Well, I don’t blame you, and I felt the same until I understood about lighting and understood how actually bright lighting can be just as flattering as a candlelight or a softer light.
I’ve been photographing naked brides in my studio for the last 24 years.
They love the results, and here’s why: because when you’re photographed in bright lighting in the studio, you can be wearing a veil, a wedding veil draped across your body, or you can have just your wedding shoes on and be photographed in the most beautiful studio lighting.
There’s three types of studio lighting that I work with. They are really gorgeous.
Bounced light creates a beautiful halo around your body. Your skin stays soft and even, while the light highlights your shape without emphasizing any skin detail.
The large softbox light creates smooth, flattering, even tones. A bit like a makeup mirror, where you’ve got the light bulbs around the edge. It kind of gives you that airbrushed look.
And then there’s the clash lighting, which uses dramatic angles and shadows to sculpt your body, defining your waist, shoulders, arms, and legs, while creating beautiful body shapes.
And the real magic happens when I combine the posing and the lighting. It’s still you, just a version of you that you may have never seen before, and that is incredibly refreshing, confidence-building, and empowering.
Every shoot with me includes a variety of lighting and poses, creating a beautiful collection of artistic shots-a deeply personal wedding gift that only you can give.
If we’ve not met, I’m Alexandra Vince, Boudoir Bride Photography Expert, based near Marlow, just west of London.
You don’t need any experience.
I will direct you every step of the way in and out of my bright studio lighting.
All you need to do is spend two hours with me two months before your wedding day to create your wedding gift and to feel more body confident.
Come and see me!
Alexandra x
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