Ellie Vayo's Guide to Boudoir Photography

You can also build a nice selec-

tion of backdrops by purchasing

muslins. I use light tan, black, gray,

brown, light pastels, and more. In-

stall your backgrounds on a track

system for quick and easy changing.

Keep an eye out for interesting

6. Backdrops and Props.

out shopping at major retail estab-

lishments, yard sales, and estate sales

or antique stores for things that can

help create a great atmosphere in

your camera room.

Top left and right—Valentine’s Day is

another opportunity to sell your clients

on boudoir photography. We stock nu-

merous red backdrops and accessories

for this holiday. A little ingenuity goes a

long way toward maximizing your

budget and creativity. The rose-covered

backdrop shown on the right is a piece

of folding foamcore purchased at Of-

ficeMax, covered with red satin and net-

ting. We used a glue gun to affix the

roses. Turn to page 78 to see a trio of

portraits in which this backdrop was em-

ployed.Bottom left and right—Another

great set for boudoir (and high school

senior) sessions is the stone wall. If you

don’t have a real stone wall at your stu-

dio, you can purchase a rubber version

(right) from Denny Manufacturing.

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