Boudoir photographers…this one’s for you! 

Imaging USA is your chance to enhance your skills and redefine your craft with two exclusive Saturday Pre-Conference classes. Whether you’re focused on improving posing, refining lighting techniques, or creating a seamless studio workflow, these workshops are tailored to help you stand out in the boudoir photography niche.

Boudoir Pre-Conference Classes

Here are some of the practical skills photographers can expect to gain from these pre-con photography workshops:

• Posing techniques to flatter all body types and ensure your clients feel their best.
• Advanced studio lighting skills to create dynamic and evocative portraits.
• Compositional strategies for visually stunning and cohesive imagery.
• How to build trust and empower your clients for a comfortable and confidence inspiring experience.
• Workflow tips to maximize studio space and efficiency.
• Creative approaches to designing impactful boudoir albums that tell a beautiful story.

There is still availability in these pre-con classes, but spaces fill out fast! Here are two expert-led classes you can choose from:

Saturday, February 1

Sculpting Light and Pose: Elevating Boudoir Photography for an Unforgettable Client Experience
With Marta Ponsko
10am-1pm
Sponsored By: The Boudoir Album
This workshop focuses on mastering posing and studio lighting techniques to elevate your boudoir photography. You’ll learn how to create an empowering client experience through effective communication and body language while refining posing techniques to flatter all body types. You’ll also discover advanced lighting strategies using modifiers and directional light to craft mood and enhance the visual impact of your work, delivering elegant and memorable results.

Elevate Your Boudoir: The Album-Focused Shooting Workflow
With Kalina Schneider & Kelly Schneider
2-5pm
Sponsored By: The Boudoir Album
This intermediate to advanced class equips photographers with the skills to create stunning boudoir portraits that elevate album design and storytelling. Participants will master advanced techniques in posing, lighting, and composition to flatter different body types and evoke genuine emotions. 

Through hands-on activities, photographers will learn to efficiently capture diverse, visually captivating images while creating a comfortable and empowering client experience. By the end, attendees will have the tools to produce cohesive, professional-quality albums that celebrate beauty and confidence.

General Sessions

Imaging USA also has a boudoir class open to everyone on Sunday! Boudoir photographers and photographers interested in this niche are encouraged to attend!

Sunday, February 2

Poise & Pose: Mastery in Boudoir with Yuliya Panchenko
8am-9:30am

In this class, photographers will learn how to create elegant and artistic boudoir poses by mastering the fundamentals of posing instead of memorizing steps. Yuliya will share techniques for achieving a natural posing flow and avoiding common pitfalls when working with clients. With a focus on tasteful and sensual posing, this dynamic session invites audience participation for an engaging, hands-on experience. 

Register Now for Early Bird Pricing & Pre-Con Classes!

Join us at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center from February 2-4, 2025 for Imaging USA 2025. If you haven’t already, don't forget to register for your all-access pass now through December 6 to take advantage of early-bird pricing!

Secure your stay at one of our discounted host hotels for extra convenience, comfort, and savings. There's still availability at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine, but not for long! See our travel page for more details on how to book your room and claim your discount.

There’s even a way to save on air travel, thanks to Delta and Southwest Airlines. Photographers attending Imaging USA can also claim a special discount on their flight. Learn how to apply the discount on your flight here. 

Get ready for a three-day photography convention with lots of inspiration, learning opportunities, and networking for the professional photographer! Sign up for your pre-con classes now, while seats are available! We can’t wait to see you there.