My DIY Boudoir Photos
August 26th, 2008 @ 10:30 am by Mrs. Candy Corn
If you’re like me, you probably hadn’t heard of boudoir photography until the beginning of your wedding planning process. I remembered immediately shuddering when I first heard about it, as I imagined myself trying to be sexy in front of a photographer. I saw myself striking a George Costanza-like pose on a chaise, in my socks and underwear. The idea of wearing lingerie in front of a stranger, or even a friend, gave me the heebie jeebies.
I was the girl in junior high who got changed in the bathroom stalls instead of the locker room because I hated the idea of people seeing the slightest glimpse of my naughty bits. Although I’m a decade older now, I’m still a shy girl who wears a t-shirt over her bathing suit at the pool. Needless to say, I wasn’t all about the boudoir photos. That is, until I saw how tasteful the boudoir photos of my fellow bees were. I figured, what the hell, I’m only young once, maybe it’ll help me stop being so darn self conscious. Plus I need proof to show the grandkiddies one day that my cornmuffins weren’t always down to my knees!
My only problems were:
a.) I didn’t have enough money to splurge on a boudoir photo session
and
b.) I knew I would turn into a total spazz with someone behind the camera looking at me, no matter how much we meshed.
So, over the weekend, I sat up my tripod and my Canon point & shoot and pushed the 10-second timer button constantly for a good hour, while Mr. Candy Corn remained oblivious in the other room.
I know these aren’t exactly professional photos, but I had to make the best out of what was available to me: a tiny bedroom, wrinkly sheets, a handful of boy-style undies, and a sad little lamp. These photos are super cropped, since I don’t want to give the readers (or my mother, for that matter) an overdose of sauciness. Let the parental heckling begin. I can already hear my mom saying “What a little sexpot!”
Anyway, enough rambling. Here’s a brief look into my DIY boudoir session:
Are there any other shy/broke brides out there who are going to DIY their boudoir photos?
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ms. cc, you look so great in these photos. you’re going to look smashing on your special day!
those are REALLY good. REALLY great- just as good as the pros and even more amazing that you did them your self! WOW
What a little sexpot, you are! 
You look hot!
P.S. The George photo made me giggle.
That’s quite impressive. Everytime I use the timer on my camera, I get a blur of my butt as I run by!
wow beautiful self pics.
I think you look great!
those are great!! your hubby-to-be is going to LOVE them!!
beautiful–the light is so soft and flattering. no one would guess you did them yourself.
Wow, I never would have guessed you set these up on the timer. I am known for doing that, but I have yet to try out this little number….well done! These turned out awesome, he is going to love them!!
Wow, those look great — I’m so impressed that you did them yourself!
I think your DIY Boudoir pictures are wondeful! I never thought of doing a DIY but now I feel can do it too!
these turned out great!
and yes…..i’ll be diy’ing some R rated pics for the FI…..i’ve got an embarrassing number of self portraits from the past few months where i’ve decided to model my veil, hair piece, makeup or whatever else strikes my mood….
might as well throw on some makeup and lingerie and get down with that too, lol…..
I was actually just contemplating this, mostly for budgetary reasons and not having to coordinate with (or drive to) anyone else.
With such great results in the realm of possibility, I’m definitely inspired to get out my own tripod. 
cute!!!!!!!!! you look so beautiful!
These are saucy and very hot. Though I will never forgive you for making me stare at a half-nude picture of George Costanza while I wait for the rest of the page to load. (My eyes! My eyes!)
That is a FANTASTIC idea. And you are gorgeous! He will LOVE them
Ow ow! :p You know, I was thinking about skipping the boudoir photos as well– not because I’m shy about my bod, but because pictures of me always seem to turn out looking goofy (and what is more goofy than me in my undies?). Also, I am totally skint. But you have encouraged me, Miss CC! Maybe I will snap my own boudoir pics after all.
PS- I think (and perhaps Mr. CC will agree?) it is extra super sexy that you took them in your own bedroom!
Yeay for you! You look AWESOME!
You look great! I wanted to have these done professionally, but now I might just borrow a friend’s good camera and do it myself. : )
@Mrs. Toucan:
hahhah I love me some George.
@Miss Hot Cocoa:
hahah you know you love it.
@Mrs. Gingerbread:
Thanks so much for inspiring me to post these
@kayteebug:
aw, yay! i’m so glad to inspire some more DIY boudoir pics!
thanks for all of the lovely feedback!
Brilliant. You look beautiful & what beautiful photographs. He’s gonna be a happy candy corn.
OMG! “what a little sex-pot” indeed! You’re HOT sister! I love them… you look like a girl in a brad Paisley video or something… great Idea!
Those look good hun.
I went the pro route and I have to say it was a great experience. No, I’m not the uber shy self conscious chick, but I’m also not the “sure whatever - you want to see me sans clothes - ok!” girl either. Depending on what you plan on using them for I might go get them pro done. Now that you have figured out that you look good being sexy, I wouldn’t count it out as an option. And as far as budget goes - talk to your photog about it. I was just being curious and figuring that it really wasn’t going to work in our budget when my photog said they would do them for free because she thinks they are so fun! It rocked.
they look so good! i would have never guessed that they were DIY! 
Wow, I am so impressed - they look just as good as pro photos! I love the mood of them, and how its in a homey location…. and YOU are fierce! That second to last one is redonkulously saucy!
@Miss Pinot Noir:
I was thinking of printing them out on nice color paper and making a cute little book for him for our 6 year anniversary which is coming up on September 1st I don’t want to do something too nice like a Blurb book that guests will stumble upon…that’d be uhhhhhh embarrassing haha.
Get out!!! I can’t believe that you shot these yourself - they are fantastic and you look gorgeous! Mr. CC will love them for sure….way to go
seriously…these are fabulous!!! what model canon do you have? lol.
@reesey:
thanks so much! it’s a canon powershot sd550 (just a normal digital point & shoot)
I love these!!! You look amazing! I kinda wish I had thought of this before my wedding.
Wow…these are great!! I can’t believe you did them yourself! Bravo, Miss Candy Corn! Bravo!
Did you do any photo editing? They are perfect!!!
these definitely don’t look like you shot them yourself. way to go miss naughty corn.
I love that first shot so much. Mr. CC is going to love that you took these when he was in the next room
wow — good for you! the first two are my favorites — sweet pose, great light and great little outfits. mr. cc is going to love them.
way to take matters into your own hands!! i’m sure you’re going to start a b-pic revolution among weddingbee readers now
HOT!
BTW - knowing your strong bee icon pride, I came across this on Etsy and had to share: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14546016
And while this would have made for an interesting boudoir shot ;), perhaps it is more appropriate for Betty White. How cute would she look in this?!?
These are lovely!
Wow these are great. I never thought of DIYing them! I may have to try that now!
Wow. You look no less than amazing! Beautiful!
Godd job, CC! Complete DIY hotness!
*Good job, that is—- sheesh, your smolderingness made my fingers get stuck in the keyboard.
Awesome job! I’m in the same boat - can’t afford the photo session and a bit shy about my bod…you just inspired me to consider a DIY shoot! The pics came out really, really well!
From a photographer’s perspective you did a great job with the resources you had at your disposal. With just one little lamp you achieved some fantastic lighting (in particular this shot http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/26/cc4.jpg). You should be proud of these shots, they are really well done.
From a guy’s perspective I can tell you that the fact that you took the time to take scandalous photos of yourself for your boy is what really matters. I’m sure Mr. CC is going to love them.
Check you out girlfriend! Sex-Zeeee!
I’m a pro shooter and I have to say that these are good.
Another option for those that can’t afford a pro shooter is to look for an advanced hobbyist or a pro that needs website content and offer to do them for trade (you get pics and they can use them for their portfolio). I do this from time to time when I need to update my portfolio. The con to this approach is that these will likely not stay private so you would have to be OK with them being use on the web or print portfolio.
Sites like One Model Place and Model Mayhem (I’m #17644) are places where you can find these shooters. I find a lot of the Models that I work with on those sites. Be careful! You will see the range of from GWCs (”Guys/Gals with Cameras) to highly acclaimed shooters and it can be challenging to find a good one. Also, I don’t recommend that you do this on Craig’s List. Trust me on that one, it’s a waste of time.
i tried! i could not get the lighting right and i have a less than perfect body.. i needed someone to direct me. you’re is sooo good. i could never pull it off as great at you!
i think you have started a new trend! not only is this budget friendly, i think it’s so much more intimate and special that you took them yourself! mr. cc is going to love it!
thanks for posting and inspiring all us shy ladies! you should feel very empowered!
amazing!
good job.
Uuhhhh-mazing!! They look great and all by yourself?!?! I have to start practicing with my camera because I am no photographer and my pics would probably never turn out as great as yours!!
WOWZA! Thats from a regular old camera?
DAAAAAAAAANNNNGGGG. I just hope to look THAT freakin hot in the professional studio. That is, if I decide to do it. Im REALLY really REALLY shy!
Well my hot little candy corn (careful you don’t melt), you’ve certainly outdone yourself this time.
My favorite pics of you have always been DIY. These are totally amazing and I gotta say “Thank God you got your Momma’s looks”, NO seriously Josh is going to love them. (Dad not so much.)
I love all of them, but the last two are my favs. Now I AM sorry I didn’t take you to NYC when you were a child to get you a modeling contract.
I think you should start assisting Laura on photo shoots. Love you bunches.
I can’t believe you shot these yourself! You look smokin hot and they definitely look professional. I can’t afford me some pro pics either (and I think I’d be way too shy) so you’ve got me considering a DIY Boudoir Photo Shoot Too
You look soooooooooooo beautiful and confident and radiant and sexy!! Job well done. I wish i coud do that, and have it look atleast half as good as yours. You look HOTT!!!!
I love them!! You look great! I think I might have to try this too!
Muy caliente!! I can’t believe you did these yourself — true testiment to the awesomeness of hte subject!
girl, you are hot hot hot! Can’t believe you pulled it off by yourself with a little dinky point and shoot! Fantastic!
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Girl, these are amazing! We’re on a super tight budget, which I’m sometimes proud of and at times makes me sad because I can’t do things like have Boudoir photos taken. This has inspired me to do something similar- thanks for posting. You look beautiful and did an amazing job.
Miss Candy Corn, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: Senior Editor/Writer & Freelance Illustrator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Student
Engagement Date: September 1, 2004
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: May 6, 2008
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About Me: I enjoy people watching (especially in New Jersey malls), obsessive collecting, drooling over contemporary art, browsing flea markets for vintage finds and eating an absurd amount of cheese. In my Philadelphia abode, I create mixed media artwork and one-of-a-kind home accessories in the company of my farmer-tanned fiancé, our Westiepoo (Betty White), our three rabbits (Cadbury, Willie Nelson and Applesauce) and our two frisky chinchillas (Ethel Funk and Maude).
So beautiful!