You might be on the fence about it, but I’m here to tell you that boudoir photography is the go-to gift for grooms. You’ve seen gorgeous photos before and your girlfriends may even have done a session. So… what are you waiting for? Here are a few great reasons why you should do a boudoir session!
You get to go shopping! You can shop Journelle.com, H&M, Victoria’s Secret and all your other favorite lingerie stores for your session. You also get to sneak into his closet and steal his favorite sweatshirt or jersey. In the end he will love your photos and forget all about the lingerie bill. 😉
Its a day to get pampered! Treat your session like a spa day and get a mani/pedi, make-up and hair done. Wondering how to justify the expense to your groom? Treat your boudoir session as your trial run for the wedding.
Its not just for him! You might be giving the album and prints to the groom, but the session is a great way to empower yourself. You will be able to enjoy the photos for years to come and remember how sexy you really are!
Find the perfect location! You don’t have to do your session in-studio, you can do it at a hotel, your home, or even outside at a secluded location. Think outside of the box and find something that will be perfect to bring out your personality.
Boudoir sessions are all about having fun. The more fun you have the better your photos will turn out. There are a few things that you should keep in mind before you book your session. You should always hire a professional make-up and hair person. They will know the exact look that you need for your session and will make you look picture perfect. If you don’t have money in the budget to hire a professional artist you can always go to MAC and have them do it for you as well. Don’t be embarrassed to tell them what you are doing because they do make-up for photo sessions all the time.
Just like wedding photography you get what you pay for. Find the perfect professional boudoir photographer for your session, even if that means hiring someone other than your wedding photographer. You might find a great deal or a coupon, but that doesn’t mean its the perfect fit for you and your session. This isn’t the type of session you need to help someone build a portfolio with. You will want someone who has done this many times and will be able coach you in to perfect sexy poses.
And finally, practice in the mirror! I know it might sound funny, but you will get a sense of what your photos will look like if you practice in the mirror. When it comes time for your session you will feel less awkward and more comfortable in your own skin.
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Bagwell Photography! You can check out more of her work by visiting her website!
