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photoshop easily erases stretch marks. ^_^ I know because FI erased all of mine.
I don't get the point of these photos and feel like they are just another ploy from the wedding industry complex to get women to spend more money. If your FI wants those kind of pictures and you aren't comfortable with them, ask him to do it.
Plus, what do you do with those photos? I don't imagine you have them framed in your living room and how often do you really think your FI is going to take them out and jerk off to them?
@Miss Tattoo: I don't get it either LOL i don't really want him carrying that type of thing around in his wallet but maybe it will help him if he is ever deployed... I just can't think of any use for them but how can I deny him something he wants when he never wants anything =(
@cyndistar3: Tell them how much they cost. I'm sure he will change his mind. If you are uncomfortable with it, it's going to show in photos. Maybe you can start off by taking photos of yourself? Good boudoir shots don't even show the whole body. The most artistic ones I have seen were close ups of certain parts and curves.
Nowadays it's just soft porn.
I wouldn't have them done. I would rather spend my money on more practical things. Or have pictures that I could hang in my house and we could both enjoy.
@Miss Tattoo: haha good Idea! the average session around here is about $200 and some of them include a CD and some don't. I am just not sure if I would be comfortable. I have never seen any with "plus sized" girls so I guess my biggest worry is that I would be the first larger not so attractive girl to have them done and have the photographer get all grossed out and what not LOL
So I think i will get him a sword or a watch for a wedding gift LOL... I don't think I can see myself paying that kind of money to pose half nude.
You say you have $1K for your wedding and you don't work. How will you pay for these photos? Will you dip into your already tight wedding budget?
Some people have DIY'd them. From your previous posts, I would try to do them yourself or get a friend you trust w an artistic eye and a decent camera to do them. And any basic photo editing software can remove stretch marks or other blemishes. Best of luck.
My 2cents. I really like boudoir pics. I know people that get them without a wedding coming up as a sexy gift.
EDIT: Your pics also dont have to show your entire body (ie places w stretchmarks). There are a lot of lying down poses where the face and bust are exposed. Or you can get a lower leg shot w/ high heels. All these can have the same allure.
I love boudoir pix! As a photographer, and a plus size gal - I think they are fabulous!! First, you don't have to be naked or even close, many boudoir shoots involve jerseys, men's shirts (baggy & concealing) and sultry head shots. Second, they are typically bound into small books and occasionally pulled out. Remember, this shoot isn't just for him. Curvy women are beautiful, but sometime we forget that. Well. go find that little book and remind yourself that you are hot! Chances are, if he wants boudoir pix, he thinks so too. Also, they are not even close to porn. That is not the idea of a boudoir shoot. If you go to a professional photographer, trust me, they have seen full figured curvy women before & there are all sorts of tips and tricks to hide to unflattering and accentuate those curves. I think boudoir is a great idea to remind women that they are still hot, no matter what size they are.
I'm considereing them... I have curves and my fiance loves them :o) I definetly want a photographer who's good at photoshop though (ok now erase that stretch mark and make my boobs a little rounder. Great make my waist look small and get rid of my double chin: PERFECT!) lol. I adore photoshopped pics.
Here are some pics of curvy girls doing boudoir pics: I think they are gorgeous!
@Miss CuppyCake: That last one is so pretty. Love the curve of her back. No homo.
Sometimes I think its about what you don't show. Think of like the fan dances that they used to do, teasing that they were going to show something but never do. I think it probably is a great big fad. But if you do it, why not be teasing about it. After all, this is not about looking like you are going into Playboy. Just showing off your beautiful self.
I once heard, never have a picture taken that you wouldn't show your parents or your children. The fact is, you don't know where pictures will end up, even if they are intended for the eyes of one person. Saying this, I am not against a boudoir pic, but think you should keep these thoughts in mind.
You could definitely DIY this. Get a close girlfriend and just do it in the comfort of your home. I like the idea of a button up men's shirt and maybe a black bra peeking out. Add some pumps, and you have a sexy yet very covered shoot. I also agree with the ideas of closeups on certain parts, maybe just a sexy look over a bare shoulder blade? No need to go the full monty, the FI will know what the rest of it looks like, you just want to give him a little taste ;-)
Yay I love this post. Who cares what size you are, your husband will LOVE THE PICS. If he wants them, do them. You might boost your confidence too. And no matter what size you are, everyone sees their own flaws, so just try it ;)
I had not heard of boudoir pics before signing up on weddingbee but I want some!!!! I think they are so beautiful, no matter what size. I've been looking at websites of photogs that do them in my area (Dallas) and it def makes a diff who does them! If done right they are just gorgeous! Who cares if you can't show them to family and friends, why would you want to? you are doing them so you can be sexy and as a treat for your man!! I'm def getting them!!
@Miss CuppyCake: Oh my gosh! I didn't realize that the girl was holding a blanket in the last photo. I totally thought that she had whip cream on her front and was like, "Woah! A little too personal!" hahaha lol
WOW those pictures are beautiful! I can not wait to have some taken. I want them taken because I have never felt super beauitful or had a photo shoot where the whole point is to feel sexy gorgeous beauitful etc... I am having a girlfriend of mine take them (she is slowing starting up her own photographer business). She only charges $100 and she is coming to my house. I am going to have to do it when FI goes to work on a Saturday. I thought it would be kind of cool to do them on our bed and she is also bringing in a back drop. I wanted to make a book out of it and just have him keep it. My mom did some for my dad but nothing was showing. She wore his work uniform and just had unbutton a bit. I am the only child and I was like 17 when she had them done. I thought they were beautiful and done was tasteful. I have a hot mom and I am proud. My dad LOVED THEM. and I know my FI will love the ones of me too! of course they will be for his eyes only ;)
nice :) i'm having a friend do mine, as well. my guy has dropped a few hints over time and i think they'll make a great wedding gift for him. sure, i'm gonna have to put my big girl boots on and squelch my shy side to get it done, but that's a small price to pay for what could turn out to be something really special, if we can get it right.
we all have things we love and don't love about our bodies, but our guys love every inch of us - and this is for them. bonus: if i/we manage to channel our inner sex kittens, that side that usually only comes out to play when it's just the two of us/you, and can capture that for posterity, so we have something to remind us of that aspect of ourselves even on the most monster-y of days...YAY! :)
sorry, that was convoluted but i think it can be an empowering experience and i'm kinda looking forward to it!
and WOWZA to that last pic...with maybe just a smidgen of homo. *devilish grin*
yep i'm doing them because well i want to not really for him lol!!! and the last picture is HAUTE!! i think i have a girl crush on her :D i haven't decided who i will have do mine though i want something really rock star burlesque-ish because i want a new tattoo and to have a few taken at the tattoo shop...
@cyndistar3: I think you should totally do it! My friends and I were going to do this but everything got crazy before the wedding, so I'm going to go about a month before our first anniversary and get them done as a gift. I'd suggest bringing a friend so you can be sillier and not feel so uncomfortable. I think these pictures are good confidence boosters. When done tastefully, they're very sexy without revealing anything. I personally think more 'subtle' sexy shots are more powerful... A bare back, bare shoulders, a long t-shirt... nothing too suggestive, but feminine and artsy. These are photos that, if they slip out of the wallet, won't reveal your 'parts'.
As far as being plus sized, I honestly think plus sized women are some of the most beautiful. They have the most youthful faces and skin, and look healthier than lankier girls like me. In boudoir shots they usually airbrush you, so you won't have to worry about marks. :)
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I was just wondering if any full figured ladies got them done for their husbands. My fiance wants me to do some for him but I don't know if I would be comfortable with it because I am overweight and have stretch marks and what not. I don't see how that would be appealing to anyone but he has seen me naked before and is still convinced he wants them. any ideas or tips?