Why You Might Want to Shoot With a Male Boudoir Photographer.

This list comes from the website of a fellow male boudoir photographer, Michael Sasser of Boudoir by Sasser,  who I very much admire for both style and professionalism.  The list is clear and concise, and I didn’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel in this case.  What I do think should be the take away from this, and I feel is very important, is to research each photographer.  Look at their gallery of photos.  Each of us have our own unique style in both the way we shoot and the style in which we edit our photos.  Find that boudoir photographer with whom you feel will give you the style you had envisioned for your photographs, whether they are only for your own eyes, or if they are destined as a gift for a significant other.  And also vitally important is a feeling of comfort and ease with them.  You being completely comfortable will make such a difference in the quality of the session.

1. Men and women typically see women differently. Through a different set of experiences, a different mentality, and a different intent/goals. What men find sexy and what women find sexy are typically different things. A woman might say, “That old tank top? That isn’t sexy.” But a man might say “I love that tank top on you, when you are casual and walking around the house is when you are sexiest.”

2. I’ve been told that since my clients are getting these portraits as a gift for their husband, they want a man’s opinion and perspective.
Me: “Which pictures do you want in your gift album?”
Her: “You pick them out since you are a guy, you will know what he likes more than I will!”
In the same vein if I needed to get a gift for my girlfriend I would probably ask a woman for advice too.

3. A common consensus is that it can be easier for a woman to show her sexy side in front of the camera with a male photographer because its a dynamic they are somewhat familiar with.

4. Playboy, FHM, Maxim, and Sports Illustrated Swim Suit are mostly shot by male photographers. Boudoir as an industry is dominated by women photographers because of the perception that the client and her spouse will feel more comfortable if they are shot by a woman. Know that both male and female photographers are focusing on posing, lighting, emotion and experience. We are really not looking at ‘you’ but at creating the best images. I promise you will have a comfortable, fun and professional experience.

5. Find the photographer who makes you feel accepted, sexy, and with a style you can’t resist. They will leave you on cloud 9 reminding you that you are beautiful, powerful, sexy and special. The photographer should be the best at their craft and make you feel relaxed and comfortable above all.