How to Prepare for Your Boudoir Shoot

Hi Beautiful,

 One of the major keys to a successful shoot and the most beautiful portraits you have ever seen of yourself is PREPARATION!! I have put together this guide to help eliminate the stress of preparing for your shoot so it will be an experience you’ll never forget!

Hair Cut & Color

Schedule an appointment with your salon if you need to touch up your roots, freshen up your color, get a hair treatment to smooth out your hair, or get a trim to get rid of split ends.

*Avoid any drastic hair cuts or color changes before your shoot!

Wash your hair the night before or the morning of your shoot and come with dry hair.

Beautiful Skin

Gently exfoliate your skin and face a day or two before your shoot. Drinking lots of water, moisturizing, and eating
healthy, nutritious meals will give your skin a healthy glow. Don’t worry about bruises, stretch marks, scars, or cellulite. We do skin smoothing in post processing to give your skin a beautiful, even glow. But prepping the “canvas” definitely helps! Come to your shoot with a clean, fresh, moisturized face.

Shaving, Waxing, Threading

Shave, wax, or trim any unwanted hair before your shoot. Wax, trim, or thread your eyebrows. Waxing should be done a couple of days before your session so that your skin isn’t irritated.

Tanning

Tanning is great for a bronzy glow, but we don’t recommend it unless you prefer yourself with a tan or if you have harsh tan lines from being out in the sun. We do not recommend getting a spray tan done or using self-tanner if this is your first time getting a tan.

Mani-Pedi

If you would like, get a Manicure & Pedicure a day or two before your shoot. Pick a color that will go well with all your outfits or go with a French tip or neutral color.

Pinterest

Pinterest is a great tool in preparing for your shoot. You can create a secret Pinterest board and pin poses, outfits, and hair and makeup ideas that you like. It will also help YOU figure out what styles you are drawn to and what outfits you like! You can also share your board with us before your shoot

Do’s

• Do look for inspiration on Pinterest
• Do ask me for suggestions! I’m always here to help with any questions.
• Do bring things that represent YOU.
• If you aren’t sure which outfits you love most, bring a bunch and we can decide when you arrive.
• Do try everything on before the shoot to make sure the outfits fit properly.
• Do drink more water the week before your shoot. It helps your skin stay moisturized
• Do give yourself some time before the shoot; take a hot bath, pamper yourself and relax
• Do make sure to wear loose fitting clothing an hour prior and on the way to the shoot. Tight clothes, like bras, can create unwanted
  lines on your skin. Also, maybe wear a button or zip up shirt as to not disturb your hair.

Don’ts

• Don’t worry too much. We’re going to have a fun time creating beautiful images together
• Don’t make drastic changes to your hair. If you make drastic changes you might end up not liking your new
  hairstyle. Stick with the hair color/cut you know you like.
• Don’t starve yourself.
• Don’t forget your outfits, shoes & accessories. You might want to get everything ready the day before the shoot.

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If you want to learn more about boudoir or you are interested in booking a session, email me at tamara@alsadigboudoir.com for a free consultation.