Should You Hire A Male Boudoir Photographer?

Your boudoir shoot is a very personal and intimate experience. It is smart to be cautious about inviting a male photographer to shoot pictures of you in lingerie. But, a male photographer brings some subtle yet very important qualities to your shoot that might be the difference between capturing good pictures and GREAT pictures.

In today’s world, all types of relationships are acceptable. It’s awesome that we are all free to love who we want without being judged. However, for simplicity, we will focus this discussion on a “traditional” male/female relationship.

Men and women see things differently

Let’s face it, Men and women are different. We see things from a different perspective. We have different experiences and ideas about what is sexy or seductive.Any good boudoir photographer, male or female, will be guide you to certain poses.But, a male photographer will have that innate ability to see that extra little twinkle in your eyes or the perfect pouting of your lips.These may be very small things, but when your capturing a specific fleeting moment, the difference it makes in your images can be huge.

​​It’s easier to be flirtatious in a familiar dynamic

During your shoot, you will need to do a little acting. You will need to flirt a little with the camera.For most people, this flirting is easier and a little less weird in the familiar in a male/female dynamic.The more comfortable you are and the more you flirt, the better your pictures will be. 

He can give you a man’s opinion

It’s not uncommon for a lady to bring extra outfits and make final selections at the shoot. It’s also not uncommon for her to say “I just don’t know which one my boyfriend/husband would like best.”  Who better than another man to guide you on that selection. It doesn’t have to be outfit choices. The same principal applies to every aspect of the shoot. Any time there’s an option, your male photographer will have a much better understanding of what your boyfriend/husband will love.​

Photographers are focused on their craft not ‘you’

Speaking of understanding the flirting, your photographer knows exactly what it takes to produce the perfect picture. Flirting is part of it, but there’s so much more. He’s thinking more about the mechanics of the pose or the technical aspects of the lighting or the settings on the camera. He’s not on a date, he’s doing his job.And, his job is to produce images your gonna love.

A quality male boudoir photographer will earn your trust early on and will help you to be comfortable. That will let you be free to relax and have fun as you shoot. When he adds his unique male perspective to your shoot, you can be assured that you going to create incredible images.