Suns Out, Buns Out!

Vacationing in Florida? Here’s your lingerie and swimwear guide.  Let yourself be inspired by the floral and fauna, and wear something brightly colored.  Red really compliments a tan. 

Be ahead of the curve with these plunging pieces from Yandy.com that will let you be your own Baywatch babe.

A nude crochet bikini transforms you into a boho beach bunny.

Similarly, going nude with your lingerie allows you to wear plenty of white.   

I love a good cover-up as much the next woman but beach pants let you cover up without covering up everything. 

High-waisted may be retro but couldn't be more modern these days.  This bra and panty set from Yandy.com is meant to be seen, both in the bedroom or out.  Pair the bra with a sheer top for added sex appeal.  

Tampa is known for its hip and trendy social scene and diverse population. There’s enough here to satisfy any tourist’s need to both explore and relax.  Let Boudoir Betty make your vacation one you won't soon forget!  

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The Real Reason Women Get Boudoir Photos

Why do women come in for sessions?

There are many different reasons:  birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, but some reasons are much more emotional. 

For example, I had a client schedule a session for her boyfriend and then nearly cancel because she found out he was cheating on her.  I told her to come in anyway because looking good is always the best revenge. 

By the time she came in, they were back together again.  She was choosing to stay as an expression of love and commitment to work on the relationship. 

It was a much needed reminder that she is truly worthy and beautiful.

A boudoir session can be a reminder that the things you believe you "lack" have nothing to do with your spouse or significant other’s actions.

This momma came in for a boudoir session just a few weeks after giving birth!

Other women in the same situation come to me because they’re going through a divorce or leave their significant other. Their boudoir session serves as a way to reconnect with themselves and their sexuality.

I've had women come in who have lost a significant amount of weight, but still identify with the "before" weight-loss version of themselves. They still find themselves gravitating to plus-sized clothing and rejecting styles that are body-conscious because they don't feel they can pull them off, but seeing photos of themselves in their new body helps them get comfortable with the idea of being a smaller size.

Still others may come in after they’ve had surgery of some kind .  The boudoir session helps empower them to feel beautiful and whole again.

In a way, a boudoir session is a kind of therapy.  You can funnel your fears and pain into something positive, and more importantly, ART! 

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Get A Leg Up!

We all have that one less-than-flattering photo.  You know, the one that looks like you're about to birth a food baby or three?  

I get why women find it intimidating to come in for a session and get undressed, or at least partially undressed in front of a stranger.  Just know that I won't stare blankly at you while you figure out how to emote sexy.  I will guide you into poses that make you look like the drop-dead gorgeous woman that you are.

One of the things we'll discuss when you come in for your session is any perceived problem areas. I always hear that women want to lose a few pounds first, but I have you covered in the posing department.     Let's look at some examples, shall we?

Titling your head slightly down can be flattering for most face shapes but tilt too far down and you create a double chin.  Tyra Banks has a trick that she calls the "turtle".  Push your chin out a bit and hold your tongue against the roof of your mouth to avoid a double chin. 

Letting arms hang limply at your side flattens the muscle and makes it look larger.  Bending your elbows and creating a triangle creates a much more flattering silhouette.

I'm all about creating or enhancing curves.  Having her bend the leg that is closest to the camera and place her hands behind her to create negative space gives her a much more dynamic shape.  

You can see that the photo on the left does nothing for her shape.  Her arms are hanging limply at her side.  Again, I have her bend the leg that is closest to the camera and bend her elbow slightly to create negative space.

Create the illusion of a smaller waist.  No Photoshop required.  Simply placing your hands around your middle and bringing them in closely gives the appearance of a teeny, tiny waist.  

I can also help to create a rounder derriere.  Lifting the hips creates a booty-ful booty to behold and has the added benefit of smoothing out any cellulite one may have.

I promise that I will never take a photo of your bum straight on; that's always a sure fire way to make you look as wide as possible.  We avoid this by having your shift your weight onto one hip and bending the leg that's furthest away from the camera.  

"Pop" the booty in a standing position and you've got a butt worthy of the song "Baby Got Back"! 

It's all about that hourglass shape! Tummy in, chest out! Shift your weight onto one hip, and create a diamond with your hands on your hips. 

See?  I promise I can make you look as gorgeous as the ladies on my website.  What are you waiting for?

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