Preparing for Your Boudoir Photoshoot
Whether you’re doing a boudoir photoshoot as a gift for your significant other, or to celebrate yourself, the whole point is to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered! It’s all about loving yourself exactly as you are. For the very best experience, be sure to follow these tips!
What to Wear
There is no right or wrong when it comes to what you choose (or choose not) to wear for your boudoir shoot. Think about how you want to feel. What emotions do you want to evoke? Maybe you want to feel bold and sexy, or maybe you want to feel soft, gentle, and sweet. Pick something that makes you feel that way!
Layers are a wonderful wonderful thing when it comes to boudoir! If you’re feeling a little timid, starting with more layers such as a robe, blanket, or shawl, will help you warm up. As you become more comfortable, you can lose the layers one at a time! This also give you more variety in your final images!
Accessorize! Earrings, rings, bracelets, your favorite perfume; these are all great ways to add personal details to your boudoir shoot! If this is meant to be a gift for you significant other, adding a special memento like jewelry they got you, or the lingerie you wore (or are going to wear) on your honeymoon, will make your photos extra meaningful!
A Few Ideas:
Lingerie - wedding or honeymoon lingerie or something new!
High Heels
Robe
Oversized T-shirt
Your husband or boyfriend’s favorite button up or super soft t-shirt (solid colors)
A cute PJ set
Hair and Makeup
Once again, it’s all about what makes you feel your best! If you don’t usually wear much makeup, don’t feel like you have to get all glammed up for your shoot. But if you wan’t to get fancy, go for it! If you do your own makeup, I do suggest going a little heavier, as it does tend get a little washed out in photographs. Now, I know this is a struggle for me sometimes, as it is for many: the oh so dreadful Acne. I want to let you know that I get it. It can be a total confidence killer. Here’s the thing, I don’t want you to worry about it! Because guess what? I have this magic tool called photoshop, and I can eliminate any blemishes that you’d like to hide. If you are going to do your own makeup, here is a link to a tutorial video about disguising acne!
As for your hair, leaving your hair down is the most natural with boudoir. I definitely suggest either straightening it or curling it!
If you want to go all out for your shoot and be totally pampered, (which I totally recommend!) professional hair and makeup is available! Just remember, your appointment must be made at the time of booking your session to ensure availability.
The Days Leading up to your Photoshoot
Take time to try on your outfit(s). There’s nothing worse than showing up with something, putting it on for the first time, and it not fitting right. You want to feel your absolute best, so take the time to be sure that you like how your outfit choices make you feel! I also suggest bringing extras in case you’re just not feeling a certain one on the day of!
Drink plenty of water! We all know that water works miracles on our skin, so be sure to get plenty in the days leading up to your shoot to ensure a beautiful, luminous complexion!
Touch up the basics.
If you color or cut your hair, make sure to do it at least a week before your session so that you have time to make sure you like it.
If you wax, be sure to give yourself a minimum of 3 days to ensure no red, bumpy, or blotchy skin. If you shave, the best time to do that is the morning of!
Be sure to shape up your eyebrows and take care of any unwanted stray hairs.
Treat yourself with a fresh coat of polish or a mani and pedi. Be sure to pick something neutral or something that matches what you choose to wear.
Get plenty of beauty-rest! The night before be sure to plan for a full 8 hours!
The Day of Your Photoshoot
Bathe, Exfoliate, and Moisturize! This will help your skin look and feel it’s very best!
Wear loose clothing to prevent any marks or redness on your skin.
Use Clear deodorant. We don’t want any white residue showing up on your lingerie!
Allow plenty of time to get to your session. Don’t forget to plan for traffic, parking, and settling in.
Be sure to eat something before your session! You don’t want to feel faint or get hangry! Choose something light but filling! And as always, plenty of water!
Relax and Have Fun!!
Don’t forget what this is all about. It’s about loving yourself, feeling strong and beautiful, and most of all, having fun! Don’t stress the small stuff. Everything will work out, and you will look like an absolute Goddess. Relax, and have FUN!