Your #buxombetty experience is right around the corner!
Hey gorgeous! here are some tips before your BOUDOIR SESSION.
Top 10 Tips
Be CONFIDENT! Nerves are normal, but own who you have become. Love your body, be confident in who you are and how far you've come in your life. You are going to look & feel amazing after your #BuxomBetty Experience!
Wear loose clothing to the shoot. The last thing you want are any unwanted lines on your bod. Come braless, comfy sweats and a loose shirt!
Eat smart and drink lots of water leading up to your photo shoot. Drinking lots of water and eating right will give you a nice healthy glow and make you feel better.
Speaking of glow...do not go tanning for a few days before your shoot or get a spray tan. Think red, blotchy or orange skin in all your images.
Please no new tattoos or piercings between now and your shoot. Peeling skin, redness or oozing isn’t a good look.
Bring outfit options. At least 2-3. Bring something that fits your style and something totally outside of your comfort zone...make the most of your time with us! Heck buy those sexy shoes you’ve had your eye on! Be sure bras and panties fit correctly and do not have holes or stains. PLEASE REMOVE any tags or stickers from both your lingerie and shoes.
Hair. We highly recommend not making a huge change in your hair right before your session. Get you hair done 1-2 weeks before your session to avoid dye stains or any surprises. Please come with dry, clean, blown straight hair. Complimentary styling is included in the experience - styles we offer are sleek and straight, loose beachy waves or big bouncy curls. If you would prefer to come with your hair already styled, have textured hair, or a special request please let me know ahead of time so we can discuss.
Face. Please come with a clean, moisturized, bare face (no makeup). Don’t forget to moisturize those lips too! If you have sensitive skin and prefer your own brand of foundation, please bring that with you. Complimentary full face makeup application and false lashes are included in the experience. If you have known allergies or sensitivities to any cosmetics or common ingredients, or have a special request please let me know ahead of time so we can discuss.
Get your body ready... wax, shave, lotion, shape your brows, do a lip scrub, paint nails. Do whatever it takes to make you feel glamorous. Also - make sure the bottoms of your feet are smooth and clean! They show in images more than you’d think.
Nails! If you're getting a manicure or pedicure - solid, light/neutral or dark colors photograph best, but this is another place to show your personality. If you’re not into manis, at the very least please make sure your nails and nail beds on both your hands and feet are clean and groomed. Your hands play a supporting role in the majority of your images - don’t neglect them. Details make the difference :)
STRETCH!!! You will use muscles you never even knew you had posing. You will be sore the next day, so stretching and Tylenol will help your body recover.
What to Wear
THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION, AND MY FAVORITE TO ANSWER!
I’ve created an entire lingerie guide for this very reason…complete with links and suggestions for shopping and packing, but below are the cliff notes.
What to wear depends entirely on you - what kind of look you envision for yourself, and most importantly, what makes you feel most sexy! Some clients prefer to bare it all - while others like to remain more conservatively covered. Any way you like it, I work with you to create the experience of your dreams. Here are a few pointers gathered from years of experience for the final outcome of your session.
Accessorize
Whether it's your engagement ring, something vintage, a bold or delicate necklace or a sexy body chain, accessories can add personality and interest to your photos. Don't get too crazy though, less is sometimes more and the last thing we want is to distract from your beauty. My job is to enhance it.
Shoes
They can help set a mood, express your personality, and complete a look. If you're not a shoe lover (gasp!) that's perfectly fine! Just be prepared for me to tell you to point those toes! #barbietoes
Outfit Options
Bringing multiple outfits is a great idea. You may not feel as comfortable in some than others, and you'll never know what looks absolutely fabulous until you're wearing it in front of the camera! If you have outfits that you can't decide between, bring them and I can help you pick the most flattering items from your collection.
Color, Pattern & Texture
Colorful or unique accessories and lingerie can really make your photos shine. Even a small touch of color, sparkle or sheen among an otherwise muted palette can add a lot of excitement and interest to the composition. If you're not sure what colors, patterns, and textures would go best with your skin tone, just ask! A lot of clients bring black lingerie which looks amazing on everyone. Add other options - think jewel tones or a pop of brightness - will look amazing on camera.
Lingerie with Interest
Fishnets, thigh-highs, garter belts, bodysuits, harnesses, high-waisted panties, super strappy and extra-lacy lingerie...YES! We love photographing you in anything - but unique, interesting lingerie pieces are a great way to take your images to the next level.
Just the Sheet!
When in doubt we'll grab a sheet to cover the important bits...so simple and seriously sexy. If you don’t think you’ll be comfortable going bare under the sheet, bring a nude thong. Everyone's favorite images wind up being in the Sheets!
I may have updated my product collections and offerings - so check them out before your shoot: