How to Showoff Your Regal Beauty in a Boudoir Session

At Wonderland Boudoir located in Dallas, Texas we believe that each boudoir session has an underlying element that frames the theme of the shoot.  In Jolesa’s case you can clearly see that it’s power, success, and regal beauty.

Jolesa did an amazing job with her session.  This petite powerhouse really brought her A game to her boudoir session.  She tuned everything out and focused on me and the direction of her session.  I believe this is why this has been one of my best sessions to date.

One of my favorite things about Jolesa was her attention to detail and how she listened with intent to follow directions. This made her photos come out so amazing.  She gave me full creative control in order to obtain beautiful photos for her boudoir session. 

HAIR.

Having unique hair for your boudoir session that truly compliments your personality is always a good idea.  In Jolesa’s case she’s rocking a natural hair mohawk with Amber tips.  Let’s all be honest, not all women can get away with this.  Jolesa has an incredibly strong face that can handle such a short haircut.   

STYLE.

Styling for a boudoir session is incredibly important. While we don’t always have a professional stylist with us we do take the craft very serious.  In Jolesa’s case we had a light and dark look.  My favorite pieces from each of her sessions are the kimonos that you can find at Apricot Lane.  Her caramel complexion has the advantage of being very versatile in the fashion world.  Because of this it was easy to go from white to black with her. 

The white outfit is very laid back and casual with a pinch of seduction sprinkled in.  She was able to balance that power with sexy.  This is something we should all be doing in our everyday life anyway. 

In her second boudoir outfit she is wearing all black while rocking an intense statement necklace.  The statement necklace was the perfect idea because it presented the subject and the clothes very well.  It helped bring out the powerhouse element that Jolesa was channeling.

3 Tips for a Successful Boudoir Session:

1.) Listen to your boudoir photographer.

During your boudoir session it’s imperative to listen to your boudoir photographer.   The boudoir photographer’s job is to showcase and enhance your photos with direction, styling, and posing.  When you don’t commit to what your photographer has to say it could result in lackluster photos.  There are a ton of weird angles the photographer has you in.  Some points you may feel as though you’re a pretzel and feel ridiculous.  However, don’t fret.  Your photographer knows your angles and is only trying to make your photos worth loving. 

2.) Celebrate Your Authentic Self

Jolesa rocked amMohawk.  This mohawk was beautiful and it authentically represented who she is as a person, unique, fun, and outgoing.  However, celebrating your style does not just include hair... it can be tattoos, piercings, or fashion.  If you cover your tattoos up the session may not feel as special to you as they should.  Be true to yourself and you will be happy with your results.

3.) Style is Important

Boudoir fashion will make or break a session.  I also advise ladies to try on their lingerie before arriving at your boudoir session.  In order to have a functional style you have to try and figure what you want to represent. The outfit’s that you bring to the session must be something that compliments the studio or on locations scenery.     

Without further ado here are more photos!!!

I hope these three tips helped you for your next session.  If you are interested in booking a session with Wonderland Boudoir please check out our investment page and then head over to contact if you like to speak more about your impending boudoir session. 

I have to give an amazing thank you from Jill from #Glambition and Alexis at AlexisKCoats in Instagram for the styling.   Than you Apricot Lane for letting us showcase your beautiful clothes. 

In the comments below please let me know how you define regal beauty.

Have an amazing Friday y’all!!!

I Need You because I Love You

Love is an incredible power. 

When growing in love I feel as though there are two stages, immature love and mature love. 

My favorite love quote of all time is from Erich Fromm who states, “I’m immature loves say I love you because I need you.  Mature loves says I need you because I love you.”

Let that sink in for a moment. 

There will be people in your life that will come in for the simple fact that they need you.  However they mistake that need for love.  They love you because of what you can do for them.  Rather if it’s financial, emotional, or physical some people will just use you with the false idea that it’s love. 

No.  That’s not love. 

Love won’t use you. Love won’t take advantage of you.

Love won’t take you for granted.

Love isn’t a word that you throw around to get someone to do what you want.  Love is an emotion that someone should use when the thought of you not being there is too much of a pain to bear.  When you can’t fall asleep without that person touching you.  Or no matter how much you visit and talk to each other you still get that same excitement when you see that person every day. 

Love is about supporting each other, being each other’s cheerleader, and being that persons mirror when the rest of the world will lie to you.

Mature love is kisses on the forehead when your partner thinks you’re asleep.  Or random emails during the day letting them know how much you miss them. 

Mature love is being there when that person needs you the most and you never see it as an inconvenience to you. 

Immature love only sees what they get out of it with very little to no consideration for the other person.  Immature loves is selfish… and in fact I would dare to argue that I wouldn’t consider it love. 

Love is very selfless. 

Today, I challenge you to email, text, or better yet, write a handwritten note to the person you love and placing to somewhere they will see…. Laptop, steering wheel, or next to his kids and let him or her know how much you mean to him.

Have the Happiest of Monday’s Y’all!

4 Tips for a Successful Bridal Session & Bridal Boudoir Lookbook

Bridal boudoir in Dallas is a huge thing and it's important that you pick a photographer that will match your aesthetic and vision.  Here at Wonderland Boudoir in Dallas we love doing Bridal Boudoir!  Its fun, sexy, and a great gift for your husband to be.  

 Here we have Ciarra as our bride.  The wedding dress is from Simply Bridal.  Isn't this dress breathtaking?  Would you believe me if I told you that the purchase price of this dress is less than $500?!  That's without a discount!  The name of this dress is Lianne and can be found HERE!  To know more details about this dress and her full look I did a really detailed post last week about how to style a Boudoir Wedding Session. 

 Today I wanted to provide a full spread of Ciara's Bridal Boudoir session and 4 Tips for a Successful Bridal Boudoir Session

 Tips for a Successful Bridal Session

 1.) Include the Dress

 You spent a large sum of money on a dress that you may only wear once. This dress may end up living in your closet until it’s donated it or passes on to a daughter or a family friend.  I think taking as many pictures in your dress, even prior to your wedding is a good idea.  

 A boudoir session is an excellent place to get a lot of detailed shots of your dress.  A wedding dress has tons of detailing and it's important to get as much detailing as possible.  Also, having a boudoir session done in your gown allows you to show off you sensual and sexy time to your future husband in a way that expresses commitment to only him.  You have most likely dieted and worked out to get the perfect body for you dress.  It’s your time to shine and look amazing in your dress. 

 2.) Lingerie that Matches the Dress

 Styling and aesthetics are everything in photoshoots.  This isn't the first time I have stated this and it won't be the last.  For your boudoir session to be impactful it's important to have clothes complement each other, the decor of the room, and the reason for the session.  Most importantly, your lingerie should complement your dress.

 3.) Accessories Make your Boudoir Experience Unique

How you decide to pair your accessories to your dress is an individual decision that will be based off many factors. One of those factors being your personal style. However, I have to say that if your lingerie and dress are really detailed then it may be better to not go with too much bling. Yes, I know the Texan ideology is that there can never be too much bling… but in the case of your boudoir photos, it can. 

 On the other hand if your dress and lingerie are really plain then bring the bling on!

 4.) DO NOT TAN or GET A SPRAY TAN THE DAY OF OR BEFORE YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION

Getting a tan or a spray tan a day or two ahead of your boudoir session is a complete mistake!

 Spray tans have a tendency to leave residue.  If you are wearing white then the last thing you want to do before your big day is have orange marks over you dress or our sets.  If you must have a spray tan please schedule to have it done at least 5 days before your planned boudoir session.

 Tans are also not a good idea because they have a tendency to make you look orange in photos.  This causes a huge issue in post processing work for the photos and they may not be able to correct your skin complexion due to the unnatural skin darkening.

I hope these four tips helped you out before your boudoir session.  Including your wedding dress, accessorizing, wearing the right lingerie, and not tanning before your session will help lead to a successful bridal boudoir session.

I know... You want to see more photos of Ciarra so lets go!

 Didn't Ciarra nail it?!  . 

If you’re in the Dallas Fort  Worth area and in need of a boudoir photographer prior to your big day please check out our investment page and then contact us for more information!  We would love to be part of your big day!

 In the comments below let me know if you have any additional question a bout Bridal Boudoir.

What You Should Buy from Your Boudoir Session

One of the most common questions we at Wonderland Boudoir get asked is, “What do I do with my boudoir photos after they are taken?”  Today we are going to answer that question by showing you our four different photo albums and multiple sized frames that you should consider with your boudoir production.

Which Photo Albums Should I Buy from my Boudoir Session?

8x8 Photo Album Plush Album

Imagine an Instagram feed in 3D.  This is what our 8x8 photo alum offers.  This 20 page book boast vibrant photography paper for an authentic and old school feel.  What sets this book apart is the square shape and plush cover.  The front cover has a 2x2 cut out for which ever photo you want to the show off the most. 

8x11.25 Hardcover Album

This 20 page portrait sized photo album also boast 100% true photography paper.  This is perfect because it showcase true and vibrant color.  One of my favorite attributes of this book is that you can customize the hardcover book with a horizontal photo.  The book always lays flat which is perfect for two page spreads.

8x11.25 Acrylic Covered Italian Handcrafted Photo Album

This is my personal favorite book.  This hand crafted Italian album takes six weeks to create.  It’s worth every second.   This 30 page portrait sized album is just breathtaking.  You can feel the weight of it’s quality when you hold it in your hands.  This portrait sizes album is made with PVC pages to ensure quality that will last for years.   Yes, I know that you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s it cover, but the acrylic cover adds a touch a fantasy and flair that can’t be found anywhere else.   While you may want to keep this boudoir book all to yourself at least you will have a beautiful cover to admire.

8x11.25 Italian Handcrafted Book with Private Box and Customized Casing

This book is the real MVP.  It’s a fan favorite.  Just like our Acrylic covered book this masterpiece is handcrafted in Italy.  It’s comes with a beautiful hardcover casing that you can customize to your liking.  My favorite part of the book is the embossed graving that you can have stitched into the cover.  The pages are also PVC grade and will stand the test of time.  This 30 pages book is my number one seller and women love to give it as gifts.  If you do want it please keep it mind it takes six weeks to create and get back from our Italian Team.

What are the Best Frames to Buy from My Boudoir Session?

We offer a number of frames in different sizes that will fit every space.  We have the 11x14, 16x20 canvas, Matted frame, 20x30 Matted Frame, 20x30 Canvas, 36x48 Canvas Print. 

Our number one seller is our 20x30 matt frame! I know!  The photo is huge but many women hang the photos in their bedrooms, closets, and bathrooms.  I believe that your boudoir photos should be hung up be placed on display.

You worked so hard to look amazing in your photos you should do more than have digital copies that will live in your computer on on your phone.  You should display in them in a beautiful frame or if you want to be more conservative create an album  for them.  Your significant other will appreciate it.  Men are such visual creatures and having a full book or a single frame of your someowhere special in your room will mean the world to him.

To see the prices of each one of our albums and frames please visist our investment page! 

In the comment below please let me know which book you like the best. 

5 Sexy Items of His to Include in Your Boudoir Session

When it comes to boudoir many woman want to include some type of reminder of their significant others to include in their photos.  I believe in this method because it shows that you really considered this person in your session even though they are not physically with you.

In today’s post I will give you 6 ideas that you may want to considering bringing with you to your pending boudoir session.

1.) His Shirt

This tried and true methods is always a winner.  A woman in a man’s button is always a sexy idea because it brings a sense of longing into the photos.  A man loves to know that you miss him.  He will also love your scent in his clothes.  They all do. 

Another idea would be to bring his favorite t-shirt.  I believe t-shirts are often overlooked and the default has always been the button up.  However, T-shirts, to me, are way more intimate as they are work in a more every day and casual basis.  Seeing you in his favorite tee is a sure fire way to hit a homerun in his book. 

Also, if your beau it a peace officer, firefighter, or athlete I suggest bringing his uniform with you to wear.  There is something to sexy and coy when a woman does this.

Tip: Rather if you choose to wear his button up or t-shirt be aware that both items may swallow you up because men are typically larger than women. Therefore be prepared to tie the button up or t-shirt to fit to your body better shape to your body better.

2.) Lingerie He has Purchased for You

This is a no brainer.  Lingerie is always important for a boudoir session, but it’s even better if you are wearing a piece that he picked out for you.  Also consider wearing his favorite color of lingerie in your set. 

3.) Anything Monogrammed

To really reel it in I suggest wearing anything of his that is monogrammed.  This would include cuff links, hats, or even customized jerseys he might own.  Seeing his name or initials in these photos will make him feel really honored and know that this is HIS woman making this for him. 

4.) Wear his Favorite Team Jersey

Many men have a ride or die team that they love.  Show him some love by wearing that shirt, jersey, or ball cap in one of your photos. 

Tip: Crank up the sexy by wearing thigh high sport socks.  Trust me your man will love them in the photos, but he would love them better in person.  My favorite version of this sock can be found in American Apparel.  Check them out HERE!

5.) Wear Jewelry He has given You

Gifted jewelry is a sign commitment.  Unless our man is Floyd Mayweather he’s not passing out engagement rings and diamond necklaces to every girl that he meets. Wear important pieces the he has given to you.  What was the first necklace?  Or how about earrings he has given to you.  Yes, lets not forget that engagement ring.  Be sure to wear pieces of jewelry on you that he gave to you as constant reminders of your life.

Men LOVE to feel appreciated and a great way is to include him in your photos even if he’snot  going to be there.  Wearing his team jersey, favorite color, his favorite tee, or even lingerie that he picked out for you is a great idea because it will make him feel the love that you have for him.  The photos will be individual to him and no one else.

In the comment below please let me know what other items a woman should consider bringing to her boudoir session where she can include her man?

4 Awesome Ways to Present Your Boudoir Photos as a Gift

You finally got your boudoir photos back.  You have the album you purchased, the digital photos in hand, and maybe even a frame, but how do you present these beautiful gifts to your husband?  Today we have four unique ways on how to give your sexy boudoir gifts to your significant other. 

Presenting Boudoir as a Wedding Gift

I shot my sorority sister's boudoir photos as a wedding gift to her and her husband. She gave her photos to her, then fiancé at the time, in the best manner ever.   They decided that six months before thire wedding they were going to be abstinent.  On the wedding night she would give herself to him.   She said the six months was a real struggle, but they had made it.

 Well,  the week of their wedding each day she decided she would send him a boudoir photo every day to his phone until the big day.  He was so happy to get each one of those photos that he couldn’t wait to leave the reception to claim is bride!   Trust me.  I got the biggest thank you ever from both parties.  

Boudoir as a Valentine’s Day Present

Set up a scavenger hunt for your man.  Use your boudoir photos as they cards where the message can be found.   With each clue make sure each  picture becomes more and more sexy.  Have the scavenger hunt end in the bedroom where he finds you with an album and wearing the lingerie that was featured in all the photos. 

Boudoir Photos as a Birthday Present

Many people these day have huge screen TVs.  Have a slide show playing for him when he comes home that features all your beautiful photos from your boudoir session.  Don’t be in the room when he comes in.  After the slide show is complete slowly walk into the room with a small birthday cake and perhaps one of your favorite photos framed that he can keep in his room.

A Boudoir Present Just because the Day Ends in "Y"

You don’t need a reason to have a boudoir session.  Do it because you want to not because something special is about to happen.  Live life to the fullest.   Therefore give your man an unexpected surprise just because he makes you happy.

I know this is modern times and most men don’t carry around briefcases anymore, but most do carry around backpacks or messenger bags to hold their laptops for travel. I suggest buying an album and slipping it into his backpack the night before.  When he opens his bag the next day he will get the surprise of his life. 

Just make sure you know what he plans are for that day.  You don’t want him to head into a very important meeting with the CEO, CFO, or COO and your boudoir book falls open in front of everyone.  Please take his day plans into consideration to avoid any embarrassment. 

I hope that these 4 ideas help inspire you on creative ways to present your boudoir session.  No matter how you do it he will appreciate the time and effort  you put into making something special for him. 

In the comments below please let me know of any other creative ways to present your boudoir photos to your beau. 

Your Heartbeat Plays My Favorite Song, 11 Best Love Songs

Guys, if you really your lady to swoon for you then tell her this line.  I would just MELT if a man said this to me… I mean if I didn’t already know that Lil Wayne had said it first.

Today won’t be a super long post, but it will be fun.  I wanted to give you guys my top 11 favorite love songs of all time.  Why 11?  Eleven is my favorite number.  Make sure you guys click the titles of each song to listen to the tracks. I swear you will not be disappointed.

11 Best Love Songs

1.      Erykah Badu & Stephen Marley – In Love with You

2.      Maxwell – Fortunate

3.      112 – Cupid

4.      Minnie Rudolph - Loving You

5.      Janet Jackson – Anytime Anyplace

6.      Janet Jackson – Again

7.      Method Man & Mary J Blige– You’re All I Need

8.      H-Town – Knockin' the Boots

9.      Soul IV Real – Candy Rain

10.   Eagles – Hotel California

11.   Miguel – Sure Thing

In the comments sections please let me know what loves songs I should add to my playlist.