Before Your Session
- Exfoliate (gently!) your face and body a few days prior to your session.
- Consider how your fingernails and toenails look. It’s not necessary to get a manicure or a pedicure, but make sure everything is neat and clean. A clear polish will only add to your photos.
- Get your eyebrows done.
- Shave/wax (at least 6 hours before your session).
- Stay away from the sun in the days before your session. While a sun-kissed look is often pleasing in person, it won’t be in your photos.
- Speaking of tanning, make sure you do not have swimsuit tan lines.
- Considering a spray tan? If you have never spray tanned before, you would be wise to do a trial run before your session. Results can be uneven, and photographers will often charge more if a lot of retouching is involved.
- Cut tags from see-through lingerie.
On the Day of Your Session
- Arrive at your session with clean and moisturized skin. Don’t put on makeup if you’ll be getting your makeup done professionally.
- Brush your lips with a toothbrush to remove dry skin.
- Lather up with body lotion.
- Wear loose clothing the day of your session. Tight or even form-fitting clothing will leave marks on your body, and you want your skin to be as smooth and flawless as possible. If you’re comfortable doing so, go without underclothes; this little secret of yours might even help you get into a sexy mindset.
- Drink plenty of water the day of and in the days before your session. This will ensure that your skin is hydrated, which will also make sure your makeup goes on more smoothly and will give your skin a healthy glow.
- Be sure to eat before your session. Not a huge meal, but the session will take a while and you’ll need your energy to hold some of those fantastic poses. And feel free to bring snacks with you (that won’t mess with your makeup).
- If you use a white deodorant, eliminate it the day of your session! Your clothes and your skin will remain the colors they should be.
- Bring your music!
Ideas for What to Wear
- Classic black panties & bra are always a winner.
- What about you and your veil? Great gift for your new husband.
- What a great time to break in those wedding shoes?
- You’ve decided on sexy lingerie for the honeymoon. Great way to try it out ahead of time.
- Accessories: Jewelry, hats, scarves
If you are still shopping for some nighties or robes for a boudoir session, home or honeymoon, check out Burgundy Fox. For every Curated Box sold, they donate an undergarment to I Support the Girls. Find something you like? Use discount code Tami10 to save 10%.
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