WARDROBE: WTF DO I WEAR?

The best answer:

DON’T. OVER. THINK. IT. 🙂

 Most clients assume they need to purchase a bunch of lingerie outfits but that’s not true. Boudoir does not have to be bra + panties. Some really popular (and more non-traditional outfits include):

• A Partner’s Shirt
• Bodysuits (these are actually a great option)
• Blazer or Coat
(fur, trench coat, leather jacket)
• Cardigan Sweaters or Oversized + Off-the-Shoulder Sweaters
• Tank tops and/or Camis
• Just Jeans
• Panties and a Sheet
• Nude

I SUGGEST STAYING AWAY FROM:

• Costumes (they photograph cheesy) or ‘props’
• Patterns…solids are best
• Neon anything…just don’t do it 🙂

We have a Studio Closet and all Full Session clients (booked 2022 or earlier) and Collection Clients (booked after January 2023) are allowed access. While we don’t have a catalog of all the items, we have tulle skirts in assorted colors (a client favorite), a set of dove grey wings, several bodysuits and random items like cardigans, tanks, teddies and bodysuits.

Traditional items like bras and panties, (like an actual bra with panty bottoms) you’ll need to bring with you.

HAIR + MAKEUP

FOR THOSE WITH SESSIONS THAT INCLUDE HAIR + MAKEUP:

Just come with clean face (no makeup) but if you need moisturizer than apply as needed or bring your favorite kind for the stylist to use. For Hair, come in with clean, dry hair, NO product. Wash and condition as normal but it’s better to not have existing product or a buildup of dry shampoo.

If you have a look your prefer, please bring pictures for the stylist. They are visual and that method works better most times than trying to explain it.

If you have ANY allergies, like specific brand of foundation, eyelash glue, etc., please let the stylist know upon arrival.

Bringing hair extensions to be put in by the stylist?
For clip-in or ‘halo’ type, it’s super important you’ve had these cut/styled to your hair color prior to your shoot. Fresh, never-out-of-the-box extensions isn’t necessarily workable as our studio is not equipped to handle coloring/cutting as part of the session.
If you wear tape-in or sew-in, please be sure to have them in good condition (not dried out/ratty, moved up relatively close to your shoot.

SKIN + NAILS

Most clients worry about not having the ‘perfect’ flawless body for their shoot and I’m here to tell ya, A) I’ve never seen a flawless body and B) don’t worry about it. Have bruising or a wound that is still healing? It’s TOTALLY FINE. That is what editing is for! 🙂

I DON’T RECOMMEND:

Excessive Tanning. If you feel you need a little color then go for it but I suggest getting a full, even body tan via spray or old fashioned booth (but avoiding severe tan lines). A big reason—whatever you wear for the shoot (or if you decide to be nude for some shots), having really dark legs and a super white butt doesn’t photograph well.

Neon Colored Nails. In the event you are going to be wearing multiple outfits, my suggestion is you go with a neutral color, nude or even clear. Also, please have your toenails match your fingernails! You’ll thank me later.

SHOES + BOOTS

This area is a toss up because there is no requirement to bring shoes. If you love the look of high heels but hate wearing them, we can always do the ‘heel shots’ first and then you can kick the shoes off and call it good. 🙂

If you love high heels however, they DO photograph well. I would suggest going with a 3″ heel or higher however as lower heels have a tendency to look kind of weird. Also, nude stilletto heels do wonders for making legs look really long.