First of all, I LOVE Pinterest. Just like everyone else I know, I have an addicion to Pinterest! There are so many amazing and awesome things on the internet and Pinterest is a great way to organize all that information.
As a photographer, I have a love hate relationship with Pinterest. Today’s blog post is about the use of Pinterest to help plan out your boudoir session. We’ll go thru the Dos (Pros) and Don’ts (Cons) and then I’ll give you my verdict.
Do Pinterest
What a great and amazing forum for you to look at boudoir photos and setups. It’s also great to help you prepare for how your photographer will be posing you. There are tons of boudoir images to look at – sometimes it can get overwhelming. It’s also great to use Pinterest for hair and makeup ideas for your session. And, finally, it can certainly help in picking outfits for your photo shoot. I even have a board specifically for lingerie that would be great for boudoir shoots.
Don’t Pinterest
My one big problem with Pinterest is that most people you see in the photos are models. And, lets just face it – none of us are models. Sometimes the photos can give you an unrealistic idea of how your photos will look. Like above, it’s great to get ideas from Pinterest but it is not in your best interest to present your photographer with 50 pins and ask that all those poses be re-created. That sucks the creativity out of your session! Also, everyone’s body is different and your photographer is going to pose you in a way that is flattering for your body.
Never compare yourself to the women in the photos on Pinterest! EVER! Your photos will represent who you are, your body, YOUR BEAUTY!
The Verdict
Use Pinterest sparingly. Get some ideas for outfits and poses, share those with your photographer then have fun during your session! The most effective way to use Pinterest – create a board specific for your session so you can share ideas with your photographer. If you see some makeup that you like, pin it a an idea for the stylist!
