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

30 Digital Boudoir Photography
A stool purchased at a flea market was
spray-painted matte black. It is very
easy to use and doesn’t distract.
A couple of bracelets are added in this
image of Deborah. Jewelry is simple
and relatively inexpensive at thrift stores
and swap meets. A good collection, kept
together in small plastic zip-open bags,
will allow you to grab something when
a photograph calls for it.
Props
Anything that you add to the photograph besides the
model and what she is wearing is considered a prop.
The use of props will add interest and variety to your
photographs. Be careful about overdoing it, however.
Overly complex photographs filled with props will
often distract from the most important visual element,
which is the woman in the photograph. Choose items
carefully to support your concept and not overwhelm
her. Here are some examples to show you and give you
ideas.
A claw foot bathtub was purchased from a home wrecking company for 95 dollars.
It is cast iron and extremely heavy, but a set of rollers was built to roll it
around in the studio until it was moved outdoors and covered with a tarp when
not in use. It is one of the most popular props at the studio. A few towels are
added for effect as well as a brush and sea-sponge.
An assortment of different pieces of fabric
is very useful to have. Here a piece
of gold lamé is used to help separate
Deborah from the black background.
Iona carries a purse, which adds a bit
of mystery of “why.”