Photoshoot
boudoir
Boudoir photoshoot in Montpellier with Sarah HAMMEL, boudoir photographer in Montpellier
boudoir photo sessions
A few words about my
Boudoir or “self-confidence” photography invites you to pose alone (or as a couple) in a sensual way. These sessions are particularly meaningful to me, because I deeply understand what they represent for you.
Most of the time, you’ve never done anything like this before. You sometimes arrive filled with apprehension… and I completely understand! There is nothing natural about spending your Thursday morning voluptuously wrapped in hotel sheets, with a photographer in the corner of the room exclaiming “Magnificient! Don’t move, it’s beautiful!” hehe.
More seriously, I admire your courage and am moved by the vulnerability that surrounds you at the very beginning of the session. Because it is no small thing to step out of your comfort zone and place yourself “at risk” in front of the lens, facing yourself, with your body at the very center of the experience.
A body that we sometimes struggle to look at. Very often, this shoot becomes an opportunity to (re)connect with your appearance by deconstructing your insecurities. I guide you in daring to change the way you see yourself, by placing you in an intimate, peaceful setting, a moment of well-being for you, with timeless memories as the reward.
We take our time.
We begin with a relaxed fifteen minutes to get to know each other over a coffee, with your playlist playing in the background. It’s a chance to chat about anything and everything to help you feel at ease.
My goal is to create a space of trust where you can find your place in the dialogue with your body. I listen to whatever you feel like sharing to help shape my work for your session. Some people need to tell me what brought them here, others don’t, there is no obligation, no pressure.
Rest assured:
I am a safe place.
I do not judge your body or your story
(and I don’t share what you confide in me on a podcast afterwards 😁).
Honored by the trust you place in me, I put my whole heart into creating tailor-made compositions that highlight you at your best. If the first steps are sometimes shy, the difference between the first photo of the shoot and the last is always striking. I see your confidence grow in real time in front of my camera, and that’s exactly what we’re aiming for together!
I’m here to support you with kindness throughout this experience. Remember: there is no such thing as being “unphotogenic”, there are only bad photos 🙃
My goal is to show you another side of yourself, the one I see, and to hear you say, “Wait… wow, is that really me?” that’s when I know I’ve succeeded!
required?
Is nudity
No.
A boudoir photoshoot does not necessarily mean that you have to be undressed.
You decide where you want to set the boundaries. Some people choose to pose fully nude, others in lingerie, or even fully clothed, and sometimes this can evolve during the shoot as well. There is absolutely no obligation; I never impose anything, you are the boss! No pressure.
It’s also worth noting that my creative inspiration in boudoir photography leans toward a highly suggestive artistic direction, defined by delicacy and sensuality. If you choose to pose nude, for example, I never do anatomical close-ups of intimate areas. Instead, I focus on the interplay of concealment and revelation, shaping curves, lines, and textures.
Everything is approached with nuance, softness, and poetry.
Boudoir photoshoot in Montpellier
client testimonials
boudoir photoshoot montpellier
marie
boudoir photoshoot
What a pleasure it was to shoot with Sarah!
She immediately puts you at ease and is incredibly kind and supportive.
I loved this experience with her, and the final photos are stunning!
I recommend her 1000% and will definitely work with her again on future projects 😊
Boudoir photoshoot in Montpellier
How it works
Photoshoot DAY
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durATION
approximately 1 hour
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PLACE
2 options are available depending on your preferences, though the first is the most commonly chosen.
>Short-term hotel room rentAL
Many characterful venues can be rented for a few hours, just for the duration of the shoot (at affordable rates, the venue rental is at your expense). I usually hold my boudoir sessions at the Grand Hôtel du Midi in Montpellier, but we can absolutely choose another location if you prefer.
> your home
A shoot in your own space, in your cocoon, in complete privacy. Please note that this option is rarely possible, as several conditions must be met: no interruptions from others, a well-lit room with a large window or bay window, a sofa/couch/bed available, and a décor that suits the boudoir aesthetic, etc.
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Unlimited.
I give you every picture I find interesting.
Most of the time, it is around 40 photos.
how many
delivered photos?
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PRICE
starting from 400 €
(variable according to the specific features of your photoshoot)
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