A reader recently asked me what is Burlesque Photography after seeing a few other boudoir photographers offering this service. Intrigued myself; I decided to do a little research especially as the other photographers did not appear to be offering any additional services.
The dictionary definition refers to burlesque in the theatrical sense with dramatic clothing worn by the performer in a comedy role with dancing usually leading to a striptease.
The on-line Wikipedia gives a complete description of burlesque starting from its origins and how variations have arisen in Europe and America.
Burlesque performers, usually female, created lavish music hall sets with lush colourful costumes, music to set the mood and dramatic lighting. In its simplest forms burlesque means to literally “in an upside down style” thus turning what is considered socially normal in its heels.
In the 20th Century America burlesque became associated with variety shows with the striptease being the main attraction. Although the striptease originated in the Moulin Rouge in Paris in the 1890′s it subsequently became a part of burlesque across Europe.
Chicago… had a fierce pioneer gaiety that enlivened the senses, yet underlying it throbbed masculine loneliness. Counteracting this somatic ailment was a national distraction known as the burlesque show, consisting of a coterie of rough-and-tumble comedians supported by twenty or more chorus girls. Some were pretty, others shop worn. Some of the comedians were funny, most of the shows were smutty harem comedies—coarse and cynical affairs.
—Charles Chaplin, My Autobiography: 125–6
My interpretation of this in the sense of offering a burlesque photography service is that it is simply another form of boudoir photography. However, rather than wearing modern sexy lingerie as one might buy from Ann Summers your lingerie would be more dressy. Your lingerie will be lush and colourful – perhaps classical such as that worn in pin-up or vintage glamour. A few props such as a fan could complete the picture to create some beautifully seductive burlesque photos. I will take a series of images that could involve removing your garments to emulate a striptease – where you can be as tame or bold as you wish. And or course, I help you create poses intended to tease the recipient of this amazing gift.
Be a tease with burlesque photography
The studio mask with feathers makes a great prop to tease your viewer.
Fishnet stockings are great for burlesque photography and make a great subject with her legs in their own right.
You’ll look perfect!
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