Planning for a wedding is stressful and is very intimidating. Even when you have a lot of support with planning and organization, you want everything perfectly in place for your special day. Are you thinking about groom's gift ideas as you are reading this? That is perfect, because you have come to the right place. Here at Boudoir By Opie, we know how to give you the ultimate gift for your groom.

There are many gift ideas all over the internet that might be great for your groom, but you know what he really wants. He wants a photo book of you in your wedding lingerie. He wants a sneak peek at what is to come on the wedding night. He is anticipating having sexual relations with his wife. That's you!

Our all female staff, backdrops, lingerie wardrobe, and props will bring out the stunning bride in you. We also offer hair and makeup done by a professional. Your can view and order you photos the same day. We want to make sure you get the best service we can provide. There are several things you should bring to your boudoir photo shoot. They are as follows:

• white lingerie
• wedding veil
• wedding shoes
• wedding garter
• Petals or personal props

With our boudoir photo shoot, we know how to bring your feminine beauty out. We know how to celebrate your body in an uplifting way which will make you appreciate your body like never before. And it will make your groom want to get in that honeymoon suite right away. (Wink, wink) Just imagine the gleam in your groom's eyes as he looks at the photos from your boudoir shoot.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to schedule your boudoir photo shoot today.

-Opie Janzer

Check out our new black DVD cases with a gold logo, black bags with our gold logo, and our 10x10 ICE Photo Cover Black Leather Album. Most of our clients get our signature black leather album with the album images retouched on disc. If you choose to pick up the album in person at the studio it comes in a black bag. We just love this classic and timeless look for boudoir!

-Opie Janzer

Check out Miss "B" and her sexy boudoir photo shoot! She brought some awesome outfits and did this photo shoot for herself! Thanks for modeling for us Miss B!

-by Opie Janzer

We are now booking swim suit photo shoots at the great salt lake! If you want to show off some of your cute beach outfits or swimsuits now is the time to get on the calendar.

Your Maternity Photo Shoot: Sexy Lingerie or Flirty Dresses?

A boudoir photo shoot can be nerve-wracking at any stage in life, but staging one during your pregnancy presents unique challenges. For instance, what do you plan on doing with your photos after the shoot? Will you display some inside your home? Are you planning on sharing the photos with your child someday? Or are you planning on keeping them secret for you and your partner's eyes only? Even if you feel strongly one way or the other, your maternity photo shoot will benefit from both sexy lingerie and flirty dresses.

Your Sexy Photos

While you might not feel it now, your pregnant body is incredibly sexy, and I bet your partner thinks so too. After all, your maternal body is a very public and physical proclamation of your love for each other. Because you will only have this pregnant body one time in your life, I like to capture it in at least some sexy poses. Bring along lingerie that makes you feel good and that showcases your assets (especially your baby belly). Sheer lingerie works well for this purpose as does a simple bra and panty set. Tasteful nude photos also work well to show off your sexy pregnant body.

Photos for Mom

Of course, cute, flirty dresses are good for pictures that you want to share with anyone aside from your partner. Because maternity shoots are centered around your pregnant body, anything you bring should define your belly. To that end, think beyond baby doll dresses. Button down shirts work well for keeping you modest but still showcasing your belly. Skirts also give me a chance to make sure your belly can be seen in your pictures. 

A maternity photo shoot is a great way to capture and remember your body during this amazing time in your life. Bring clothes that make you feel great, and don't be afraid to get outside your comfort zone when it comes to sexy lingerie or bearing it all. For more information on your maternity photo shoot, contact us today.

Check out Miss A's sexy boudoir photos. She said that she didn't have any lingerie and had to go find all of these outfits before her photo shoot. She also decided to do this shoot for herself!

Check out Miss A's boudoir photo shoot! She brought in a bunch of spring lingerie colors so we decided to do a bright pink lipstick. Coral and pink go great on blondes or red heads so if you have a similar look to her's then pick up some of those pretty spring colors. - by Opie Janzer

How to get this look:

Hot Pink Lipstick

Smokey gold eye shadow

Loose and sexy curled hair

Coral Lace and Satin Slip from Victoria's Secret

Hot Pink Bra and Pantie Set from Victoria's Secret

Pink Floral Bra and Pantie Set from Victoria's Secret

Classic Black Bra and Pantie Set

Why A Utah Boudoir Photographer Is Your New Best Friend

Chances are you've seen advertisements for various boudoir photographers. Maybe you've even had a friend or family member that went and had sexy lingerie photos taken and raves about her experience, but you haven't been sure whether or not it is something you would want to do.

Of course, who doesn't want beautiful photos of themselves to remind them every day that they are sexy, intriguing and worthy of attention. However, it takes a little audaciousness. You have to be willing to believe that you are worth it!

The truth is a great boudoir photographer really is like a best friend. They make you feel comfortable right away and they point out all your best features, and help you hide the areas that you aren't as thrilled to showcase.

Most importantly, a quality boudoir photographer will help you feel more confident and boost your self-esteem. When it comes to being a real knockout, the sexiest feature a woman has in confidence. You don't have to have the perfect figure. You just have to feel comfortable in your own skin. Men are attracted to women who believe they are desirable and aren't afraid to flaunt their beauty.

The biggest take away from your boudoir session won't be your photos, even though you will love them!  The biggest take away will be your new confident sexiness that will shine through in every circumstance, because you will never forget how beautiful you are once you see it through someone else's lens.

Don't put it off, contact us and let us give you the gift of confidence. You deserve to know how beautiful you really are!

Have you seen our Maxim boudoir photography set? We use dark sultry lighting and feature the old wood floors in the studio. Make sure you request this set for your own boudoir photo shoot.

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

With the media constantly sending out photoshopped images of celebrities and models, it's hard for women to not feel unattractive at times. Even knowing that the pictures aren't real and that it's actually impossible to look like the models in the magazines, you can't help but feel a bit down on yourself. Thankfully, it can be easy to feel sexy and wonderful again using one of the three ways to boost your self-esteem.

Treat Your Body Right

The better you treat your body, the better you'll feel about it. So feed your body foods with lots of antioxidants and perform exercises to strengthen and tone. Then indulge in a full body massage. You'll feel so much better after doing so.

Get Glamorous

It's hard to see yourself as beautiful and glamorous if you're constantly in sweats or yoga pants. Try changing it up every so often with a cute dress or a lacy top. However, don't just save your new pretty clothes for evening outs; wear them to a glamour photo shoot. Then you'll have glamorous photos of yourself to look at anytime you start feeling down.

Book a Boudoir Photo Shoot

Want to feel like a total sex goddess? Try a boudoir photo shoot. Wear a black teddy or even something as simple as a sports jersey. You'll have a blast at the photo shoot, and the pictures you receive in the end will have you embracing your sensuality.

Ready to boost your self-esteem with a glamour or boudoir photo shoot?Contact us today.

Deciding Where to Have Your Glamour Shoot

So you've decided to partake in a Glamour Photo Shoot, how exciting! Glamour shoots are extraordinarily fun and well - glamorous! The next step is to choose a location for your shoot. Here's a few suggestions to get the gears turning and help you to find your perfect location:

Private Portrait Studio

We provide the studio for your use for no extra charge. Have your glamour shoot in a private studio with our all-female team on hand to ensure you look your absolute best.

The Salt Lake City County Building

Bring your glamour shoot out on the town and pose with one of the most breathtaking buildings in the area. Nothing says glamorous quite like the lovely architecture of the county building.

The Salt Lake City Library

If the County Building isn't quite your style, perhaps the modern look of the Salt Lake City library will be more up your alley. Channel your inner sexy librarian and get glamorous amongst the books.

Urban Downtown Salt Lake City

What better way to embrace your own vibrance than by having your shoot in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, where there is no shortage of excitement and liveliness. 

Utah State Capitol

Nothing oozes confidence and power quite like Utah's Capitol Building. With architecture that is both strong and beautiful, it is a great contender for your Glamour Shoot location.

Memory Grove 

If you're looking to be more in touch with nature, Memory Grove is the perfect place for your shoot. You can take in the warm sunshine and natural beauty while creating a memory of your own beauty that will last a lifetime.

As you can see, your glamour shoot can be completely tailored to your own wants and needs. It is your experience and you can make it whatever you want! Contact us to start planning your perfect Glamour Shoot.

Mini Boudoir Sessions Suck!

In my honest opinion mini or marathon boudoir sessions are the worst experience for the client. Boudoir is different then any other type of photography because your wearing lingerie and most women aren't 100% comfortable when you first start the photo shoot. So if you book a deal that is a mini or marathon session with 1-2 outfits and 40 minutes without hair and makeup your going to be really disappointed. I've found that most clients need a 15-20 minute warm up time before they feel really comfortable with the posing and sexy facial expressions. Also, most people are nervous when they first arrive at the studio and having an hour for hair and makeup before the shoot allows people to relax before taking their clothes off. This first hour of hair and makeup makes a big difference on the comfort level of the entire shoot. We have a chance to talk and get to know each other while you get an awesome makeover.

Back to why mini sessions suck – so you get about 20 minutes at the end where you feel comfortable and then your rushed out the door so the next client can come in and have the same crappy mini session experience. Back to back photo shoots with a rush attitude. Then your told that you'll see your pictures in about 2 weeks in an online gallery. I hate that! I want to see my photos asap! This is why we have our clients view and order their photos the same day right after the shoot. Would you rather wait 2 weeks or 60 minutes to see your pics?

So, your pics are delivered in an online gallery and now you have to pick your favorites to purchase. This is so hard to decide! No help or feedback on what to do with the pictures or what ones are best. So your lost and put off making an decisions. Then your 3-6 months down the road and realized you never picked your favorite pics from your mini session. Crap!

Overall it's a crappy experience to be rushed through a mini session with only 40 minutes and then suffering through an online gallery to never decide on your pics. Your better off booking the full experience with hair and makeup, 2 hour shoot, tons of outfits, same day viewing and ordering. Boudoir is about having an awesome experience! That's just my 2 cents on the whole thing with having photographed boudoir for 8 years.

Making your Mother Feel Beautiful on Mother's Day - Gift Ideas

Every woman deserves to feel beautiful. However, as women become mothers, our bodies go through many changes. While these changes are still beautiful, many women feel uncomfortable in their new bodies and struggle to feel confident about them.

With mother’s day quickly approaching, mother's day gift ideas are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With this in mind, is there a better way to celebrate the special mother in your life than to help her feel beautiful in her own skin again? This is just one of the reasons that a glamour portrait experience makes a phenomenal gift.

This type of experience will allow your mother to celebrate herself in a unique way. She will be able to see the beauty that being a mother has created and will love celebrating the joy that motherhood has brought to her.

By giving your mother the gift of a glamour photo shoot, you will be allowing your mother to feel beautiful so that she can enjoy creating images of herself that she will cherish for a lifetime.

Our portrait studio is the best place for all of your glamour experience needs. Our goal is to help your mother feel comfortable during the shoot so that she can feel confident and beautiful.

In addition to a unique experience, your mother will also be offered the services of a professional hair and makeup team who will help make her day even more special. Make sure that you contact us today to schedule a one of a kind mother’s day gift.

This is a portrait session of my own MOM that I shot last week to celebrate Mother's Day!

The perfect Groom's Gift! A bridal themed boudoir photo shoot. Wedding season is here! Now is the time to book your bridal themed boudoir photo shoot.

When you decide on a maternity photo shoot, you might turn to the internet for inspiration. The first thing you'll realize is that there are a lot of crazy people out there with a lot of ideas that you never would have considered--much less publicized. Suddenly, women who would never show off a lot of skin are flaunting their baby bump, which leaves you wondering: when it comes time for your maternity photo shoot, should you choose lingerie or dresses?

First, rid yourself of the notion that just because there's a lot of skin showing, it's indecent. There are some gorgeous photos out there that incorporate lingerie into a maternity photo shoot--many of them real works of art that you'll be delighted to take part in.

Next, ask yourself what your intended audience is for these photos. If you're going to share them with your family--your grandparents, parents, siblings--you probably won't want to use lingerie in that part of your shoot. On the other hand, you and your husband might well want to remember this time in your lives and be able to look back on it. Pregnant women are beautiful, and he thinks you're the most beautiful one of all. Would he appreciate a few lingerie-clad photos to remember this time with? It might be worth an extra shot or three to provide them for him.

Feeling nervous? Stop and look at yourself in the mirror. Look at all those curves: gorgeous, life-giving curves that you'll only get to have in quite this way a handful of times in your life. You are sexy--yes, even nine months pregnant and feeling like you're ready to pop. This is life-affirming. Would you like to celebrate these last few weeks of pregnancy in a way that you and your husband will remember forever? It will definitely be an experience worth having.

Ready to book your maternity shoot? Contact us to get it set up and ask any questions that you might have.

-Opie

Check out these stunning boudoir pictures! We decided to go with a hot pink lip to match her hot pink outfit.

Ladies, we're as sexy as we feel and on Valentine's Day we have the right to feel as sexy as we want! This year, give him a little something remember you by with these playful boudoir outfit recommendations:

Hot Under the (White) Collar- He spends all day at the office with bosses breathing down his neck, deadlines, snarky co-workers, and office politics. Your job is probably no picnic, either, but show him how much you appreciate what he puts up with from 9 to 5 by slipping into one of his shirts and a loosely knotted power tie. For fun, include a "memo from the boss" that you want to see him "in the boardroom" at once!

Calling Mr. Fix-It- For the handyman, a strategically hung tool-belt and a hard-hat will never look the same again! The next time he picks up his drill or hammer to work on your "Honey Do" list, don't be surprised if you see his mind wandering...

For the Sports Nut- Football widow? Baseball widow? Sports widow of any sort? Join the team by slinking into his favorite jersey and letting him know that you know the score! Add a few team props the next time he sees his team playing, he'll be thinking about how one of those jerseys looked when you wore it!

Valentine's Day is the perfect reason to try out these boudoir outfit recommendations and others. Get creative with his world and show that you know what he's all about. Ready to get started? Contact us today to get set up or to get other great ideas for boudoir photography!

The studio has moved from Sugar House to downtown Salt Lake City.
Our new address is: 357 South 200 East Suite #305 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

A boudoir photo shoot is fun and exciting. However, it can also be nerve-racking if it's going to be your first time posing in lingerie. Therefore, it's best to prepare yourself for your first Utah sexy photography session by using the helpful tips below.

Calm Your Nerves with a Relaxing Massage

Not used to being without clothes in front of others? How about undressing for a massage first? It will help to desensitize you from the fear of being anything less than fully clothed. As an added bonus, the massage will help to work out the kinks you might have developed from feeling anxious about your upcoming lingerie photo shoot.

Find a Sexy New Fragrance

Smelling sexy will help you to feel sexy. So if you're having difficulty in connecting with your inner goddess, then it's time for you to shop for a new body fragrance. With a spritz of the right scent, you'll be feeling bold and confident about posing in risqué poses in no time at all.

Get into Yoga

One of the quickest ways to start feeling good about your body is to get into working out. However, if you're nearing the date of your photo session, you probably don't want to start any workout program that's too strenuous in nature. Instead, you should play it safe by sticking to low impact exercises like yoga or walking. Such exercises will help you to feel good about your body without causing you to feel too sore to enjoy your photography session.

Remind Yourself Why You're Doing It

What was your initial reason for scheduling a boudoir photo shoot? Was it to present the finished album as a gift to someone special? Then to encourage yourself, keep thinking about how delighted your special someone would feel upon seeing your sexy pictures.

Contact us if you have yet to schedule your sexy photography session.

You want to find your man a gift that expresses how much you love him, but also shows that you know just what he likes. Those are both pretty tall orders, especially with all the choices that are available. If you really want to make an impact this year, consider one (or all) of these five awesome Christmas gifts ideas for him.

1. Boudoir Portraits - Let that beautiful seductress inside you come out to play with intimate, classy photos of you. It's the perfect way to warm your man up this holiday season add a little spice to your relationship. His favorite lingerie or something new just for the occasion, high heels and your gorgeous self, what more could a man ask for?

2. Digital Guitar - Most guys, at some point, dream about being a famous guitar playing rock star, so give yours the chance this season. He'll love the gTar Digital Guitar because it feels and looks like a real guitar, but it plays through his iPhone or speaker system. It's even got LED guides so he can learn to play his favorite songs!

3. Drone Quadcopter - Men love the idea of James Bond and all the intrigue and danger that comes from being a spy. Satisfy his urge to see what's going on with his own surveillance drone. The DJI Phantom Quadcopter will be his new favorite toy and it's the kind of gift that just keeps on giving throughout the year.

4. Man Crates - Your man will really love getting a crate full of unique gifts from snacks, gadgets, man gear and even video games. ManCrates.com offers the most manly version of the gift basket that you can imagine. You can customize a crate or choose from one of their prepared crates. No matter what's inside, each one has to be opened with a crowbar (included).

5. Craft Beer - After a hard day at work, your guy would love to kick back and relax with one of the selections from a Craft Beer Club shipment. This club will deliver 12 stunning craft beers of his choice right to his door each and every month. These brews come from small independent breweries and are available as traditional bottled beers and even hand-crafted canned beers.

As a Utah boudoir photographer, I have had all sorts of questions asked by clients before or after a session is booked. These are my top five recommendations for questions to ask any boudoir photographer before you hire.

1. What locations do you use for the photo session?

Why you should ask: It is completely appropriate to find out where your boudoir photo session will take place. You want to feel comfortable and free in this setting. You may even ask to see the location in-person before signing a contract.

OpieFoto's Answer: We have two bedroom studios in a private home for the exclusive use of our clients. Our all-female staff will assist in all aspects of the photo production.

2. What should I wear?

Why you should ask: Experienced photographers have learned what types of clothing work best to create the perfect mood and visual aesthetic. Ask your photographer for some recommended guidelines for what to wear and what not to wear.

OpieFoto's Answer: I highly recommend that clients bring a variety of outfits, especially including a black lingerie set. Also, if your fiancé has given you any items of intimate wear, bring those. Additionally, I offer a selection of outfits and props that you can try out during your photo shoot. Sometimes trying something new results in the best photos!

3. Should I bring any photo props?

Why you should ask: Some items may be unsuitable for boudoir photo shoots, while others may be just right. Ask your photographer for prop recommendations.

OpieFoto's Answer: Definitely bring a few well-selected props that are telling of your personality and relationship with your fiancé. Unique items of jewelry, favorite books, his work shirt, and heels are just a few examples of what you could bring.

4. What poses will I be making?

Why you should ask: Some photographers may have a certain style or regular poses that you may or may not be comfortable with. Don't be afraid to ask, boudoir photographers are usually quite frank. You can also request to see examples from the photographer's portfolio to better understand his/her style.

OpieFoto's Answer: My goal is to create unique, sexy, flattering portraits for all women regardless of body type or age. There is no need to know how to pose, I will guide you through each pose and I know exactly which angles to capture that best exemplify the beautiful woman you are. And there will never be any pressure to reveal more skin than you are comfortable with.

5. How long before I see the photos?

Why you should ask: Each photographer offers different timelines for photo turn-around. It takes time to properly edit and retouch professional photos.

OpieFoto's Answer: There are two options for ordering copies of your boudoir session photos. 1.) After your session grab lunch or a snack and return to order your photos the same day in-studio! 2.) We will set up another date and time for you to come over and order your photos in the studio.

Have more questions about boudoir photo sessions? Contact us and ask away!

by Opie Janzer