This real boudoir feature is courtesy of AgiM Photography. AgiM is an elite member of Boudoir International, hailing from Sydney, Australia. Her client, Miss E, so kindly agreed to expand on her boudoir experience with us. Thank you Miss E and Agi for sharing with the Boudoir photography community!
Miss E, Why did you want to do a boudoir shoot?
In the beginning it was simply to feel glamorous, have some beautiful shots of myself and to be shot and directed by Agi – a photographer I very much admire and respect. But as I prepared more for it the shoot, it became more about having a go at something different, to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone – what a buzz!
How did you choose your photographer?
I have seen a lot of Agi’s previous work, and had been following her for a long time on instagram. I have seen her work progress over time and I am always continually impressed and blown away by her photography. When she decided to make the move to boudoir photography, I just knew I had to ask her to shoot me. This is one talented lady with a special eye for beauty. If there was anyone in the world that I would feel comfortable to let shoot me in such a way, it would be definitely be Agi. As a bonus, she turned out to be a great director and motivator and helped me with props and positions to disguise the parts of my body i wasn’t comfortable with exposing…The results speak for themselves!
How did you feel as you were preparing for the shoot?
Like a princess. Having a stylist to do my hair and a make up artist just for me was the ultimate pampering.
The stylist stayed on during the shoot for touch ups – it was like I was a gorgeous Hollywood star! If only…!
Any advice for ladies thinking about doing a boudoir shoot?
Just do it! You won’t regret it… not only is the day in itself a once in a life time experience, but you the photos produced will forever serve as a reminder of how beautiful you are and how much you can achieve. I could not wait to show my friends and family – which I am sure I will be doing until I am an elderly woman in a rocking chair.
Your favorite moment of the whole experience?
When the photographer flipped the camera to show me my shots mid shoot. Just stunning and so uplifting – such a ‘omg – that’s not me!’ moment… What the camera captured from it’s lens was so different to what I thought I looked like in my head. The lighting, the costumes, the props – they all really come together so powerfully in each frame. After seeing them, it inspired me to want to keep shooting. I couldn’t get enough!
Lingerie/shoes/accessories – any thing you want to share about what you wore, where you shopped, links etc?
High heels are a must… I shopped particularly for Kardashian Kollektion intimates. I wanted a look that was classy, sexy – not trashy. The corset was great for hiding my belly too! I loved shooting in it.
Did this experience change the way you see yourself, or the way you think of beauty? Anything else you want to share about your experience?
Absolutely it did. I never realized I could be portrayed so well. Having seen a few other boudoir shoots too now, I have come to realize that there is beauty in all forms and shapes. Every woman has an inner goddess that the camera can’t wait to show off!
If your searching for a boudoir photographer in the Sydney area, check out Agi’s https://www.boudoirinternational.com/boudoir-photographers/agim-photography-sydney-boudoir/ on boudoir international. You can also see more of her work on her website.
