How to Prepare for a Boudoir Session: Essential Tips for Clients
Booking a boudoir session is an exciting and empowering experience, but knowing how to prepare can make all the difference in how you feel before, during, and after your shoot. While all my clients receive an exclusive boudoir prep guide filled with detailed steps for the weeks, days, and hours leading up to their session, here are some essential tips to help you feel confident and ready.
1. Start with the Right Mindset
Your boudoir session is about celebrating yourself—your beauty, confidence, and individuality. It’s completely normal to feel nervous, trust me, almost all of my clients have said “I am nervous but excited.” and “This is so out of my comfort zone.”. My job is to guide you every step of the way, helping you feel comfortable and empowered. I guide you through planning so you always know what to expect and help you feel prepared. I also guide you through every step of your session, you are never left to wonder what to do. As long as you are open to this experience you’ll do great!
2. Outfit Selection: Choose What Makes You Feel Amazing
Lingerie is a popular choice, but it’s not your only option! Whether it’s a cozy sweater, a silk robe, or a favorite bodysuit, wear what makes you feel sexy and confident. I provide a Client Boudoir Style Guide, as well as personalized recommendations, and my client closet has gorgeous pieces available to borrow if you’d like extra options or to take away the worry and guessing of what to wear for your boudoir session. I help make it easy and fun!
3. Skincare & Grooming: Keep It Simple
Hydrated skin and a good night’s rest can make all the difference in how you feel on session day. Keep skincare routines simple, avoiding any last-minute waxing, tanning, or harsh treatments that could cause irritation. My prep guide includes detailed beauty tips to help you feel your best in the weeks leading up to your session as well as day of tips!
4. Trust the Process & Enjoy the Experience
The best boudoir photos happen when you relax and trust your photographer (that’s me!). I will guide you through every pose, ensuring your session feels fun, comfortable, and natural. There’s no pressure to “know what to do”—I’ll take care of that! This is truly about leaning into the experience itself. Allow yourself to be pampered and to explore your beauty, sensuality, power, and seeing yourself in a new light.
Want the Full Prep Guide?
My exclusive boudoir prep guide walks clients through every step of preparing for their session, from what to bring and how to prepare for your poses, to self-care tips that will help you feel incredible. If you’re ready to book or have questions, reach out—I can’t wait to create something beautiful with you!