WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT DO DURING YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT
There are so many things that you may not even realize when coming into your first boudoir shoot - what to avoid, what to embrace, what to be aware of, etc. Coming from a boudoir photographer’s perspective, I want to make your lives easier and prepare you for this utmost amazing, life-changing experience in the best way possible. Let me steer you in the right direction and tell you what to avoid and what to do to fully prepare you for your photoshoot!
Don’t:
Do not put on white deodorant - there are many poses that will have your arms raised up above your head, and I’d hate to capture this beautiful image and then have it be photobombed by white clumps that are hidden away in your armpits! I highly suggest wearing CLEAR deodorant!
Do not wear tight underwear and/or tight clothing when arriving to your boudoir shoot! Wearing tighter clothes creates impressions onto your skin and your photographer is going to have the hardest time editing them out - which means it will take longer to see your photographs.
Do not spray tan!!! There’s a good chance you will have spots of the bronzer coming off off your skin, leaving you with patches of different tones all over your body. PLUS, the bronzer on the tan will get all over the sheets and permanently stain them - you can be fined.
Avoid tanning in general - tan lines ARE THE WORST to edit! It will definitely delay your photos getting to you and your photographer will have a HUGE headache trying to fix every image (or your photographer might not even edit them out at all).
Avoid painting neon/bold colors on your fingernails and/or toenails. It will be a distraction from the main subject… YOU!
If you have never waxed before - Do not do it! You won’t know how your body could react (you can end up with redness, irritation marks, and rashes). I would hate to have that in all your images!
Do not cut and/or style your hair a different way from what you’re used to. There may be a chance that you may not be happy with your new look and then capturing it in all your photographs will not be a good thing.
Do not bring a friend, relative, or loved one. I say this because this transformative experience is something that is super intimate and super personal. Having someone there can make a huge impact on how the way you feel and react during this moment. It’s best not to involve anyone but yourself.
And most importantly, do not try to be someone you’re not! The whole point of boudoir is to love you just the way you are!! Wear what you find sexy!
Do:
Start drinking lots of water a couple weeks before the photoshoot date - we want your skin to look flawless and moisturized for this amazing day!
Start stretching a week or two before the shoot date. I know this sounds silly, but this is so important!! Posing for boudoir is literally a workout… no joke! You are going to be arching your back constantly and you are going to be in positions that you normally do not go into on a daily basis - I mean, unless you are a yoga teacher. You do not want to pull something during this experience!
Bring 3 to 4 outfits with you. Even if your photographer has a client closet, it is still a great idea to bring your own outfits just in case! Your photographer can help you decide what is the best look for you!
Try on the outfits you want to bring to the shoot beforehand - make sure you love them and that they fit perfectly - not too tight / not too big. Make sure you feel flawless in them!
Make sure to get a goodnights sleep the day before the shoot. You showing up with a tired face cannot be helped on camera. You want to look rejuvenated!
Pamper yourself!!
Get a facial a week before the shoot so you have beautiful glowing skin.
Get a mani/pedi - Make sure to keep the nail colors as muted as possible