How to prepare for your Fashion or Boudoir session
Wardrobe Planning
- Start by looking at your own closet first for options you feel may make you look your best
- You can consult with your photographer as well as look on Pinterest/Instagram for ideas (please share your ideas and vision with your photographer in advance of your session or have your photographer help guide you). It is IMPORTANT that you & your photographer have a clear vision of the style/look pre-planned for the session
- We suggest layering items so that you can remove an item for a different look
- Bring multiple accessories to help help complete your look (bracelets, necklaces, scarfs, earrings, hats, etc.)
- If ordering clothes online, please make sure shipping dates are well in advance of your session to provide time to try on, make alterations, or find alternate options as needed.
- Plan an outfit of loose fitting comfortable clothes without bra & underwear to avoid creating skin impressions during your hair and makeup and traveling to your session location
- Wear clear deodorant
- Bring 1 pair each of white, black, & nude underwear and bra
- 1 pair of black & 1 pair of nude heels
- All wardrobe options should be pressed & wrinkle free and ready to go prior to arrival.
Hair & Makeup
- If using a hair & makeup artist, make sure to schedule 3-4 hours prior to your departure to session if not being done in our studio. Please be sure to allow for travel & traffic and be on time for your session, consult with your hair & makeup artist on approximate length of time to complete your look.
- If you are planning an updo, make sure your hair is securely pinned in place
- Avoid shimmer on face other than eyes
- Please wear false eyelashes
- Please be sure to communicate with both your photographer & makeup artist on look you are trying to accomplish (natural, dramatic, smoky eyes, big curls, etc.)
- Bring an extra lipstick with you for lipstick touchups
Preparing your mind, body, and skin
- Drink lots of water (recommended: at least 1 gallon a day if possible, 1 week leading into session)
- Lower your salt intake to avoid water retention
- Avoid alcohol 3 days prior
- Stretch, Stretch, Stretch
- Do a Salt scrub in the shower and a moisturizer when getting out (it just also feels amazing!)
- No Self Tanner or Spray Tans!!!
- If planning to wax, please do so 1 week prior
- Treat yourself to a mani-pedi so your hands and feet look their best
- Get lots of rest!
- Get Excited, We are going to have a lot of fun!!!