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> • • Top: Photo by Ellen Ho Bottom: Photo by Kelsey Goodwin > 20 30 RW21_part 1.indd 30 and the lighting that the photographer favours." Word of mouth is another powerful tool when it comes to sourcing a good shooter, adds Ellen Ho from Hong Photography Studio. "Ask around for recommendations from people you know and trust, because it's important that you feel comfortable with the photographer doing the shoot," she says. Ho sends boudoir subjects an email to help them prepare for the shoot, with a message encouraging clients to get pampered beforehand and purchase some new lingerie. "That way, when they come into the shoot they feel good about themselves," she explains. For Trinh, the shoot was even more fun than she had anticipated. "Kelsey provided excellent direction and I didn't really have to think too hard," she says. "I felt relaxed and confident throughout the session, and even though I felt a bit silly at times, Kelsey reassured me that I actually looked great and she was right!" Making the experience fun and relaxed is part of the shooter's job, says Gina Chong. Butter Studios has a special section designed specifically for boudoir photography and it helps to set the mood. "They may be a bit shy at first but after the first couple of poses, my clients start feeling comfortable and begin striking poses automatically," she says. Newlywed Tracy Smith's shoot was done in her home, something that certainly made her more relaxed and comfortable, she concedes. continues on page 32 r ea l weddings 9/19/11 3:00:13 PM