Jeff Cooke Photography » Boudoir

Cooked Apples

Jeff Cooke — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:59:08 +0000

Hollie was looking for a really unique and creative concept when it came to her wedding and boudoir photography. Because Liam and I were both bouncing around a lot of really fun ideas, an Applehead Studio & Jeff Cooke Photography collaboration was born. Our first stop was a 100 year old saw mill on Hollie’s grandfather’s property in Chester for a unique boudoir shoot in a setting that caused our jaws to drop the second we set our sights on the location. It was an unbelievable location and Holly’s choices in hair, makeup and wardrobe fit the scene perfectly, trading high heels for rubber boots. With all of these elements together, it was like letting two kids run wild in Disneyland, and the whole shoot was a creative collaboration between the two of us. It was certainly was a very different boudoir shoot, and Hollie completely rocked it. There’s more to come on her Chester wedding this fall and after this shoot, I’m excited to see what Liam and I come up with next. So, how do you like them Cooked Apples?

Check out Liam’s blog post here: Applehead Studio.

Trash the Dress + Boudoir

Jeff Cooke — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:02:54 +0000

Annica wanted to do something fun and creative with the dress she wore to her wedding in 2006. She researched Trash the Dress photography and fell in love with the idea of creating artistic, fashion-inspired images of a bride in her gown. She had also just lost an astounding 65 pounds and felt it was the perfect time to celebrate this major accomplishment. While reading about TTD sessions, Annica came across my site and after a few emails, traveled from Boston to Halifax for our trash the dress session. Of course we spent a lot of time planning and brainstorming before the shoot – beaches, swamps, barns had all been done, and we both wanted to do something a little different. We decided on a late night shoot around downtown Halifax – I loved the unique look the city offers after dark and thought it would perfectly compliment this style of photography. We didn’t want to ruin the dress, but definitely wanted a bit of edge to the shoot, so we threw in a little “boudoir” with a black corset for some of the shots. Annica brought a friend (and her favorite guitar), I brought my talented assistant, Jenn, and we all had an amazing evening together – until 3 am in fact! I always love how in the end, with hair and make-up combined with a very cool concept, even the shy or more reserved clients always seem to eventually let loose and “work it” in front of the camera. And doesn’t every woman deserve to rock a photo shoot after a little pampering every once in a while?

A big thanks to our amazing hair stylist Keagan Coolen, and the talented makeup artistry of Naphtali Carlton … both did an incredible job of bringing out Annica’s best features and adding a little bit of edginess to her look.

Let’s Hear It For The Girls

Jeff Cooke — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:02:15 +0000

Let’s face it ladies, you deserve to be treated like a celebrity on your wedding day. Your hair, make-up and nails are perfectly done and, to top it all off, you are surrounded by friends and family in those moments leading up to your wedding. I really enjoy starting the day off with the bride and her favorite gals to break the ice and have some fun in those hours leading up to the wedding as there are lots of fun, impromptu moments. You and the girls will have a blast being treated like models for a day and we’ll have some fun creating your own personal version of the “Americas Next Top Model” pose (don’t be surprised if you hear me use the word “smize”!). I’m sure most will agree that these recent photos from Kim & Dan’s wedding make the old, cliche “dress shot” and “getting ready” pictures a lot more interesting (a big thanks to Kim for letting me share her images):

In all seriousness though, my shots leading up to the wedding don’t necessarily mean bridal boudoir, or just “the dress”, or “the shoes”, but are meant to be pictures with your unique spin on things to help tell the entire story of your wedding day.

B&W Boudoir

Jeff Cooke — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:16:27 +0000

A shot from a recent boudoir session that certainly reflected a sense of intimacy and sexiness, and also one of my favourites from the shoot.

“Knock Your Socks Off” – Halifax Boudoir Photography

Jeff Cooke — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:44:07 +0000

boudoir : a woman’s dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room … and what better day to showcase one of my “knock your socks off” boudoir sessions than on valentine’s day. Having these photos made is a growing trend for today’s brides, being at one of the most beautiful times in their lives. But some women often gift these images to that special someone, while others choose to have the session done just for themselves. My “Knock Your Socks Off” boudoir sessions are tasteful and classy, yet sexy and fun … and who wouldn’t want to have a day of pampering with hair and makeup followed by an rockin’ photography session that’s totally designed to be all about you …

A big, big thanks to my wonderful client for allowing me to share some of her images … she absolutely rocked her session – all of these images came from her 2 hour session (I like variety)!! Please contact me if you’re interested in learning more about my knock your socks off boudoir pricing and packages.