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> you're relaxed and having fun, you're going to look great," she explains. "Some women are concerned because they're older or heavier, but honestly, everyone feels sexy after a shoot like this. You'll be surprised how comfortable you'll feel and how much fun it actually is." Vancouver newlywed Tracy Smith had a recent boudoir shoot, and says the hardest part of the experience was picking her top 10 images for printing. "It was so much fun to have your hair and makeup done, get dressed up in something intimate and have some photos taken," she enthuses. "It really is a liberating feeling to have so much attention focused on you, and I admit I loved being in the spot light." Nadine Trinh also booked a boudoir photo shoot before her recent wedding, prompted by its promise of empowerment. "To me it was a way to celebrate being a girl, to be portrayed as ultra-feminine yet bold, confident and alluring," she says. "It gave me a moment to enjoy myself. And who doesn't want their grandchildren to one day realize that their granny was one hot gal?" Trinh googled random boudoir images online and selected Goodwin for her edgy style and tasteful, creative photographs. "My criteria were that the photographer should have an impressive portfolio and a creative eye, as well as the ability to capture candid, natural expressions," she says. "When I happened upon Kelsey's website, I couldn't wait to get in touch with her." The Internet is an excellent tool to familiarize yourself with the particular style of a boudoir photographer. "Select a shooter with the amount of experience that you are comfortable with," says Gina Chong from Butter Studios. "Also, ensure you are familiar with their work and style so that when you receive your photos, there are no surprises in terms of the posing • To me it was a way to celebrate being a girl – ultra-feminine yet bold, confident and alluring. 20 • > Photo Facing Page by Ellen Ho Top: Photo by Gina Chong Bottom: Photo by Kelsey Goodwin www. r e al we d d i n g s . ca RW21_part 1.indd 29 29 9/19/11 2:59:54 PM