A Bare Hydrangea
August 25th, 2008 @ 1:15 pm by Mrs. Hydrangea
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that I was going to have boudoir shots taken. I can’t tell you enough how glad I am that I took them. It helped me with my confidence and self image, and in turn, I got some pretty awesome shots that Mr. H will definitely appreciate.
I went after work, which made me a little nervous, because after being up since 5:30 in the morning, I didn’t look so alert and happy. My photographer, Lynn Michelle, did an amazing job of hiding any of those emotions. I arrived at her studio, many outfits in hand, and she did both my hair and makeup and helped me to choose outfits that would look the most flattering on me and also good for the camera. As a side note, I learned that the babydoll dresses we all think hide our bad parts are usually not so flattering on camera.
Here’s a little peek of what we ended up with (only PG pics for you to see)!
Mr H. if by some random reason you are actually reading this post - STOP NOW:
She offered me a glass of wine to help ease my tension, which I accepted, but I really only ended up taking a couple sips during the entire session. She was super easy to work with. She made me feel completely comfortable being pretty naked in front of a stranger, and got me to smile naturally more then I would have thought possible. She did a great job with the final photos.
I started off with a hockey jersey, moved to Mr. H’s favorite sweatshirt and some cute panties, then I put on a couple of little lacy numbers, and ended with the garter I’ll wear on our wedding day paired with my wedding shoes, some “Mrs.” panties, and the tie that Mr. H will wear on our wedding day.
If any of you are considering taking some boudoir pics for your man, I can’t tell you how happy I am that I did it, and I encourage you to take the risk and do the same! Here’s a few tips from my photographer as to what you should bring to your boudoir session!
Any other tips from experienced boudoir brides? Please share in the comments!
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20 Responses to “A Bare Hydrangea”
Have to say I have never heard of this but I really love it! They came out awesome and I am sure Mr. H will love them.
wow, you look great! i never heard of this until your last post about this… and i was excited to see the results. now i just have one question? where do you find such a photographer?? and how much does it run you (if you don’t mind my asking)?
You look HOTTT! I love the idea of the jersey 
you look amazing! i’m sure the mister will enjoy these pictures a whole ton.
You look beautiful! He’s gonna love it. =)
Wow! Those pictures look hot!! You look cute/sexy in the first one.. second one is nice.. third one is hot!
I am getting married next year.. and this seems like a really great idea! I too know that I would definately feel really awkward/uncomfortable in front of a camera.. esp in outfits that are boudoir style.. but I think this would be something my fiance would love/laugh about (esp since this is so not something I would do! haha)
Those tips from Lynn definately gave me some ideas..
If you dont mind me asking, how much did the boudoir photoshoot cost and how long did it take? Just so I know how much to compare prices with when I try to find someone here.. (canada)
You look beautiful, and your FI is going to love that you did this for him! Bravo to you for having the confidence to do this!
@nada122: I actually visited the Knot boards for my area, before Weddinbee had the local boards setup. Most of the girls recommended Lynn Michelle, so I setup an appointment to meet her. I’d try posting on your local Weddingbee board to get recommendations from brides in your area.
@Babygurl: The shoot took, with hair and makeup, almost three hours. I spent $400 U.S., which included the hair, makeup and a photoalbum with 30 of the shots in it to give to Mr. H.
I do shoots in the new england area, and we’ve also found that it is nice to have a mixture of sexy with lingerie, and fresh and natural looks for your shoot. We do a lot with bedsheets and implied nudity.
Also totally hot: bring his guitar or sports equipment.
Beautiful! I’ve been trying to decide if I want to have some done.. this makes me want to even more now! What’s the best way to find a photographer that does this kind of work?
Hee hee - Hydrangea shed her petals! 
You look SO gorgeous - I totally love how she did your hair!!! I’m so glad you’re happy with how they turned out, especially considering (sorry to bring it up) how you felt after your bridals. I know we all thought they were fantastic but also really felt for you when you weren’t happy with them, so it’s wonderful that you are so pleased with these. Did I mention you look/are absolutely stunning! Mr. H. is going to be one happy guy.
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Thanks for posting this, you look great! I am leaning heavily towards doing the same - but I have a really silly question. Do the photographers normally “process” the shots? Without sounding too crass, will I look relatively smooth or a tad dimply? Any other advice to impart now that you’ve been there/done that?
Thanks for posting this! I’m a Scottsdale photographer that has just started doing these in our area (http://marriottphoto.com/blog/2008/08/the-bridal-boudoir-sitting/) and have had so many great comments and interest in this idea! It is great to get the word out about how incredible these sessions are not only for a gift to your future hubby, but as a treat for yourself. It is so fun to feel sexy and look glamorous! Professional photographers really know how to photograph and accentuate your best features (and retouch those areas we all would prefer to ignore!) In the end, you have such a beautiful image that is not only the best gift, but a major ego boost!
Thanks for sharing these. You look gorgeous! I hope more people will do these shoots!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, these are fantastic. I just too my boudoir pics on Sunday and I was so nervous. My photographer was amazing and after the first few minutes, and a glass of wine, I felt like a pro!
[...] want to say thanks to everyone for their awesome compliments on my boudoir photos. A lot of you were wondering how to find boudoir photographers in your area and, after Lynn [...]
These are amazing, you are gorgeous! I used to date a hockey player, and if your FI is anything like him he will LOVE the jersey shot!
Mrs. Hydrangea, Dallas
Age and Occupation: 26, Administrative Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Network Analyst
Engagement Date: June 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: January 14, 2008
Venue: Catholic Church and Reception at The W Hotel
About Me: Mr. H and I come from very different cultures and backgrounds so I'm excited to plan our wedding with a balance of both traditions. My mom has always been a DIY queen, and I'm just now starting to get into it with a new house and a wedding to plan!
OMG you look amazing!!