10 Tips to Have an Amazing Boudoir Photo Shoot


Do you remember that first time you had your photo taken? You were probably a little nervous and you may have even wondered if you are photogenic enough to get great pictures that you would want to share with family and friends.


Don’t worry….these are typical concerns. There is much more that goes into getting great images than having a photogenic subject. Your photographer’s technical skill and experience are big factors! A great photographer makes all the difference. Add that with having the right mindset and the proper preparation and you get images that are stunning and flattering.


Boudoir is a style of photography that centers around intimacy - a peek inside your bedroom, if you will. At Southern Exposures Photography, your boudoir photo shoot will likely take place in our beautiful 3,000 square foot studio, but it can also take place at other locations.


Boudoir photography is often done for artistic purposes, but is also sometimes done as a gift for your husband or to celebrate a milestone or transformation such as weight loss. The name boudoir comes from the French term “boudoir,” which means “a room for showing off.” However, boudoir photography is not limited to showcasing your lingerie. Boudoir photography can also be used to capture your relationship, including the little things you do for each other, your special traditions, and your daily lives. For married couples, the goal of a boudoir photo shoot is for the photographs to tell your story and express your feelings and your relationship.


Why Have a Boudoir Photo Shoot?

There are many reasons to have a boudoir photo shoot, and they all center around celebrating who you are and what makes you unique. Choosing to have a boudoir photo shoot can help you get comfortable in your skin, while making you feel more confident in your body and your relationship. Many couples decide to have a boudoir photoshoot as a way to celebrate their relationship. A boudoir photo shoot can help you celebrate your relationship in a creative and unique way. Boudoir photography is also a way to help you grow in confidence. It’s important to keep in mind that a boudoir session is not just about revealing your skin. It’s about capturing emotion and creating an intimate experience that results in extraordinary fine art.

Why Have a Boudoir Photo Shoot?


There are many reasons to have a boudoir photo shoot, and they all center around celebrating who you are and what makes you unique. Choosing to have a boudoir photo shoot can help you get comfortable in your skin, while making you feel more confident in your body and your relationship. Many couples decide to have a boudoir photoshoot as a way to celebrate their relationship. A boudoir photo shoot can help you celebrate your relationship in a creative and unique way. Boudoir photography is also a way to help you grow in confidence. It’s important to keep in mind that a boudoir session is not just about revealing your skin. It’s about capturing emotion and creating an intimate experience that results in extraordinary fine art.

5 Things to Do Before Your Boudoir Photoshoot


Boudoir photography is a beautiful style of photography that comes with its own set of rules and etiquette. The rules are different for every studio, but here are some things you can do to ease your nerves before your session and make your session even more AMAZING.


Boudoir photography is a very specific style of photography, and each studio has their own rules and etiquette. During your consultation, we’ll go over what we do and don’t do in our boudoir studio. As artists, we like to make sure that our sessions always align with our style.


  • Know your timeline and be punctual- Boudoir photography can be nerve-racking, especially if you’ve never done it before. Having a timeline for your session helps you (and us) stay organized and make sure that we accomplish everything during your session that we have planned.
  • Trust your photographer - You will be working with experienced photographers. We want you to look your best and we will always pose you in ways that are beautiful, artistic, and the most flattering.
  • Choose the right clothing - When picking your attire for your session, keep in mind that boudoir is not just about revealing your skin. Most often it’s what isn’t shown that makes images spicy, spicy, SPICY! For couples, it’s about incorporating your love and relationship in a creative and unique way through your posing and attire. For women, choose clothing you feel comfortable and sexy in. We’ll direct you and explain the best poses and expressions for the shot we’re going for.
  • Create a Pinterest board of boudoir images you like - While your images will look different, we love using your board as inspiration for the end result you’re looking for.
  • RELAX - You may be nervous in the beginning, but we have found our clients become much more comfortable about 10-15 minutes into the session. There is no pressure on you to perform - We will guide you in all aspects of the session so that we get the best, most desirable results.


Conclusion


Boudoir photography is a beautiful way to celebrate your relationship and capture expressions of your love. It’s important to keep in mind that boudoir is less about revealing your skin, but rather finding creative and unique ways to incorporate (or build) your confidence and show off your sexy side in an artistic, creative, and unique way.


If you are looking for a Boudoir Photo Shoot at a great Mississippi Boudoir Studio with amazing Boudoir Photographers, reach out to us. We are happy to talk with you and answer your questions.