Preparing for a boudoir session involves both physical and mental readiness to ensure you feel confident and comfortable during the shoot. Here's a week-long guide to help you prepare:
Physical Preparation:
1. Hydration:
Drink plenty of water throughout the week to keep your skin hydrated and your energy levels up.
2. Skincare:
Stick to your regular skincare routine to maintain the health and appearance of your skin.
Avoid trying new skincare products that could cause irritation or breakouts.
Moisturize your entire body from head to toe starting 7 days before your session date. You will love the glow.
3. Hair Removal and Grooming:
IF YOU CHOOSE to wax or shave, do so a few days before the session to avoid redness or irritation. Need Recommendations? Sara or Jenna got you covered!
Trim and shape your eyebrows if you feel it's necessary.
Consider getting a haircut or styling your hair in a way that makes you feel confident and glamorous.
4. Fitness and Exercise: What? Why bring this up?
Many guests mention they wish they would have stretched before or after. So, now I recommend both. Engage in light exercises like yoga or stretching to relax your body and mind.
Avoid intense workouts that could leave you sore or fatigued on the day of the session.
Mental Preparation:
1. Positive Affirmations:
Practice positive self-talk and affirmations to boost your confidence and self-esteem.
Remind yourself of your unique beauty and qualities.
You are worthy of this session. Right here and now! Come own your unique beauty and have the best self celebrating session day!
2. Visualize Success:
Visualize yourself feeling confident, comfortable, and empowered during the boudoir session that we designed together just for you.
Imagine the vibes and expressions that you want to showcase during the shoot and if that feels like too much, rest in confidence that I have you covered to model, mirror and walk you through the poses, ideas we've talked about. You can turn your brain off and be fabulous!
3. Relaxation Techniques:
Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness to calm any nerves or anxiety.
I do a phone or in-person consultation with studio tour and a wardrobe fitting day as a way for you to meet me twice before the session day. A very helpful way to relax some of those pre session day nerves.
On session day, one of my favorite hair and makeup professional comes to us at the studio, we crank your favorite tunes and have 1 more hour to chat and shake out the rest of those nerves.
You could even consider scheduling a massage or spa treatment to pamper yourself and ease tension. ( Bonus, if you picked massage while checking out, you get one right after your photoshoot ends too!)
4. Communicate with Your Photographer:
Communicate openly with me about your preferences, concerns, and any insecurities you may have. There is a question on the check out form and I will check in with you during your consultation. Creating you dream session is very important to me. The studio and your conversations with me are a safe place to be your true you! or someone else, if that is the goal! wink
Discuss the mood, style, and poses you're comfortable with to ensure the session meets your desires. I will always recommends creating a mood board if you are having trouble putting into words what you feel.
5. Wardrobe Selection:
Choose outfits that make you feel confident, sexy, and comfortable. Unless that is not THE vibe. ha! We will talk all about your vibe during your consult.
Try on your outfits beforehand to ensure they fit in a way that makes you feel amazing. This is another reason the Wardrobe Appointment at the studio is so fantastic! You get to bring in all your outfit ideas and purchases and you have full access to the BMB client closet with sizes ranging from 6 to xs. Together, we will create outfits that makes you feel amazing! At this time, with the exception of a couples pieces. The bmb wardrobe us very feminine focused.
Consider incorporating personal items or accessories that hold special meaning to you. This could be a mirror set for my vanity or some spicy bedroom accessories. Let's have some fun!
Tips:
Bring your favorite slippers!
The Boudoir bag: Set a bag by your closet and over time, fill it with things that inspire you for your session. Bring that to your wardrobe appointment. Throw prop ideas in too!
I have robes, don't bring yours. I don't want airbrush makeup on them!
By following this physical and mental preparation guide, you'll be ready to embrace your boudoir session with confidence, allowing your natural beauty and personality to shine through. Is there something you think I should add? Let me know! Find the Take Up Some Damn Space Podcast to listen to guests experiences and session fun!
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