Professional Hair And Makeup
YAY!!!!! You have a taken the step to empower yourself with a Boudoir session. What is next?
HAIR & MAKEUP!!
I can’t tell you how important your hair and makeup is to a Boudoir session. It about equal to finding the right photographer. I will make or break it. That is way I include H&M what all my premium boudoir packages. When you book a session with me I will provide you with a list of professionals hand pick by yours truly. They are all equally A-mazing !
Not to mention its like have your own celebrity makeover. Because lets face it….celebs such as Taylor Swift or Ariana Grande don’t do their own makeup. They have a team. Let us be your team. This is part of the reason they look flawless all the times. The other part is an amazing photographer.
Lets break down the recipe for a successful boudoir session.
It’s 1 Part Hair & Makeup and 1 Part outstanding photography.
Lets get your celeb look on!!
Choose your attire wisely.
When setting out on the journey to empower yourself with boudoir session. Take a look at the attire you may already have on have first. Such as sports jersey with long athletic shocks and a cute little boy shorts to make it complete.
Bring some fun props. Such as handcuffs, oversized sweater, tiaras, fo fur coat or cute plaid!
Make sure it fits properly. Always try on you attire prior to your shoot. Bring your three most favorite outfits. Then some quick change shirts or robes you can pair with them. When choosing a bra or bustier be sure the cup size is perfect fit. This will help with and wardrobe malfunctions during your session. Above all have fun with your attire.
Make a Playlist
Make a playlist for you session. One thing I love to do while photographing someone is put on some great music in the background. I never know what some prefer. I suggest making one for yourself that speaks to you. Choose songs that make you happy or that make you feel like the badass you are.
Boudoir is for you!
Let’s start by saying Boudoir is not about having a partner to share this with. It’s about you! It’s about how it makes you feel. Trust me when I say you will feel beautiful, gorgeous, uplifted and my favorite is empowered!! This the a great step to taking charge of your body and mind.
Boudoir is a very real outlet where woman can learn a great deal abut themselves. What makes them feel and look sexy. Becoming proud to be in the bodies that have. Improving ones self image and excepting the skin you're in. All woman of every shape, size or age should have a chance to work it!!!
Boudoir is not about sexy faces and duck lips.
Leave those duck lips at home….lol Let me break this down for you. Boudoir is about empowering you and your self image. Its about making you feel beautiful. Lets face it we all need that every now and then. Boudoir It that feeling you get when you are wearing your favorite outfit. You know the one that fits just right no matter what kinda day you are having.
It’s a day of pampering. Getting your hair and makeup professionally done makes you feel like a ROCK STAR! Who doesn’t love a bit of rock star status in their life?!
Did I tell you how much you will laugh and have a blast while you're in front of the camera. It’s partly because I love to photograph Boudoir sessions as much as you will love them being in them.
Once you do Boudoir shoot. I promise you will want to do them again and again.
Our Hair and Makeup Artist
https://www.fairytalehairandmakeup.com/
http://www.beautespeciale.com/
https://www.the911stylist.com/
www.LauraReynoldsArtistry.com
Theme your session
Boudoir Theme
Are you stumped with what to wear for your session? There is a simple way to figure out boudoir attire. Let’s work on a theme.
The Rocker - This was a really fun theme for sure. She brought her guitar along with some vinyl records. It was a perfect way to capture her personality.
The Doc- Who doesn't love a sexy Doctor. She went for her this theme because it was close to her heart.
The Dark Vixen- The dark victorian style is to die for!
The Sparkle- With a little Valentines theme we made her sparkle!
The Temptress - Just one bite and you're under her spell.
The Princess- The mixer of sweet and sexy is perfect here!
The Bride- Nothing is more elegant than a gorgeous bride to be!
The Villainess- Get in touch you sexy villain side!
There are so many themes to choose. When choosing your theme… pick it because it speaks to you. Make it your own. Ask yourself what makes you feel sexy or what does your partner think is something sexy about you. We are always here to help with ideas. Happy theming!
Hair And Makeup Partners
https://www.fairytalehairandmakeup.com/
http://www.beautespeciale.com/
https://www.the911stylist.com/
www.LauraReynoldsArtistry.com
What to do prior to your session
The month leading up to your session you should do a few things.
I cant stress enough the importance of hydration. When I say hydrate you should be drinking at least gallon of water a day. This helps your skin have a natural glow. Blemishes will clear up and you will generally feel better.
If you haven’t already started to choose your attire a month prior is a good amount of time to get that stuff ordered. When you choose outfits for your session make sure you deliberate with your choices. Such as having matching shoes and accessories to go with your attire. Choose about 3- 4 outfit changes. That way if something isn’t working you have choices.
At this point you should have paid any monies owed. This will be one less thing to worry about leading up to your session.
Hair and Makeup Artist should defiantly be scheduled at this point. We have 4 different companies to choose from. They are all equally amazing. I’ve personally worked with all of them.
Hair And Makeup Partners
https://www.fairytalehairandmakeup.com/
http://www.beautespeciale.com/
https://www.the911stylist.com/
www.LauraReynoldsArtistry.comSpeaking of Hair and Makeup….they are in the service industry and that little thing of tipping is always a nice way to say “YOU ROCK”!!
Getting Ready for your shoot.
One Week Prior
Making time for the day of your session. Hair and Makeup will be about 2hrs. Then depending you package you choose allow for 2-3 hrs in the studio.
Try not to consume alcohol or salty foods a few days before. This will minimize swelling.
This is also a good point to have a mani/pedi. This completely optional
Moisturize like crazy the days leading up to your shoot.
Finally wear loosing fitting clothing on the day of your session. This will lesson any marks on your skin.
I hope this has helped you get ready for the day of “YOU”. Let’s get empowered!
Email us at stephanie@boudoirportraitstudio.com
Top reasons to do a Boudoir session
It all begins with an idea.
While we here at Boudoir Beauties are a bit biased and think the list of reasons to do a boudoir session are endless, we thought we'd narrow it down a bit for you and give our top reasons for doing a boudoir session.
1. It's the perfect wedding gift or anniversary gift to your significant other
A boudoir album is a great gift to give on your wedding day or on an anniversary. Your significant other already thinks you're beautiful so why not surprise them with gorgeous photos you took just for them. You can give them the album before you walk down the aisle or you can gift it to them at the end of your wedding night when it's just the two of you. No matter what it is a gift they will love because it's you!!
2. It's a great way to celebrate a milestone.
Maybe you're about to have a milestone birthday, or you had a recent accomplishment or you just reached a personal goal. Celebrate yourself!! You deserve to feel sexy and confident and celebrate reaching your goals. Whether you've been working hard to get that promotion or you've been working on your fitness and reached a goal you set for yourself or you just want to celebrate turning 40, treat yourself with a boudoir session to capture that moment in time.
3. Commemorate your 20's or 30's or 40's or 50's - you get the idea.
We love the idea of commemorating your years. Whether it's a milestone birthday or just an age that means something to you, why not celebrate the occasion. Make it an annual/bi-annual/5 year/10 year tradition for yourself and mark your life's journey. Imagine getting to look back and see yourself through the years.
4. It's a great excuse to get pampered and to shop
Want a manicure and pedicure? Want to get glammed up and have your hair and makeup done? Been eyeing a killer lingerie set or outfit? A boudoir shoot is a great excuse to accomplish any or all of these things. You can make a day of the whole thing. Start your day with a relaxing mani and/or pedi, get your hair and makeup done and then come to the studio and rock your amazing outfits!! Indulge yourself for a day!!
5. Because you will have fun and feel empowered
Trust us when we tell you that by the end of your session you will feel like you can take on anything!! Nervousness and questions may by your first thoughts and emotions about your session, but we know once you get to the studio you are going to have a great time. We want you to enjoy yourself and have fun and feel at ease. Stephanie always keeps everything light and fun and you'll be smiling or laughing throughout your whole session. And then just wait until you get a sneak peek of your photos- you'll be blown away.
6. It's an amazing gift to yourself.
Above all else, we think a boudoir session is the ultimate gift to yourself. You deserve to celebrate yourself and you should. So why not take this opportunity to do just that. Every person who has done a boudoir session has walked away feeling empowered and confident. We want that for everyone, but especially for every woman. You get to see yourself in a different way and realize you are enough, exactly as you are.
A boudoir session is the best confident boost and you'll walk away from your session feeling like you can conquer the world. And now that you've felt that feeling, you can feel it again and again every time your look at your photos or your album. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone a little will pay off in ways you can't even imagine and give you confidence you may not have known you have. Do something amazing just for you, just because. You deserve to feel like the goddess you are.
Hopefully we've given you a reason or two to take the leap and book a boudoir session with us. But if you are still unsure or have questions we are always happy to answer any question you might have or talk about any of your concerns. We hope to see you in our studio soon!!
Elaina and Stephanie
Website: www.boudoirportraitstudio.com
Boudoir FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/CaldwellBB
Hair And Makeup Partners
https://www.fairytalehairandmakeup.com/
http://www.beautespeciale.com/
https://www.the911stylist.com/
www.LauraReynoldsArtistry.com