Before boudoir nervousness?

Feeling a little nervous about your session? I have not done a single boudoir session that my clients didn’t walk in the door nervous and a little intimidated. These sessions can be nerve wracking to prepare for but the outcome of these sessions is so empowering.

First of all, let’s transform your mindset. Over the next 24 hours I want you to repeat these words. “I am beautiful. I am sexy. I am confident. I am enough.” Walking into your boudoir session with a positive mindset can really make a difference for your session. If the thought of “I’m doing this because I want to love my body” ever crossed your mind, lets replace that with “I’m doing this because I love my body, my body is beautiful. I want to show off my body and show my body love.”

The next important thing for you to do 24-48 before your session is HYDRATE. Drink as much water as possible. Hydrating your body will make your skin glow and look incredible. Let’s be honest who doesn’t want glowing skin in pictures.

The night before your session, pack a small bag with all your essentials like a brush, lotion, and makeup for any touch ups. Having these things on hand in case you need it is super helpful. Exfoliate well and shave any areas that might be seen in your lingerie. OR don’t, hey we all have our own preferences.

Choose clothing or lingerie that makes you feel good and confident. Often loose fitting clothing is the best choice. But, I highly encourage you to choose something that makes you feel good. Something that you put on and you look in the mirror and say “Oh hell yeah, this is it.”

While preparing the day of make sure you moisturize. Again, Hydrated skin is glowing and beautiful. Make sure to pay close attention to places like your knees, elbows and knuckles.

When choosing makeup for pictures stick to what makes you, YOU. If you’re the type of person who loves a lot of makeup, then go off sis. If you’re the more natural type who feels like less if more, stay true to yourself. Your natural beauty will shine through!

There will be detail shots. These shots are beautiful, simple and elegant. Wearing jewelry is suggested. Make sure you pay close attention to your hands and feet. Avoid wearing flip flops or open sandals to your session. Instead wear socks and shoes. Weird request, I know. But, hear me out…you will probably have multiple photos where you will see the bottom of your feet. And believe me, you don’t want dirty feet in these.

Lastly, if you are a wine drinker, beer drinker, any kind of drinker for that matter… Bring something to sip on for these. It makes a great photo prop, and it takes the edge off and helps you relax just a bit.

Okay, breathe. Were going to put some music on, laugh, chat, capture some stunning photos and have us a damn good time. 100% of my clients have been nervous for their boudoir sessions, and 100% of my clients have left saying “That was so much fun.” Because it is, it’s a blast and your photos are going to turn out stunning & beautiful just like you. I can’t wait to see you for your session!