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YOUR COMPLETE MATERNITY/BOUDOIR GUIDE
Hello gorgeous! You're here and you're ready to take a sincere look at our Maternity Boudoir Guide. Here you will find out how to identify if you're ready to book your photo experience, why it's so life changing, how to fully prepare yourself for the photoshoot, and what to do with those gorgeous portraits afterwards.
Who should really be booking a Boudoir Experience?
If you find yourself laying awake at night picturing what you would look like if you let your beauty take centerstage, it’s a sure sign you are ready. Take hold of that feeling, take it with you to your photo shoot and show everyone why you are special. You deserve a moment of bliss and I promise it will be fun! You will see yourself in a way you never thought was possible, and we’ll be there helping you, posing you, and cheering you on each stage of the journey.
ARE YOU READY TO:
WALK IN NO-MANS LAND AND SHOW YOUR GLORY
CELEBRATE YOUR BEAUTY
THRIVE IN A BODY POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE
THEN, YES!
you're ready to unleash your inner beauty
and become a force in front of my lens!
Here are 5 more examples you may understand, that will help you see how the art of maternity boudoir is a up-lifting experience.
You’ve forgotten just how special you are
We all lead busy lives and have so many different things to accomplish everyday, there’s just no getting away from that. The problem is when you lose sight of how unique, gorgeous and imaginative 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 now rather than later
Being pampered is what allows you to rest, relax and recover whilst turning on the style. It’s a chance to recognize what makes you unique, so make sure to set some time aside to do it. If you don’t, life will pass you by. Our hair and make up artist will transform you from everyday to slay!
You feel ready to celebrate your body and the way you look
It’s natural that there are times in your life where you feel like you have to hide everything and shy away, but it doesn’t have to be like that. When you feel your inner strength returning, why not elevate it in a positive manner? It’s a time to celebrate your body and show yourself what you are made of.
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 fulfilling things we do is help women recognize their health and wellness goals. It doesn’t matter what your goals are, or if your final goals are still just a dream, all that matters is you’ve accomplished something that means the world to you. With your eyes on your goals, you’ll find you have the confidence and strength you need to schedule a session and celebrate yourself.
Look and feel your best with our no nonsense glam guide
SKIN
Hydrate the week of your shoot, drink plenty of water and your skin will thank you for it and it gives your skin a reinvigorate 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 2-3 days before your photoshoot. 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 elastic anything.
FACE
Treat yourself to a facial at home or a salon! Your skin will shine, just make sure to know how your skin reacts and give yourself time for your skin to calm down after your treatment. 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. Show up to the session with a clean face because you’re getting your makeup done professionally here in the studio. Do not pop pimples! This can change your skin texture, create red skin marks 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 amazing sheen finish.
HANDS & FEET
Your hands may outshine everything else in a maternity boudoir shoot so you want to make sure they're looking their best. A manicure and pedicure is a strongly recommended! We suggest you wear a neutral colored polish. If you are thinking about wearing jewelry, and want to have them showcased be sure to clean them prior to your shoot so that we can capture the true bling!
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Prepare 3-5 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 and look great. Bodysuits, matching bra and panty sets, lace, and silk fabrics are a few of my favorites. There will be retouching done to your photos, but no major photoshopping, so seek out some attire that helps to minimize features of your body where you feel particularly uncomfortable, 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, H&M even Amazon - they have gorgeous and affordable items that you’ll feel great in!
YOU'VE FINISHED THE MATERNITY BOUDOIR GUIDE!
We’re so happy that we were able to share this guide with you! We hope you found the information you were seeking. But I know there is WAY more you would like to know.
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You ARE ready for this amazing journey, and we want to help capture all that self-love. We want to empower you, amaze you, and help safeguard your beauty for years to come.
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