FALL 2023 MINI SESSIONS

PREP GUIDE

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 (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:

• Anything with patterns…solids are best
• Neon anything…just don’t do it 🙂

HAIR + MAKEUP

*Note: These mini-sessions do NOT include on-site hair + makeup. We have a list of Michigan stylists that may be able to provide these services for you before you arrive for your session. Please inquire if you would like the list.

While your shoot does not include a makeup stylist, but I’ll be upfront—boudoir is not like headshots. You can totally get away with just going natural or with minimal makeup . Should you choose to come with makeup or go to an artist before your shoot, please be aware of the following:

Foundation (depending on the type) can look wayyyy overdone compared to your real skin. Sometimes going easy on the foundation can photograph better than a really thick application.

Hair: Boudoir requires you to lay down, flip your hair, all sorts of things that require hair to be workable. I suggest just getting a simple blowout, either loose waves or curls seem to work best.

ACCESSORIES

JEWELRY:

Totally optional. But if you’re going to bring it, fyi really delicate small jewely does not really show up in the photos. If you want jewelry to show it should be big, chunky and noticeable. 

SHOES

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.

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.