Boudoir Basics: What to Bring
I have been racking my brain trying to think of things you should bring to your boudoir shoot. Here's a random list of things.
stockings (thigh high are super cute)
brush
makeup (If you have something specific you want the MUA to use)
hats
jewelry (chunky earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces of various lengths, barrettes, anklets)
jersey (your favorite team...or your partner's favorite!)
partner's underwear
button up shirt
tie
jeans
extra panties
fun bras
partner's t shirt
heels
boots
water (to drink) (or to spray)
tell me your music choice (I have a record player and a bluetooth speaker with Amazon music....we have options!)
a friend (if you want!)
coconut oil (doesn't absorb like lotion, doesn't get overly wet like baby oil)
cufflinks
belt buckle
Stream of consciousness: Jeans, white t shirt, black t shirt, button up shirt, tie, belt, watch, belt, hat, suit coat? NICE underwear. Not fancy. I mean not ratty. Glasses. Towel.
CLEAN AND TRIMMED ears, nose, finger and toe nails. I cannot express this enough. Your feet WILL be in images. Your hands and fingernails WILL be in images.
Wear loose clothing to the photo shoot so you don't have sock lines, bra lines, lines from anything, really....
Your favorite books. Yes. Books.
Lots of textures. Favorite blankets, outfits, nighties.
I cannot express enough how boudoir doesn't have to mean naked. It can be really cute jammies.
Bridal & Maternity Boudoir Sessions
According to Wikipedia:
"Boudoir
A boudoir (/ˈbuːdwɑːr/; French: [bu.dwaʁ]) is a woman's private sitting room or salon in a furnished accommodation, usually between the dining room and the bedroom, but can also refer to a woman's private bedroom. The term derives from the French verb bouder (to sulk or pout) or adjective boudeur (sulking)—the room was originally a space for sulking in, or one to put away or withdraw to."
I love shooting boudoir. I love helping people feel beautiful, empowered, strong. Whether it be a sexy boudoir, maternity, or a bridal session. Those intimate moments that they're inviting me in to share with them and capture it to look at for years to come.
Beautiful images for the pregnancy of your last child (her fifth!) to remember this journey. This amazing gift to yourself to remind you the beauty and grace and wonder of creating a life inside you.
Bridal boudoir can be a separate shoot before your wedding day. Or it can be a few private moments before you get dressed for your big day. If it's done as a separate shoot you could present your partner with a special book for a wedding gift.
YOU choose your level of comfort with how much skin you want to show. Boudoir does NOT mean naked. It means private bedroom. Whether it's at a hotel, a bed and breakfast, your home, or my studio. You are in control of your body at every moment.
Whatever you choose, whatever your style, I am full of ideas to share with you.
Boudoir Session: a/k/a Stephanie's Smoking Shoot
Why is it so hard for me to choose a title? Why do I always go for an alliteration? Stephanie came to my studio Monday night for a boudoir shoot. I can't share too much as it's a surprise for her husband! Don't you love personalized gifts? I DO!
A month or so ago I received a message via my website contact form asking for information regarding boudoir shoots. YES! It's that time of year! From now until about late January ladies (and gents!) inquire about providing their significant others a special gift for any holiday gifts.
I also have inquiries for body positivity shoots which I love as well! These shoots are such an incredible confidence boost!
LOOK AT THIS GORGEOUS WOMAN!
I L-O-V-E my team! MacKenzie and Danielle did a fantastic job styling Stephanie to flow with her outfits and my vision.
Stephanie said, "I brought my whole bedroom!" We ended up picking maybe 4 or 5 outfits. It was so hard to narrow them down!
Stephanie was so sexy, sophisticated, and classy! We had a lot of laughs and time FLEW by!
To book your session go to my contact page and shoot me a message just like Stephanie did!
Woods Winter Minis
I was going to do a really fun theme for this year's winter minis but with Covid and social distancing and all of that...well, I'll save it for next year.
This year is Cabin Up North, dontcha know?
My favorite little girls got to try it out first this morning.
I really love the snuggly, cozy feeling with all of the textures.
Messy buns and having fun!
It's hard to see but they're both holding the COOLEST things ever: SPARKLY PINE CONES!
This sweet, sweet girl has grown so much!
THIS IS MY MOST FAVORITE IDEA I HAD TODAY! Makes me remember when my sister and I were little.
Shhhhhhh! They're SEEEEPING!!
Boudoir Session: a/k/a Dakota's Boudoir Session
Dakota answered my modeling call to have a boudoir shoot in my pop up studio. During our consultation we told each other what we were looking for. My number one goal was for Dakota to feel beautiful and confident.
Dakota wanted to make sure she had photos she felt comfortable with others seeing. I wanted to have her do some "Girl Next Door" looks. She brought meaningful pieces of clothing that are special to her. Dakota brought along pajamas that had been gifted to her while she was breast feeding her baby, her favorite movie series jammies, and pieces special to her and her partner.
We spent about 4 hours together and had so much fun!
What I love the most about this session is that Dakota is beautiful, sassy, cute, and sexy. I want everyone to know that it's not about how much skin you show. It's about you!