When clients are contemplating giving the gift of boudoir, one piece of advice that we always give is that it's not always about having great heels, killer lingerie and a look that could stop a rhinoceros in its tracks; sometimes it's just about playing to your partner's interests. Does he love sports? Throw on his team's jersey. Is she a doctor? I'm sure we can find a way to make that stethoscope look sexy. Are they totally into a fandom? Break out that naughty Dalek outfit you've been hiding.
But what about other kinds of interests?
You know, the sexy sort - kink.
Boudoir photography, with roots in pin-up and glamour, tends to reference sex with a wink and a nod; it's sexy, but not necessarily sexual. For many clients, that is the perfect line to play on, but for those with a greater sense of daring (or boudoir veterans) there is more room to explore. Bringing in elements of your partner's (or your own) fantasies and fetishes can offer up a lot of options that push the boundaries of boudoir.
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