Under the Garter | Denver Boudoir Photography

It’s not everyday you get practically naked in front of strangers.
Hmmmmmm…
Now that you have that image in your head, it’s kind of nerve wracking, right? Well, needless to say, I did a lot of research on boudoir photographers in the Denver area before deciding on UtG. My top priorities as I searched? Well, obviously a high degree of comfort was up on the list which is easily sensed from their website and only to be followed up after meeting in person. Another equally important priority was the quality of work. After pouring through websites of different photographers, UtG’s work really did stand out from the rest. There really was no comparison. Plus, the idea that UtG was a husband-​wife team is genius — Ray takes the photographs from a man’s perspective and the photos get edited from Melissa’s perspective (as she knows what we are so self conscious about!). The formula makes total sense. Thus, choosing UtG was a no-​brainer for me.
We had a pre-​shoot meeting at which I scheduled the shoot, pre-​paid the session fee ($ 399 — includes professional hairstyle, professional make-​up, 60-​min post-​shoot massage, etc.), and went over the fine print (very reasonable by the way) — all while Melissa (UtG) took the opportunity to get to know me. My only «homework assignment» when I left was to provide a visual aid via Pinterest to give them a better idea of what kind of look and photos I was hoping for.
Fast forward to the day of the shoot — my hair and make-​up looked amazing. I wish I could look like that every day! Ray (UtG) shot the photographs of me in about 3 – 4 outfits and made me feel very comfortable the entire time. I was really nervous which I’m sure he could tell — he would then crack a joke to make me laugh which helped more than he could ever know. Also of note — I am a tomboy type with no modeling experience, and Ray and Melissa made the shoot practically a breeze. There was no need to act «unnatural» — they guided me throughout the entire shoot and even assisted with fine tuning (i.e. where to place my hand, hair placement — that kind of stuff). It really felt like they were shooting photos of me in my element.
A few weeks later, my hubs and I viewed the photographs for the first time at the studio. They looked absolutely amazing. I really thought there were only going to be about 3 – 5 photos I would want, but it took me over 2 hours to pour over 40+ photos to decide (sorry, UtG!). The photos looked that gorgeous. There were several «natural» photos that I had no idea they took! It was a great surprise. The photos looked so good — I barely recognized myself, but my hubs disagreed and said the photos caught my best features and portrayed how he sees me. At the end of the day, I ended up ordering 25 – 30 photos in total across 3 products they offered (leather book of 15 photos, photo box of 6 photos, and mobile app of 21 photos).
My advice after all of this?
1) Book UtG.
2) Spend the time to really invest in this process (i.e. Pinterest).
3) Cooperate with Ray and Melissa. They really know what they are doing, how you will look your best, and have your best interest at heart. You will thank yourself when you see the results — your photos will be amazing!

There are many reasons to get glamor shots or have a sexy video or pictures taken… Whatever the occasion this Dynamic duo are great for the task. Sometimes it takes the artistry of two wonderful people to bring out someones inner beauty and boost their confidence.
I had my first baby almost 1 year ago and haven’t felt very sexy since… then I had a 3 hour session with Ray and Melissa. I felt like royalty, getting my hair done, glamorous makeup and all! All the while having great conversation which made me feel very relaxed. With great direction and expert creativity during the shoot I was not only comfortable but I felt like a celebrity. They helped make me feel beautiful again, and this was before I even saw the photos! The results were stunning. The beauty shots captured me in a whole new light. The boudoir photos made me feel very sexy but were classy enough I was proud to show my family. In the modeling industry they say you want the models to look better in print than they actually do in person. Well ladies and gentlemen, Under the Garter was able to do that for me, and more!
Would you like to have lots of fun? Need to feel beautiful again? Want a special gift for someone who deserves something out of the ordinary? This is the perfect thing!