace your inner, playful, sex kitten. Curvy women were the ideal of pin-up photographers for years, so it’s time to have fun and embrace your beautiful body.

5 Elements of Pin-Up Photography

Creating the pin-up look, unlike many other stereotypical portrait photography, is aimed at having fun, while inhabiting calculated poses, using props, and embracing vintage forms of playful sexuality and style. Below are five elements to expect of every plus-size pin-up photography session.

It’s All About You

Being a pin-up isn’t about trying to fit an ideal: it is all about you. When you decide to do a pin-up photo shoot with our Phoenix boudoir studio, we meet with you ahead of time to find out not only your ideas for the shoot — poses, styles, and outfits — but also we will discover more about  your personality, as well as what you love about your body and what you see as favorable. As we envision your shoot, we will take all of this into consideration to create a photo shoot that shows off your many assets. Bottom line: being a pin-up is all about being confident in your own skin.

Fun & Playful

When you do a pin-up photo-shoot it’s time to bring out your fun and frisky side. Pin-up photography throughout history has always been about being playful with a strong undercurrent of sexual energy and confidence. Don’t stress about being provocative, just channel your sexy, playful side and have fun. Through the use of props, makeup, and costume, we will help create a fun atmosphere that will make having a good time easy.  

Props & Poses

Though having fun is one of the main elements of a pin-up photoshoot, no true pin-up shoot is candid. Each pose is carefully calculated and formulated by your plus-size pin-up photographer to accentuate your beauty. As you work with us, we will help you find the most flattering poses. Another main element of a pin-up photoshoot is the props; anything from lollipops and pizza, to classic cars and vintage phones, can be a part of your shoot. The options are endless — have fun!

Pin-up hair & makeup brings out your best features for perfect boudoir pictures!

Makeup & Hair

Ladies, it’s time to glam it up! Pin-up photography is all about glamorous vintage hair and makeup styles. Lipstick and winged eye-liner are stereotypical of a pin-up shoot as well as vintage style hair with victory-curls, baby bangs, and ringlets. We can often add a modern flair and other style elements that bring out your own personality. Also, there are many different styles that you can embody as the star of your pin-up photo shoot. Search “plus-size photography” on Pinterest and talk to your photographer to learn more about creating your own look!  

Body Positive

Because pin-up shoots show some skin, it’s easy to think that you have to be a certain body type to embody the pin-up style, but that’s not the case at all! Any woman can be a pin-up — baby, it’s time to embrace your beautiful curves! A pin-up photoshoot is an empowering experience because we are celebrating your personality, your body, and your sexuality. Contact our photographers at Le Boudoir Studio in Phoenix and embrace your inner, playful, sex kitten!

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Hello, lovelies, and welcome back to the Le Boudoir Studio blog! As photographers, we love capturing beautiful moments on film that can be shared and cherished for a lifetime. But more importantly, we are passionate about boudoir photography, in particular, because it is something that women can do for themselves, even if they’re doing it as a gift for give a significant other. Boudoir photography not only captures and creates stunning images of women of all ages, colors, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, this genre of photography gives women the opportunity to build self-confidence, enhance their sense of self-worth, and to ultimately feel amazing. Not only is boudoir photography a gift for him — it is an empowering gift for you, so you can feel good about yourself, and have fun throughout the entire experience. Today, we will explore some of the reasons why boudoir photography can be an especially empowering gift women, including Ms. S, can give themselves, even if they’re having a photoshoot done as a gift for their partner.

I’m Married, But This Is for Me

One of the main reasons Ms. S and other women come for a boudoir photo session is because they want to surprise their significant other with sexy yet elegant portrait photos of themselves. Oftentimes, this is how it starts, but the session actually becomes more about the woman. For one, deciding to have a session is a choice the woman makes for herself, which is empowering in itself. What’s more, boudoir photography is empowering, even if you are doing the photoshoot for someone else, because a session inspires self-confidence that enables a woman to feel good about herself, and end the session feeling absolutely amazing. It’s all about the experience and having fun throughout the shoot, while feeling gorgeous, confident, and proud of your beauty.   

A Reward for Yourself

As women, we are constantly concerned with our appearance, wanting to look as effortlessly beautiful as the models we see on the covers of magazines. In all honesty, we are all gorgeous, but sometimes, wanting to look and feel our best motivates us to do something to achieve this goal. Whether this means beginning a workout regimen and eating healthier meals, or changing your lifestyle to improve your health and appearance, these are attainable goals that deserve a reward. For instance, after losing weight, Ms. S thought a boudoir photoshoot was a wonderful way to reward herself for achieving her weight loss goals. A session not only gives you a chance to look beautiful but to feel good about yourself in your body, and having a tangible photograph that you can look at again and again and say to yourself, “I am gorgeous!”.

Breaks Down Barriers of Feeling Self-Conscious

Boudoir photography gives women the chance to break down the barriers built up by feeling self-conscious. A good example of this is feeling self-conscious about your weight, and then having a boudoir session done that showcases you and all things that make you beautiful. Along with having your hair and makeup done to enhance your natural beauty, you can choose outfits that you feel comfortable wearing, and will use props to help you not only feel comfortable during your session, but which will add character to your photos. The goal of each boudoir photoshoot is to highlight your inner and outer beauty, while having fun as you build your confidence in yourself. The end result is an absolutely stunning image that celebrates you, which can help you feel more confident in yourself and less self-conscious.

Experience Boudoir Photography for Yourself!

These are just a few of the reasons why boudoir photography is an empowering gift women can give to themselves, including Ms. S. Boudoir photography is all about the experience and making each and every woman feel confident, empowered, and amazing, so these feelings can carry over to other areas of their lives. You are beautiful! Feel confident in all you do! And make time to reward yourself by doing things that make you feel sexy, confident, and strong, because, as the saying goes — you’re worth it!

If you’re ready to book a boudoir photoshoot, call Le Boudoir Studio in Scottsdale today. We look forward to working with you and helping you feel comfortable, confident, and amazing! Until next time, thanks for reading!

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