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“I had such a great time during the Boudoir Photo shoot with Laura! She is so warm and made me feel confident and relaxed. I enjoyed every second of the photo shoot. She has a good eye and brings out the best of you. It’s a significant experience which every woman should have.”
~Maya
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“In addition to being an exceptional photographer Laura is a wonderful person…she made me feel beautiful and at ease. Laura has an incredible eye for capturing the loveliest moments and making a woman look her very best. I enjoyed every moment of the process and I could not be happier with the results. It was a truly great experience! ”
~Jenna
“Being self-conscious and awkward for as long as I can remember, I walked into Laura’s studio nervous and still not 100% sure of what I was doing. Thankfully Laura and Sasha put me at ease immediately! I loved everything about the shoot that day and still can’t believe how good my pictures turned out!”
~Lucy
“I am completely blown away at Laura’s editing skills, the photos came out so polished and professional. I mean I wasn’t expecting to look like Boudoir Barbie but I was especially nervous to see how my self-proclaimed flaws would play out in pictures. The end result was impressive, she really goes above and beyond to show the very best of you, and maybe smooth over the not so best of you. Kudos Laura, and thanks for the awesome shoot!!”
~Anna
“When Laura first approached me about doing a boudoir shoot, my first thought was, ‘Oh I don’t know… I hate my stomach pooch, and I hate my hips cuz they’re wide which just makes my butt look wide too, plus my skin is so pasty white… and there’s no way I’ll be comfortable rolling around scantily clad in front of a photographer hearing the clicking of a camera…!!!’ But then, as time went on, I thought about it in a different way, ‘you know what,’ I thought, ‘I’m only going to get uglier as the years march on… so maybe I should just summon my inner vixen and take this as an opportunity to face some of my body issues and celebrate the whole kit and ka-booty!’
“So I did! And can I tell you something?… I. HAD. A. BLAST. — Ladies… DO IT. You will have so much fun. Seriously… Laura is not only an extraordinary photographer, but she’s also an extraordinary woman who will put you at ease immediately. Before you know it, you’ll be rolling around like you’ve been doing boudoir shoots for years! I have never felt so in touch with my feminity. Truly. I finished the shoot feeling beautiful, sexy as hell, and realizing that my body is beautiful… as ALL of ours are. Laura – thank you for that.
“So ladies, jump in! Let yourself play… I promise you’ll have fun, and I promise you’ll finish with a new appreciation for yourself and your body. We are women! Let us bud-ROAR!”
~Kate
“I purchased a promotion for a Mini Shoot. It was my first boudoir photo session. A bit nervous at first, but within 5 mins it was so much fun and Laura made it completely easy and comfortable. She had a ton of accessories for me to play with, her sets are classy and sexy, plus she had my favorite songs playing in the background. “For every girl that never did a boudoir shoot… it’s a must!!”
~Sukie
“I was first introduced to Laura Vanlandingham’s work when I saw the gorgeous boudoir photos of a friend and fellow writer, Rachel Kramer Bussel. The pictures were breathtakingly glamorous and classy, but also had an intimate quality that captured Rachel’s humor and openness as well as her beauty. I immediately wondered what it would be like to do a session myself, but quickly dismissed it as pure fantasy. At 48, I was far beyond the age even to pretend to be worthy of the camera’s attention.
“Coincidentally, a few weeks later an older friend mentioned she was planning to do a light-hearted pin-up-style boudoir session for her husband’s birthday. Her sense of fun–and faith in airbrushing–was infectious, and I figured why not take the leap myself? It also gave me an excuse to indulge my life-long love of Victorian finery by buying a peacock blue made-to-order corset to match my eyes from a local specialty shop.
“Bombarded as we all are by pictures of models of the “perfect” age and size, I think every ordinary woman gets a little nervous before she poses for a photographer, especially dressed in nothing but her underwear. Fortunately, Laura’s website was very helpful, with tips for shopping, practicing poses and deciding just what I wanted out of the session. When I arrived at Laura’s studio, I was even more reassured that this would be an exciting and comfortable collaboration. Although middle-aged women are supposed to be invisible, I knew I felt much sexier, more confident and more me than I was at 25. I certainly felt bold and beautiful as I lounged about on the sets to the sultry sounds of my favorite jazz tunes, responding to Laura’s gentle instructions and encouragement.
“Viewing the results in the slide show that day was a powerful experience. The brilliant colors and composition were as artful as any painting, and yet I truly think these portraits capture the “real” me—on my best days! My husband is crazy about my album, too, although he told me I’m always this beautiful to him. That’s when I realized that Laura’s camera looks at her subjects not with the harsh judgment we often give ourselves, but with the eyes of love. And through her magic, I was able to appreciate my own sexiness in a whole new way. Thanks, Laura, for a marvelous and unforgettable adventure!”
~Donna George Storey
“Laura has helped me OWN my sexy. The flirt session i had with her was really comfortable and easy. And as a result, i have these beautiful captivating images. She has a great eye. I highly recommend her.”
~Jennifer
“Recently, a dear friend of mine offered me a boudoir session with Rue Boudoir. I eagerly accepted, but wasn’t quite sure what I had signed on for! Having had a lifelong struggle with my weight, I was overwhelmed with feelings of excitement and fear. On the inside, I’d always been the Vargas pinup type, but I didn’t know if I’d finally be able to make it happen on the outside. Would I be comfortable enough to really take this plunge?
“All of that dissipated when I was introduced to Ms. Laura Vanlandingham. There is something about her that puts one instantly at ease. Maybe it’s the easy Carolinian drawl. But after our telephone chat, I felt I was in great hands.
“When I arrived, Laura, her assistant Amanda, and Mia, the makeup artist, were gracious and seemed to share my excitement. They offered refreshments, explained what the day would be like, and we set to work and play! Everyone was supportive and relaxed, open to ideas, and made wonderful suggestions. Despite a packed shooting schedule and a rainstorm of biblical proportions, Laura and her staff seemed unruffled. The shoot felt safe and private (any insecurities I had were addressed and dispelled), and the mood was quietly electric.
“I must say I am *so* pleased with the results! This experience has given me a brand of liberation that can’t be found in stores. Or gyms. Or in the surgeon’s chair. Every woman should avail herself of this opportunity. It feels amazing to know that all I have to bring to the table is me, my favorite lingerie, and a little courage, and after Laura works her magic, this is what I get back!
“I had reviewed some of Laura’s wedding shots and was struck by her dazzling use of color. Like Laura herself, the photos were serene and pastel with sassy bursts of brights that bloom forth like a crocus in wintery field. …and that’s the gift that she has given to me. The opportunity to blossom. Thank you, Laura!”
~Jasmin
” ‘Hello, my name is Melanie and I am a full-time student.’
“Most days, I feel like that student title is my identity, and I fight getting lost in the daily grind constantly. No matter what age, we females always have something that keeps us from being the sexy beautiful women that we are. Shooting the boudoir session with Laura was a GREAT way to be reminded of this side of myself. To have a few hours to get dolled up in makeup, jewels, and lace was not only a stress reliever but a total blast!!
“Every woman deserves a time to induldge in themselves and celebrate their femininity. So ladies, whatever your motivations are for considering setting up a session for yourself – make sure you go into it ready to shrug off the cares of the day and find your inner sex kitten.”
~Melanie
“I could not have been happier with the boudoir photos I had done with Laura. I was very hesitant to have boudoir photos done at all, but I had seen a few friends do them as wedding gifts for their husbands and really wanted to do it. Laura was amazing. The entire experience was comfortable and extremely fun. The hair and makeup artist Laura used was wonderful, Laura’s help choosing wardrobes for the shoot was great…and the photos are amazing!! I truly never felt more elegant or more beautiful…and my husband loved the album Laura made as a sexy secret wedding gift! If you are considering budoir photos, look no further. check out her gallery at http://ownyoursexy.com…you will be so happy you did!”
~Gina