An Oh Boudoir! Recap

Boudoir photography is all the rage right now for brides and newlyweds alike, and I’m proud to say that last month, I joined the many confident ladies who are giving this type of shoot a try. My Valentease Marathon shoot with Baltimore photographer Olehsa Haskett of Oh!Boudoir was fun and challenging all at once, as I pushed myself outside my usual comfort zone and channeled my inner “diva” for the camera.

First, as I loosened up with a glass of wine, makeup artist Danielle Lewis of All Dolled Up gave me just the sultry look I wanted, which was a far cry from the natural, low-key look I go for every day, and also very different from the romantic, soft look I chose for my wedding. While that style was undoubtedly timeless and classic, my boudoir style was all about kicking it up a notch!

Though I was a bit nervous at the start of the shoot, Olesha and her assistant quickly helped me relax and get into it. Three outfits, several backdrops and many different poses later, I’d created tons of fun and flirty images to choose from for my album. Check out a couple snapshots below, which I’ve cropped to make appropriate for posting. As for the complete images? My “little black book” album is on its way, and should arrive just in time for Valentine’s Day! 

Have you ever pushed yourself to do something that was outside your normal comfort zone? What was your experience like?

(Photo Credits: Oh!Boudoir)