Welcome To The Family
Your Complete Boudoir Guide
Hello bold and beautiful! You're here therefore you must be ready to embark on a new adventure. Here you will dive deep into how to identify if you're ready for this new adventure, why it's so life changing, how to fully prepare yourself for the photoshoot, and what to do with those beautiful portraits afterwards.
Who should really be booking a Boudoir Experience?
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to allow your inner beauty to fully shine on the outside, it’s a sure sign you are ready. Fully embrace that feeling, bring it along with you to your shoot and show the whole world, but most importantly yourself, why you are special. You deserve this and we promise it will be fun! You will learn to see and love yourself in a way you never thought was possible before, and we'll be there coaching you, posing you, and cheering you on every step of the way.
ARE YOU READY TO:
WALK IN NO-MANS LAND AND SHOW YOUR GLORY
CELEBRATE YOUR CURVES
THRIVE IN A BODY POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE
THEN, YES!
you're ready to unleash your inner beauty
and become a force in front of the lens!
Here are 5 more examples, that will help you see how the art of boudoir is an up-lifting experience.
You’ve forgotten just how special you are
We all lead busy lives and have so many different things to do on any given day, there’s just no getting away from that. The problem is when you lose sight of how special, beautiful and creative you are as a woman. If you find yourself feeling like this, you need to do something that celebrates who you are.
You know you need to be pampered sooner rather than later
Being pampered is what allows you to rest, relax and recover. It’s a chance to celebrate what makes you special, so make sure to set some time aside to do it. If you don’t, life will soon get away from you. Our professional team of hair and make up artists will transform you from babe to bombshell.
You feel ready to celebrate your body and the way you look
It’s natural to go through periods of your life where you feel like you have to cover up and shy away, but it doesn’t have to be like that. When you feel your confidence begin to return, why not elevate it in a truly empowering way? It’s a chance to celebrate your body and show yourself just how far you’ve come.
You have a special occasion on the horizon
Having a shoot done as a surprise for your partner or a treat for yourself is a great way to approach things. Once you start to get excited and intrigued about the prospect of getting in front of the camera, you’ll know you’re more than ready to take the next step.
You’ve achieved your wellness goals
One of the most rewarding things we do is help women celebrate their health and wellness goals. It doesn’t matter what they are, or if your final goals aren't yet met, all that matters is you’ve achieved something that means more to you than you ever imagined. With your goals in sight, you’ll find you have the confidence and belief you need to book your session and celebrate yourself and your achievements.
Look and feel your best with our no nonsense glam guide
SKIN
Hydrate the week of your shoot, drink water regularly your skin will love it and it gives your skin a refreshed look. It’s a great idea to exfoliate your body 2-3 days before your shoot, making sure not to irritate and redden your skin. If you wax, make sure to do it or have it done leaving enough time for your skin to calm down if you are prone to any reaction. Please don’t go for a tanning session for at least a week before your shoot, it will not look natural and adds an orange tint to your skin. Bring your body lotion with you to your session. When coming to your session that day wear something loose fitting. This will prevent marks on your skin from constriction, ie: tight or elastic anything.
FACE
Treat yourself to a facial at home or a salon! Your skin will glow, just make sure to know how your skin reacts and give yourself time for your skin to calm down after your treatment. If you are considering whitening your teeth, there are affordable at home use products or you can schedule a dental visit. Get your eyebrows waxed if they need it, but be sure to do this at least a week prior. They are an important part of prepping and frame your eyes. Arrive to the session with a clean, moisturized face as you’re getting your makeup done professionally in the studio. Do not pop pimples! This can result in bloody or red skin and scars. Blemishes will be covered in makeup and easily removed when editing, so let us handle it!
HAIR
Arrive to the studio with clean, dry hair ready to be styled. Make sure that if you color your hair your roots are touched up. Additionally, a deep conditioning treatment can help your hair shine with a beautiful glossy finish.
HANDS & FEET
Your hands can be very dominant in a boudoir shoot so you want to make sure they're looking their best. A manicure and pedicure is strongly recommended! If you don’t wear a colored polish I suggest having at least a clear polish on your nails. If you are planning to wear jewelry, and want to have them highlighted (like an engagement ring) be sure to clean them prior to your shoot so I can really make them sing!
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Prepare 3-6 amazing outfits at least a few days in advance and hang them if possible to avoid wrinkles. Make sure to try everything on before your shoot and choose outfits that not only fit well but make you feel wonderful and sexy. Bodysuits, matching bra and panty sets, lace, and strapless corsets are a few of our favorites. There will be retouching done to your photos, but no major photoshopping, so find an outfit that helps to cover parts of your body where you feel particularly insecure (we ALL have our things!), and highlight your favorite features. If this is for bridal boudoir bring your veil, wedding shoes, or garter. If this is a gift for your partner, bring his/her shirt, tie, hat or cigar if he/she is into that. Additional things you may consider bringing are robes, kimonos, garters, and a pair of black or nude pumps. If you’re shopping, I’d recommend taking a look at Adore Me or Fashion Nova - they have sexy and affordable items that you’ll feel great in!
OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO CURATE your images
We get this question ALL THE TIME! "What am I even going to do with sexy pics of myself? Hang them in my hallway for my mom to see?"
Then we also get this request "I've been dying for a boudoir shoot and would love some incredible black and white images to hang in my apartment!"
So really, it's all about your attitude and your lifestyle. Here are our favorite ways to deliver images:
Wall Art
Canvas prints, metal prints, or matted photo paper prints to boldy and proudly display your gorgeous bod in your home. Recommended sizes 11x16 or larger.
Image Folios
A polished way to feature your gorgeous images. Two of your favorite photos displayed in a spread in a premium folio.
Luxury Albums
Tuck your gorgeous leather bound album between your favorite books and grab it whenever you want to remember what a smokin-hot goddess you are. Flip through the pages on a crappy day, and regain that boost of confidence you harnessed during your shoot.
YOU've COMPLETED the BOUDOIR GUIDE!
We’re so glad we were able to share this information with you! We hope you found many of the details you came to find. But we know there is WAY more you want to learn.
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