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Welcome to Its Intimate!

Greetings!

I am so happy that you have found your way to my little corner of the internet! I am Raquita Henderson, Wedding and Boudoir photographer and this is my Boudior blog - Its Intimate. Boudoir is a wonderful artform making its way back into the 21st century with a floruish. We talk alot about what boudoir is and what it isn't. We talk about the process, the make up, We'll talk about the props and the outfits. We talk about how good we want you to feel when you hand these images to your very special someone, and most importantly we talk about you and how awesome you are and how we show that in these images. 

Please feel free to visit me at my primary website http://pinxitphoto.com if you have any questions about me you can find more inforamtion on my blog there.

What to wear – St. Louis Boudoir Photography

There are lots of questions we get about boudoir but the question we get most often from clients who book is

WHAT DO I WEAR?!?!

One wouldn’t think that a situation that required so little clothing would be so – challenging! But it is part of the problem is there are so many choices. Right now you can Google countless lingerie sites and see so many different options. What I like to tell girls is wear the things you feel most beautiful in. What you will feel sexy in and what he’s gonna love to see you in.

to get you started on options check out this list – like this blue set from Victoria’s, this push up set is from vickis as well,I love the color of this green set, well shoot, How about this

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These are some of my faves from some of my favorite places to shop. And you don’t have to get all super lingerie-y – wait is that a word.. anyway, as I was saying, there are TONS of options that are out side of the box, and still UBER sexy..

how about…

A mini skirt
His uniform
Your uniform
Silk boxer shorts
Items from a past-time you both share (say you guys like rock climbing the harness and gloves would make a great shot)
Black lace lingerie
An off the shoulder top
An open front blouse
Something transparent
JEANS!!! Jeans and a thong are always sexy
Their favorite team jersey and oh! maybe some boy shorts! and socks!
Anything fishnet
Tools of your trade (Mrs. Police Office I’m talking to you =0)
Tools of their trade (Military wives hint hint)
Hats and gloves
Tight shorts
A torn t-shirt (remember flash dance?!?!)
Leather
Sports items
Something they gave you
Short or tight tank shirts/baby tees
High heels/stilettos
Long necklaces (pearls always rock)
Thigh high stockings with/without garters
Their favorite shirt
We LOVE when you bring his tie via ‘pretty woman

See the options are endless! And think complete outfits down to the smallest details, matching shoes and special jewelry for each one.. The most important thing is that you feel good about your choices and that you feel sexy in them! And that you are ready to have fun!

And not to forget my pin- up fans!! There is a great site with some AWESOME pin up clothing called – wait for it… Pin up girl clothing! Super cool stuff on that site, great retro swimsuits, and evening dresses and of course lingerie, and When you are ready to get your sexy going- feel free to click the book my session link and we’ll get your party started today!

Todays Video inspiration

BEYONCE!!!

Love the eyes in this video and the variety of clothing – she chose a T-SHIRT AND LOOKS HOTTER THAN FLORIDA IN JUNE.. I also really love the eye make up and the Pin up outfits she chose.. So yes for the first time in my life I am gonna tell somebody to think like Beyonce and vary your looks!

How to pose..

I ran across this video on YouTube that can definitely help you learn to pose and feel good about your part in your boudoir session. Hey we are all about the TEAM!

I could say more about this video but they cover a lot of great points! Let me know what you think of these little video drive bys!

Windows On Washington Bridal Show

We had a great time at our first bridal show, held at Windows on Washington! And we have had a great response to our booth! We are so excited to work with all the brides we’ve met not to mention we are stoked that our team videographer April Wilson put together this awesome video of Spoken and I at the show. Take a look!

Modern Pin Up ideas

I know its a hard thing to – figuring out what to wear to a boudoir shoot. And there are limitless ideas – ironically – for wearing a minimal amount of clothing. One look we get requests for a lot is Pin Up. And to me the key to getting great pin up images is two fold, one is the outfit and the other is the attitude you portray in the images.

to help you get in the right mind set, and get some ideas for outfits for your boudoir session check out this video from Ashanti – Good good

We’re still here!!

Hey Girls!

I know you are out there.. you guys don’t comment much – but please do – all the girls who are posted here know they are posted here and who wouldn’t love some feed back on their session! Besides you will want people to say how beautiful you are when we do your session – cause I know you are here cause we are gonna get you scheduled too! So please feel free to comment!

Today I am not posting a session recap – although I do have a few in the pip line, today is all about tips!

And today’s tip is about lips! check out this video and then bring me some beautiful lips to photograph!

Sylvia | St Louis Boudoir Photography

Again with the sexy relatives right?

This time its is my Aunt Sylvia. Yeah all of my teen years were spent with guys – including my boyfriend – sayin “you are pretty/cute/fine but our AUNT OH MY GOD…” My mom also had a fe of those as well.. Nice to know your daughters little guy friends are gonna wish you were a cougar huh?

Anywho, She came out to my very first session and we took some very sweet photos.

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I just thought this was SOOO CUTE..

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Time is running out on this coming marathon session – give me a call or shoot me an email to reserve your spot!

Lindsey | St Louis Boudoir Photography

Lindsey is not only one of my first boudoir clients she is also a Pinxit Bride this fall and one of my dear dear friend. Shes also a SUPER AWESOME TALENTED make up artist and does ALOT (if not all) of the make up for Pinxit events.

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Can you see why we love her?

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Her Fiance is a dear family friend and I can recall telling him if you don’t marry this one.. We’ll just keep her and get rid of you.

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Thankfully we don’t have to choose. Oct, 09 its ON BABY!

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Thank you so much for spending this time with me Lindsey! I cannot wait for Oct!

Angela | St Louis Boudoir Photography

Beautiful young spirit. Was very excited to have a chance to play dress up and be SUPER sexy…

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We loved her curly hair…

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she brought a healthy does of “i’m open to anything..”

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Thanks Angela for spending the afternoon with us!

Aisha | St Louis Boudoir Photography

Aishas marathon slot was her happy divorce present to her self.

It is something I highly recommend as well. Divorce is nothing easy. Even in the most cordial situations one still feels a sense of loss. And in the worse situations it can chip at ones self esteem, aisha was determined to get any thing that she lost back.

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I am not one to assume much of anything – but…

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I am pretty sure she is well on her way to being whole and happy..