Fears and How to Overcome them to Book a Boudoir Photo Shoot. A Boudoir Photo Shoot is a stunning and empowering art form that captures the sensuality and beauty of the human body.  Whether you’re given it to a loved one as a gift or doing it for yourself, it’s an opportunity to celebrate your uniqueness and boost your self-esteem.  Many people have considered booking a boudoir shoot but have hesitated for various reasons. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the common reasons why someone hasn't booked a boudoir shoot and offer insights on how to overcome these hesitations ..read more

Boudoir Photography Session with the Best Intimate Photographer in Norfolk Virginia An intimate boudoir photography session is a great way to capture your beauty and sensuality. However, figuring out what to wear can be a challenge. You want to feel comfortable and confident in your outfit, but you also want to choose something that will make you look and feel sexy. When it comes to boudoir, less is often more. You don't want to overwhelm the photos with too much clothing or accessories. A simple lingerie set or bra and panty set is a great place to start. Look for pieces that flatter your ..read more

AFTER DARK BOUDOIR BLOG Boudoir photography is a beautiful and empowering experience for any woman. The process of having your photo taken in intimate and personal clothing can be incredibly liberating and can help to boost your confidence and self-esteem. However, many women may feel nervous or self-conscious about having their photo taken in this way. One way to overcome these nerves and to create a truly stunning and positive boudoir photo shoot is to do it after dark.   Shooting after dark allows for a more intimate and sensual atmosphere. This can help to add a touch of roman ..read more

Sheets Shopping for lingerie can be overwhelming and frustrating.  Finding that right outfit to wear during a session can be a difficult task.  I'm hear to help you with that and give advice on what best to wear, and not wear to your boudoir session.  However, some of my favorite intimate sessions are photographed using just a sheet.  It's simple and intimate and the only thing you have to do is pick out the color of sheet you want. Not only do I love the look of just a sheet for boudoir, it can be used to hide areas that you don't necessarily love.  Hiding th ..read more

1. What/who made you decide to book a boudoir session?  One of the women I was taking a French class with during my sophomore year mentioned to me that she had gotten her boudoir pictures done and shared them with me. As soon as I saw them, I knew it was something that I needed to do for myself to not only boost my own confidence but to be able to have pictures that highlighted all of the parts of my body that I love -- as well as the ones that I needed to work on loving a little more -- in a sexy and beautiful way. I decided that it was finally time during my senior year in colle ..read more

Ms. S Boudoir Experience What/who made you decide to book a boudoir session?  I wanted to do it as a surprise gift for my husband who was on deployment for our anniversary What made you choose Hillary West Studios? A co-worker at the time suggested it. I was very apprehensive and unsure of the whole process until I met Hillary. After our first consultation I knew she was the right person and heard my fears What were you nervous about going into your session? Am I going to look fat or stupid? Is Hillary going to judge me? (Let’s face it we all fear being judged) Hillary doesn't j ..read more

1. What/who made you decide to book a boudoir session? – I wanted to do something outside of my comfort zone and feel empowered after a breakup. 2. What made you choose Hillary West Studios? – Google reviews and photos I seen on Instagram  3. What were you nervous about going into your session? – Posing  4. What was your favorite part of the experience? – Makeup and the friendliness of Hillary 5. How do you feel now that you’ve completed the session? – Beautiful  6. Would you recommend Hillary West Studios to others? – Yes 7. What advice would you give to women interested in doi ..read more

It’s getting close to sweater weather and I love to photography women in sweaters. Pair a nice oversize sweater with a pair of panties and it gives that laying around sexy look. [See image gallery at hillarywestboudoir.com] If you’re ready to start the journey contact me and let’s set up a complementary consultation so you can learn all about me and the process ..read more

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m contemplating what to do.  It’s Black Friday, but do I go anywhere?  Do I just set at home and do some shopping online?  Looking at the answers to the question I posed in my IG Stories yesterday, it seems that everybody is doing some shopping online this year. As I raise another cup of coffee, I thought…what is the best gift during this pandemic? A gift to yourself of course and that gift is…a boudoir experience!  Think about it, no crowds, one on one…I could go on and on about the benefits of an experience like th ..read more

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