What to bring to a boudoir photoshoot?

What should I wear for my boudoir shoot?

Apart from ‘what is a boudoir shoot’, this is probably the next most common question that I get asked and the answer isn’t as obvious as you might think. You can wear as little or as much as you want!

What kind of woman are you?

A woman’s relationship with her body and her lingerie drawer is deeply personal.     This isn’t a perfect, one size fits all, list of the best things to wear for a boudoir session.   What matters is what feels right for you.   My style of boudoir is more classic, light, airy.   Before you start planning it is worth looking at my boudoir galleries so you can have an idea of what my style is like.

Boudoir Lingerie Inspiration

I recommend that you focus on 3 or 4 different ‘looks’. Here are some things to think about

• Color:  We all love the purity of white lingerie (and it’s perfect for a wedding boudoir shoot and the contrast of sexy black sets but don’t disregard the beauty and power of a matching lingerie set with strong color.  It can be gorgeous for shots that focus on the face and we can match lips and nails to really make the images ‘pop’.   Push ups, demi cups or sheer bras are better than full coverage.  Do think about the fact that you will probably be lying down so make sure the bra fits you well.
• Texture: Lingerie can be crazy expensive but the top end designs are luxurious and the materials include silk, chiffon and lace.  Soft and feminine textures look and photograph beautifully when contrasted with skin.
• Loose fitting items can be beautiful too: A boudoir shoot doesn’t have to mean exposing lots of skin – sometimes a suggestion of flesh can be just as stylish and sexy.  Think cosy jumpers, cardigans, camis, teddies, vintage slips, babydolls and bed socks, oversized shirts or just a simple sheet.
• Heels: Do feature in some of the images – ideally bring a black and a neutral/nude pair.  100% stilettos and ideally the kind of shoes you can’t walk very far in. The higher the better. Try to stay away from platform and wedges for your shoot. Check the bottoms – ideally you don’t want to bring heels that are really scuffed on the sole.