What to expect at your boudoir session

Intro

Nothing is more important to me than the experience you have during your session.

Boudoir is a balance between comfort zones and hard boundaries: it’s really fun and empowering to explore where one starts and the other ends.

But I’m always going to be on your side — suggesting, not pushing, always in the name of your experience and the photos you come away with as reminders.

What are the levels of undress?

The type and amount of clothing you’re wearing (the “level”) will always be up to you — from fully covered to fully nude. I’m gonna be there to guide and support and suggest, and we’re gonna communicate throughout.

There’s no hierarchy here — more nudity doesn’t mean better images. Feeling awesome and having a great experience looks great at all levels.

Example: You start the session in jeans and a tank (most shoots start with the outfit with most coverage). When it makes sense, I’ll just ask you, “Hey, these images have been great! Do you want to try some in the lingerie set you brought?”

And you can just let me know how you feel.

It’s not a question you’ve likely ever been asked(?) so expect some butterflies, but it becomes surprisingly normal after awhile.

Later it could be, “Would you be cool trying some implied shots?” Or, “This would be a great time to try some nude photos if you’re still down for that.”

Importantly, if you came in wanting to a do a 10/10 spicy and just aren’t feeling it day-of, we’ll pivot together and keep it chill. Or vise versa!

Direction style

During the shoot, we’ll be working loosely from the mood board of photo inspiration we create during your planning call. I’m going to be giving you plenty of direction as we use those photos as guides. Think more flowing, more movement, more just trying stuff, than strict rigid posing.

Generally this takes the form of suggested actions to take that could lead to the inspo photo, and then I’ll photograph you doing them with more direction as needed.

This could take the form of:

• Directing vocally, “Hey, try this over there.”

• Mirroring me as I show you some slight tweaks

• Me jumping in and demonstrating

If I’m having trouble describing or mirroring an adjustment, I may ask if it’s okay to physically move your arm or your hair or whatever needs adjusting.

I absolutely will not make any adjustments without your permission.

Communication during the shoot

I find it really helpful to let you know what photo I’m going for before I take it — I don’t want to spring some closeup on you without letting you know, and it’s just nice to know what parts won’t be in the photo.

“This one’s just from your shoulders up.”

“I’m gonna get a little closer to you here. This one’s a close-up of your hipbone and upper leg.”

What to eat before your boudoir session

Best advice: a light meal that will fill you up but not lead to bloating. You’re gonna need your energy and a clear head for your shoot! Bringing a snack and some water or coffee is definitely recommended too.

Should you drink before your boudoir session?

I really don’t suggest drinking before or during your session, and I won’t be!