Before coming to a boudoir photoshoot at our Portland, Oregon boudoir photography studio, we like to ask our clients to make a mood board. You might think, why do you have me make a mood board for my boudoir photoshoot when you are the professionals? Well, we have a few answers for you, as well as some other tips to consider when planning your photoshoot.
Why should I make a mood board for my boudoir photoshoot?
- Think of it as prepping for an important work meeting. Well, except that this is way more fun. When you have something special you care about, it’s important to come prepared. It makes your boudoir photoshoot have a much better result than if you were to come up and just wing it. And why is that?
- Finding pictures you like helps the photographer create a final outcome that feels the most “you.”
- Saving poses and outfits you like helps your photoshoot go smoother. It also allows for more time for creativity in your shoot, so you spend less time worrying about specifics!
- It brings new ideas to the table. By bringing your eye to the shoot, and picking out inspo photos that strike something in you, together we’re able to create a unique final outcome!
- If you’re making a board ahead of time and you see something you like with a cool outfit or prop that’s calling to you, you’ll be able to get them in time for your shoot! Maybe you’ll discover a new lingerie site, order a sparkly cowboy hat, or find a nail design that you absolutely need.
How do I make a mood board for my boudoir photoshoot?
- Maybe we’re biased, but our boudoir photography Instagram is a great place to start. We recommend scrolling our feed and saving to an Instagram collection! That when it comes to your photoshoot, you can easily pull up your Insta and show us what you love. Obviously, you can also find other stuff on the app to add. Try hashtags like #boudoir #boudoirphotography for more ideas.
- Maybe you swear by Pinterest for everything, or maybe you forgot it existed. Whatever your case may be, we can’t recommend the app enough. Make yourself a boudoir photography Pinterest board, and scroll endlessly for ideas. Just like Instagram, a million posts come up for any term related to your boudoir photoshoot. We recommend using search terms that help define your vision, depending on your interests, like: bridal boudoir photoshoot, moody boudoir photos, pinup boudoir photos, etc. Our Pinterest is a great place to start!
- Take screenshots from the boudoir portfolio section of our website. You can sort by the different sections, or just scroll until something catches your eye. If you have too many accounts online or are just lazy (we’re not judging), you can just have these ready to go on the Photos folder in your phone to reference throughout your photoshoot!
- We post photos from every boudoir photoshoot (with client permission) to our women-identifying only Portland boudoir photography Facebook Group! Looking through the boudoir galleries in our Facebook Group is also a great way to get an idea of how many different looks and moods we can incorporate into your boudoir photoshoot. You can save photos there, and also get updates, hear our random juicy thoughts, and meet other cool babes! 😎
We can’t wait to see your boudoir photography mood board and bring your vision for your photoshoot to life!
If you’re not sure what your boudoir vibe is, look through our mood boards below for a starting point. Which one speaks to you?
