BOUDOIR
SESSION
Some details, tips and answers before your boudoir session.
authentically beautiful
Experience
This session is an ode to feminity. Let's connect with your yourself and nourish the goddess in you. From all the info provided in the Client Lounge to prep, to arriving for your hair and make-over, to the photoshoot itself. You will feel the confidence pour into your soul, your sensuality fill your senses.
Embrace this experience, embrace your body, and your self-expression. This is all about capturing the beautiful you in ways that will have you appreciating the woman you are and perhaps falling back in love with yourself.
The final reveal of your images and when you receive your products, is your reminder to carry these sensations with you for a lifetime, to appreciate your own beauty and confidence.
xx Taylor
I'M BOOKED! WHAT'S NEXT?
Congrats! You are officially booked in and will start to receive emails from me! These will be full of helpful tips, reminders about your session date, and more! Please do not unsubscribe. This is how I communicate to you about time and locations also. Take your time and read through them and you can email me back about any questions you may have.
You will find most of your questions answered here in the Client Lounge as well, from pre-payment bonuses to how to prep for your session and what outfits to bring.
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Taylor!
For me, boudoir photography is a celebration of your body and who you truly are. It's a personal self-expression of individual style and spirit. I take pride in being able to show women how to celebrate their bodies, their battles and their victories they've been through. That is my goal. To show women of all colors, size and age that they are not their imperfections, they are gorgeous as a whole ass sexy female.
Your session is all about - YOU! It's about feeling confident, having fun, and then carrying that feeling with you for the rest of your bad-ass life. You deserve that.
THE BOUDOIR
ESSENTIALS
- confirm session
- confirm pre-payment plan
- confirm location & date
- choose outfits
- choose hair-& Make-up style
- add chic accessories
- enjoy yourself
This checklist helps you to get prepared for your boudoir session. Can't wait to capture your magic!
WHAT OUTFITS TO BRING
I recommend bringing 6-8 of your favorite outfits, a pair of black, nude or your favorite heels, and any props/jewelry you'd like to incorporate!
Bodysuits look awesome on everyone, a full bra & panty set, garter set & thigh-highs (helpful to go up a size, we want them high on the thigh and not too tight), bustier's always look AMAZING, plain t-shirt, your partner's shirt, an oversized sweater, white button down, leather jacket, glamour dress, etc. The choices are endless!
Victoria's Secret
Bluebella
Free People
La Perla
Oh La La Cherie
Honey Birdette
AdoreMe
Savage X Fenty
Fredericks of Hollywood
Yandy
SheIn
Formosa Elegante (15% off linked)
Bare Moxie (local)
Elegance Underneath (local)
Mentionables
Soma
Torrid
Amazon (Use my link! #commissionsearned)
- ask me for help!
Styling
Inspiration
We want you to be your natural and best selves. Here is some styling inspiration to create a look you'll cherish forever. The most IMPORTANT thing to remember, is bring whatever makes YOU feel good and confident!
- choose beautiful fabrics
- wear timeless pieces
- choose neutral, jewel colors
- Add a statement piece or jacket
- add chic accessories
- heels!
OUI, OUI
NON, MERCI
- avoid neon colors
- don't wear old or torn items
- don't wear ill-fitting pieces
- mind the weather
VIEW THE PINTEREST BOARDS
Download the Lingerie Guide!
HAIR AND MAKE UP
Come to the studio showered with a clean moisturized face & clean dry hair. Moisturize your body before you come to your session. Skip oils & sparkly options. If you wear glasses normally, put in contacts or skip the glasses altogether to avoid glare!
Wear loose fitting clothes to avoid lines and marks on your body that will show up in pictures. This includes a bra. We recommend wearing a tank top to keep the girls comfortable! Sports bras typically leave marks, please skip that! A button up or easy to remove shirt is recommended so as not to mess up your hairstyle.
It is completely your choice whether you want your hair to be curled, straightened, or allow it to be natural!
If you have textured, thick or curly hair, please straighten your hair prior to coming and we will curl it here.
If you are wearing natural curls and have specific products you know work best for your hair, bring them along!
It is helpful to save photos for inspiration to show our artists, and know that they are here to help you decide on the look you want!
GLAM
You'll have the option to do a natural look, sexy smoky eye, a full glam look - or something in between!
NATURAL
If you're not sure what look you'd like, our amazing Make-Up Artists will help you! They have years of experience doing what they love - and they're damn good at it too. We will lay out all of your outfits and decide on a look!
If you don't like it, they will be happy to tweak it until you do! It's all about you, babe.
SMOKEY
If you have any allergies please let us know. You are encouraged to bring along your preferred products and favorite lip color! We will have plenty of options for you to choose from also.
BOLD
HOW DO I PREP MY BODY?
Shave your legs/underarms and anywhere else you'd like to the night before to avoid razor burn! If waxing, please do so at least 48 hours in advance to minimize pink tones!
If getting a spray tan make sure you go to a professional at LEAST 48 hours in advance. Not only can your skin tone look uneven but it gets on the furniture/bedding and there will not be specialty editing to make tan lines/colors match. See who I recommend in the Virtual Gift Bag.
Make sure to lotion the weeks leading up to your session and that morning! Bring your favorite lotion with you.
MOST IMPORTANTLY!
EAT & DRINK! I REPEAT EAT & DRINK!
Stay hydrated! Drink lots of water prior to your session to keep your skin radiant and glowing! Eat a small meal before your session - Do not skip breakfast! That's unhealthy and I promise you wont see a small meal on your tummy!
A Boudoir sessions is a workout. If you have a favorite snack or drink please bring them to your session! We will be taking breaks in between sets to refresh.
FINAL REMINDERS
• Please no new tattoos or piercings between now and your shoot.
• If you get a spray tan, use a tanning bed, or get any sun between now and your shoot, we will not edit any lines/redness/uneven tones.
• Bring at least 6-8 outfit choices with you, more than that is definitely ok! We will shoot FOUR looks. It is awesome to have options! Try to choose variety for outfits (not all bra and panty sets).
• Do your nails or set up an appointment...solid, neutral or dark colors photograph best, but ultimately do what fits your style & outfits.
• Get your hair cut/colored now. Do NOT wait until the week before your shoot.
• For hair & makeup, please come with dry, clean (or day old) hair. And no makeup on your face, if you typically moisturize then do so still. Please arrive approx 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time.
• If you booked a session that does not include hair & makeup, please come with your hair & makeup done and ready to start shooting, still arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time.
• drink a lot of water between now and your shoot and remember to eat breakfast the morning of your session. You could be with us for 3-4 hours, so make sure you eat!
• Start stretching!!! You will be sore after your session. You'll use muscles you didn't even know you had.
• If you have any images saved for inspiration, narrow it down to your absolute favorites to show us. If you don't have any images, that is perfectly fine as well. Most women come in with no ideas and trust us to create the magic!!
AFTER THE SESSION
Plan a date night! You are going to look and feel amazing. Go on a date, go grab drinks with friends, go grocery shopping! Take those selfies and feel like the brave and beautiful Goddess you are.
Drink lots of water, eat and stretch again!
PACKING
CHECKLIST
Robe & slippers
outfits & lingerie
accessories
HEELS/SHOES
phone charger
props (please pre-approve)
LOTION
going home outfit
special skin care/make up
PACK OUTFITS, LINGERIE AND ACCESSORIES THE NIGHT BEFORE
STRETCH!! this is a workout, girl!
arrive with clean skin and dry, day old hair preferred.
LOTION ALL WEEK AND THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION.
BRING IT WITH!
Print the checklist here!
Yes! You can wear, or not wear, what you want. It all depends on your comfort level. One of your outfit sets can be a partial, fully or implied nude set. If you chose to pre-pay one of the bonuses is an extra look, you can choose the Just the Sheets set if you dare!
Not everyone feels beautiful in lingerie or lace. Your boudoir session is all about YOU and what makes you feel sexy. That can be a leather jacket, a sweater, dress, button down, lingerie, etc. If you have questions or an idea you would like to try, send me an email and I can help you plan!
You are able to prep for your session however you want! Most clients prefer to remove any unwanted body hair, and I will not edit out any unwanted hair that is intentionally left, or any chipped nail polish, dirt, etc. If you prefer to be au natural, that is perfectly okay! I recommend coming to your session with clean skin and nails at the minimum. This is an investment into yourself, a reflection of how you want to be seen. This is the perfect opportunity to pamper and treat yourself like a Queen.
I hand select some of the BEST hair and make up artists I can find with years of experience to make sure you look and feel amazing. Sometimes the idea we start with needs to be tweaked or changed. The most important thing is to make sure you're happy! It's great to step outside your comfort zone, but even better to love the way you look. It is VERY important you let us know if you would like anything changed before your session starts. We will never take offense to that!
I do slight retouching! What I mean by slight is I smooth your skin to make it radiant and glowing, I bring out highlights & shine in your hair, bring out your eyes and makeup, throw a little extra attention on those gorgeous tattoos if you've got them! I remove any acne, bruises, scars, etc!
My method of retouching brings out YOUR natural, beautiful features. I never alter your body in any way or make you look like somebody else. When you come in for your reveal, my goal is to show you that beauty you've been having a difficult time seeing yourself.
Rest assured you will look like a Gorgeous, Glowing, Goddess!
