Access All Areas: Behind the Scenes at a Bondage Photoshoot
As you can probably imagine, working for an online sex toy retailer (and the biggest in the UK, I might add) comes with some pretty interesting job responsibilities.
Between practicing orgasm faces with colleagues, deciding whether something is actually NSFW for other workplaces and writing 'To Do' lists that would make even Masters & Johnson blush, we still have a little time left for other fun (totally work related) things.
You may have noticed that Bondage Boutique has recently undergone a makeover and is now speckled with lots of lovely new images and a pair of brand spanking new models - literally!
Most of the the time, when you see photos of bondage gear it's a shot of the product on its own, which can make it hard to visualise the kit actually being used.
Alternatively, when bondage product images involve a model, they very often end up super pornographic. *Sigh*
So we were given the challenge to re-shoot our top-selling Bondage Boutique products on models without making it look like Lovehoney were branching out into 'adult DVDs', and with nothing to go on except our own (brilliant!) ideas.
The shoot lasted 3 days and, as Lovehoney's resident bondage expert, I was on hand to make sure each product was photographed in its best light, accurately, and that the models felt comfortable and safe.
To give you a little insight into my job and the general goings on at LHHQ, I've compiled some of my favourite behind the scenes outtakes for you to enjoy…
Click the arrows on each image below to scroll through a carousel of sneaky snaps that were taken between tea and poses.
The last photo of each carousel is the final shot we chose for the website, so you can see the end result of all our faffing.
1. Bondage Boutique Wrist to Thigh Position Restraint
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Bondage Boutique Wrist to Leg Restraint (£19.99)
Lara Croft eat your heart out!
These restraints were probably one of the easiest to shoot and it's not hard to see why.
Putting the wearer into a naturally flattering position, it didn't take long for our model Angel to strike the perfect pose.
These wrist to leg restraints are great for beginners thanks to their Velcro fastenings, cosy lined cuffs and easy to master design.
"The restraints are really comfortable. The soft fleece in the cuffs is so comfortable and soft. My boyfriend liked the fact that I couldn't move my arms or legs whilst I had them on. They're nice and discreet too as there's no metal on them to rattle."
2. Bondage Boutique Over the Door Sex Swing
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Bondage Boutique Over the Door Sex Swing (£34.99)
Swing low… Or high…. Or whichever way you wish.
This was one of our more challenging products as it involved some DIY (would you believe that door was put up especially for the photoshoot?!) and getting a photo with 2 models without being pornographic was tricky, but I think we nailed it… so to speak.
This over the door sex swing is perfect for vertical pleasure without pesky height differences getting in your way. All you need is a sturdy internal door and you're away! "I have to say it left me literally weak at the knees after a session with this. My OH took great pleasure in making sure I was thoroughly exhausted! It's great for if you like to submit control to your partner, as once you're in the swing you can't easily escape without assistance."
3. Bondage Boutique Sex Position Enhancer Chair
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Bondage Boutique Sex Position Enhancer Chair (£64.99)
Bouncing with joy…
As you can probably see, we had quite giggle shooting the sex position enhancer chair.
After deliberating on how Angel should pose, and then releasing her from its titan grip (slight exaggeration) after she slipped through the middle, we managed to get a fantastic shot of her showing one of our 'serving suggestions'.
Check out the reviews for a plethora of other position ideas to make the most from this sex chair. "You really are only limited by your imagination, to be honest, and it allows you to achieve positions which were either impossible previously, or perhaps you were unable to maintain them for long. We have no plans to dismantle ours, I want it readily available!"
4. Bondage Boutique Wrist to Ankle Position Restraint
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Bondage Boutique Wrist to Ankle Position Restraint (£29.99)
Spread 'em!
Another challenging product to photograph, we ummed and ahed over how exaclty to get this image without Angel being in an awkward pose, hiding some of the bars features or being a too full frontal, if you get my drift.
Lucky for us our models are amazing, and Angel was more than happy for us to pose, and re-pose her until we felt we'd got that spot on 'Kodak moment'.
A great option for those who don't like leather, this sturdy spreader bar is suitable for all genders and is the perfect balance between a position enhancer and a restraint. "Well, what fun these are! The straps themselves are a decent size, they fitted both mine and my partner's wrists and ankles, which is brilliant because we are little and large, and so I wasn't expecting it to work both ways!"
5. Bondage Boutique Intermediate Soft Velvet Hogtie
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Bondage Boutique Intermediate Soft Velvet Hogtie (£29.99)
B-oink!
You'd think this would be a pretty easy product to take a photo of, but you'd be wrong.
The angle and exact positioning of Angel's arms were vital to show off the product, without it looking too carefully posed.
Then came the biggest decision of all: Shoes or no shoes. Oh the torment. As you can see, we went with shoes, and we reckon it worked out for the best.
This bondage tie, unlike other hogties, benefits from clips on each cuff allowing you to experiment with restraint with or without the linking straps. "If you are looking for a hog tie set which is restrictive but also comfortable - then this is for you! The first thing I noticed was the quality of this set - the cuffs are well padded and feel so soft and smooth. Excellent quality and fantastic value."
We hope you've enjoyed this sneaky peak into what we get up to when we're not in the office.
What do you think of our new-look Bondage Boutique pages? Would you have done anything differently? Or maybe you'd like to see one of our other products photographed in a similar way? Let us know in the comments below.
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