Tips & Tricks to Prepare for Your Portland Boudoir Photoshoot!

Is it just me, or does it feel like something always goes wrong right before a big event you’ve prepared for weeks for? Self tanner lotion being too orange right before prom, cuts on your legs from shaving the night before a first date, or messing up your bang trim right before a big job interview? We try so hard to make these milestones perfect, but it’s almost like we try a little too hard. Here at Naked Peach, Portland’ss premier luxury boudoir photography studio, we’ve experienced just about every little thing that could go wrong before a photoshoot. So here’s what we’ve learned (and recommend!) to prepare for your boudoir photography session.

PREPARING FOR YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT:

1. Whether you’re touching up some gray, or want to try a whole new shade for your photoshoot, please don’t dye your hair the day before! You never know if you’re going to love it, or if you accidentally bought the wrong color. We recommend fixing all things hair about a few weeks before.
2. Waxing for the first time? Well, we feel special. We’ve seen the best results on those who have at least three waxing appointments before your boudoir photoshoot. Reactions to waxing and sugaring are more common than you think! If you’re an experienced waxer or sugarer, doing so two days before your photoshoot has the best results.
3. If you’re planning on getting your brows in tip top shape, we recommend doing so the week before your photoshoot. Having a bad reaction is the last thing you want for your big day!
4. Getting your nails done? Do them the week of your boudoir photoshoot! We will think you look great, but you might not love seeing nail growth when you get your pictures back.

WHAT TO AVOID THE WEEK BEFORE YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT:

1. The sun, duh. Maybe one day we’ll find sunburns sexy, but it’s not now.
2. Spray tans. It can really show up in photos. Just trust us. But if you’re a professional, have lots of experience in airbrushed spray tans, and just don’t feel like yourself without one, then we’ll trust you.
3. You’re gonna hate us for this one, but try to consume less salt and alcohol. And because we can’t stop there, drink way more water than you usually do. It helps your skin glow. You’ll thank us later.

SKIP THESE THE DAY BEFORE YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT:

1. Working out, hiking, or anything that’ll make you sore. If you need further convincing, it’s because we don’t want you to come sore for your boudoir session, as it’ll be a workout in itself!
2. Shaving, if you’re apt to razor burn. That one’s self explanatory.

THE MORNING OF YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT:

1. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you’re gorgeous!
2. Don’t work out (just thank us we’re giving you an excuse to not work out)!
3. Eat a nutritious breakfast so you can feel like your energized self during your boudoir photoshoot. Bonus points for including a banana, which will help prevent any cramping when you’re holding poses.
4. Shower, wash and dry your hair. We work with Portland’s top hair and makeup artists, and they will thank you!
5. Moisturize your body, so you look glistening and glowing! Just avoid those ones with the glitter and self tanner, for the love of God.
6. Wear loose fitting clothes, and go commando. That’s right baby, we’re saying no underwear, bra, or socks. These tight things will wear marks on your skin.
7. Use clear deodorant so it doesn’t show up on yourself or outfit!
8. SLEEP! You don’t want to be lacking sleep on any day, especially on that of your boudoir photoshoot.

I bet you didn’t think of these things huh? Well, we didn’t want you showing up to your shoot absolutely exhausted, or with an uneven tan. Our Portland boudoir photoshoots are all about feeling your best, which will translate to looking your best on camera!