DARE TO BARE

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY AND TRAINING

Award winning boudoir photography and training.

Dare to Bare is the home of boudoir photography that looks and feels different. Shot on location, styled to the individual and rooted in one belief: That every woman deserves to look and feel amazing.

Whether you're looking for your own boudoir experience, or you're a photographer ready to build a boudoir business of your own, you're in the right place - let’s start your journey.

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Boudoir Photography WorkshopS & Training

LEARN BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY WITH TONI DARCY

Whether you're just starting out or you're an established photographer looking to move into boudoir — this is the one-day boudoir photography workshop that gets straight to the point.

We cover everything. Attracting your ideal clients, planning a shoot, directing flattering poses, using light to your advantage, right through to delivering images your clients can't stop showing off. By the end of the day you'll have the knowledge, the confidence, and the portfolio images to go and do it yourself.

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Toni has a very accessible teaching style which facilitates a genuine exchange of ideas. We left with bulging memories (electronic and biological!) and the promise of further (very valuable) support which we much appreciated. Toni’s attention to detail from the selection of model and make up artist through clothing and on to refreshments was outstanding and made the day go without a hitch. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to learn from Toni seize it with both hands and a joyful heart - you will not be disappointed!
— Steph Metcalfe

What You'll Learn

This boudoir photography training day is built around real, practical skills, that you can put into practice right away on your very next shoot.

  • Marketing your boudoir business and attracting the right clients

  • Building a boudoir portfolio that does the selling for you

  • Planning a shoot, from first enquiry to shoot day

  • Using light to flatter the body, natural light, window light and single artificial sources

  • Posing techniques that work for every body type

  • Directing clients with confidence, even the ones who've never been in front of a camera

  • Skin retouching and image delivery

The afternoon is a live shoot with a professional model. You'll be behind the camera, making real images, with me right beside you. You'll walk away with portfolio ready work and almost certainly planning your next shoot before you get home.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

All levels. This boudoir photography course is designed for beginners who want to start shooting straight away and for working photographers ready to enter the world of boudoir photography.

It doesn't matter whether you shoot on manual or aperture priority. I'll give you practical solutions for every situation and spend dedicated time with you during the live shoot. What matters isn't your equipment. It's how you see light and how you make people feel.

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Can I Use the Images on My Website and Social Media?

Absolutely - please do. You'll be walking away with images the world needs to see and building your boudoir portfolio is the start of that journey.

We had chosen Toni as our preferred instructor because of her beautiful images but would we be able to live up to such high standards? I need not have worried, from the moment Toni opened the door to the minute we hugged our good byes I very comfortable. I learned so much and I’ve left buzzing with enthusiasm and excitement for my new venture.
— Fiona Paterson
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BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DETAILS

Format: One day, small group — maximum six photographers
Time: 9:30am — 5:30pm
Location: Lancashire

New dates are released to the mailing list first - often weeks before they're announced anywhere else.

Online Courses - Coming Soon

Can't make an in-person day? Online boudoir photography courses are on their way - short, focused and built around the questions I get asked most. Light, posing, and running your own boudoir business.

Get on the mailing list to be first to know and first to access early bird pricing.