Salem Oregon Boudoir Photographer | my friend on film

You may recognize my beautiful friend from a previous post. Her session was shot hybrid, meaning I used both digital and film cameras. The previous post showcased the digital images, while these are the film images. I love all of her images, but boy if the film images don't just sing to me. 

Camera: Canon EOS-3

Film: Tmax 400

Lab: Photovision

Salem Oregon Boudoir Studio | lace, tulle, and tattoos

I seriously love photographing other photographers. Sandi was no exception. If you follow my wedding work, you may recognize her from a bridal shoot I did with her and her husband (click here to view the blog post). She's fun, gorgeous, and is covered in beautiful ink.  We did this session in my natural light studio and just had a great time!

Canon 5D Mark II + Canon 50mm f/1.4

Salem Boudoir Photographer | color session in studio

This session was shot in my Salem, Oregon studio, using both film and digital. 

Salem Boudoir Studio | sporty.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | white lace + vintage robe

Salem Boudoir Studio | legs.

Salem Boudoir Studio | sneak peek | comfy.

Salem Boudoir Studio | confidence.

Confidence. It's the sexiest thing you can wear…and this beautiful mama wears it so beautifully. We had SO much fun doing this session in my studio. Yes, she's 

stunningly beautiful and voluptuous, but it's her confidence that made her session 

so easy and what makes her images sing. Shot with a combination of film, I am 

absolutely in LOVE with these images. 

In. love.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | bridal session in studio

I love doing bridal boudoir sessions.

A veil and some simple white lace lingerie. 

That's really all you need for bridal boudoir portraits. 

This beautiful bride-to-be was just perfection. I can't wait to photograph her wedding!

Salem Boudoir Studio | beautiful mama on film

I know I've already said this, but I'm loving the combination of color film and boudoir, in my studio. Most locations do not provide enough natural light for me to rock color images, but because my studio has two big windows and because the walls are all light colored, it totally works. 

Makeup by Paloma Ortiz. 

This shot, right here, is my favorite from this gorgeous session.

Do I even need to say that my camera LOVES this beautiful woman?!

I mean, hello? Look at her!

I'll be shooting her wedding next month and cannot wait! 

We had to do a few bridal inspired shots, since she's a soon-to-be bride!

 To book a session with me, simply email me at kel@kelwardphotography.com or give me a call (or text) at 503-939-6781. If you're out of the area, I'm also going on tour! Tour locations include:

La Grande, OR

Bend, OR

Manzanita, OR

Seattle, WA

Los Angeles, CA

Houston, TX

Reading, PA

Las Vegas, NV

Atlanta, GA

Albuquerque, NM

Orlando, FL

I may also be adding Colorado Springs to the list soon! If you're in one of these locations and would like information regarding the boudoir tour, please email me! If your city is not listed, but you and a group of friends are interested in boudoir sessions, please don't hesitate to ask! I'm happy to add cities to the tour. 

You can view my portfolio HERE and my boudoir page on Facebook HERE.

I also have a google+ account now! You can visit that by clicking HERE. 

Lastly, if you are in Instagram, my feed is HERE.

For my fellow film geeks, these shots were taken with a Canon EOS-3 and some film. Yes, film. As in, I can't remember which film stock I used. If I had to guess, I'd say Portra 400, but I'm not sure. I suck at keeping track of my shoot details. Oops. I do know, though, that they were scanned by the FIND lab.

Salem Boudoir Photographer | sunset in the studio

Just beyond the sunset
Someone waits for me
Just beyond the sunset
Lies my destiny
Where the purple mountains
Lie in deep tranquillity
There I’ll find the treasure
Of love eternally 

Just beyond the sunset
Waits someone so fair
Just beyond the sunset
All alone they wait there
Their hair is golden
The colour of the sand
Their eyes sparkle in the night
Like diamonds in your hand

Just beyond the sunset
Lies a home for me
Where the world is peaceful
Like a paradise should be
Just beyond the sunset
Someday is where you’ll find me

~David Harris, 1966

These shots were from the very first boudoir session I did in my studio. I knew immediately that I loved shooting in there at sunset. I have west facing windows, so for about 2 hours the light just pours in like this. It's stunning and beautiful, and I'm just so in love with it! It allows me to be creative in so many ways - exposure, composition, shadows, etc. 

If you are invested in booking a sunset studio session, just let me know. I often shoot in the evenings and on weekends, as those are the times that tend to work best for my boudoir clients. Most are moms and/or work 9-5 type jobs, so evenings and weekends just make sense. 

Please feel free to visit my website at www.kelwardphotography.com and view my boudoir portfolio at www.kelwardphotography.com/boudoir. I also have a Facebook page (click here to view), as well as a "regular" blog, if you're interested in more than just boudoir. Click HERE to view my other blog.

I can be reached by email at kel@kelwardphotography.com and by phone/text at 503-939-6781. I look forward to meeting you! If you'd like to sit and chat, I have space available for that in my studio. I'm also happy to meet up with you at your home or at a local coffee shop. Just let me know what works best for you!

Salem Boudoir Studio | looking through

This is one of my favorite boudoir images taken in my studio. It's so simple, but has a sense of mystery to it. There's a soulfulness about it that I just love. 

If you're interested in recreating a shot like this for your studio boudoir session, just let me know. I keep these mirrored beads on hand just for this reason. 

Portland Boudoir Photographer | a little bit moody

I'm talking about the lighting, of course!

I love the combination of lighting, lace, ruffles, bows, stockings, and just smoking hotness in these shots. Don't be afraid to mix textures. I know that all of those things, together, sounds like a lot, but as you can see, they look great!

There are about two hours a day where the sun comes beaming into the west facing 

windows of my studio. I've always heard that you want north facing windows in a studio. 

I imagine this is the reason, but I absolutely LOVE this light. It's moody and 

dramatic, plus I'm still able to shoot in other areas of the studio 

during that time, where the light isn't harsh like this.

If you are interested in getting shots like this for your session, please let me know when you book so that we can schedule it for the appropriate time. If you're more interested in the "not-so-moody" look, that's okay too! Just tell me when you book your session. The great thing about my studio is that it is surprisingly versatile. I can do light and airy, dark and moody, and everything in between.

I'm also happy to give wardrobe advice and recommendations. Maybe you have some 

problem areas you're concerned about? I can help you with that! Maybe you have 

something you'd like to show off? I can help with that too. Perhaps you don't 

want the pinup or "girly" look and need suggestions. Or maybe you're just at a total loss 

as to what to wear, which I can also help with!

To view my boudoir portfolio, please visit the gallery on my website, by clicking HERE.

You can also visit my Facebook page by clicking HERE.

And finally, if you'd like to get to know a little more about me, click HERE.

Salem Boudoir Studio | Tattoos + Lace + Corset + Spunk

 I'm so excited to share this beautiful session with you!

Monica is pretty much a dream client. She has a really fun and sassy attitude, she has some awesome ink (done by Oregon Tattoo, which is 2 doors down from my studio, by the way), and she booked her boudoir session for herself. 

Yep, single, independent, and knows how to appreciate herself.  

I love this angle. It's sexy, but without being revealing. Stockings are just plain sexy, whether you're putting them on, taking them off, or hiding them under a dress. 

This was actually an outtake, but I loved it so much that I put it in her gallery. Her best friend (who has also been a client and accompanied her to this session) said this is a very typical expression from her, so  that made the shot even better. Please note: bringing your best friend may result in a LOT of laughter between the two of you and your photographer. Just be prepared.

Hello, beautiful curves and ink!

This is one of the corsets I keep at my studio, which happened to fit Monica perfectly!

I have a few corsets on hand, if you're interested in wearing one for your session. 

They're all steel boned, which means they won't buckle or bend like plastic boning will, and they give you an amazing waist line! 

As luck would have it, there are two days left to book your half price boudoir session. For $350, you get a full session in my studio, the images on disc, and a 4x6 print of each photo. So, if you've been considering booking, now is the time! 

Offer expires July 31, 2014. 

To book your boudoir session, please contact me at kel@kelwardphotography.com.

To learn more about me and/or my photographic style, please feel free to visit my website at www.kelwardphotography.com

Salem Boudoir Studio | cardigans are sexy

When guiding my clients through the "what to wear" process, I tell them that the most important thing is to choose something in which they feel good. So, with that said, this gorgeous bride-to-be instantly thought of her extensive collection of cardigans. As a cardigan lover myself, I can totally relate and love that she brought along a few of her favorites for her session. Paired with a beautifully detailed bra and panty set, it was just perfection. Soft and cuddly, but also sexy as all get out.

 

Suffice it to say, the album that she ordered made a wonderful gift for her new husband. I love doing boudoir sessions for soon-to-be brides. Yes, it results in a great gift for their new spouse, but it also tends to give brides both a break in the hectic planning and a little boost in self-confidence right before the big day. Anyone who keeps tabs on me or my work knows that I do this for the empowerment and self-confidence it gives my clients. 

These shots were taken with the lace curtains in my studio. I've been having a lot 

of fun with them lately. If you see something in my blog posts or on my 

website that catches your eye, make sure to mention it to me when booking your session. 

Most of the time, I'm able to recreate images I've taken in the past. These shots, through 

the curtain, would make great artistic pieces for the the walls in a home.

If you are interested in booking a boudoir session with me, please email me at kel@kelwardphotography.com or call/text me at (503)939-6781. If you're in need of some inspiration, please feel free to browse through my boudoir blog or my website (www.kelwardphotography.com).  I am based in Salem, Oregon and am absolutely available for travel. Even outside of Oregon. So, if you and a group of friends are interested in a boudoir party where you live, don't hesitate to contact me!