There’s a lot going on when you are planning a wedding. There’s the wedding itself, which you want to be the perfect event for your family and close friends. But there’s also your personal relationship with your future spouse.
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I turned 40 in November and haven't had professional photos since 2011 for my wedding.
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A real client talks about her photoshoot experience at the Chicago Boudoir Photography studio. And she brought a lollipop to her photoshoot - how fun is that???
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What was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: Wedding, birthday, Christmas gift for husband
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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." Ok, ok I know that it is 1000% cliche to say that line, but it's really how I feel right now!
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Creating intimate images through boudoir sessions is a beautifully private process for many people, but it’s likely you’ll love the images and be interested in sharing some of the content you make online. The internet is a vast place, and there are many ways that sharing too much can come back to be a problem.
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This viewpoint may seem productive in the short term, especially if you're just starting off in life after graduation with no solid income or network of friends and family around you. A lot of people get into relationships because it feels good—it feels better than being alone—and sometimes that can be more important than establishing whether or not two people are actually well-suited for each other long-term. But over time, even in your early 20s, the infatuation stage of a relationship wears off and you start to see people more clearly. Their flaws really begin to stand out and they might not be as perfect as you remembered them when you were in the throes of passion.
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What was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: I did the shoot to surprise my husband for his 50th birthday.
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What was your main reason for booking a boudoir shoot?: I wanted a confidence booster for me and a special gift for my hubby.
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Do you have your dream job? It's the one in which you are doing what you were meant to do, and living in luxury while you're at it, right?
If so…congratulations! You are one of the few, but good for you. However, chances are good that if he or she is reading this article they probably aren't working in their dream job.
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If it's anything like last year, you spent hours cooking dishes from scratch with fresh ingredients. You cooked all day up until dinner time which was great since everyone got to enjoy home-cooked food. The only drawback was that you and the other women in the family were stuck doing all of the cooking and cleanup - and it's not an exaggeration to say that you spent most of Thanksgiving day in the kitchen.
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Most of the time we don't feel comfortable telling them because we don't want to insult them. But, how often do people say insulting things about your appearance without meaning to - right in front of you? Well, most people will tell you that they probably have once or twice. Just like the person who has something stuck in their teeth, people think they look just fine and can't imagine what you're talking about when you point it out. Unfortunately, most people's self-perception is way off from reality.
The answer to the question, "Does a boudoir album make a good gift?" is simply, "No, a boudoir album is the BEST gift your can give your significant other!"
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I was nervous and skeptical of doing a boudoir shoot for my fiancé as a wedding gift. I did some research and decided it’s now or never!
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Doing a boudoir shoot can be a scary thing, especially the first time! At Chicago Boudoir we always personalize your shoot to maximize your experience and to get the best images of you. You should ask yourself some questions as you prepare for your shoot to make sure we know everything we should know about you.
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One of the main reasons why it takes us longer to get things done regularly is because we take on tasks from other people - whether they're one of our employees, colleagues, friends or family.
The problem is that it's very easy to get overwhelmed with other people's problems. We become so invested in these problems that we lose sight of our own tasks - and thus find ourselves working overtime (making up for the things we didn't do).
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When you're making a decision about where you're going to do your boudoir shoot you want to be able to tell the difference between the numerous boudoir photo studios. It can be really challenging to tell the difference over the phone or just by looking at our websites.
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A self-care boudoir shoot will generate images that you can enjoy with a lover or by yourself or even to show off on social media. Furthermore, it's an excellent way to improve self-esteem and self-confidence.
Boudoir may seem like a really anxiety inducing event! However did you know that doing something outside your comfort zone like boudoir can be such and indulgent and relaxing thing to do!
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First up - I’m using the term “plus-size boudoir” here for one simple reason: it is one of the most popular boudoir photography search terms on Google and I want anyone searching on the internet to know that I want to have ALL kinds of people and ALL kinds of bodies in my studio. Maybe you prefer another term, but this is what helps people find me and my studio!
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