How to prep for your boudoir shoot!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRIMP THE DAY BEFORE
- Shave legs & underarms the night before to avoid razor rash.
- If waxing do so at least 48 hours in advance to minimize pinkness.
- Use a professional for spray tans (unless you are pro DIY'er) as it can leave dark spots on your pores or streaks on hands & feet.
- Stay hydrated and drink lots of water in the days prior to your session, this will keep your skin glowing and hydrated.
- STRETCH the night before and morning of. You're going to be in for a workout ;)
- Moisturize yourself the day of, skip oily or sparkly options.
- Now would be a great time to get your nails done or paint them (don’t forget your toes!).
DAY OF YOUR SESSION
- Shoot starts at 10am. Don't be late!
- STRETCHHHHHH
- Skip the socks, tight underwear or bra prior to your session to prevent lines and marks that can sometimes take hours to disappear. Don't worry, I'll have a cozy robe for you to rock while you're in hair and makeup.
- Skip white deodorant as well and opt for clear instead.
- Be sure to arrive with clean and dry hair, as well as a clean and moisturized face.
- It’s okay to be nervous. I will help you and demonstrate posing, but after a while you’ll be a natural.
- I will show you the back of my camera throughout the shoot, so you can see how amazing you look. It’s all about having fun!
WHY DID I CHOSE TO EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH BOUDOIR?
Let's be real, ladies navigate a world that can be downright harsh and judgmental. It's flooded with those airbrushed "perfection" images and endless ads pushing us to be "better" with diets, supplements, gym memberships—the whole shebang. Stripping down in front of a camera might sound like a recipe for exposing every so-called flaw society tells us we have, but let me set the record straight: boudoir sessions do the opposite for my clients.
These sessions are all about empowering women. They create a space to embrace those curves, ditch the noise of marketing, and genuinely revel in their bodies like never before. Sure, my gig might not be saving lives or teaching kids, but there's real value in what I do as a boudoir photographer. How do I know? Every woman who steps in front of my lens walks away feeling more confident and beautiful than ever before!
