Mustering up the courage to book a photoshoot, (let alone a boudoir shoot) can be incredibly challenging… Trust me girl, I know. And I’m so proud of you! You’ve paid your deposit, booked your date on the studio calendar, and you’re thinking, “Now what?” There are lots of questions floating around in your head and I’m here to answer all of them.

Let’s get you feeling prepared and ready for your upcoming boudoir session. There are a few things to do before you get to the studio, but on the day, your only job is to show up ready to pop some bubbly.

I’ve got the rest! We’re going to have so much fun 🙂

What To Expect From Your Boudoir Session

BEFORE YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION

1. Dreaming & Scheming
   • Starting with our first chit chat over coffee or zoom, we’ll hone in on the vision of your photoshoot that gets you excited. I’ll ask tons of questions and really dig at the heart of why you’re doing this session and what you want to get out of it.
2. Put a Pin In It
   • Your next mission is to accept my secret board invite on Pinterest and start combing the web for images that resonate with you. Are you into dark and sultry lighting? Or maybe you’re digging an oversized sweater, and some sun rays? The world is your oyster girl! There’s no right or wrong way to style your photoshoot.
3. Review the Style Guide & Start Shopping
   • I’ve got lots of tips to help you choose the outfit that will make you feel like your most confident self. Check out my post How To Style Your Boudoir Session for all the juicy details.
   • Make sure you have your outfits organized, pressed, and on hangers with all tags removed so you can grab them easily on your way into the studio!
4. Plan Some Pampering!
   • Make sure you’re booking any services you may want/need well in advance of your big day! (Things like Nails, Waxing, Hair Cut/Color, etc.)
   • Skip the spray tan… trust me on this. I know you think you’ll look better with a tan, but the camera will pick up the streaks you can’t see with the naked eye.
5. Get Some R&R
   • Don’t forget to take good care of yourself, especially the few days before your shoot.
   • Get good sleep, drink lots of water, do some stretches, and speak kindly to yourself. All these things will go a LONG way to helping you have a phenomenal day in the studio.

DAY OF YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION

1. Give yourself plenty of time
   • Plan for extra time on the road, navigating to the studio, and finding a parking spot. We’d love for you to plan on arriving 10 minutes before your session for extra cushion.
2. Arrive Comfy
   • Please wear some loose fitting, comfy clothes into the studio. Avoid shirts you have to pull over your head and swap for something with a zipper or buttons to change easily after you’re all dolled up.
   • Please arrive without a bra… It’s just us girls here and tight undergarments can leave indentations that won’t be gone by the time we start shooting. Yes, we do retouch your images, but these lines can be extensive and require extra editing hours (and fees).
3. Your Makeup Chair Awaits
   • Our professional stylists are ready for you to sit back and let them work their magic!
   • The Team would love you to show up with clean, dry hair and fresh skin with only skincare applied.
   • Make sure you have your Pinterest Board Inspo ready to communicate the look you’re going for.

4. Pop the Bubbly & Strike a Pose

Shake off the nerves as I pour you a glass and direct you into your first set of poses. Throughout the shoot I’ll be coaching you the whole time, directing you from head to toe. Every client says, “But I’m not photogenic,” and that’s not it, girl. It’s my literal job to capture your natural beauty. You’ll be looking at the back of my camera yelling, “Whoa, is that really me?” before you know it.

*Sigh of relief* YOU DID IT!

I can’t wait to show you all the amazing images we captured today! We’ll schedule your Image Reveal Session before you leave – You deserve some chips and salsa and a solid nap.

AFTER YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION

1. Image Reveal Session
   • About 7 days after your boudoir photoshoot, we’ll meet in person to review the best images from your session. You’ll choose which photos you’d like retouched and finalize your product selections!
2. Your Seal of Approval
   • Before any order gets sent to my professional lab for processing, you’ll approve all edits, designs, album layouts, colors, and finishes via online proofing gallery.
3. Product Delivery
   • If you’re located within 15 miles of the studio, I’ll hand deliver your art after I quality check the final product. I can’t wait to unbox this together!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS YOUR TURN AROUND TIME?
Depending on the amount of edits and product selection, our turnaround time is around 4 weeks from the shoot day to the final product delivery.

DO YOU PHOTOSHOP MY PHOTOS?
Yes, I enhance your natural beauty with mindful retouching techniques. Each gallery purchase comes with a base edit and an opportunity for one additional round of light edits for any minor adjustments.

WHAT TYPE OF POSES DO YOU DO? CAN I SEND YOU PINTEREST INSPIRATION?
Our studio offers a range of boudoir sets, but does not include couples boudoir, dudoir, or erotica. I would LOVE to see your Pinspo (see what I did there?) and chat more about your ideas!

I’M NOT PHOTOGENIC CAN YOU HELP?
YES! Believe it or not, very few of my clients would consider themselves photogenic. It’s my job to make you look ah-mazing.

Ready to book your boudoir session? Let’s chat!