Boudoir Photography
Bold & Beautiful
By Lauren Kramer
C
hances are you've heard of boudoir photography—a photo session that highlights
sexiness and intimacy and one that often
results in a creative, sassy gift for a significant other.
One of the most popular occasions for this type of
gift is a pre-wedding or honeymoon present, but
these sessions also give a woman a chance to celebrate
herself.
"As women we tend to focus on our physical
flaws," says Vancouver boudoir photographer Kelsey
Goodwin. "A photographer sees you differently and
puts you in a light and angle that highlights your
assets and gives you a chance to appreciate yourself."
Goodwin says the biggest reason women hesitate
before doing a boudoir shoot is that they think they
won't know how to pose or look sexy in front of
the camera. "It's natural to feel anxious when you've
never modeled before, but the truth is, as long as
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