Kristine Paulsen Photography – Lifestyle Portraits, Editorial and Wedding Photography in Missoula Montana

Boudoir – sensual, classy and celebrating all that is lovely about women, because we deserve it, don’t we?

I had such a wonderful time the other day photographing the brave, excited women who decided to step outside their comfort zone, take a leap of faith, and strip down to their skivvies, all in the name of giving themselves a little treat, as well as their husbands and boyfriends. :)

There are many different takes on boudoir photography – and my style of boudoir photography emphasizes classiness, sensuality and femininity. And these ladies definitely exuded all, plus some!

Thank you again to the women who participated – I had such a wonderful time, and I’m glad you all did, too. :) You are all, hands-down, stunning! Also, big props to Sunny for assisting me during the sessions, and for the lovely hair and makeup provided by Cristina and Ariel – fabulous in so many ways! Thank you, all!

I plan on offering another “boudoir marathon” in the future, so if this is something that interests you and you didn’t get to partake this time around or if you’d like to do this again, stay posted as I’ll announce openings again the blog, Facebook and Twitter. Keep in mind, these sessions make perrrrrfect Valentine’s Day gifts, as well lovely wedding day gifts to your partner-to-be. And now, on to a few sneak peeks from our sessions – enjoy!

On the docket: engagement sessions! Stay tuned! (P.S. Dates for 2012 weddings are nearly full, so if you’re interested in having me document your big day, please inquire soon as there are just a handful of dates still available. 2013 is also just starting to book, so if you’re planning a 2013 wedding, please feel free to inquire, too.)

Cheers!

-Kristine

{ Book a Session with Kristine }….{ Join the Facebook page }….{ Follow on Twitter }….{ Visit the Website }

While hopping around the country last week, I had another photo session in Wisconsin – this time for boudoir photography. For those of you who are unfamiliar with boudoir, it’s defined as: “a woman’s dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room,” and is pronounced “boo-dwar” though with a little more French finesse. Boudoir photography is usually very sensual and intimate.  I like to keep my boudoir sessions classy as opposed to raunchy (really not a fan of raunchy – and in this case, I think less does NOT always equal more, at least in clothing terms).

Anyway…..knowing that we’d be near a river, I suggested to Ali that we get adventurous and make some photos in the water as well as on land – and tah dah! – trash the corset was born! Ali was fantastic in front of the camera, and we had a lot of laughs. I think it’s probably easier and less awkward to be photographed in your dainties by a fellow female than it would be a male (though this is just my assumption), mostly because: 1. You won’t have to worry about me being inappropriate or hitting on you. And 2. I’m a woman, too – so I’d like to think I know what makes ladies feel pretty!

But, again…I’m being overly chatty – onward to the photos! Ali has been ever so wonderful in letting me share these intimate portraits, and I’m so, so glad – because she’s stunning! (Also, fair warning, for those of you who are viewing this at work, there are photos of a woman in underthings, though they’re not anything more risque than a standard one-piece swimsuit.)

Oh, and P.S. Boudoir photography makes for stellar wedding day gifts to your special someone and also works beautifully as an anniversary present! :)

On the docket: back-to-back weddings this weekend! One in a gorgeous (did I mention GORGEOUS?) mountain meadow in Corvallis, and the other in Great Falls at Boulder Ridge Lodge – and the bride’s horse is guest-starring! I’m so looking forward to both – can’t wait to share some sneak peeks!

Cheers!

-Kristine

{ Book a Session with Kristine }….{ Join the Facebook page }….{ Follow on Twitter }….{ Visit the Website }