Being always behind the camera, I am only from my limited viewpoint aware of how challenging it must be to be brave enough to do a boudoir shoot, which basically means a shoot in underwear. Photography’s medium for existence, is light and the wonderful things one can do with it. That is where it all starts and that’s what we have to manipulate and create with. With photography, the third dimension gets lost – one can smell the food, or touch the sand, or hear the ocean one the image in front of you, and the best way to get that back, is to create depth and dimension through your lighting. In the studio it can be molded to a degree, and one can shift and change it until it looks like what you envisioned.

It is what adds to the appeal of a photo, and with boudoir photography, we accentuate all the lovely curves women possess. What also makes this shoot work, is how comfortable to lady is, as they feel quite understandably very much exposed. We always assure them they look lovely, and we sincerely mean it, as we know we will be able to use the camera’s abilities and what light provides, to get captivating images, that are sure to take their breath away. These photos are usually done for a reason – whether it is to surprise their boyfriend or hubby, or just for a boost of their own self-esteem. Whatever the reason, it still stays a great one, as we make sure it is a fun experience, and a good memory they will have forever.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Sensual Boudoir Photography