Today’s Real Boudoir shoot comes from the lovely and talented Kellene Maynard, of Kellie Mae. Kellene is a boudoir photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Today her beautiful client Daria is sharing about her shoot with Kellene! Daria, you are gorgeous and we are honored to be able to feauture your photo shoot on our blog!
Why did you want to do a boudoir shoot?
My husband was born in the wrong era, but he met the right woman! I wanted photos for him and myself that evoked glamor shots of decades past.
How did you choose your photographer?
I was introduced to Kelliemae.com via a press invitation.
How did you feel as you were preparing for the shoot?
Like I was back in high school, with a giggling group of girlfriends who adored and supported each other.
Any advice for ladies thinking about doing a boudoir shoot?
Too much makeup will read as just enough makeup on film. Also, don’t eat a huge amount pre-shoot! You’ll be focused on your stomach, no matter your shape.
Your favorite moment of the whole experience?
After one shot, Kellene and her whole team simultaneously threw up their hands and screamed “THAT ONE WAS IT!!!” They are so emotionally invested in the subject’s experience. They are women who rejoice in uplifting other women. Rare and wonderful.
Lingerie/shoes/accessories:
You can’t find better, more beautiful corsets than at the VERY reasonably priced Oh Cheri
Define what SEXINESS &/OR BEAUTY means to you.
Looking into the eyes of the man I love most in the world, and seeing him looking back with total love, trust, tenderness and adoration.
Just for fun favorites: share your favorite lyrics from a song, or a favorite quote.
Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice
She’s a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
“Killer Queen”, by Queen
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?
Kellene captured expressions and moods that I have never seen in photos of myself. I felt very respected and respectful, relaxed and happy, and was able to express a vulnerability in certain shots that I’ve never been able to before. Kellene knows a myriad of posing tricks and loves her work, is proud of her work, and is both sisterly and maternal.
Thanks again to Daria and Kellene for sharing this beautiful boudoir session! Be sure to check out KellieMae’s full profile on our membership listing for Boudoir International!
