Bridal Boudoir Photography, VA

Should I do a bridal boudoir session as part of my wedding?

Absolutely!! A bridal boudoir session makes an incredibly sexy grooms gift. Why give him a tie, watch or a flask when you could give the gift of you? That's what he really wants after all. Your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life. You've been working extra hard to look amazing on your big day. You are feeling and looking amazing. You've likely added a healthy dose of lingerie to your wardrobe for the big night too. What better way to commemorate all of that hard work, and thoughtful shopping, than with a pampering boudoir session and beautiful images of you. The perfect gift that you'll both love.

422 Studio loves photographing bridal boudoir. Many of my clients are new brides looking to create a unique, classy, sexy and completely unforgettable grooms gift for their husband to be.

Bridal boudoir sessions can be done here at the studio or at one of many Richmond, VA area luxury hotels. Looking for a truly unique alternative to a traditional bachelorette party? Book a boudoir party for your bridal party. Then all your best girls get to share in the fun.  

It's also a great opportunity to work with your wedding day makeup artist or I am happy to set you up with one of my preferred artists. Many of whom offer bridal makeup services as well. 

 A 422 Studio beauty book or album is also sure to bring a smile to your grooms face. They come in a variety of sizes, styles and cover options, including my most popular album the sexy image wrapped album. 

Contact Ginger today to set up your bridal boudoir consultation. 

www.422studio.com

ginger@422studio.com

804-833-0888

Richmond, VA Boudoir Photography

This has been the busiest 2 weeks. September is crazy around here every year. We've got back to school, fall sports, my son's birthday, the holiday photography season kicks into full gear, add to that the move into the new studio and last but not least MY birthday. Yeah September is action packed around here. I'm sure it is in your house too.

What's nuts is I feel like it's one of my favorite times of year because it's an exciting time of year. I love the holidays and all the parties that we attend and host. I love fall and the start of sweater season.  It's almost time to be done with sweating all day and being eaten by bugs when you're outside at night. Yup! I'm ready to bring on Fall.

I have several sessions to blog over the next few days, some Bridal Boudoir, an anniversary boudoir session but today since I'm in a sweater mood we're going to blog something a little different. This is the first set I've shot in the new studio and we went for a soft and inviting feel because that's how I feel about my new space. I love the light in there, it just makes you feel good.

So without further delay I present you with a sweater session.

I'm asked all of the time about wardrobe. One of the questions I get fairly often is "Do I have to wear lingerie"? This clearly shows the answer, NO. You don't. I do encourage each woman I work with to bring outfits that she feels her best in. That doesn't always mean lingerie. Confidence is sexy and if you're most confident in a cozy sweater, that will show.

Want more inspiration for wardrobe, whether lingerie or not? Follow me on Pinterest. I'm adding boards for what to wear for various types of session and soon I'll have them for Glamour Photo Sessions, Maternity, Boudoir, Pin Up and more.
Ginger on Pinterest

Also remember that I am booking sessions for the holiday season and I have very few Saturday sessions left. Please contact me ASAP to get your preferred date before it's gone.

www.422studio.com

ginger@422studio.com

804-833-0888

Studio Before and After

And just like that we are in the new studio space.

I am so proud to announce the new space but first I need to put out a huge thank you to my family for all of their support and hard work getting me in to this space. I would not have been able to do this without them, especially not without my husband. I love you all. You are completely amazing. Brad thank you for helping out so much and for putting up with me being stressed to the max over the last few weeks. Love you babe.

When we found the studio space it was really, really rough but one look at the huge bay of windows along the front and I was sold. I knew we could make this space something amazing that I could be proud to work in. It had truly terrible, old, office space carpeting. A wall needed to be removed. The walls needed to be painted (and the dart board ring patched). I can not believe how fast we got everything done. The wall came down and it was full speed ahead from there. I pulled that lovely carpet out myself. My beautiful daughter helped me paint the entire place and then the boys came in and knocked out the floor installation. We got the floor in the boudoir room and the makeup room done and moved on in. All in under 10 days. Seems like it's been much longer than that but here we are and I am so happy with the end result.

Without further adieu the BEFORE:

See that lovely wall blocking all of that inviting window light. Yeah that had to go. So did that carpet! 

 

My handsome go to guy and my lovely assistants. 

 Getting the work done was messy business but we had plenty of coffee and coke zero to see us through.

My handsome go to guy rocked out the main room floor, like a boss. I love this room! Well now that it's clean and finished I do! 

The boudoir floor was another huge task but I think it paid off. 

 

Here is the main shooting space all cleaned up and beautiful. 

And last but certainly not least some pictures of my lovely assistant showing off the amazingly inviting light in the new space. It is so soft and just wraps around you like a big warm hug. I love it in there. 

Again thank you to my family and all of my friends who helped out (Shannon and the boys big thanks for helping with the move).

I am so very excited to have this space. Can't wait to photograph you in it.

MOVING SALE!!!

422 Studio is MOVING in to a new studio. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I’m looking forward to having a completely different space, different sets and a definite change of scenery, closer to the heart of Richmond. I'm still going to be bringing boudoir and pin up photography to Virginia ladies from all over.  

In order to make room for new, even more amazing sets, some of our classic Pin Up sets won’t be making the move with us. Before we pack them into storage you’ve got one last chance to take advantage of them.

To celebrate the big move, we’re having a moving sale.  

Book now, at our regular creative fee, and complete your session using the Malt Shop or Domestic Diva sets by 8-30-12, and receive a $150 print credit good towards the purchase of loose photographic prints from your session. 

As with any session you can add complete hair and makeup styling to for just $100.

Be sure to contact me today to book your spot as spaces for this offer are very limited.

ginger@422studio.com or call 804-833-0888.

This is a great way to sneak in a quick session before the rush of the holidays sets in.

Can't  wait to meet you!

Ginger

The fine print.

To get this deal you must:

Book and complete your photo session by 8-30-12.

Use either the Malt Shop or the Domestic Diva set (sale offer good on these 2 sets only).

$150 print credit may be applied to the purchase of loose photographic prints only (does not apply to albums, canvas, metal or mounted prints).

No refunds

Print credit is non-transferable and has no cash value  

Limited spaces available

Not valid on previously booked or existing sessions.

 Failure to complete your session by 8-30-12 will result in the forfeiture of the print credit portion of this deal.

Summer lovin

All the summer work and fun has taken a toll on my blog frequency. Sorry about that! Today's is just a quick post. Lots in the works though so I'll be posting more frequently as summer draws to a close. Hope you've all be having a fantastic summer thus far.

And now for pictures.

These are from a recent Elvira themed beauty session.

 Hey Richmond, VA It's not to early to start thinking about booking your boudoir or pin up session for holiday gift giving. September has limited openings already and my cut off for albums in time for Christmas is earlier this year than it has been in past years. Book early to be sure to get the most product options from your session. 


Contact me today ginger@422studio.com for more details.
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