What Genre of Photography Inspires You?
As a Woman’s Portrait Photographer I am often asked to explain more about the genres of photography I create.
Some types of photography are easy to explain like business head shots, and maternity.
Business portraits have been used for years and with the increase in social media and web development, your business photo is often the first impression you make. Maternity photography, though not a venue that has the history of business portraiture, is also a very well-known and now common reason for someone to visit a professional photographer. Maternity photography ranges in style from outdoor, family type photography to more dramatic, artistically posed studio portraiture. My maternity photography takes place in our studio and ranges from the more dramatic editorial style to maternity boudoir and focuses solely on the mother-to-be. Both styles of maternity pictures help a family celebrate this momentous occasion and create special memories.
As I go through other styles such as pinup and boudoir I find people asking more questions about how these are specifically done.
I explain that pinup photography gets its vintage look from the hairstyle, makeup, clothing and props used. These reflect the era that someone is trying to recreate their look from. So if you are a fan of the roaring 20’s, the war era 40’s, the “Happy Days” 1950’s style or even the cinematic film noire, we will work with you to capture that in your session. Pinup is also often a cross-over into boudoir photography if you are a fan of Gil Elvgren or Alberto Vargas. Many of their pinup images are women in lingerie as well as their images that influenced the Nose Art on war planes. Boudoir photography itself is also often a misunderstood genre. Though it can range from images that could be considered artistic nudes to football jerseys, boudoir photos should be reflective of the individual and always be done in a way that is respectful of the comfort of the woman who is getting them done. Personally I do not do images in the artistic nude category but will take pictures that while keeping you covered in all the right places, may suggest that you have nothing under that sheet. (Nude colored panties and a strapless bra are awesome for these types of photos) I have done boudoir photo sessions for women in a wide range of outfits from long sleeve dresses and boyfriend or husband’s button down shirts to super hero costumes, Star Wars t-shirts, traditional lingerie and the suggestive with a sheet. Each session is based on the woman’s comfort and the outfits she brings that have special meaning for her or her significant other.
Once I get to fashion, fitness and what I love to describe as “nerd chic” people begin to see that there are so many options to choose from that each session is truly a personalized experience.
Whatever your choice of photography, if you are inspired by a look or an era, there is a genre it will work with and it can be recreated and captured photographically for you to frame, hang or give as a gift. I would love to spend a day with you creating your individual experience and capturing it for you to save and share.
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