8 Beginner Boudoir Photography MISTAKES and How to Fix Them

[@MichaelSasser]

Don't mind the limb I cut off at 3:13. Nothing to see there.

[@cocatezz]

Shhhh... no one's seen it, we cool, we cool ;)

[@DevonFlair]

Came here to write that comment....! Hahaha, well played.

[@wojtekscibor]

spotted, but ok... :) thanks for a good video!

[@ruudsch88]

That is exactly what I came here to say :')

[@swamydayanand4306]

Busted

[@seppmartti]

Rules of thumb I picked up from this video: 1. Don't shoot on a well made, perfect mattress 2. Don't shoot a photo so tilted it doesn't make sense if it's supposed to be viewed vertically or horizontally 3. Don't have the subject just looking at somewhere. Have them look at somewhere in some certain way 4. Watch out for postures or placement of hands that might not make sense. 5. Don't unintentionally crop out limbs from photo. 6. Be wary about having a subject raise their eyebrows. 7. Don't shoot too wide of an angle too close! 8. Choose appropriate props for the shoot

[@wulfjr]

What I liked about your vid was model looked like she had fun. Engaging her and kept her at ease.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks Michael! That can often be overlooked!

[@StevenPaulTassi]

I actually liked the ping pong paddles.

[@Morbuto]

Steve Tassi I was going to say the same thing, but that’s more cheesecake than boudoir...

[@products-explorer]

same here :-)

[@GrandWalkingTours]

was it the paddles ? or what they were covering lol

[@products-explorer]

@@GrandWalkingTours 3:23

[@DavidImedo]

:)

[@evefrank340]

Doing our first boudoir shoot this weekend. Excited!

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

I love the self awareness haha. Glad to see even the pros make "mistakes" I was bothered by the "hidden hands" at @2:16 I try to keep that out of my photos, yet when someone else does it, some how its okay. I always have trouble with beds/couches in terms of angles and cutting off distracting background areas or limbs. Thank you for this

[@disdatndaothaguy7436]

Hello, This is my first time watching your videos. I neva heard of Boudoir photos before. So all of this is new to me. I like taking photos and I have an eye for details. Mostly, I like photos that could tell a story or that has more to offer the views. It's all about the proception of the viewer. This video was so helpful. Can't wait to watch more.

[@JB_Hobbies]

Watching this really drives home the point that posing is sooooo critical to a good image.

[@MichaelSasser]

Exactly!

[@flyguyry7428]

I love this. THIS is how I think photography instructionals should be--fun, yet informative.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks Ryan! It's not just about good info, it's about enjoying it at the same time! Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@flyguyry7428]

Michael Sasser thanks! Do you have an Instagram?

[@MichaelSasser]

instagram.com/sasserstillsboudoir follow along!

[@aqimjulayhi8798]

Normally when I study boudoir shoots, I get very intrigued, but this one has a lot of humor to it, especially the one with weird props. Made me laugh a lot. Thank you for the tips!

[@MrChemik25]

Oh man! I'm so thankful to my friend for thath he showed me your channel! You're teaching in fantastic way! Please, do not stop!

[@MichaelSasser]

Yay!

[@johnmichaeltan1656]

thank you very much for this video, it really helps guys like me who are into boudoir photography.

[@TheFilmCouple_]

Awesome video Michael :) another one is tacky white sheets hung on a wall or background

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Thank you, Michael, for this helpful and straight-to-the-point video!

[@MichaelSasser]

You got it!

[@KingdomManPodcast]

Hey Michael, I am just getting into boudoir shoots. Love this video

[@MichaelSasser]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@megbuchanan1630]

The props were hilarious. But I think if she was a pro pong player, the paddles would be great! Hahaha😂

[@MichaelSasser]

Meg Buchanan haha, thanks Meg! She’ll need just a few more hours on the long table to reach that standing 🤣

[@stefanvasilev9318]

Although I love basketball, a beautiful girl with a basketball really does it for me LOL

[@blainemitchell]

Would also work with a book about spanking.

[@thmastiffman1]

I just had maybe my 3rd true boudoir shoot yesterday..... I did almost everything not to do hahaha i should've watched this yesterday. We live we learn we grow!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, that is how we learn!

[@regieduran3866]

Always a pleasure learning from you!

[@MichaelSasser]

Always a please to share something new!

[@ericness9660]

I liked the part where you were having her put her hands in awkward places. The model looked like she knew it was going to look bad and she did it anyway. Fun video, thank you so much for sharing.

[@MichaelSasser]

Brigette is the best! Thanks for watching :)

[@schwunsch]

For me, a common mistake is to recreate pictures that you've seen in the internet, without experimenting yourself. It might be a great shot but its not yours. Feels much more rewarding if you try out something new and it even ends up working :)

[@physicaltodigital]

i just love all your videos, personality sells it all

[@cloistress]

I cried so much with your video. Its amazing how you keep ypur videos profesional with great quality and tips but at the same time funny and enjoyable to keep watching till the end!

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks so much Nikos! I really appreciate it!

[@lionelbenjamin1667]

thanks from New Zealand such important things to remember

[@danamirrione218]

HELP! I can't stop watching your videos!!! You rock! Thanks for sharing your ways!

[@antoineveling2650]

I really love the pace of your videos Michael. And, you don’t labour the point once it’s made. Well done. (Shit, I think I have made a couple of these mistakes unwittingly. Thanks for the tips.)

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, thanks Antoine! I try to keep it to the point :)

[@antoineveling2650]

Michael, I can’t believe you have got me to the pint where I can identity good boudoir practices when I look at photos on Behance. I just posted this critique: “I see all the classic posing elements of good boudoir photography here Alexandre: pointed toes, back arched by pushing the model’s backside outwards with shoulders straight, hands looking nice and natural gently touching her hair or skin as if in motion, purposeful & interesting gazes by the model and a bed that looks like it has just been enjoyed. Well done!” I sound like an expert! Because of your tips...

[@iamdavidjacob3560]

That was the most hilarious educational photography video I have ever seen! Bravo!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, glad you liked it!

[@abigailsockeye1586]

Quickly becoming my favorite channel

[@MichaelSasser]

Awwww, happy to hear that Abigail!

[@tradervert]

Love it! Short, sweet and to the point. Entertaining and informative.

[@johannjensson6190]

Careful with your font choice. :)

[@MichaelSasser]

I was careful to make sure it was AMAZING! 🤣🤣🤣

[@NextLevelCode]

@@MichaelSasser that font and the music were made for each other.

[@devinschuyler]

I actually laughed out loud over the picture of her and the three different sports equipment! Definitely a #badprop for sure! Haha. Great info and extremely useful tips on correcting common mistakes - the placement of the hands one and the weird cropping off if it's if a limb that I see happening in photographer always urks the heck out of me!!!

[@mmiguelruna7403]

Im astonished by your work. I got into photography this year and since the beginning i had this clear vision of what my business\brand would look like in the future - with an empashys on the "experience" and self empowerment. You kinda represent what i am trying to achieve, which is really cool! So far i focused on portraits (mastering the basics first); however, i am now trying some new stuff out like video teasers for my shoots and am also planning my first boudoirs (people are really into boudoir, i had no idea | Also the reason why i found your channel). If i hadnt spent my money on gear, i would most likely buy one of your teaching programs! For what i saw, i could easly leverage my social media following and sky rock my bookings. Thanks for all your content!

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you for the kind words! If you come at it from the right direction, you'll do great. Best of luck!

[@oogallecta]

Lol the hands that don't make sense part made me laugh

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, glad you enjoyed that Vivi! Probably my favorite, followed by the props.

[@mikeburch1767]

The Struggle is REAL, and not just for Boudoir. Tell a girl to run her fingers thru her hair, (like shes done 500 times during the shoot) and suddenly the CLAW come out.

[@toptophe]

Some fun and great advice!!

[@janek3531]

Accidentally signed up for a couples boudoir session 😂 didn’t know what it meant till we got there. Didn’t hate it though! Haha

[@dancedj2k2]

Just discovered this video while looking for photography videos. Just a comment on the first 3 "wrongs" of taking photos in this video. None of those are "wrong". Just like anything it is subjective. I have taken photos like those claiming to be wrong, and have turned out to be some of the better of the photos. But I guess this is just a simple guidelines video.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I do believe a lot of photography is subjective, and I believe if you are purposeful about your choices, then it becomes subjective art. For instance. If there is trash in the background of your photo and you didn't notice it, it might be a mistake, if the purpose was to have trash in the background, then it was a subjective choice. I think a few of these happen because photographers don't know they have the choice to do it differently yet. I hope that makes sense!

[@Ballistichydrant]

nice video I like the pace it's great when people make videos to deliver information quickly but a side-by-side comparison of what not to do and "good" would also help a lot

[@MichaelSasser]

ballistichydrant thanks! I’ll try to do some more side by side shots in the future.

[@granolacrunchykarrie]

Michael...I love your videos, your photos are amazing and you're so darn fun!

[@mr.h3603]

That was fun to watch and great to learn. For some reason I had Benny Hills theme song running through my head...hahahah

[@briix2603]

Thank you for this ! I just made my bed PERFECTLY then saw this! I couldn’t figure out what was wrong

[@MichaelSasser]

There you go!

[@mandelsherrod3579]

Was recommended to start shooting this kind of photography and as the first video I run into this is great 😂😂😂 Thank You!

[@MichaelSasser]

Mandel Sherrod haha, glad you found me! There are a TON more videos with all kinds of information. Enjoy!

[@FrankP83]

Michael what lens you use the most?And what aperture? =)

[@MichaelSasser]

Watch this video for the whole explanation! kzbin.info/www/bejne/namvZ6torMljp5Y

[@mterveen1]

Great tips on composition and posing.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks Mike!

[@rypgram1110]

I am not even to boudoir photography but I like your videos.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks RYP! I'm super glad to hear it.

[@lorenzimedia]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

This was fun! And very useful tips! Thanks

[@MichaelSasser]

You're welcome Benjamin!

[@adrianpicson9047]

@1:54 the model gets the feeling that the pose is all so wrong 😁😁 nice video, very educational definitely gonna use them tips. Thank you.

[@MichaelSasser]

Awesome!

[@ferdimrgoodguy]

Dear Michael, that was fun to watch.... :D

[@Lsaboteur]

Really funny video. Lurn a lot! Thanks

[@ScoopsTroopsRugby]

Best yet...

[@onepennyalloy2664]

Ok so the tips were great however i have only been shooting for around a year and half and have never done any kind of modeling photography. Can i ask how did you start? How do you get your practice model's we all have to start somewhere lol but its not like having a drive lesson i have no clue where to start.

[@MichaelSasser]

There is a how to find models video, a what I would have done when I first started video and a few others that should help you get on the right track!

[@onepennyalloy2664]

@@MichaelSasser thanks for that i will hit the subscribe button and start looking 👍

[@antoineveling2650]

Michael, I really love the pace

[@twincanons]

what lens is that you are using there , and what settings are using to not get a silhouette effect since the light is behind her most of the time,and I dont see any fill light?? looks good that way

[@devinmanjaro]

"Other random hand gestures" LOL. Great video again Michael!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, glad you like it!

[@floydlazaro4690]

I find even the mistakes awesome... Says alot huh!!!

[@sabyasachichatterjee2533]

This-is just excellent..! would you please lighten more about this topic...!

[@cameronb4099]

I laughed more than anything, but this still is informative 😂

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, glad to hear it

[@jeveetsoibam]

3:12 what happens to cropping at limbs or joints?

[@focal412]

Paused the video at that exact moment to scan the comments for this

[@dragonbanehb]

Hi Michael, I just found you channel and am a relative newbie to this. I enjoyed the video, but am not to sure how the tilted angles photos were "bad". The final good picture you showed still looked like it had a tilt to it, or was that just the downwards angle? Can you elaborate a bit. Sorry for commenting on a two year old video, but it is a starting point :) Thanks and I am enjoying more of your videos.

[@MichaelSasser]

Its just because it can be jarring for the viewer.

[@markgommer1303]

Curious Michael. I have considered boudoir in the past but always wondered about how much of a roadblock it is being a male in the business?

Beautiful model - as my GF is too, I'm wondering what this lingeries is. Can't find it on the net. Consider to buy this. Can you make it? Thanks in advance. Great video - never here of this term before.

[@MichaelSasser]

I'll have to ask her! I think it was victorias secret though.

[@herbertwillkomm2145]

I never thought that there is so called "Boudoir photography", man this is so much fun than portrait photography.

[@kevinpellet9409]

The random props made me laugh so hard xD Thanks for this video!

[@leafsfan71]

Hey Michael, can you do a full video dedicated just to cropping and limbs? I’m a portrait enthusiast and it’s something I always struggle with.

[@MichaelSasser]

I'll see if I can make it happen!

[@mrwilliamjohnperalta]

Yep, litterally going out to shoot after this video 😁👍👍👍

[@MichaelSasser]

That's what I'm talking about!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Love the music. Fits the video perfectly. Like the tips!

[@vincebaldwin2829]

I’m really interested in boudoir photography. I need a little guidance please. I’m saving for a full frame mirrorless camera. But until then, can I achieve great results with my nikon D3200 with a 50mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.4 (nikor)

[@MichaelSasser]

Absolutely! Mirrorless isn't what makes the picture better. The D3200 can work. I would recommend getting a 35mm 1.8, but that and the 50mm will do you just fine!

[@erweevandermerwe291]

awesome video buddy gives me a lot of inspiration but here's a question best fixed lens to use for boudoir ?

[@MichaelSasser]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/namvZ6torMljp5Y this will give you some answers!

[@israelsalazar3337]

Thank you for the ideas!! how much should a model be paid for this type of session??

[@MichaelSasser]

This is a trade, we both get something out of it so no money is exchanged.

[@LaDyLuCk2900]

What advice would you give to someone looking to shoot boudoir but finding it difficult to find a location. I live in the UK in a small town and the main problem I have is hotels, b&b's turning me away and I don't want to shoot in the client's home as it can lead to problems with unsightly decor and some people are messy. My own home is too small and cluttered plus many people in my town don't trust photographers that don't have some kind of "place to go". Any ideas?

[@MichaelSasser]

What do you mean Hotels and B&Bs are turning you away? You're asking to shoot per hour and they are saying no? One option is to book the client and say it will definitely take place at a hotel. After they sign the contract and pay their deposit, you have the money to rent that hotel room the whole afternoon and morning. You can tell them that shooting in their home is better because it will be more personal to them. And then tell them on three different occasions that their place needs to be close to spotless for the photoshoot. People will do what you tell them, you just have to guide them!

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

Thanks about the eyebrow, never thought about that one .

[@Ryan_Miller_Fishing]

But where is the throw blanket from?! I dig it!

[@Matttchew5]

The last one was my favorite one.

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, it was better than I thought it was going to be.

[@peterSobieraj]

The scene with ping-pong bats looked good IMHO.

[@MichaelSasser]

lol, turned out better than I planned

[@tomjens2046]

Would you do shoots without lighting like that or was this done without lighting just because it was mistake tutorial? And if so - what kind of lighting would you have had in this shoot?

[@MichaelSasser]

I never use artificial lights for these shoots, Tom! But I have a video coming out with recommendations on how to shoot with lights next month. If you want to see some of the lighting gear I use for my youtube videos, which I've come to truly love, check out this link, kit.com/michaelsasser/youtube-kit

[@conniecrueldad9233]

Thanks for the tips.I want to be your model one day.😊

[@MichaelSasser]

Shoot me an instagram message if you live in LA! Sometimes I need people to photograph for projects like this.

[@acidsnow5915]

those are some great tips and tricks now i will just have to find models who want to work with me thanks for sharing this with us really enjoyed watching this

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad to hear it! I have a video on finding models too, I hope that helps!

[@rickjason215]

Models are easy to get. That’s their job. If you want models for free, that’s a different story.

[@MarcoLorenzoFlute]

I'm more interested to know how you get the opportunity to shoot these models. Did you hire them? Is it for some commercial? Are they clients?

[@MichaelSasser]

Great question Marco! Take a look at this video where I answer that question specifically! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnqWk6eihrCLbtU&lc=Ugy-ZWhwLKKqFcrcV-t4AaABAg

[@Heartkwt]

Great tips, Thanks for sharing. If I may ask a question please, what's the recomended lenses? Would 24-70 do or do I get a Prime lens?

[@MichaelSasser]

Hey Mohummed, Check out my lens video, and then head over to check out my kit so you can see links to the exact lenses I have in my bag. kzbin.info/www/bejne/namvZ6torMljp5Y and my kit kit.com/michaelsasser/photography-kit

[@arturogutierrez5934]

Hahahaha the bowling hahahaha. I actually liked the ping pong paddles

[@NERKS]

That was a lot of fun!!! Great tips!

[@TexpatOTG]

Good one!

[@kirakjear9812]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing more from you 😀

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you Kira! It's great to have you along for the ride :)

[@adamgumm2265]

Loved this one! Always great content. I’m transitioning my natural light glamour portraiture to include boudoir. QUESTION: On your website you have badges from the AIBP. On their website I see the criteria and all that fun stuff, but do you feel like that’s “worth it” or helpful to become a member? Do any clients actually care that those are on your website? 🤔 Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@MichaelSasser]

Joining is more about the community and the facebook group and being able to ask questions than it is about the badge on your website, though it does help. Do it for the information you receive for than the badge.

[@adamgumm2265]

Gotcha, thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jerome...]

2:50 Don't shoot with a fridge, kitchen table, door and kitchen countertop as your background. Bad shooting environment = bad boudoir.

[@missnatuful]

Liked before watching 😊😊

[@MichaelSasser]

Hehe

[@hans2504]

First time here at your channel. Great informative and also funny video. Great job!

[@brentmcclellan8541]

That background music is murder! Lol!

[@MichaelSasser]

Mission accomplished!

[@becky15707]

I’m all the x signs . Any tips for someone who isn’t photogenic my face looks paralyzed on photos and very huge and I’m nothing like that in real life it’s really affecting my business

[@robertcantu1737]

Can couples also do Boudoir? And do the models has to be clothed?

[@TimberCODE]

Paused the video at 3:06 ... my coworker goes: wow, she's hot... me: yes, that's a Sony!

[@MichaelSasser]

That’s a true photographer!!

[@lupitamurguia8100]

Love it!!!

[@obuchiteck]

Got my first boudoir shoot next week. Yeah, i'm kind of freaking out.

[@Richardsumilang]

Great stuff! Subscribed

[@Regour]

This is best way to teaching! 😁👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@paulasalomons2472]

this is great tips. thank you .

[@maxmeier787]

I don't know the word "boudoir", but I have an idea now. ;-)

[@ennedeyfamily2072]

same

[@MrDavidKingsland]

@@ennedeyfamily2072 It's a French word, (literally a woman's private sitting room) pronounced boo-DWAR

[@3obardThawn3]

Do you have classes??? I'm going to be in the los Angeles area in late October 2019...

[@MichaelSasser]

I mostly have put what I know into my accelerator course, it's here: www.boudoircourses.com/courses/boudoir-accelerator-course I am not hosting any in person workshops right now. Thanks for watching!

[@veroniqueleduc1607]

OMG That was funny to watch, but great tips! Thanks.

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, thanks Veronica!

[@exosoul]

Fun video! Thanks for the tips. I don’t do boudoir yet, but never thought of the “perfect untouched bed”. Lol. Makes sense

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, yep, its one that is way toooooo common.

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

Lots of great tips! I don't do boudoir but when I do, I will refer to this video! ha

[@MichaelSasser]

Can't wait until you give a try, you'll never be able to go back!