What *Actually* Happens at a Boudoir Session
What actually happens at a boudoir session?
Maybe this is something you have thought about.
What goes on during the shoot? In what ways do I need to be prepared?
Maybe this is something that is holding you back from committing to booking a photoshoot- the unknown.
Here is a little peak into what you can expect at a session!
What you’re really signing up for
A boudoir session isn’t really about lingerie or lighting.
It’s an experience- a few hours that are entirely about YOU- for YOU.
To be celebrated. Pampered. Reminded of how amazing you are.
A time for you to connect with your body. The body that has done AMAZING things, strong things, difficult things.
To recognize the beauty of every single piece of you.
To reconnect with the parts you try to forget about.
To see yourself in a new perspective which is just what we need sometimes to remember to be true to ourselves. To give extra love, detail and care every now and then.
Because as a mom, I know I forget. I get caught in the chaos of everyday, or sometimes we are just caught in the mundane. The repetition. Doing dishes, filing up the gas tank, figuring out what's for dinner, making coffee and forgetting it’s there until it’s cold because you got interrupted 30,789 times before you took the first sip.
I know how important it is to have that reset, and see yourself as “not just mom” or “not just a wife or girlfriend or employee”. Just YOU.
The you that loves to laugh.
The you that loves to feel pretty.
The you that loves to try new things.
Sometimes we just need a push to be reminded that we are a real person who deserves moments of joy and excitement in our lives.
Here’s your friendly nudge. Your gentle reminder to do something for you that makes you feel brave and adventurous and confident.
You don’t need to be ready, polished, or fearless.
Your body doesn’t need to look a certain way, your hair doesn’t need to be a certain color or length.
You don’t even need a certain relationship status. These pictures are just for you.
You just need to show up.
I’ll take care of the rest.
Before the day: we plan every step.
Long before you arrive, we’ll have talked through everything.
Your wardrobe. The mood. The parts of you that you love—and the parts you feel unsure about.
After your initial consultation call, you get access to ALL THE THINGS. Everything you practically need to start planning your day! This includes your investment menu (so you can choose your collection!), setting up your Experience Planning Call to help you plan your day, and choosing outfits!
Or maybe you want to try something new and are planning to browse through the client closet at your session ;) That’s totally up to you girl!
But even after alllll of the prep you receive beforehand, if you have ANY questions, remember I am only a text or call away.
This is a passion, something I love to do. It is no inconvenience for you to ask me questions!!
Remember, this is a day to pamper YOU. To forget the stressors of everyday life.
HOWEVER I can help to alleviate stress and make the process of getting you to your photo session easier- please do not hesitate to reach out. Girl I gotchu.
This way, by the time your session comes, there are no surprises.
Hair and makeup
Come as you are. You rushed out the door and threw your hair in a claw clip? You had just enough time to only throw some lip gloss on? Your shirt is inside out? (It’s okay, it happens to us all.)
Girl, get in here. I mean it! Show up anyway and treat yourself. I’ve got you.
This is your time to be pampered. I will take care of your hair and make up.
Have an uninterrupted snack, or a warm cup of coffee, tell me about your week so far. Unwind before your session as we work to accent your natural beauty.
This part of the process is my personal favorite. It is sweet and unrushed. How many times in the last month have you made time to intentionally do your hair or make up in a way that makes you feel like you’re glowing? How many times have you done your mascara in your car? Tied your hair into a bun as you rush to the next thing on your schedule?
In this moment, we are taking our time. Acknowledging the beauty that you already are, and showing yourself some extra care and love. Going all out and extra to make this time special for you.
Choosing an outfit
A big point of stress for a lot of women for ANY occasion is choosing what to wear. What is going to be comfortable AND sexy? What is going to boost my confidence, and will not make me feel insecure the whole time? You’re probably picturing your bedroom floor covered in hangers and articles of clothing, your closet turned inside out-a mess for another time.
Fear not. This session is to help you relax, and feel good knowing that every element of your time out from every day life is handled-yes, even down to what you are going to wear. My client closet has unique styles for all shapes and sizes, ranging from XS to 5X. My speciality is capturing the curves, the silhouettes, the pieces of your body that make you who you are- highlighting the areas you feel most confident about and helping you see the parts that make you feel insecure in a new light. No mess of clothes around my studio floor-together we will choose something that helps you feel like the most beautiful, confident version of yourself.
We start shooting
Depending on which Collection you chose for your images and products will dictate how many studio sets, outfit changes, and bonus sets you have access to! And spoiler alert: they’re amazingggg. Essentially, we just bounce around the studio, shooting whatever fits our vibes for the day. And it is seriously SO. MUCH. FUN. And I know this is the part that most women worry about, so I’ll answer it now. No, you don’t need to know what to do beforehand.
“But what if my feet look weird?” I will tell you exactly what to do with your feet- even down to your toes! “I am so awkward, I won’t know what to do with my hands!” Yes, I will even tell you what to do with your hands, where to put your fingers. How high up to lift your chin. Where to put your shoulders. What to do with your mouth and your eyes! Any time a hair is out of place I will fix it. Girl, I take care of EVERYTHING. I will direct you the entire way- every pose, every angle, every breath. Again, this is a time for YOU to relax, be worry free, have fun, and be present.
The reveal
After your session, you’ll have time to get changed, reset, and then see your images right afterwards! Here the common question comes out: “Is that really me?!” Um, YES girl, it truly is you! At no surprise to me, it turns out you’re a natural born model ;) We will go through your images and you get to pick your favorites (that is the hardest part, because spoiler: they’re ALL good since you’re a goddess.) You get to choose your wall art, design your luxury album, and make sure you get everything you could ever want from a boudoir session.
This is where the puzzle is complete. Everything leading up to this point comes together and it is SO WORTH IT.
Just picture it-
You don’t have to know how to pose.
You don’t have to feel camera-ready.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Show up tired, show up with the coffee stained shirt, show up nervous.
Just show up.
You deserve it.
This is what I’m here for. Now that you know what a session looks like- let’s chat about yours! Book a consult at boudoirbykatilynn.com and I’ll guide you through the rest 💛