1. Relax and Embrace Your Authenticity

The key to a successful boudoir session is to relax and be yourself. Remember, the goal is to capture your unique beauty and personality, not to mimic someone else's style. Embrace your individuality and exude confidence in your poses. Relax your body, soften your gaze, and let your natural essence shine through. This will result in the most compelling and authentic images.

2. Communicate with Your Photographer

Open and clear communication with your photographer is essential. Discuss your comfort levels, preferences, and any concerns you may have before the session begins. A professional boudoir photographer will take the time to understand your vision and guide you through the process. Share your ideas or inspirations, and feel free to ask for direction during the shoot. This collaboration will ensure a more satisfying experience.

3. Showcase Your Favorite Features

Focus on accentuating your favorite features during the session. We all have unique qualities that make us feel confident and attractive. Whether it's your curves, eyes, or luscious hair, let your photographer know what you love most about yourself. They will use their expertise in lighting and posing to highlight those aspects and create stunning images that celebrate your individual beauty.

4. Face Your Body Angles

Angles can make a significant difference in your boudoir images. To create more flattering poses, angle your body slightly away from the camera while turning your face towards it. This technique tends to elongate the neck and emphasize your facial features. Experiment with different angles, and trust your photographer to guide you through these subtle adjustments that can make a world of difference.

5. Play with Props and Fabrics

Incorporating props and fabrics into your boudoir session can add depth and variety to your poses. A strategically placed silk robe, a fluffy pillow, or a playful lace parasol can enhance the overall composition and create visual interest. Explore different options with your photographer and let them unleash their creative ideas to make your images truly unique.

6. Experiment with Different Poses

Don't be afraid to try a range of poses during your boudoir session. Experimentation will help you discover what flatters your body and brings out your most seductive side. Explore classic poses, such as lying down, sitting, or standing, as well as more dynamic poses that showcase your movement or playfulness.

7. Take Care of Your Body

Prioritize self-care before your boudoir session. Get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and pamper yourself, making sure your body and mind are in top condition. This will boost your confidence and ensure that you feel your best during the shoot. Remember to take breaks if needed and communicate any discomfort or concerns during the session.

Multiple times a week I get this question. “What got you into boudoir photography?”

I had been shooting weddings for a couple years and one of my brides asked if I could do a boudoir session as a gift for her groom. When she asked, I had only heard the word “boudoir” a few times. This was almost a decade ago and boudoir wasn’t as popular and well known as it is today. I agreed because it sounded fun and I knew if I didn’t love it (or if I wasn’t good at it) I could just mark it off my bucket list and continue on as a wedding photographer.

Spoiler alert: I LOVED IT. I loved it so much in fact, I immediately started researching how to make this my full time career. I took weddings off of my website and started asking all of my friends to model for me. I spent hundreds of hours learning this craft and practicing how to pose and light clients. I contacted one of my friends from high school that I knew was starting her journey of becoming a makeup artist. Shout out to Maggie!

That first year was a rollercoaster. I got a small studio in Alpharetta thanks to one of my regular customers at the restaurant I was waiting tables at. Yes, I was still a server at the time. I enjoyed that job because I really am a people person but I wanted to build a business that was my own. And one that didn’t make me smell like grease when I left. I had 2 young kids at the time and waiting tables and shooting weddings meant my evenings and weekends were for work. This just wasn’t jiving with them going into school soon. I kinda wanted to be able to spend some time with the little monsters.

I was honestly surprised at how many women wanted to book with me at first. Boudoir was still so new to the mainstream that I think it was this fun, novel experience that really took off. I look at those sessions from the first year and of course I wish I had moved my client a little to the left or fixed her bra strap or brushed her hair out of her face. But if I let go of criticizing my newbie skills, I am proud of what my clients and I created. Maybe their tag was sticking out I didn’t yet know how to photoshop it out, but they looked beautiful. And happy. And I felt excited.

Now, eight years later, I am so grateful to boudoir. It has allowed me to meet and get to know over a thousand people. I’ve learned how to read a room. I can tell when my client is nervous or when they want to push through their fears. I’ve heard some tea. A lot of tea. I’ve been there through wedding planning, divorces, scandals, pregnancies, miscarriges, promotions, relocations, and the best and worst life events.

My clients fill my cup. They trust me with their insecurities and secrets. Being a boudoir photographer has given me patience and empathy. No two clients have ever been alike or have had the same exact story. Getting to really see and hear my clients has been the biggest gift.

Every single person that has stepped foot into my studio has had at least one insecurity about their physical appearance. The majority of them have struggled with even booking their session because they didn’t truly feel like they were worthy of the attention or the money spent.

Why? Why are you not worthy?

You deserve to enjoy new experiences.

You deserve to be seen.

You deserve to do something that makes you feel alive.

You deserve to spend money on yourself.

You deserve to receive attention.

You deserve to feel sexy.

I shoot boudoir because too many women don’t feel like they deserve these things.

Anytime I get to be on the other side of the camera I’m reminded how special this is. I get to feel like the hottest woman alive for a few hours. And then you know what? I find that it lasts a lot longer than those few hours. I get to be reminded over and over again that I am a whole human with many different sides. I am a mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, business owner. I am also a woman. Powerful, smart, kind, sexual, passionate, stubborn, creative, and funny.

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