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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Wow, these are beyond amazing !!! Julia is truly an amazing talent.
I must have it done too…though probably wouldn’t look half as good as you.
So So excited to share these on my blog tommorow..thank you for the honour of being able to do that…love love love it !!! -
Absolutely FANTASTIC shots, it looks like you had soooo much fun! Julia is one very talented photographer and you are a stunning model!
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These are pretty kick ass. Really shows off your inherent sassiness!
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This looks like so much fun! What a fantastic way to get boudoir-type shots while toning down the sex and retaining the fun and bubbly side!
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I’m dunking biscuit in my tea, and have just lost most of it whilst looking at these fabulous images.
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Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE them Kat!
Well done you and fabulous work Julia,
xoxo
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Great pics! I love the style of these. Vintage and stylish…You look gorgeous!
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Loving these – I did a vintage themed boudoir shoot with another photographer but your pics are out of this world – loving the witch one!
Fab fab fab!
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wow Kat you look amazing! this looks like so much fun!! definitely something i’d like to do…
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Glorious. They’re so slick! Model’s not bad either!
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Blown away!
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so fun! you look hot
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Kat you look absolutely bloody amazing. Love the witch. Love the feathers, the usherette… these are great pics and a fantastic ad for Julia.
The photos are so beautifully done, the props perfect – you must be chuffed to bits with this!
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wow, cool! very sexy, kat!
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Exceptional pictures – and they really do look fun.
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The wait was worth it! Utterly fabulous shots, sexy sexy sexy!
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These look great, Kat!!
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Wow! I love these as well, want one now!!! Would have to wear wig, though, as hair very short…
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These are really great Kitty, my favourite one is of you all in the white with the hat boxes, both demure and HOT at the same time
Charlotte xxx
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Oh my word!! You are a SEXY lady!! These are completely breathtaking, fun, and totally unique from anything I’ve ever seen.
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Meeeeow! These shots are amazing and so sassy! My fave is the witch
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Love these. So fun!!
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Fabulous! You are simply stunning! I can’t wait to add pin-up to my photography services…this blog entry is very inspiring!
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Love them!
Mark.
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Spectacular! These are some of the best Boudoirs I’ve seen!
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Julia has done you very proud Missy – you look fab! Looking forward to meeting her in March even more now. I’ll be seeing you for supper soon
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Amazing shots! How much do I want one of these shoots.
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OMGoodness, Kat, you are stunning! Love them all and you are definitely cheeky sexy!
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Kat you look stunning! What a great job the entire team did including that fabulous model. Two thumbs up
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Great photos-worth the wait, must have been so much fun, who doesn’t love dressing up, such fab outfits.
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These are awesome, Kat!
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So awesome! I love these.
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WHAT FUN! i am DYING over the balloon one!
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You’re husband must be ecstatic! You look fabulous. I love how classy it all is and I think your beautiful pink hair pops on the photos, the contrast in them is great. It’s so hard to pick a fave, but I do love the feathers one
I’m booking myself in with these guys!! WOWIE
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You look AMAZING! xo
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BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW WOW WOW
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wow kat, you look amazing – and the pictures are so fun!!! They just turned out fantastic!!!
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OMG, the FEATHERS, and the BALLOONS! This shoot is totally to die for. And like everyone else said, you DO look hot
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These. are. AMAZING.
Wow, you look incredible! Each shot is nothing short of perfection. You are such a lucky girl!
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You look darling! Great photos! <3
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Good lord what a stunner! I love the one where you’re looking in the mirror, classy but sexy!
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LOVE THESE!! you look perfect!
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Really great shots! So much fun, and such great colours! Top notch indeed.
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Wowwwwwwieeeeeeeeee. So brilliant, what a great sequence, loving the feathers – you certainly workied it – brilliant
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Fabulous! The styling is amazing and you look fantastic! I can definitely see how much fun you had
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I’m totally in love with your pics. I really want to get some done. I heart the Bewitched one the best! You rock!
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Totally adore the feather fans! I think a trip to Wimbledon is on the cards!
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These are just stunning! Definately photos that you will look back on and be very glad you had them done!!
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Holy hotness, batman. You look smoking hot Kat!! Love them all but my faves are the big fan and the witch on the broom shot
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Holy shit. Smokin’ hot. Might just have to look into getting me one of these done after all…
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