Preparing For A Life Changing Boudoir Photoshoot In Yorkshire
Once You Book Your Date - Do This…
Exercise - Boudoir poses may look amazing but sometimes you need to stretch and bend into some slightly difficult positions to achieve a look. After all, even Yoga can feel exhausting and what you may end up doing is a little Yoga to get a positions such as the one above. Make sure you try some stretches before shoot day.
Eat Properly - Really, don’t crash diet! Good healthy food will make you feel better about yourself. Feel free to bring your favourite comfort/snack food to the shoot.
Water - Make sure to drink plenty of water. It is amazing how important this is. Drinking water can make your skin positively glow. (Remember, water doesn’t mean fizzy drinks. That may taste good but doesn’t help your skin) Water can also help you sleep better the night before. Coke/Pepsi will have the opposite effect.
Sleep - On the subject of sleep, this is another biggie. Try not to drink too much the night before and avoid parties. Yes, we’re in danger of sounding like your Grandma but this could be the opportunity to create pictures you’ll love for the rest of your life. Best to avoid the saggy eye look.
Fake Tan - Fake Tan can make it really tricky to achieve a great, natural skin tone. Imagine the hue and saturation of your TV is a little off. It’s sometimes hard to adjust it to get great results. Well, fake tan is a bit like that. Professional fake tan is certainly better but needs to be applied a few days before the shoot. Some fake tan product instructions are different to others. It may require you to scrub and/or moisturise at certain days after your first application. Follow the instructions for your preferred fake tan properly and make sure it’s set in time for your shoot. Many fake tan products continue changing colours as they develop over time. (Scrub/clean any tanning product in places where it shouldn’t be. Such as between the fingers and toes, for example)
Shaving Rash - No problem shaving if that’s what you want to do. Remember, though, use a fresh blade to avoid shavers rash. Any body hair can be shaved or not, it’s up to you but try not to make your body look like an extra in a Tarrantino movie. (do it … carefully)
“What On Earth Should I Wear?”
Well, for a start, make sure you arrive in loose clothing. This makes sure that you don’t have lines such as bra-straps on your skin in photos and that there are no smudges on your tan.
Also remember take any ties and watches off your wrist hours before your shoot, or the line will show.
We have created a unique Boudoir Lingerie Guide with plenty of ideas about clothes to bring to your Boudoir Photoshoot and you can see it here : https://portraits.madisonbou.com/Lingerie-Guide
Here is a list of suggested items you may consider for your boudoir session :
Cocktail dress
Favourite Summer Dress
Jeans
A loose white t-shirt
Button up shirt or Man’s White, loose fitting shirt
Dressing Gown (Silk or Plain Cotton. Not Fluffy)
Lingerie Sets - two piece or one piece
Baby Doll
Negligee or anything see-though
Corset
Crop top
Halter Bra
Fishnets
Stockings
Off the shoulder or Baggy jumper
Killer Heels and/or boots
Accessories like a wide brim hat (something you would wear to the races) and jewellery (if that is your style)
No need to go crazy and buy up the shop. Just use what you already have or maybe add one or two pieces that you’d love to wear on a special occasion. (If you need an excuse to shop. )
TOP REASONS TO BOOK A BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT RIGHT NOW
1. You Don’t Feel Confident
It might sound strange, but this might be the number one reason you should book a boudoir session. It will help you see your own beauty and sexiness in a new way.
It’s exactly the confidence booster you might be looking for.
2. You Gained Weight
Celebrate those sexy curves! (Seriously. This is the number one reason why women don’t book a boudoir shoot because they want to ‘lose a few pounds first’ but genuinely, YOUR CURVES ARE SEXY and we can prove it. When you feel down on yourself and then you see just how hot you can look – Well, there is no greater feeling than that!
“After 3 children, 2 c-sections and breastfeeding my body shape has changed dramatically and it has taken time to start to accept the lumps, bumps and stretch marks and learn to love my body. My fiancé is an absolute star and tells me all the time how much he loves my body as it is and How he would love me to see my body the same way he does. “ - Terri
3. You Lost Weight
You’ve been working hard at the gym, and it’s time to show off your new physique.
More seriously, sometimes people come to us when they are too thin and these clients are often the most critical of them all about themselves. If you’re someone who looks critically in the mirror, seeing yourself in boudoir photos will often help you see the sexy, self confident woman everyone else sees. It can do wonders for self confidence.
4. You Recently Had a Baby
Your body may have changed and you’re spending your days in Mum mode feeling the opposite of Glam. Well, a boudoir photoshoot will remind you that your new body is sexy and strong. Plus, you can focus on yourself for a few hours. (How great would that feel?)
(Sarah has 4 kids and wanted to regain confidence in her body )
5. You Just Got Engaged
You’ve got your gorgeous new bling ring. Why not give him a little some-ting? (Sorry, couldn’t resist)
(Read Anna’s story about getting a sexy gift for her husband to be )
6. You’re Getting Married
What groom wouldn’t love getting sexy photos of his gorgeous bride? Boudoir photos make a very exciting wedding gift.
(See more about Bridal Boudoir as a gift on our sister site)
7. You’re Celebrating an Anniversary
Show your significant other that the love is just as strong as ever!
8. Feel a sense of liberation
Let’s face it, we all have insecurities. But getting treated like a celebrity for a few hours can do wonders for the ego. Then, when you see your finished images, you’ll be amazed at how utterly gorgeous you look. A professional Boudoir session will help you to see the beautiful, incredible woman you are and you’ll be able to see that every time you look at your pictures many years from now.
9. You want to challenge yourself
Doing a boudoir photo shoot can be scary for many people at first, but try and put yourself out there! You’ll be amazed by the results and feel so much more self-confident. Like the adrenaline rush of jumping out of a plane without any downside.
10. You’re Single or just got divorced
Boudoir photos don’t have to be for someone else. Book a Madison Bou Experience photoshoot just because ‘You’re worth it’!
When was the last time you did anything for yourself? You need this!
Being single is a bummer but getting divorced is one of the worst times of your life, but so many clients tell us a Boudoir photoshoot restores some of their lost confidence.
Rather than let it beat you, rise up and be liberated by this experience.
(Don’t cry because its’ all over, smile because his new girlfriend looks like a Horse)
11. You Changed Your Hair or Added Tattoos
Got a new cut or color? Got some new ink? Show off your new look.
12. Celebrate Who You Are —and have fun doing it!
Cease the Day and Live for the Now. A boudoir session is a fun time to celebrate who you are and to bring your ‘sexy’ back out of hiding! (You thought it was gone forever)
13. You Want to Spice Things Up
Keep the fire alive by surprising your significant other with boudoir photos. Every couple gets stuck in a rut at some point. This is a perfect way to re-ignite the sparks.
14. You Want to Do Something New
A boudoir session is a fun and exciting new experience. When else do you get to walk around in your finest lingerie and feel like a celebrity?
15. You want to splurge on Lingerie / Outfits
You’ve had your eye on some but you never have an occasion to wear them. Get yourself something new and wear it for your boudoir session. (By the way – For us ‘Boudoir’ doesn’t just mean lingerie. It means anything you feel sexy in. Stretchy jumpers, button shirts, long socks, stunning dresses. Our boudoir shoots have no restrictions when it comes to outfits. )
16. You just recovered from surgery or illness
You might not be feeling your best right now, so give yourself a reminder of how beautiful and strong you really are. You’ll be amazed how good you feel after a confidence-boosting experience like this.
Emily suffers from an extreme form of M.E and found it so hard to come and do the shoot. With the help of her husband she pushed through the pain and look at the amazing results! HERE
Amanda was born with spina bifida and look how amazing she is HERE
Laura had Cancer and was determined to show her fight with boxing gloves but also by looking super sexy… HERE
17. Boudoir photos build self-esteem
What do you think of when you hear the words boudoir photography? Maybe you think of sexy women in lingerie, strutting their stuff for the camera. Or maybe you think of models with the “perfect” figure, makeup, and hair. Maybe you think I could never do that or I wish that were me.
But boudoir photography is so much more than sensual, intimate photos. It’s about you—learning to love yourself and your body, feeling empowered in your beauty and femininity. No matter what you may think when you look in the mirror, you are strong, sexy, and unique, and your beauty deserves to be celebrated.
Still nervous about getting in front of the camera? Here’s how a boudoir session can helped Charlotte build her self-esteem and confidence: HERE
18. See yourself in a completely new light
Boudoir photography allows you to see yourself and your body from a different perspective. Instead of noticing your perceived flaws and disliking your body, boudoir can help you see just how incredible and beautiful you are. Spending a day getting pampered and strutting your stuff is more than just a good time—it can completely change your self-image. When you stop to see how gorgeous you truly are, you begin to appreciate yourself and your body a little bit more. Plus, you’ll have those stunning images to look back at on days when you’re just not feeling yourself to remind you of how sexy you are.
19. Show yourself a little more love
I think we could all admit that we’re a little better at loving others than loving ourselves. But every single one of us deserves love, and you definitely deserve to love yourself. A boudoir session can help you feel more confident about the way you look and more comfortable in the skin you’re in. That’s a big deal! As women, we see so many negative images from the media and people around us about what we should and shouldn’t look like. Boudoir photos can help you push away all that talk and learn to better love yourself!
20 You’re fed up with feeling old
Feel younger and more alive after one of these experiences.
(Cassie was feeling old and this did her the world of good )
21. Step outside your comfort zone
If you’ve considered doing a boudoir session, chances are you’ve thought that you could never look as sexy or confident as the women in those images. But guess what? Those women have things about their bodies they don’t like to, but they took a leap of faith and reminded themselves that they are beautiful. You can do the same! A boudoir session takes you out of your normal, day-to-day life and shows you the sexiness and beauty that you often just don’t see.
(Why every woman needs to do this )
(Want to really push the boat out and step outside your comfort zone?)
