12:51pm Thursday 16th April 2009
AN Andover woman has turned her dream into reality after setting up a photography business – the only one in Andover to feature boudoir shots.
Venus Tingzon runs The Art of Venus Photography and is thrilled she is getting the opportunity to do something she loves as a career.
Venus also offers wedding photography and portraits but is keen to dispel a belief that boudoir is all about glamour and topless models.
“Boudoir photography is not purely a sexual thing,” she said.
“The idea behind it is to get women to feel glamorous and good about themselves. You don’t have to bare everything for it to have that sensuous look.
“Women have hang ups about their bodies, as do I, but through the photography they can learn certain poses to make them look slimmer.
“A lot of women are curious about boudoir photography but are very unsure about what it would be like.
“My aim is to make sure they’re comfortable and they enjoy the experience.”
Photography businesses are not uncommon in Andover but in Venus’s opinion she doesn’t think there’s any other nearby offering boudoir photography.
“As far as I’m aware I’m the only one in the Andover area doing boudoir,” she said.
“I like taking pictures and the thought of having my own job where I’m doing something I love is great.”
Venus has teamed up with Belle’s Beauty in Andover to offer makeovers as part of the many packages she offers.
Venus’s boudoir photography packages range from £99 to £385 and for more information and to see samples of her work visit artofvenusphotography.
co.uk. Her other packages for portrait and weddings are available on her website.
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