For those of you that have a boudoir shoot coming up here are some fabulous boudoir preparation tips to help you day go a smooth as it can.
1. Do Bring Extra...Everything
You want to do this right, and every detail should be perfect. If you’re investing time and money into your boudoir session, the last thing you want is to have a rip in your lace corset or a run in your stockings the day of your shoot. If you have a backup, you can switch, and save the session.
Also, make sure to bring some makeup along with you, especially finishing powder to tone down oily skin/shine. Also bring your favorite lipsticks, as that tends to wear off. During the shoot, you’ll want to touch up the look so that you stay looking fresh and glamorous. Although Dawn is our in house hair and makeup artist, we do ask that you bring some related items, and be sure to plan with Dawn for your options!
2. Do Spend Time Trying On and Testing Outfits
It’s no secret that our bodies change over time, we gain weight, we lose weight, we have children, we spend more time at the gym. Some things that used to look great on us just won’t anymore, and some things that we couldn’t quite fit into we will rock now. Do some test fitting at home, well before your session date.
Aside from you bringing some items to wear that you want to rock in the studio, just know that we have a well stocked client closet that you are welcome to use. We have lots of lingerie, pumps, and accessories. .
3. Do Wear Loose Fitting Comfy Clothes to the Boudoir Studio
Skip the bra, skip the socks, skip the watch, and forget that belt, those tight jeans, and anything else which could leave an impression in your skin. It may seem like a small thing, but these lines can dampen the look of a great negligé. Besides, you want to relax and feel confident, and tight clothes are only going to restrict you.
4. Do Book your Appointment Date after Your Monthlies
Nobody wants to ruin a potentially empowering Boudoir session because they’re crabby, cramping, and bloated, Instead, book the week after your period when you’re high energy and feeling normal again. Your boudoir photos will look better with no strings attached, really.
5. Do Drink Plenty of Fluids
Three words: Water. Water. Water. And make sure to avoid alcohol and salt, as these will turn your lovely skin to the texture of potato chips, which just isn’t pretty.
6. Do Rock Clothes that are Right for Your Body
Everybody’s different, and everybody is beautiful. Wear the clothes that you not only feel confident in, but accent your incredible body. If you’re on a thinner side and want some curves, wear brighter colors and horizontal lines, there are so many decadent varieties of bra/panty combos that you’ll want for nothing in your quest for fabulousness.
If you’re on the curvier side and want to add some balance, try super-slimming fishnet stockings. Not certain how to dress your body the right way? Ask us, we will have tons more tips for you as well, as they will know what will look great and what not so great.
7. Don’t Fake Tan
No sprays, no gels, no lotions. If you want a natural sun-kissed glow, and if you’re lucky enough to live in or near L.A. head to the beach, get it the right way (but don’t forget to wear sunscreen, SPF 15 or more, and watch out for those ghastly tan lines!), or, even better, book some sessions in a professional salon that has tanning beds, and do it in the nude (no unsightly lines this way). The last thing you want is to a) look like a sexy pumpkin or b) pay more than you have to in retouching fees. IF you have done a bottle tan or something that, and the bottom of your feet are all colored dark orange or brown, that will show up on several of your poses. Try to avoid this.
8. Do Touch Up the Basics
If you dye your hair, get your hair done the week of your Boudoir Session. Shave or wax everything, the day of if possible, and spring for a mani-pedi.You’d be amazed how these little details can make or break a photo session. These pictures are going to be around for a while, reminding you of just how awesome you look, don’t skimp the small stuff.
9. Don’t worry about little scars or pimples or birth marks.
These things are all easily removed in a second or two when we edit. But only the things you want will be removed.
10. Do relaX
1. Do Bring Extra...Everything
You want to do this right, and every detail should be perfect. If you’re investing time and money into your boudoir session, the last thing you want is to have a rip in your lace corset or a run in your stockings the day of your shoot. If you have a backup, you can switch, and save the session.
Also, make sure to bring some makeup along with you, especially finishing powder to tone down oily skin/shine. Also bring your favorite lipsticks, as that tends to wear off. During the shoot, you’ll want to touch up the look so that you stay looking fresh and glamorous. Although Dawn is our in house hair and makeup artist, we do ask that you bring some related items, and be sure to plan with Dawn for your options!
2. Do Spend Time Trying On and Testing Outfits
It’s no secret that our bodies change over time, we gain weight, we lose weight, we have children, we spend more time at the gym. Some things that used to look great on us just won’t anymore, and some things that we couldn’t quite fit into we will rock now. Do some test fitting at home, well before your session date.
Aside from you bringing some items to wear that you want to rock in the studio, just know that we have a well stocked client closet that you are welcome to use. We have lots of lingerie, pumps, and accessories. .
3. Do Wear Loose Fitting Comfy Clothes to the Boudoir Studio
Skip the bra, skip the socks, skip the watch, and forget that belt, those tight jeans, and anything else which could leave an impression in your skin. It may seem like a small thing, but these lines can dampen the look of a great negligé. Besides, you want to relax and feel confident, and tight clothes are only going to restrict you.
4. Do Book your Appointment Date after Your Monthlies
Nobody wants to ruin a potentially empowering Boudoir session because they’re crabby, cramping, and bloated, Instead, book the week after your period when you’re high energy and feeling normal again. Your boudoir photos will look better with no strings attached, really.
5. Do Drink Plenty of Fluids
Three words: Water. Water. Water. And make sure to avoid alcohol and salt, as these will turn your lovely skin to the texture of potato chips, which just isn’t pretty.
6. Do Rock Clothes that are Right for Your Body
Everybody’s different, and everybody is beautiful. Wear the clothes that you not only feel confident in, but accent your incredible body. If you’re on a thinner side and want some curves, wear brighter colors and horizontal lines, there are so many decadent varieties of bra/panty combos that you’ll want for nothing in your quest for fabulousness.
If you’re on the curvier side and want to add some balance, try super-slimming fishnet stockings. Not certain how to dress your body the right way? Ask us, we will have tons more tips for you as well, as they will know what will look great and what not so great.
7. Don’t Fake Tan
No sprays, no gels, no lotions. If you want a natural sun-kissed glow, and if you’re lucky enough to live in or near L.A. head to the beach, get it the right way (but don’t forget to wear sunscreen, SPF 15 or more, and watch out for those ghastly tan lines!), or, even better, book some sessions in a professional salon that has tanning beds, and do it in the nude (no unsightly lines this way). The last thing you want is to a) look like a sexy pumpkin or b) pay more than you have to in retouching fees. IF you have done a bottle tan or something that, and the bottom of your feet are all colored dark orange or brown, that will show up on several of your poses. Try to avoid this.
8. Do Touch Up the Basics
If you dye your hair, get your hair done the week of your Boudoir Session. Shave or wax everything, the day of if possible, and spring for a mani-pedi.You’d be amazed how these little details can make or break a photo session. These pictures are going to be around for a while, reminding you of just how awesome you look, don’t skimp the small stuff.
9. Don’t worry about little scars or pimples or birth marks.
These things are all easily removed in a second or two when we edit. But only the things you want will be removed.
10. Do relaX
