How to Prepare for A Boudoir Session
Preparing for a boudoir photography session can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it doesn't have to be. With the right preparation, you'll feel confident, beautiful, and ready to shine.
As an experienced boudoir photographer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, I know exactly how to help you feel prepared for your boudoir session. Here are my 13 best tips on how to prepare for a boudoir session.
13 tips to help you prepare for a boudoir session:
1. Choose Your Outfits Wisely
Lingerie is a key element in boudoir photography, so take the time to choose the right clothing pieces that make you feel confident and sexy. Consider colors, styles, and fabrics that flatter your skin tone and body shape.
2. Get Your Beauty Game on Point
Investing in professional makeup and hair services can boost your self-confidence and make you feel like a total bombshell. Book an appointment with your hairstylist no less than 2 weeks before your session. If you are wanting to get any waxing done, be sure to have that taken care of 5-7 days before your session.
3. Take Care of Your Skin
Keep your complexion fresh by taking care of your skin in the days leading up to the shoot. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and sun exposure, and hydrate your skin by drinking water daily.
4. Prep Your Body
If you want to look your best in your boudoir photographs, make sure you're both mentally and physically prepared. Engage in some light exercise in the week leading up to the shoot, and avoid eating foods that cause your body to feel bloated or yucky to ensure that your body feels and looks good.
5. Relax
The most crucial thing you can do is relax and have fun. Boudoir photography is a chance to celebrate both your femininity and individuality, so don't take it too seriously. Trust your photographer's instructions and let them guide you towards the perfect shot.
6. Practice Posing
Practice breathing techniques and poses in advance to control your nerves and get into the mood for the boudoir session. Practicing in front of a mirror can help you feel more comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
7. Consider Incorporating Props
Props can add a personal touch to your photographs and create a more personalized and unique experience. Consider incorporating things like flowers, candles, or personal items that hold meaning for you.
8. Choose the Right Accessories
Accessories like jewelry, heels, and stockings can add extra oomph to your boudoir session. Choose items that complement your lingerie and make you feel sexy.
9. Try on ALL of Your Outfits
It is extremely important to try on everything before ever stepping foot in the studio. This is because you may have an outfit you love and are excited to wear, but when you get to the studio to put it on it doesn’t fit. It avoid that heartbreak and frustration, try it on at home and do it as soon as you purchase it. This will give you the opportunity to return if for a different size if you need to.
10. Embrace your beauty and confidence
Above all, remember to embrace your unique beauty and confidence. Your boudoir photography session is a celebration of the feminine form and a chance to showcase your individuality. Focus on your strengths and allow yourself to shine.
11. Communicate with your photographer
It's important to be open and honest with your photographer about your vision for the shoot, what you're comfortable with, and any insecurities you may have. This can help them create a more personalized experience for you and ensure you get the photos you want.
12. Relax and have fun
Remember that this is a fun and empowering experience. Don't take it too seriously and try to enjoy yourself. The more relaxed and comfortable you are, the better the photos will turn out.
13. Book the Right Boudoir photographer
It’s important to book a boudoir photographer that makes you feel both comfortable and empowered during your session. If you are in the Sioux Falls, SD area, I would love to help you feel prepared for your boudoir session with me. I’m also available for distance sessions upon request. Check out my South Dakota boudoir photography gallery to see more photos of my work.
