Am I Going to Share Your Boudoir Photos?

 Short answer: I only share what I’m allowed to share! All of the photos you see on my website and social media are ones that I was given full permission to share!

Each of the ladies you see is just another beautiful soul who also had nerves about their shoot. Who also wrestled with the idea of even booking it. Who also may have had thoughts about just canceling and forgetting the whole thing.

But each of them also loved their photos so much that they decided the world needed to see them!

There are a few people I don’t recommend allow sharing of their photos though. If you fall into any of these categories, please don’t feel bad about saying no:

1. Your job would fire you. Please don’t lose your livelihood over this. I mean, unless you were looking for a way out of your job, then hell yeah let’s do it!

2. You’re in a dangerous relationship with a controlling person who would likely harm you for it. Please get out when you can but until then, let’s not test it.

3. Your family and friends would shun you. This should absolutely not be a thing, but it is an unfortunate fact of our society. Some people think violence being available for viewing at every turn is fine but the human body being embraced by its wearer is the end of the world. Backwards, isn’t it?

Notice I didn’t say anything about your body needing to look a certain way. I firmly believe that all body types and abilities and skin tones and gender expressions deserve to be represented.

The vast majority of us do not fit into the societal “standard” of beauty. It’s important that those who look like us can see us embracing our bodies. So, I encourage anyone who felt beautiful to allow their photos to be shared.

Top 10 Tips to Prepare for Your Boudoir Photography Session

Not knowing how to prepare for your boudoir shoot is perfectly normal. That’s what I’m here for! I can answer any questions you have, but sometimes you don’t know what questions to ask. There are a lot of emotions and feelings surrounding photos this intimate and nervousness is probably the most common.

To help you get ready, here are ten of the top tips!

Tip #1:

Make sure you try on all of your outfits at least 2 weeks before your shoot. Make sure you feel great in them and if you need a second opinion, feel free to reach out! The reason I suggest at least two weeks beforehand is to give us time to tailor them to you.

Tip #2:

Start stretching as soon as we get off the phone to schedule you! Posing can be more of a workout than you might think, so getting limber is a smart move!

Tip #3:

You don't have to have a fresh mani-pedi, but whatever you want your nails to look like, make sure they're consistent. For instance, if they're painted, just make sure they're not chipped. If you get acrylics, make sure they're not 3 weeks grown out. 

Tip #4:

Wash and dry your hair the day before your shoot. It is imperative that your hair is dry when you show up, otherwise it will take the stylist much longer to do your hair.

Tip #5:

Try not to get sunburnt before your shoot. Tan lines can be smoothed, but redness and your discomfort will be a whole different beast to deal with. Your lingerie might dig into your sunburn and the last thing I want is for you to be in pain!

Tip #6:

Eat a light meal that you know won’t upset your stomach the day of your shoot. The last thing you want is to feel bloated and uncomfortable while you’re posing. Something light will help give you the energy you need to get through it!

Tip #7:

Make sure you pack the accessories you want to wear. A special necklace, ring, etc. will help you feel even more connected to your photos.

Tip #8:

Hang out with a person you love spending time with the day before your shoot. Someone whose positive energy always has you walking away from your time together feeling amazing! Then carry that energy into the studio and rock it!

Tip #9:

Drink plenty of water leading up to your shoot and the day of! You should be doing this anyway, but make sure you do it now!

Tip #10:

Take in all the information you can from my website! The blog has a ton of valuable insight, but don’t skimp on the testimonials page! Seeing how other women have felt about their experience can help calm your nerves!