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5 Tips for a Boudoir Session That Will Surprise You

So, you have an upcoming boudoir session? Awesome! I’m soooo excited to see you in my studio, we are going to have the most incredible time together. Right now you’re probably wondering what you can do to prepare for your session?

5 tips for a boudoir session

Well, you’re in luck, because today I’m going to share my top 5 tips for a boudoir session! These are the things you might not have ever thought about, but they are things that I come across all the time as Denver’s top boudoir photographer.

5 Tips for a Boudoir Session That Will Surprise You

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Tip #1: Wear heels!

This one might be a no-brainer, but there’s legit science behind the idea of wearing heels. You see, high heels – while not always super comfortable – create an optical illusion of having longer legs … and who doesn’t want longer legs!? Long legs not only look leaner, but they create muscle definition in the calves and thighs which is super, super sexy. Need more ideas on what to wear? Check out some of my favorite looks to choose from!

Tip #2: Do NOT get a spray tan!

Now, before you start saying, “but Ginny, I’m so pale!” let me explain. Don’t do it right before your session, if you’re going to get a spray tan. Why? Because your skin needs time to settle and at least one rinse off, according to this article from Women’s Health Magazine. This is how you can avoid tanning faux pas like streaking, dark spots, pale hands and orange tones.

So how long before your session should you get a spray tan? 2-3 days seems to be the best bet. If you’ve never had a spray tan done before, I would also recommend doing it a few weeks before your session at least once to make sure you even like the way it looks!

Tip #3: Get a Mani/Pedi

Okay, this might not be on the more surprising tips for a boudoir session, but, it’s definitely one worth mentioning. Why? Because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had women come in for their session and want to hide their hands because they didn’t get a manicure. Even if you don’t wear colored polish, that’s okay – getting your hands primped on before your session has a couple awesome perks.

For one, your hands look great – nails are trimmed, no hangnails and your skin will look amazing.

For two, who doesn’t love a little bit of pampering!?

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Tip #4: Drink a ton of water in the days leading up to your session

Did you know most women are perpetually dehydrated? It’s totally true, most people in general don’t drink as much water as they should be, and it can cause all kinds of issues. Why do I mention it? How could being dehydrated have an effect on your boudoir session?

Because, my friend, drinking water has a ton of amazingly positive effects on your body including reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces your acne, makes your skin pores appear smaller, and can (obviously) hydrate your skin so it doesn’t look dry or flaky.

Tip #5: Do some light stretching the morning of your session

Unless you are a dancer or a regularly practicing yogi, you might not be used to arching to accentuate your curves. In the morning, do some light stretching for your entire body to get you nice and warmed up before your boudoir session. Since you’ll be nice and hydrated (see tip #4!), you won’t be so sore the day after your session, either!

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Denver Bridal Boudoir Photographer

Chances are you landed on my website because you were searching for your own Denver Bridal Boudoir Photographer, am I right?

Welcome! I am so glad you found me. My studio is located in Cherry Creek (Don’t worry there is amply parking in front), Colorado. I have specialized in working with women my entire life. I started out as a stylist at a beautiful luxury hair salon but after years behind the chair, my love for photographer took ahold. For the last 10 years I have adored working with women from behind the camera. There is something magical about seeing each woman come to life after their reveal session. Want to know more about a Bridal Boudoir Session?

 

Nerves

Completely normal- It is RARE that I have a woman come in and not have any nerves. The best part is, we get to hang out a bit before your shoot. When you come in, we will talk wardrobe then head into hair and makeup. Here you will have an hour and a half to relax and be pampered by our artist. I see a huge confidence boost in my clients after seeing their makeovers and they start to feel a bit more comfortable and excited. We will then start your shoot! You don’t  have to worry a thing about posing and expression. I will guide you from your head to your tippy toes. To be honest, most my clients tell me that they are too busy taking posing directions from me to even think about being nervous. I will do my best to even demonstrate every pose I put you in so you can see what it looks like first! Time will fly by. Before you know it, our session will be complete and you will leave feeling super excited to see the results!

 

Body

Ohhh body image…. It affects us all doesn’t it. Let me ask you this? If you are getting married to your one true love, do you think he’s/she’s really going to judge how your body looks? No! Well at least if they are a good human!

I know as women we all struggle with parts of our bodies. Mainstream media has put this false idea into society of what the perfect body is. ITS BULLSHIT. Your body is unique and beautiful. This world would be a boring one if we all looked the same.  Embrace that bod! I doubt your man or woman would have asked you to marry them if they didn’t like what they saw. Am I right? Let me hold your hand through this process! I want to open your eyes to self love. It’s my life’s mission to help as many women as I possibly can to find that confidence. Trust me. I have your back!

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Gift

Need something to give your groom/bride the day of your wedding? I don’t think many things will top this! I’ve heard from so many of my past brides how excited their partner was to open their gift and find a boudoir surprise! I also think it’s a gift for yourself so its a win-win!

 

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Boudoir Fears

Boudoir Fears
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Many women have  boudoir fears and concerns when trying to decide whether or not to book a session. These fears are very common and unfortunately, cause many women to miss out on this amazing experience. One of the things boudoir photographers hear most from boudoir clients after all is said and done is, “Every woman should experience this at least once in their lifetime!” They also get many repeat clients because after their first session, they have put those fears and concerns to rest.

Let’s look at some of the most common concerns that I hear from girls who feel a little skeptical and let’s put those boudoir fears to rest!

 

“I am not comfortable with my flaws.”

Let’s face it, we all have flaws! Not a single one of us is perfect.  There is no such thing as too heavy, too thin, too pale, too dark, too many stretch marks, etc. Our flaws are what makes us unique. And you are ALL equally beautiful! I have flaws myself, and I can assure that I am that last one to judge any female for anything they see as a flaw. I see you as a strong badass woman who is gorgeous in her own way. I see you as a client therefore, I will go above and beyond to listen to you and help guide you the whole process while focusing on your best assets.

 

“I won’t know how to pose properly.”

Listen up ladies! As a professional boudoir photographer, I do my research. You do not need to know how to pose, it’s my job to pose you! I will direct you through the whole process all the way down to the way you tilt your head and where to place your hand. I will actually demonstrate the poses with you and physically move your hands, arms, legs, etc. if needed. It is a team effort and we are in this together. All you need to do is show up and let me handle the rest. You may come into the session feeling a little stiff and awkward but, gradually you will become more and more comfortable with each pose. You do not need to be a professional model to have a boudoir session!

 

“I’m afraid I won’t like the photos of myself.”

This concern usually stems from the above two concerns. Being afraid that your flaws and inability to know how to properly pose will ruin your images. No one wants to look awkward, uncomfortable, or have their flaws put on display and captured on camera. I take great pride in my services and work. I want you to look beautiful and FEEL beautiful when you see your photos! I want you to be satisfied and enjoy your experience. And that’s why I will work tentatively with you to make sure we get the perfect poses and expressions that highlight everything beautiful about you!

 

A boudoir session is such a wonderful experience! They allow you to see yourself in a way that maybe you refuse to yourself, beautiful and sensual and just plain awesome! I want my clients to be pleased and blown away when they see their images and be proud that they decided to go through with it. Please do not let these common fears and concerns from having this experience yourself. You will NOT regret it!

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Boudoir is for single women too!

Boudoir Photography

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The Misconception

There seems to be a common misconception when it comes to Boudoir photography. While tasteful beautiful seductive images DO make great gifts for your significant other, you do not need to be in a relationship or married to have a session. Boudoir sessions are more than just a photo shoot, they are an experience. And every female deserves to enjoy the boudoir photography experience at least once in their lifetime.

 

Self Care Is Important

Ladies of all ages can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of every day life. It is very easy to “let yourself go” if you don’t take the time to take care of yourself and treat yourself from time to time. Enjoying a glass of wine with a book in a bubble bath, getting a new hair style or manicure, or planning a spa day just to have some relaxation time are all wonderful examples of self care.

The experience of a boudoir photography session is also an excellent way to treat yourself. Many of us need to find ways to remind ourselves that we are beautiful. Stress and life in general can easily cause us to lose our confidence and self esteem. A Boudoir session can give us an outlet to feel beautiful and regain that self confidence that we tend to lose over the years.

The session isn’t just about taking photos of you. You get to be pampered and get your hair and make-up professionally done. The goal is to get you as relaxed as possible and to highlight all of your best features to make you feel gorgeous in front of that camera. You will leave the session feeling so courageous and empowered. You will leave knowing that you still got it, girl!

 

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We are Sick of Mainstream Telling us What Beauty is

Social media, TV shows, movies, etc., tend to leave us feeling just not good enough. We are either too thin or too heavy, too pale or too dark, too short or too tall.. we are ALL unique and built differently! We need to learn to embrace our bodies and learn to love them, flaws and all. A Boudoir experience is perfect for doing just that!

You do not need to have a special someone in your life as a reason to have a Boudoir session. In fact, they are perfect for single ladies! Maybe you have been scorned in a relationship or marriage? These sessions are a wonderful way to remind you that THEY lost something special. Maybe you just aren’t having any luck in the dating world so you are flying solo until the perfect one comes along? It can be easy to fall into the mindset that you just aren’t good enough for a relationship. Boudoir photography sessions can definitely change your mind.

So, do YOURSELF a favor and treat yourself to one of the best experiences that a woman can have. You will leave feeling amazing and confident and beautiful. And when you see your images for the first time and see yourself in a way that will leave you knowing you are a gorgeous beautiful woman who is in fact, good enough!

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Littleton Maternity Photographer- Alessandra

Littleton Maternity Photographer

 

Ms. Alessandra reached out to me looking for a Littleton maternity photographer. We were so happy she choose us! At our studio we have over 100 maternity gowns for our clients to use. After we settled on a date for her shoot, we scheduled her fitting.

Each maternity session includes a fitting before hand so you can be sure you find the right looks for you! Choosing an outfit before hand also helps you plan what undergarments you may need to bring, what shoes to wear, and plan for what your family/spouse/partner will wear if they are added on to your session.

Alessandra chose 3 very unique looks. The first pic was our gorgeous fluffy couture skirt in dusty blue (Also comes in mauve) paired with a delicate lace bra. This look pairs beautifully with our grey settee. For her next choice, she decided on our custom beaded pink robe. This item is loved by both my maternity and boudoir clients. The beadwork is stunning on this one! Her final choice was a black shear infinity gown. This gown can be tied all different ways such as halter, twisted straps, or off to one shoulder. We have a black bodysuit that goes with it or you can bring your own black bra and underwear if you want to show off that little belly of yours! Which outfit is your favorite? You can see all my gowns here or search the hashtag #GHPWARDROBE on Instagram.

Ginny has been working with women for 17 years. It is her true passion to help you find your confidence and make you feel like the prettiest girl in the room! During high school she also attended cosmetology school. She worked in a luxury salon specializing in color and extensions for about 7 years before making the switch to photography. Her love of both passions was combined and she opened her first female portrait studio in Denver in 2018.

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Boudoir Myths

Boudoir Myths

There seem to be many boudoir myths pertaining to boudoir photography. And unfortunately, these myths prevent many women from participating in this amazing experience! Let’s go ahead and bust five of the biggest myths and ease your fears if you find yourself being hesitant.

 

  1. I have to be naked.

It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing lingerie, a potato sack, or nothing at all. The main purpose of Boudoir photography is to empower the subject, not to make them uncomfortable. There is only one person who dictates how far you need to go with your shoot in order to reveal your inner goddess, and that is you. You don’t have to jump up and down on the bed in your birthday suit to feel empowered, though if you choose to do so you will not be judged for it.

 

  1. I am not perfect.

Yes, you are! Who you are in this very moment is exactly who you should be as you begin this journey. I’ve photographed every age, size, shape, color, whatever, and the results are always gorgeous. There are too many things in this life that we choose not to experience because we don’t match societies beauty standards. Boudoir photography will help release the chains that bind you, and you will see that anything is possible!

 

  1. I will be judged for it.

Your shoot will be exactly what you want it to be, but there is naturally an element of sexuality to it. When it comes to something so incredibly personal, there are bound to be feelings of vulnerability and the fear of being judged. It is not for anyone but you to decide what makes you feel like a goddess. I’m there as a facilitator, and to capture it in the art of photography. I do not judge. Besides, nobody will see these photographs unless you choose to share them. They can be your little secret!

 

  1. Everybody will see my photographs.

As the client, YOU decide what I can use for promotional purposes. After your shoot is over, you will go through the photographs and choose your favorites, but you will also choose if there are any photographs you are willing to let me use for my portfolio and for other promotional use such as Facebook and my web site. I require explicit permission in writing before I post a boudoir photograph online. If you decide you do not want your photographs posted online then this is completely fine too. They are your pictures to do with as you see fit. We shoot a lot of our promo work with willing models for this reason!

 

  1. I don’t have someone (a partner/ significant other) to do this for.

Yes, you do! These photographs are for YOU above all else. Sure, lots of people have these sessions done so that they can give their partner a gift he/she will never forget, and of course that’s a wonderful idea. However, first and foremost, a boudoir photo session is a gift to YOU!

 

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