A boudoir session could be one of the most empowering experiences you as a woman can gift yourself. You’re giving yourself permission to be who you are while capturing the release your spontaneity on camera. While beauty isn’t pain for a boudoir session, feeling glamorous, free, and sexy; whilst getting the most out of your boudoir session, takes preparation. Here’s 5 steps that you should take to prepare for your boudoir session.
Before the boudoir session:
#1. Finding the right boudoir photographer for you
As with tampons, lingerie, and chocolate, not all boudoir photographers are created equal. Do your research! Be sure to read reviews, testimonials, search through the photographer’s boudoir photography gallery, and portfolios. A boudoir session is a once in a lifetime experience, it’s an investment. You want to choose someone who is not only amazingly talented but also highly professional, makes you feel comfortable, and most importantly, someone whose style you adore!
I provide a curated experience for boudoir sessions. After the session is scheduled, we set up an inspiration board with previous session shots that I’ve done and other images that convey the feeling that you want to be captured on your day. You can check out an example of how we personalize your boudoir sessions here. *Bonus feels when gorgeous lingerie photos are included for inspo!*
*PRO TIP: try to schedule your boudoir session for just after a visit from Aunt Flow. This will assure you’re feeling your BEST, no bloating, no blemishes, no worries! On the same note I understand that sometimes that woman can just be dang unpredictable, no worries it happens all the time ! Check out how you can combat the bloat.
#2. Once you’ve nailed down your incredible boudoir photographer and feels, the real fun begins! What to wear?!
I feel that your outfit(s) is the most important aspect of your boudoir session. The quality of your lingerie or outfit will show in the photos. Additionally, you don’t want your outfit to tear or pull. Most importantly, you want to make sure that your outfit is a good, comfortable fit. That’s why it’s so important to find an outfit that will have you feeling sexy and confident. But don’t fret! I got you covered.
Deciding on the perfect lingerie or outfit starts at your inspiration board. Are you going for a sexy, sensual feel with a black lace teddy? Or a fun bright fluffy lace and mesh babydoll set? Or your partner’s oversized button-down shirt, which could be even sexier! Choose what makes you feel unbelievably comfortable and positivity beautiful.
Remember:
- Choose the style that will make you feel confident.
- Pick out an outfit that highlights your incredible curves.
- Choose colors that complement your skin, eye, and hair tone.
- Plan which props or additional outfit(s) you will bring that holds significance to you (Like the first piece of jewelry or outfit your lovey gave you).
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*PRO TIP: if you are ordering lingerie online, be sure to give yourself enough time for shipping, trying on, and returns if necessary
Just before the session (3-5 days before)
#3. The preparation begins
With the session scheduled and your outfits picked out, now comes the real prep!
- Grooming: if you wax, be sure to get waxed a few days before the shoot to make sure there is no irritation or redness. (Pssst, this goes for your eyebrows, underarms, legs, too!)
- Pampering: if you plan to get your haircut and/or colored, do so now! This gives you a few days to make any adjustments. Get your fingernails and toenails a fresh coat, too (stick to muted pinks and french tips unless your session is themed you do not want your nails distracting from your amazing outfit and body).
- Tanning: please, stay out of the sun. While a light tanning session is CRUCIAL so your skin looks naturally luminous in your photos, make sure you don’t get too much sun or burnt! Spray tanning is an option only if you do a full body spray in order to avoid any contrasting tan lines. As with tanning or sunbathing, you don’t want too much spray tan; a light sunkissed spray will work wonders!
- Diet: girl, I don’t mean don’t eat. Simply watch your sugars and salt so you don’t retain excess water. Drink lots of water for fresh, flawless skin!
The day before the session:
#4. Rest up, beauty!
A good night’s sleep is so important for a good day’s session! But before you tuck in for beauty rest, carefully remove the tags and labels from your outfit. Additionally, steam or iron your outfit.
The day of your session:
#5. The empowerment
The day is here! Now, it’s time for you to relax, get glamorous, and embrace your femininity.
Before you arrive, eat something light. Make sure you use light, fragrance-free cleansers, moisturizers, and most importantly, clear deodorant! Come with clean, dry hair, moisturized skin, and that incredibly beautiful smile of yours.
I always suggest arriving 15 minutes early to your boudoir session. This way, I can get you settled, introduce you to my glamour team that will be doing your hair and makeup, pour you a glass of bubbly, and set you up for lots of ‘YASS!’
Ready to be free?
Does the thought of a boudoir session have you feeling excited? Do you want to give yourself a day of fun with timeless portraits? Thinking of surprising your lovey with an incredibly sexy gift? Let’s talk about planning your boudoir session.