sirynfollyfallen

I am female. No awkward boners for me!

Perhaps on occasion. I'm not a manenquin, but luckily for women it's easier to hide when we're aroused than it is for men.

Less than stellar... Yeah, I guess a couple former clients would qualify. I talk with my clients beforehand and we discuss THEIR favorite things about themselves (and their spouse's where applicable) and I focus on that.

Yes, many express their relief that I am female, it makes them more comfortable being vulnerable around me, I guess? Also, when the husband/boyfriend/significant other is in the loop about the photos, they often feel the need to verify that i'm not some other dude taking photos of their lady. I do not shoot boudoir of men at this time, all of my efforts have been put toward flattering the female figure, I take posing workshops that focus on women and have really geared in on this one genre. I have been contacted about "couple" shoots in the past and I don't turn them down, I just haven't had anyone book such a thing yet (both times the boyfriend chickened out and I ended up just shooting the lady anyway.)

Yes, that's part of the initial consultation. I try to focus on the positive, "What do you love about your body" and continue to prod until I've got 5 or 6 points on which to focus, if they get negative I redirect to another positive. Most women will go on and on about their flaws if you let them, but if that's the focus the shoot is no fun. I want them to feel confident and sexy, not self-conscious.