Digital Boudoir Photography : A Step-by-step Guide to ... - Ken Gilbert

18 Digital Boudoir Photography
Step 4: Gathering Props and Costumes
Some of the author’s outfits, costumes, and props gathered over a 30-year period.
Joanna models a man’s shirt and tie, which, when a
pair of heels is added, makes a very fetching outfit.
A simple man’s t-shirt is very sexy on Tanya, especially
when it is the thin variety and wet. It can be
dipped in the sink to wet it or it can be sprayed
with a spray bottle filled with water.
Existing Outfits
Your next step is to begin gathering props, outfits,
and costumes to use in your photographs. Before you
rush out and start spending money on new things,
search around the house to see what you already
have. You will be surprised at how many useful items
you can find when you put your mind to it. You can
also borrow from your family and friends. Nearly any
kind of clothing can be made to look sexy or sensual
if you work at it a bit, but some things seem to work
better than others. Here are a number of examples to
help get your creative juices flowing:
A bikini is always a popular look and a good way
to start photographing a woman who is a bit shy
about modeling lingerie.