Credit: Julia Boggio
Near the end of last year, my friend Julia Boggio asked me if I’d like to model for her new Vintage Boudoir series and well, put it this way, she didn’t have to ask me twice – I quite literally jumped at the chance! Would I like to go and play dress up, get my hair and make up done and then have some amazing photographs to look at for the rest of my life? Erm..YES!
I have been a fan of Julia’s ever since I first discovered her a few years ago on You Tube and I have been lucky enough to share many of her weddings with you in the past. She is universally considered one of the top wedding photographers in the UK, but it’s great to see that her talent shines equally in the studio. With her team of experts behind her and props a-plenty the results are a guaranteed success!
The shoot was planned for the 6th January so the night before (mother nature decided this would be the day to start snowing so I drove down to stay with a friend the previous evening to try and miss the worst of it!) I excitedly got in my car wondering what lay in store for me the next day. I arrived at her studios in Wimbledon at 9am where I met Sev the hairdresser, who after exclaiming much appreciation to my fuchsia tresses, got started on my hair. I’ll be honest, I’m not usually a girl who likes having her hair played with and I actually hate going to the hairdressers but Sev was excellent and the styles he came up with were literally jaw-dropping. As he curled and quaffed my hair I said ‘So, what are we going for this time?” (I had 6 hair and make up changes – one for every ‘look’) and replied, in his thick french accent “ahh I don’t know, let’s just see what ‘appens!” My make up was done by Kaz Fernando. Again I am quite funny about other people doing my make up as I always think they’ll do it wrong but not this time! Not only was Kaz able to match my skin tone perfectly (it can be quick tricky to get it just right when you’re as pale as me) but she gave me some great tips and tricks along the way – plus she was on hand all day for touch ups! Perfect. Again I had different make up for every shot and Kaz was ever the professional at getting it done perfectly.
I got a full 1940’s makeover for each shot and all the clothes were supplied (I brought my own shoes – pink sparklies and the black shoes from Primark, silver ‘Rock n Roll Bride’ shoes custom made by Shoe Missy.) Julia was fantastic at making me feel happy and comfortable in front of the camera (even when I was completely starkers bar a thong and some very well placed balloons!) and gave me great direction to get the right expressions and poses. “We have the ‘oops, I caught my dress’ look, the ‘surprised & naughty’ look, and the ‘innocent seductress’ look, to name a few. Together, we figure out which one works best for the client and away we go.” Julia says. ”We design each look in our style book and then source the props and outfits needed to create the image. Our seamstress handmakes the majority of our costumes. The rest are either sourced from shops or they are genuine vintage pieces. If the client would like to do a look that we don’t have the props or outfits for, she is more than welcome to bring her own things. We can even direct her to places she can look for props.”
“The pin-up look is so much more erotic than a lot of modern boudoir, which often shows too much. Pin up is all about tantalising the viewer with what’s being covered up, but saying ‘I’m cheeky and sexy’ in the expression.” Julia told me “My team of hair and make-up professionals create the classic pin-up look with every client. After they’ve been given their makeover, including sweeping false eyelashes, they go into wardrobe, where they get into their hold ups and choose a costume.” Julia reassures, “We have loads of costumes and props to suit different body shapes and sizes. The great thing about this style is that everyone can look sexy, whether you’re a size 4 or 24.”
I think you’ll agree that the results are nothing short of spectacular and I would encourage any of you to go ahead and do this (or boys, buy your fiance this as a Valentine’s gift – imagine making her feel this good and then you get to enjoy the photographs afterwards!) The shoot costs £455 and includes hair and make-up, as well as at least two different costume changes, false eyelashes and a pair of vintage stockings.
After your shoot there are various different ways you can display your images proudly “Clients have a range of ways that they can display their images, from small desk frames to large-format acrylics. When we were creating a product range to go with Vintage Boudoir, we decided that this isn’t the kind of gift you give to hide away in your husband’s drawer. This is tasteful, colourful, fun and sexy. It should be a part of your interior design.” Julia told me.
Shoots take place in Wimbledon at Julia Boggio Studios. For more information or to book a session, contact enquiries@juliaboggiostudios.com and check out the website: www.juliaboggiostudios.com
Make-up Kaz Fernando ( she also does wedding make-up and hair)
Hair – Sev Hubert from Hepburn Collection (Sev also does amazing wedding hair)
Hats (including the one I’m wearing in the Ostrich feathered shot, which she made especially for me) supplied by Jane Taylor from Jane Taylor Millinery
Photography: Julia Boggio
Tags: 1940, 1940s, Boudoir, Julia Boggio, Naked, Pin Up, Pink hair, Retro, Vintage
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You look hot, If ever you want to do something like this in a cute vintage frock from FCNK just let us know.
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SO Fabulous!!!!
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Wow!
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LOVE, LOVE< LOVE!
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Yep, the BEST boudoir shots to date. The bar has been RISEN!
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BEAUTIFUL!
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omgsh! these are all so fabulous Kat!! gorgeous!
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meee-yow!!!! These are so brilliant–I love them!
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GORGEOUS ♥ LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
Hollyxx
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These are so cool Kat!!!!
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you look soooo FABULOUS in vintage boudoir! loveeeeee these so much kat. you go girl!!! my fav is the 40’s inspired with the huge feathers.
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Sexxxxxxxy!
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So fun Kat!! Congrats.
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The pin up girl shots are amazing! I love this!!!
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thanks to everyone for your lovely comments!! i cant believe how well these have gone down (although i secretly knew you would all LOVE them!)
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Those are so awesome! I cannot pick a favourite because they are all so great! How fun! You look amazing!!
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Amazing! You look incredible. Love the balloons shot.
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KAT!!! You look positively GORGEOUS! I love love love these! I wish I lived in the UK!
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Ohhhh my gosh, those are SO AMAZING! Absolutely gorgeous! I am so jealous!
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Oh the prettiest witch i know now! everyone knows way ahead this set just jawdroppin’ gorgeous indeed! *non-stop applauses*
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errr just looked in the mirror and i appear to have turned a funny shade of green. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT…
note to my man… this shoot is what i want for my next birthday present purrrrllllleeeeeasssse x
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Hot damn! You look amazing missy!
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These are darling Kat! You make a cute witch
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OMGoooosshhhh! How stinkin’ cute are you?!?!! LOVE!
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WOWZA! These are AMAZING!!! I love them and you are right pin-up is WAY sexier.
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These are so freakin’ awesome! Rawrrr, Kat you are a sexy kitten!
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They are fabulous!
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Well lovely you did not not dissapoint our wonderful lady of Rock and Roll. They are so sensational. I have so many favourites it is crazy. Julia’s photography is wonderful too. All the looks are divine and so are you. xx
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i just wanted to say again, THANK YOOOOU to eeryone for your kind words. you have all really made me smile. I think i may have exploded twitter too! love you all…
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KAT! You look splendidly beautiful.
I adore your expressions.
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so absolutely gorgeous!
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These are awesome! You’re so pretty!
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Hot Mama!! This are fantabulous. Perfect pin up.
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I saw these shots over on Savior’s blog and just had to come over. WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!! You lucky thing. I adore these shots. I would kill for a shoot like this. You must be SO happy!
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These are incredible! This is exactly what I would love to do in a boudoir shoot!!
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Luvvit! I’ve posted about the shoot & linked you
http://weddingsbyangel.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-love-rock-n-roll-bride.html
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You look amazing!! What a gorgeous woman you are!! Stunning pictures! I bet your outtakes are amazing as well!!
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Smokin Hot!:)
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These are the best boudoir pictures I have ever seen !!!!
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These are so fabulous! You look stunning! I love them all. The accessories, backdrop, clothes, and your hair of course are so much fun!
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Hi Kat, stunning photos! You are so pretty and sexy! x
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Love it! You look awesome. Love the one with the feather fan.
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Love these! So fun!
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