“How do you decide which images will be in color vs black and white?”

This is one of the most common questions that I get, but not from clients! I get this question from fellow boudoir photographers (and other genres) as they are getting started on their jorney, or as they are just trying to refine their skills.

The truth is, it’s VERY rare that I strongly feel one way or the other about a boudoir image’s edit. Occasionally I’ll capture in image that I know I’ll want to be in black and white, and those images are usually ones to do with movement (so a blurry boudoir hair flip) or light-shaping (silhouette shots and boudoir images with subtle highlights on the skin).

Regardless of MY preference, it really boils down to whatever the client prefers. Sometimes clients come in to our boudoir studio and say they prefer black and white, but then when they see their images they are in love with the color photos. Sometimes it happens the other way around. The best part about being one of our boudoir clients? You get to see BOTH versions when we view your boudoir images! The extra bonus? Any digital images purchased/selected after your boudoir session will come with both versions, so the decision can be left up to our clients.

Here are a few of my favorite: “Color or BW???” images as of late!

I love this maternity boudoir photo! The gold tones look so beautiful in the color image

Initially I was sure I'd prefer all color images from this weekend of cabin boudoir sessions, but the black and white also feels cozy!

Lace can look SO different in color and black and white images! I really don't know which I prefer for this tushy boduori shot.

Satin bedding is SO pretty for boudoir, and honestly I love how it picks up light and color no matter which version of the image is selected.

Ready to book your OWN boudoir session (and make the color vs black and white decision on your own)? Schedule a free consultation or your boudoir session right here!

You may be wondering why a boudoir photographer in Atlanta is sharing images from Folly Beach, SC. Well, last November we started planning our creative sessions for 2021 and I settled on trying to execute a whole weekend of beach boudoir. These sessions are pretty much like any other boudoir session-- but at the beach :)

The beautiful scenery and ocean breeze was incredible. We had moody skies with the occasional beach thunderstorm, and that made for some super dramatic shots. Our clients made this once in a lifetime experience into a girls trip and cheered each other on throughout each session .

No matter what your size is, no matter how many kids you have, no matter if you've been through something difficult--you are worthy of being seen as sexy and beautiful. I’m so incredibly happy with the creative direction of these shoots and it makes me SO excited for our U.S. Boudoir tour next year!!!