Boudoir Style Guide

Your session experience with me is complete pampering from start to finish.  Your shoot will be styled specifically for you based the information you provide in the questionnaire and the outfits that we have talked about wearing for your shoot. I would be happy to make suggestions on what to wear and where to shop if you need some advice. As part of the package a fabulous hairstylist and makeup artist will make you shine at your shoot.

Your experience will start with you having your hair and makeup done while relaxing and having something to drink. Once you’re ready, we move on to getting you into your first outfit and onto the set. Just relax, I’m a specialist in posing everyone to make them look their best. Before you know it you’ll be laughing and enjoying the moment. I’m confident you’ll be thrilled with your images.

boudoir photography by Artistic Bliss Portraits cornelius, forest grove, hillsboro, beaverton, Portland, oregon

The Magic of a Boudoir Session

Choosing outfits can be a bit stressful, the most important thing to remember is to make sure you choose outfits that make you feel sexy, but at the same time are comfortable. A silk robe to wrap yourself in is a dynamite outfit and will allow you to move around and relax. Bring at least one or two bra and panty sets. Corsets, garters and nylons are also great.

An oversized sweater or mens dress shirt can lend itself to a more casual but outstanding and very sexy look. That gorgeous dress that you’ve been dying to wear can be subtly sexy and create images that you can share with friends and family if you’re the least bit shy about sharing your more personal images. Denim and lace is another killer look! For an edgier look a bra and leggings with amazing heels can be a sexy look.

Accessorize your looks with shoes – bring at least a couple of pair that work with your outfits. Remember you’re not going to be walking in them so they don’t have to be super comfortable. Other accessories that work are necklaces, earrings, scarves, hats, gloves even boots can provide a whole other look to your images.

Tie in some hobbies, athletic wear, or props to add a touch that highlights your passion. An athletic jersey from your favorite team, clothing that you would normally only work in, or something that shows yours or someone specials interests.

Boudoir Style Guide

We include Hair & Makeup in your boudoir session for the express reason that our Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists are professionals who are highly skilled with years of experience. Leave it to the professional and I promise you will love this experience. Your session includes time with our professionally trained hair & makeup artist.  Whatever look or feel you want to express our hair and makeup artists are here to make it happen, whether you want your look to be natural, glamorous, sultry or elegance, 

We can talk about the look you want prior to your session. Save some images that you love and the outfits you want to wear for your session and make it all come together to bring out the most beautiful and sexy you. Makeup and hair don’t make the person, all it does is enhance your natural beauty and we’re here to make that happen.

 
boudoir photography by Artistic Bliss Portraits cornelius, hillsboro, forest grove, beaverton, Portland, oregon

Preparing for your Session

Taking the time to prep everything for your shoot will keep you relaxed and feeling confident. We want you to have a fabulous experience from start to finish and the best way is simply to feel prepared. Many of the preparation items occur a week before your session.

SKIN
Hydrate the week of your shoot, drink water regularly your skin will love it and it gives your skin a refreshed look. It’s a great idea to exfoliate your body prior to your shoot, make sure not to irritate and redden your skin though, best to do a 2 or 3 days before your session. If you wax, make sure to do it or have it done leaving enough time for your skin to calm down if you are prone to any reaction. Please don’t go for a tanning session for at least a week before your shoot, it will not look natural and adds an orange tint to your skin. Bring your body lotion with you to your session. When coming to your session that day wear something loose fitting. This will prevent marks on your skin from constriction. For example elastic waist pants or arms.

FACE
Treat yourself to a facial! Your skin will glow, just make sure to know how your skin reacts and give yourself time for your skin to calm down after your treatment. If you are considering whitening your teeth, there are an affordable at home use products or you can schedule a dental visit. Get your eyebrows waxed if they need it, but be sure to do this at least a week prior. they are an important part of prepping and frame your eyes.

HAIR
Get a trim but don’t go for a drastic hair style change right before your session! If things go wrong, this may cause major anxiety. Make sure that if you colour your hair your roots are touched up. Additionally, a deep conditioning treatment can help your hair shine with a beautiful glossy finish. Follow instructions from the hair and makeup professional on what to do the day of your session.

HANDS & FEET
Your hands can be used in very sensual ways in a Boudoir shoot, you want to make sure they're looking their best. A manicure and pedicure is a definite must, if you don’t wear polish I suggest having at least a clear polish on your nails. If you are planning to wear jewelry, rings or bracelets make sure to clean them prior to your shoot to have them looking their best. Of course, this goes for necklaces and earrings as well.

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Prepare those amazing outfits at least a few days in advance and hang them if possible to avoid wrinkles. Make sure to try everything on before your shoot and choose outfits that not only fit well but make you feel wonderful and sexy.

ARRIVING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT 
Please make sure to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment so your shoot isn’t cut short. We need to stay on schedule to make sure your session is perfect. Hair and makeup will take a certain amount of time and we want to make sure we have all the time we need for your shoot.

BE YOURSELF
You’re investing a lot into this experience, so enjoy it! Don’t think about any negatives or what you may consider to be imperfections. Have faith that you look amazing, the rest is up to us and we’ll make sure you look amazing. We’ll have some music going of your choice and enjoy a drink and portraits!!