There’s nothing wrong with heading to your boudoir shoot with what little clothes you plan to have on, but some girls like to spice things up and bring boudoir props and accessories to their session.

Dressing up in costume or incorporating props into your boudoir shoot is a fun way to show off your individual style and personality or act out a personal fantasy for you or your partner. Those who love the ‘shades of Grey’ look often bring handcuffs, feathers, whips and chains. If this is your style, then go with it but always stay authentic to who you are or the results will look cheesy and false.

Costumes are another common thing that clients bring to their Boudoir shoots. Anything from super heroes to real work uniforms. We try to discourage costumes bought cheaply from fancy dress stores and encourage the real thing wherever possible. (Fireman’s uniform for example, though the real ‘spiderman’ outfit may be harder to find….. Peter Parker doesn’t like sharing)

Boudoir is intimate in so many different ways.

Boudoir, if done right, strips away any pretense. It gives you the space to be who you are. And in that moment of clarity, you discover what pulsates within you. What obsessions. What desires. What drama and flair.

It brings such a sense of connection and soul to the art that is photography.

Boudoir is often raw, often sensual but always transformative. And when something tells so compelling a story in images, it demands the best in terms of settings and props to let the saga unfold.

So here is a list of five boudoir props that will never go out of style & that we recommend across the board.

1. Red Soles

Mesmerizing is the word I am looking for. Stilettos are a boudoir shoot’s best friend because they lend such beautiful shape to the legs and derriere. But Christian Louboutins take the experience to a whole new level. The red soles speak volumes about being different, about standing out, about being bold. They refuse to blend in and draw attention to their majesty no matter where they are placed or how they are posed.

Invest in a pair of CLBs if you haven’t taken the plunge yet. From the dangerous femme fatale to the sophisticated city girl, teamed with naughty fishnets or displayed alone – these aren’t just shoes; these are the very spirit of soaring femininity.

Pearl Necklace

They don’t necessarily have to be the real deal. But when the perfect spheres come from an oyster’s labor of love the sheen, the luminescence and the impact are far greater than with synthetic alternatives.

Invest in a single proud strand if you want to bring the aura of old glamour or high sophistication to your shots. Teamed with perfectly coiffed hair or gently clenched between your teeth in a show of passion – pearl strands will always adorn boudoir masterpieces.

The Oversized Jacket

There is something vulnerable yet erotic about the slender frame of a woman ensconced in an oversized jacket. It instantly transports me to the golden era of Hollywood blonds who ruled the silver screen. Captured in black and white with just a watch and your svelte limbs as the accessories, the prop spells chic like nothing else.

2. Body Art

Tattoos make a statement. They complement boudoir sessions so well because both can commemorate milestones or put the spotlight on transitions.

But when I say body art, I want to encompass a whole gamut of possibilities. Temporary creations with henna and body paint also draw a riveting picture (pun intended)! They turn limbs into a blank canvass waiting to receive the ministrations of a master. They project love, triumph, glory, and freedom in a way that poses and settings can never accomplish.

To this date, they remain my favorite thing to click on a woman who knows her mind.

5. Flowers

Who doesn’t love flowers? Flowers can add a dramatic element to your Boudoir Session for a soft, feminine look.

Florals are also great for bridal boudoir shoots because they set a soft, romantic mood, reminiscent of your wedding day.

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