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Everlilly

Boudoir photoshoot with plus size model - looking for advice.

I am not sure this is entirely appropriate for this sub and if it isn't please feel free to let me know.

A friend of mine has asked me to take some boudoir photos of her for her partner for valentine's day. This is a first for me and I have been researching poses, lightning and whatnot.

My main concern is that a lot of the "standard" poses would not be very flattering to her shape (she's gorgeous, and this does not detract from her beauty, I'm just trying to find the best way to photograph it).

Does anyone have experience or advice with shooting boudoir sets? Especially for a plus sized model who is self conscious about her stomach? I really want her to feel comfortable and love the end result.

Thanks in advance !

Posted Feb 2, 2016, 3:16 AM UTC

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everycredit•

Use shadows to your advantage. Anything close to the lens is bigger than anything away. Bring the chest toward the lens and hips back. Use a strip light with a grid and allow the back of her body fade away into shadow. Conceal with fabric if laying her on the ground. Do your best !

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The_Dead_See•

Maybe look up Burlesque performer photos. Many burlesque troupes feel strongly about body acceptance and often have plus size dancers as part of the troupe. The more professional troupes have some beautiful, flattering photography of their plus size dancers.

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MarblesAreDelicious•

Whatever you do, start off with a well-written contract. It should outline exactly what both you and your friend/client should expect from this shoot.

One thing you don't often see in boudoir photography is the presences of fat/skin rolls. Their presence in the photo can make the person seem much larger than they actually are, and this doesn't even apply to curvier people. I had a woman of medium build sit down without her top in the studio not to long ago and her rolls bunched up around her stomach without me catching it before I took the shot. She looked much larger than she actually is by this alone.

There's always the obvious "lay on your tummy" pose. Works nicely if she's well endowed. Example

My advice is to use more poses that involve extending herself. Bendy "S" curves, butt and chest out, hands on her hips or in her hair, etc.. Don't be afraid to ask her to suck in a bit... Guys do this too! Example

Or for more demure poses, get a sheer white/ivory sheet and gracefully drape it over sensitive areas, particularly the pelvic region. A well placed forearm or hand works wonders, too! Example

Other generic suggestions: Make a shot list for the both of you and listen to her suggestions. Give lots of encouraging feedback! Have some appropriate music to set the mood. Have her bring several outfits. Be confident.

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kickstandhttps://flickr.com/photos/kzirkel/•

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/plus-size-posing/

http://rebelandromance.com/plus-size-boudoir-photography-at-rebel-romance-boudoir-photography/

https://www.google.com/search?q=glamour+poses+for+plus+sized+models

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Phonda•

My main concern is that a lot of the "standard" poses would not be very flattering to her shape

This is the main problem with photogs not getting creative with heavy subjects. Stay away from profile shots, and shoot from the top down.

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TrimHer•

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