Katelyn Turner of Katelyn Turner Design & Photography is this week’s featured member. She’s been shooting boudoir for four years now and currently serves the Chicago and Peoria areas. Katelyn writes about her business, “if you’re looking for classy boudoir photos, you’ve come to the right place. I like to capture a variety of styles for clients, and every shoot is very laid back, comfortable and casual. My main goal throughout each session is to diligently work with patience and creativity to get those shots that you will love. I cater to ladies of all shapes and sizes. We discuss your favorite features and also areas of you that you would like less focused on. From your input, I use certain techniques to create poses that flatter each and every woman.”
How long have you been shooting boudoir?
4 years
Why do you love boudoir photography?
I love the glamor of it all. These women are so beautiful and my camera just loves them!
Why do you think women should have a boudoir photo shoot experience?
It’s an incredible confidence booster, whether or not girls have plenty of it in the first place. I cannot count how many emails/phone calls I’ve received over the years from clients raving over their images. They can’t believe it’s them in the photos and how they can’t stop looking at them.
What is your favorite part of the boudoir experience & interacting with your clients?
9 times out of 10 girls walk in totally nervous and a little self conscious (totally understandable!!). But after 10 minutes I can get them to relax, and then by the end of the session they are saying how fun it was, how it wasn’t hard at all, and how they want to do it again! I love being able to make an experience they thought would be uncomfortable totally great and enjoyable.
What piece of advice do you have for women searching for a boudoir photographer?
Meet them ahead of time. These photos are so personal, you don’t want to be working with someone who makes you uncomfortable. Request a consultation to meet in person (or phone is ok, too) to go over the process, and then go with your gut!
What are you listening to right now?
The Bob Marley Station on iTunes radio :). Keeps things nice and relaxed while editing!
Favorite trend for boudoir right now?
My favorite trend is starting new trends! I’m always trying to think of new places/locations/ideas/poses to bring to my boudoir sessions.
What are your favorite songs to play during a shoot to pump up your client?
I let them choose! I tell them to bring an iPod and we put on a playlist they put together. Definitely helps put them in the zone.
If you could shoot anywhere on the planet, what location would you choose and why?
Salt flats out in Utah. Something about the texture of the ground, the neutral pallet, and the wide-openness has got me intrigued. Can’t wait to get out there and work someday!
Anything else you want to share about yourself or your boudoir studio?
I too have done a boudoir session! I wanted to relate to my clients even more and I’m so glad I did one. It has helped me get on my clients’ level even further and make their experience that much better.
We thank you for being a part of Boudoir International, Katelyn! If you’re searching for a boudoir photographer in the Chicago/Peoria area visit http://www.katelynturner.com/#/home/
