We’re in love with this REAL BOUDOIR session created by Kate Kelava of Sitting Pretty Photography in Acworth, Georgia! A huge thank you to Kate’s client, Ashley, for sharing about her boudoir experience with us and for allowing us to feature her photographs!
Why did you want to do a boudoir shoot?
I was getting married and wanted to have a special gift for my groom to open the morning of the wedding. I gave him the gift the day before and told him he had to wait until at least midnight before opening it. I spent the night in a hotel with my bridesmaids and delighted in the idea that he would open it then have to wait to see me until I was walking down the aisle!
How did you choose your photographer?
I compared multiple boudoir photographers in the Atlanta area and easily narrowed my search down to four different photographers based on how much I liked their style of shooting and how gorgeous the women looked. Kate stood out as the only one I consistently adored every shot and she had multiple packages to choose from. The variety of options and her sweet and welcoming response to my email inquiry made me immediately know which photographer was best for me!
How did you feel as you were preparing for the shoot?
Well I was towards the end of my wedding preparation, so although everything was hectic, I also had been working out more consistently than I ever had so I felt no body insecurity and was able to “let go” and bring out my confidence so that my groom could have a gorgeous, sexy gift. The day of as I was getting my makeup done (by the fabulous Gina Allison!) I felt like a model!
Any advice for ladies thinking about doing a boudoir shoot?
Do it! Do it for your man, do it for your lady, do it for yourself! My biggest advice would be to let go of all insecurity because really, we all see our own flaws that no one else does and if no one else sees them then what’s the point of dwelling on it and torturing ourselves? Just channel your inner Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model or Victoria’s Secret Model and make those faces and poses you know you make in the mirror at home alone! It’s always okay to be confident, and you’ll thank yourself for it in the end.
Your favorite moment of the whole experience?
It’s hard to choose a favorite “moment” because Kate catered the shoot for me so much, she asked what my vision was and always did everything she could to make that idea a reality. I suppose if I had to choose my favorite moment was when I put on my groom’s Braves jersey. Having a piece of him there made me relax and reminded me of the wonderful life I was beginning and that this shoot was not just for him, but for me as well.
Lingerie/shoes/accessories – any thing you want to share about what you wore, where you shopped?
Oh, I went straight to Victoria’s Secret and they practically had to kick me out (not really). They have so many options!
Just for fun: Define what SEXINESS &/OR BEAUTY means to you.
I think beauty is subjective and everyone has something desirable and unique about them that makes them beautiful. To me being sexy is having confidence and of course a sense of humor!
If you’re searching for a Boudoir Photographer in the Acworth/Kennesaw area, please visit Kate Kelava of Sitting Pretty Photography! Thank you Kate for sharing your boudoir session with us at Boudoir International!
