Boudoir Photography How To

So you want to give boudoir photography a try but not sure where to start. This beginners guide from Patrick's Boudoir Photography Secrets will get you started in a hurry—without the need for expensive lighting equipment, a home studio, or pro level gear.

Patrick is a Vienna-based portrait artist who specializes in natural light b&w imagery. He regularly shares straightforward tutorials with easy-to-use techniques for composition, posing, image structure and more. This video is installment #12 of his Two-Minute Tips series, although it runs a minute longer.

Like earlier lessons this one is geared toward beginners, and it quickly covers a lot of ground so you may want to jot down a few notes. Patrick is shooting indoors, and he demonstrates how to create stunning highlights and shadows with natural illumination streaming through a large window.

Skillful posing is important for all kinds of portraiture and it's especially critical when sensuous boudoir images are the name of the game. You'll discover how slight adjustments in a model's body posture can be used to enhance femininity in a way that make the subject comfortable and proud.

Patrick also shares the camera settings that he recommends for different situations, and simple composition tips that will make a big difference in your results. The lesson concludes with a step-by-step process for editing your photograph effectively and using the timesaving presets from his popular app (there's a link to these in the description beneath the video).

So launch the video, pay attention, find yourself an interested model, and jump into the alluring world of boudoir portraiture today! There's much more to learn on Patrick's instructional YouTube channel, where you'll also find past and future episodes of this enlightening series.

And for another helpful beginners guide, be sure to check out the recent primer we featured with another accomplished pro who demonstrates how to create jaw-dropping panorama photos with a few simple steps.