Ottawa Boudoir Photography

Ottawa Boudoir
Official site of Ottawa Boudoir Photographer Mario P. Menard can be found at www.ottawaportrait.com or www.ottawaboudoir.com

Welcome to my blog about boudoir photography. Boudoir photography is an elegant, sensual way of portraying women like they've never been photographed before...

A boudoir portrait can be tailored to reflect your personality, charm and glamourous side of yourself!

Our services include high resolution digital capture and state-of-the-art digital imaging software for applying soft light & retouching to your skin. You will even be able to see your portraits instantly! Our services are tailored to meet your needs and make your portrait a unique and personal one.

Treat yourself to the ultimate personal gift & let us create a masterpiece of yourself!

A Boudoir Portrait? Why Not?

TEMPTED BUT CAN'T FIND THE COURAGE TO DO IT?
Let's face it, the thought of posing in lingerie in front of a stranger can be a daunting task. It's normal! Many boudoir clients who came here to our studio admitted they were nervous on the morning of the photo shoot up until the first shots being taken. Some have even admitted they were so nervous that they almost called to cancel the photo shoot! I even had a couple clients who never showed for their photo session (PLEASE don't do this) likely because the task was too daunting for them.
However, every boudoir client have one thing in common; they loved the experience and were in awe with the results! My best advise for women who would like to have their boudoir portrait done but are nervous about making the decision, call for a free consultation. It will be my pleasure to answer all your questions. I have been in this profession for over 20 years and my talents aren't limited to creativity and the technical aspects of the photo shoot but also how to make clients feel at ease in a very fun and professional atmosphere. This is something an experienced professional photographer learns over the years, if the subject appears to be stressed in front of the camera it will certainly reflect on the final product! Learning how to make the client feel at ease so they can be at their best throughout the photo shoot is as important as lighting and posing techniques.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS ME!" Or "I NEVER COULD HAVE IMAGINED THAT I'D LOOK SO GOOD ON PICTURES!"
As an experienced professional photographer, I find this common testimony very interesting. The fact of the matter is, to the general public photography has become a fast food! Especially in this digital age where people are exposed to photography on a daily basis. Almost everyone has access to a digital camera; snapshots are being taken on an almost daily basis at home, at work, and at social events. It is easy to conclude we're not photogenic people when we glance at the numerous mug shots family and friends have snapped with this little digital camera. On very rare occasions a good snapshot will emerge and you'll say "Wow, this one's not bad." Truth is, no matter how many snapshots are taken of you whether it is a point-and-shoot digital camera or a more sophisticated DSLR camera, you'll never look as good compared to what a professional photographer can create!

OILS, BRUSHES & CANVAS.... LIGHTING STROBES & CAMERA

Professional photographers are quite simply modern day artists! Before photography was invented, artists used oils, brushed and canvas to create artistic expressions. Each and everyone of them had their own unique way of interpreting light and creating portraits.

The very same basics apply to modern day photographers. We work with light but modern technology allows us to control light. Although the basic fundamentals are the same, we photographers have better control of our finished product thanks to technology that allows us to fine tune a photograph from the beginning to the end product. Lighting strobes, softboxes, reflectors, sophisticated high resolution digital cameras, computers & top of the line photo editing softwares are everyday tools a professional photographer uses to work. However, It isn't the tools that will best document this artistic expression but the eye behind the camera will! The experienced photographer will ensure you are at your very best!

Mario P. Menard