The 3 biggest misconceptions of intimate couples photography
How it can help you feel closer to one another.
Imagine opening the door to reveal the closest, most intimate moments shared in your relationship. Smouldering gazes, an electric touch, shivering goosebumps… And so much, skin to skin closeness. This is the art of intimate couples photography. Allowing a photographer to glimpse your closest moments from behind a lens to create a fairytale gallery that celebrates your love. But it’s not without controversy. Here are the three biggest misconceptions of intimate couples photography.
The first misconception: We have to get naked
As with all of my photography, there is no rule when it comes to how much clothing you do–or don’t– wear. To capture true, raw emotion between the two of you, feeling comfortable is paramount. You need to feel like your authentic self, so that my camera and I simply melt away into the background. Only then, when you are able to show honest, unfiltered attention and connection between each other, am I able to capture heartfelt images that transport you straight back to the moment.
The big myth–it’s explicit photography
Intimate couples photography involves laughter, playfulness and genuine emotion. Even if you both opt to bare all, my focus is on capturing the tiny details that embroider your physical and emotional connection. The natural way you fold together. Your instinctive emotions and the way your bodies marry one another. It’s not about sex, or creating explicit images. It’s a celebration of closeness, unity and your unique relationship with one another.
A question of privacy: Our closest moments will end up on the internet!
When you have photos taken together or solo, your images will never end up on the internet without your written consent. What happens behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors. The final images are yours to cherish and enjoy together and I would never take that away from a couple. As a photographer, privacy is the scaffolding of my brand and I would never breach your trust.
Intimate couples photography and boudoir is about celebrating intimacy and sensuality. From engagements through to couples maternity boudoir, there is no rulebook for capturing beautiful moments. These photoshoots transcend any particular gender or identity, which is why I welcome couples of all genders and orientations.
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