Today we’d like to introduce you to Regina Rached.
Hi Regina, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started as a family and wedding photographer like so many photographers do. “Boudoir” ten years ago seemed too cheesy, not something I wanted to do, but I soon realized the art of boudoir was changing. It was becoming more creative, more sensual, not so much the feather boa glamour shots of the 90’s (though nothing wrong with that really, ha!). It was something I could really get into, not just the creativity but the empowerment of ALL genders. This is why my business is open to all genders, not just female. Many if not most boudoir photographers focus only on gaining female clients, but I photograph all genders, couples, throuples, etc.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Can I curse in this? I’m not sure. But no, definitely not smooth. No small business has a smoothly paved road. Weddings were my huge money maker, but so stressful so they overtook most of my life, every freaking weekend. During COVID, my time was freed up. If there was one positive takeaway, yes I was broke but I learned more about boudoir photography and had the time to market my business. I have even still not had a consistent year due to many reasons, the ever changing social media rules and regulations, getting shadowbanned and reported left and right. And of course now the struggling economy due to our current administration *screams into a pillow*
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I photograph all humans and all types of bodies. I truly and honestly believe every client is wonderful and deserving of images and ART they can be proud of. My proudest moments have been making my beloved clients feel good about themselves. As I stated in another answer, I photograph all genders- men, women, trans, nonbinary and couples, throuples, etc. If you are good humans, you deserve this.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
My hope is that AI will go away or at least not be used in creative / artistic industries. I believe boudoir and studio photography will rise as an art form and not just a service or small business. I believe and hope that humans will be shown in their natural and beautiful forms, with minimal editing so that we can all love and appreciate the human form in all sizes, ages, genders, etc.
Pricing:
- Session fee is $375
- Digital and print packages start at $1,000
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.offbeatboudoir.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatphotostudio
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tampaboudoir/
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@offbeatphotostudio
