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Bridal Boudoir | Bring Your Wedding Veil!

Posted on April 20, 2017August 2, 2023 by Angela Woolridge

If you are beginning to plan your wardrobe for you bridal boudoir photo session, consider adding a veil to your session. And do your best to make sure that it is as wrinkle free as possible.

These are only anonymous shots because this fabulous gal didn’t want me to reveal her face. But I am deeply grateful that she gave me permission to share these romantic shots that we captured as part of her gift for the groom for her wedding day. Her long white veil with all of that lace edging was so pretty and ethereal.

So if you are getting ready for your wedding; and you are doing a boudoir photography session ahead of the big day, you will want to be sure to remember to bring your lovely wedding veil to your shoot. Of course you will also want to pack your wedding shoes, your bridal jewelry, and with any other accessories that you have purchased. Give all those amazing items (which you may have invested a fair bit financially) a second chance to be worn and photographed before your big day!

Many thanks to Mrs A for allowing me to share a few of her sexy pics! Sadly, I cannot share her beautiful face, but trust me – she’s stunning. I can’t wait to get her in front of my camera again in the future!

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Boudoir Photographer Columbus Ohio | Beautiful Bridal Boudoir

Posted on April 19, 2017July 10, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

Bridal boudoir is becoming a very popular trend. Lots of ladies want to mark this time in their lives, when they are often working extra hard to fit into that wedding dress. And many want to mark these last months as a single woman with amazing images of their essence and beauty. This stunning gal came in for boudoir photos to be used as a gift for the groom. Her sexy pics were so fun to create!

These are her words about her session at the studio: “I had pictures done for my fiance to give to him on our wedding day. Angela did an amazing job, and although I was nervous at first, she put me at completely ease. Even though the pictures were a gift to my soon-to-be husband I was doing it just as much for myself because I’d never really thought of myself as sexy. Boy did these pictures change my mind! I was so impressed and excited that I gave him the gift early and the album was a huge hit! He’s already asked when I can do more!”

Thanks so much Mrs. C for giving me permission to share your boudoir pictures, and I’m excited to get to photograph you again soon!

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Columbus Boudoir Photographer | Where to shop for your boudoir outfits

Posted on April 12, 2017July 10, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

I am often asked where to buy the outfits for a boudoir photography session. While there are many places to shop, there are a few that I especially like.

But before I list them, it’s important to know your sizes if you are going to order online instead of entering a brick and mortar store. Of course, trying things on ahead of a purchase eliminates the back and forth of having to return items because they are too small or too big. But most companies have a fabulous return policy, giving you the option to send something back to get a different size.

With all women, I want to know what your shape and size is to help you find the outfits that will suit you best.

1. If your breasts are smaller, you will want to ensure that any bras that you chose are “push up” to give you your best cleavage.

2. If your girls are larger, you will want to ensure that all of your outfits have built in support.

3. If you have shorter legs, you will want your undies to be high cut on the hip – giving you the illusion of longer legs. And you may want to bring a pair of nude heels because they will also make your legs look longer.

4. If you have tummy scar, that can often be removed in post processing of your images.

5. But if you carry extra weight in your middle, and if your tummy is your least favorite body part; these options will give you sexy boudoir pictures that you will adore. The first item for this issue is a pair of black, high waisted undies. Don’t think granny panties. I am talking about panties that are high cut in the hip and higher in the waist also. Think retro. If you take a look around online, they are very in fashion currently and they are perfect for anyone who isn’t really in love with her mid section at the moment. Another item that works great for the clients who struggle with tummy issues is the bodysuit. Both lingerie bodysuits and regular clothing bodysuits are all the rage. And oh my goodness, they make EVERYONE look AHmazing! When a client shows up with a bodysuit, I am always very happy! The third outfit item that helps anyone who feels insecure about her tummy is a corset. We can tighten those babies up, and give you more of an hourglass. They can sometimes flatten a gal’s chest, so sometimes a lady will pair a black bra with a corset. Or even better, pick up a waist cincher which looks like a corset but goes right under the bra line.

6. Thigh highs look great, but will not be your friend if they are too tight on the thigh. I recommend getting one or two sizes larger than you would normally choose. And again, if you want your legs to look longer you may wish to purchase fish net hose that go all the way to the waist – and pair them with a pair of undies on top of the hose instead.

7. While many outfits come with a teensy, tiny thong panty; please be aware of the fact that those thin elastic lines can bury themselves in your skin no matter what your size is. If you are going to model a thong, make sure that is has some fabric or lace material all the way around it.

8. Currently, 50 Shades of Grey has given rise to outfits with all kinds of extra straps. If you are buying lingerie of this type, be sure that the straps are not sinking into your skin creating many bulges.

9. Baby doll items that have an empire waistline usually make a gal look more square and add weight to the torso area, so I don’t recommend a baby doll outfit.

With all outfits, fit is important. It cannot be too small, and won’t look great if it’s too big either. So make sure that you try everything on before your session, to ensure that you will have great choices on the day of your shoot.

While I do have a nice selection of high heels at the studio, and even a limited jewelry collection; you are always welcome to bring your own.

Besides Victoria Secret and La Senza at the mall, here is a list of some of my favorite places to online shop:

hips and curves | www.hipsandcurves.com

honey birdette | www.honeybirdette.com (This one may be my favorite!)
true&co. | www.trueandco.com
adore me | www.adoreme.com (Affordable sets in the VIP program)
yandy | www.yandy.com
boohoo | www.boohoo.com (Very affordable bodysuits!)
torrid | www.torrid.com (They have stores in Cbus area – sizes 10-30)
forever 21 | www.forever21.com
bhldn | www.bhldn.com (lots of lace and more romantic feel)
free people | www.freepeople.com
bare necessities | www.barenecessities.com
agent provocateaur | www.agentprovocateur.com (Luxury brand)

Before you head off to shop for your boudoir outfits, here is a recent shoot from one of my amazing clients. While I cannot share her gorgeous face, I am delighted to show off the wonderful bodysuit that she brought to her session. I loved how it had a built in bra. Thanks Mrs. G for allowing me to share!

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Boudoir Photographer Columbus Ohio | Every woman is a goddess

Posted on April 10, 2017July 11, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

Yes, you. This post is for you. Today. In the middle of your busy life. Where you are at now, in your health and fitness journey. Irregardless of your age. No matter what your size. Despite what that gal in the mirror says to you. I am here to correct her; and put her lies on notice. Because you are beautiful, and you deserve to feel breathtaking. TODAY. I spend my life using boudoir photos to help gals gain self esteem, by showing them that they are indeed desirable and gorgeous. Of course, confidence is something that comes from the inside. But it helps if you can peel off the layers of self hate about what you see on the outside. As Megan Trainor says “Every inch of you is perfect, from the bottom to the top”. I believe that. There is only one of you. You cannot be replaced. You are special and your characteristics are unique. So today when you glance in the mirror, don’t let that little voice tell you all the things that you are not. Don’t let that little voice pick on every little thing about you. Tell that mirror the truth that you are worthy and lovely. You are a GODDESS.

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Columbus Boudoir Photographer | You deserve to feel breathtaking

Posted on April 5, 2017July 10, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

I am thrilled that this fantastic mom has given me permission to share her sexy pictures here. Whenever I have the opportunity to capture the essence of a mom, I am always inspired. If you have also become a parent, you share all the things that these ladies go through. You have changed countless diapers, caught vomit with your bare hands, fished a toy out of the toilet, and at one time you may have left the house wearing a peed upon article of clothing because you didn’t have the time to change and it was dry anyway. You are a house cleaner, the family chauffeur, and you are responsible for your children’s nourishment. You can chase away a bad dream, you’re an expert at reading one more story, and you always stay up late. And while you don’t do it all perfectly – no one can btw; you are constantly putting everyone in your family first. You are a good mom. To me, you are super woman. Literally. And you deserve to do some things for your self too. You must ensure that you take care of yourself, so that you can keep being all that your family needs you to be. Part of that may be allowing yourself to enjoy a day of pampering and a boudoir photography session with us at the studio. You deserve to FEEL BREATHTAKING.

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Boudoir Photographer Columbus Ohio | Sexy Pics to Celebrate You!

Posted on April 4, 2017July 10, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

Ladies work so hard to prepare for a wedding day. Wanting to fit into that fabulous wedding dress, and preparing to be in front of a professional wedding photographer for a full day makes most women work extra hard on their physique. Skipping those treats in the office staff room, hitting the gym no matter how wiped out, and working on that perfect tan are usually on the list of wedding prep. And of course all of these can help a gal to be her most confident self for a boudoir photography session. But I want women everywhere to know that your confidence shouldn’t fly away if you are no longer at your pre wedding day size and weight. Confidence is something that actually comes from inside, and it involves an acceptance in where you are each day – IN THAT DAY. And everyone knows the truth that confidence is the sexiest thing that a woman can wear. No matter what her size or shape is; if she enters the room with a loving smile, and positive attitude, a joyful spirit and a grateful heart that encourages others and spreads happiness – she will be attractive to those around her. And most importantly, if she is proud of who she is and exudes that – her inner Goddess will shine out. Let me show you. Your beauty should be captured, and I would love to show you how gorgeous that you really are.

A huge shout out to Mrs. C for allowing me to share the photos that we created during her boudoir photography session, and she used her sexy photos as a gift for her groom on her wedding day.

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Boudoir Photography Columbus Ohio | Smoking Hot Sexy Pics

Posted on January 29, 2017July 11, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

I hear it all the time that I only have tiny gals on my website. That’s simply and actually not true. This client is an average size gal by american standards – she is not a size 2, 4, 6, or 8. But posing and outfits will always be used to give a client the best possible vision of themselves. She is a true curvy gal, and she completely rocked her session in all of her gorgeous and beautiful glory!! She proves, as so many ladies before her, that you do not have to be a size two to do a boudoir photography shoot. She wanted to have sexy pictures to boost her own self esteem, so she did this for herself. But her man was equally delighted in the luxury album and cool phone app that she ordered from her boudoir photos. She was so excited about her sexy pics that she showed them to him before she had planned to gift them to him. It is very hard to contain the excitement that gals feel when they obtain photographs of themselves that make them feel like a goddess. Yes, it’s true. You are a Goddess. Your age and size do not matter. It’s not your size that matters – it’s how your wear your size! A giant thank you to the lovely Mrs. D for generously allowing me to showcase her fabulous curves and radiant smile. I may be slightly jealous of her bold hair color, and I can’t wait until she’s in front of my camera again!!

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Columbus Boudoir Photographer | Marking Your Progress

Posted on November 15, 2016July 10, 2019 by Angela Woolridge

A boudoir photography session is sometimes used to celebrate a milestone. I often see ladies who are turning 30, 40, 50, or 60 and they want to do something special for themselves – and use the boudoir photos as a gift for a significant other at the same time. I also see a lot of women who are on a weight loss journey. Recently, it seems like I have served a ton of ladies who have lost 30-80 lbs. Sometimes they have loose skin issues which are easily dealt with by choosing great wardrobe and by doing some light retouching. Losing inches is a hard thing for most women to accomplish, and I am always thrilled to help them see themselves as sexy again if they have lost their mojo. Being a mom, a full time employee, and a wife are all big boots to fill – and sometimes a bit of self love can go a long way in filling the sails of your own ship. Of course, being pampered by a licensed make up artist and then having a professional photography session in a boudoir studio that specializes in women’s intimate portraits will make any lady feel like a supermodel for the day. What is your reason for wanting some sexy photos? Whatever your reason is, you deserve to feel breathtaking!