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Prepping for your Boudoir Session | Wilmington NC Boudoir Photographer | Boudoir Photography

I get asked all the time by clients what they can do to prep for their boudoir session with me. In addition to the welcome packet you’ll receive from me I thought I’d make a quick post on how you can prep your body.

What To Expect

So, you’ve booked your boudoir session and you’re in my calendar! Congrats, that’s the first step. So now what? Boudoir sessions are not like other portrait sessions. The focus will be solely on you, and while a lot of women are ready and excited for the spotlight, some women find it slightly terrifying. Don’t worry, I’ll guide you through poses, fix your hair, and make you super comfortable in front of the camera. But there are a few things you can do to prep your body for our session.

Drink Lots Of Water

Just like when you get a massage you need to make sure you hydrate. Drinking lots of water will help prep your skin to looks it’s best. It’ll also help keep your hydrated and prevent cramps. Boudoir posing a lot of back arching, shoulder rotation, and pointed toes. You’ll need to hold these positions and they can get slightly uncomfortable. So make sure you hydrate to avoid getting cramps during your session.

Stretch

Before your session make sure you give yourself at least 15 minutes to stretch. Keeping your muscles loose will help you hold the poses during our session. You’ll also be doing a lot of kneeling and sitting, so stretch those muscles so that you won’t get uncomfortable and stiff. If you are a yoga person I suggest a good at home yoga session before your appointment.

Ditch The Undies

Come to your session sans your skivvies. Your underwear will leave elastic marks on your skin that will last through your session. They will show up in your images and are not easily hidden. Wear some loose sweat pants or drawstring shorts (hey, we’re in Memphis and it’s always hot!) and a button down shirt or loose t shirt. A loose t shirt dress would also be great.

Arrive Fresh Faced

You’ll want to come to your session with virgin hair and a fresh face. I usually tell my girls to wash their hair the evening before so that it’s a little dirty. This will help hold any product and keep your curls. You’ll also want to come with just a moisturized face. Do not wear any makeup or tinted lotion! I also suggest investing in a good hyaluronic acid lotion. This will help keep your skin hydrated. Please do not try any new masks, peels, or weird at home skin remedies before your session. You could have an allergic reaction or break out in acne.

Make Sure Your Lingerie Fits

This should be pretty self explanatory. If you bought new lingerie or you’ll pulling some out of your drawer that you haven’t worn in awhile you should try them on the day before your session. Make sure they fit correctly. Do not bring a bra that you don’t fill out or doesn’t contour your breasts. You’ll receive a what to wear guide/where to shop packet upon booking, but you’ll want to make sure your pieces fit. I always tell my girls to bring 4 or 5 choices. Make sure you bring 2 bras (one black) and 3 pairs of undies. If you aren’t sure about an outfit bring it anyway, something that you might not be crazy about may end up photographing the best. You will also have access to my lingerie closet if you have a limited selection of lingerie to bring. Also, cut the tags off your lingerie if possible!

Chill Out

Make sure you get some relaxation time before your shoot. Take a deep breath, take a nap, watch some Netflix and chill. Do whatever you need to do to curb your anxiety. These shoots are extremely fun and you have absolutely nothing to worry about!

ANDREA KING PHOTOGRAPHY | Wilmington PHOTOGRAPHER | Wilmington North Carolina BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

 

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Ok, this may be a little out of my normal content zone but I really feel the need to share this today. And maybe someone out here can make sense of this for me. Do you know what one of the most frustrating things about being a woman is? Not a boudoir photographer, just a woman in general. Watching women rip other women to shreds. I see it everyday on social media, in magazines, and in real life. It honestly baffles me because when I see negative comments about a female I look to see who posted it and 9/10 times it’s another woman. Not a man. A woman. Why? I have yet to find one person who can honestly answer why women feel the need to do this. Why are we our harshest critics? Why do we feel the need to tear other women down instead of building them up? It’s hard enough to do all the things and be all of the things that society expects of women. You would think that by now we would have stopped this type of behavior but it just keeps happening. So if you don’t know by now, let me educate you on this. Putting someone else down and making them feel small won’t make you look or feel better. It’s *never* ok to comment on anyone else’s physical appearance or style. Never. If we all looked, talked, and acted the same this world would be so boring. Our differences are what make us unique and beautiful. There is room for all of us to shine, period. So if you have ever been at the receiving end of someone else’s insult let me tell you this- f*ck them. You are amazing, beautiful, and a badass. You are a force and this world is a better place because you are in it. End of story.


And now back to our regularly scheduled content✌🏻😘
#boudoirstudio #easternnorthcarolina

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Ok, this may be a little out of my normal content zone but I really feel the need to share this today. And maybe someone out here can make sense of this for me. Do you know what one of the most frustrating things about being a woman is? Not a boudoir photographer, just a woman in general. Watching women rip other women to shreds. I see it everyday on social media, in magazines, and in real life. It honestly baffles me because when I see negative comments about a female I look to see who posted it and 9/10 times it’s another woman. Not a man. A woman. Why? I have yet to find one person who can honestly answer why women feel the need to do this. Why are we our harshest critics? Why do we feel the need to tear other women down instead of building them up? It’s hard enough to do all the things and be all of the things that society expects of women. You would think that by now we would have stopped this type of behavior but it just keeps happening. So if you don’t know by now, let me educate you on this. Putting someone else down and making them feel small won’t make you look or feel better. It’s *never* ok to comment on anyone else’s physical appearance or style. Never. If we all looked, talked, and acted the same this world would be so boring. Our differences are what make us unique and beautiful. There is room for all of us to shine, period. So if you have ever been at the receiving end of someone else’s insult let me tell you this- f*ck them. You are amazing, beautiful, and a badass. You are a force and this world is a better place because you are in it. End of story. And now back to our regularly scheduled content✌🏻😘 #boudoirstudio #easternnorthcarolina

Happy 4th of July you sexy little firecrackers! Hope you are rocking your red, white, and blues today! #july4thsale #easternncphotographer #northcarolina #crystalcoast

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Happy 4th of July you sexy little firecrackers! Hope you are rocking your red, white, and blues today! #july4thsale #easternncphotographer #northcarolina #crystalcoast

The 4th of July sale is on! Book your shoot for $99 and the booking fee goes towards your product purchase. This will not last. Sale ends 7/7/25. Link to book in profile. What are you waiting for you sassy little firework. The only thing to ask if you`ll be sporting red, white, or blue.

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The 4th of July sale is on! Book your shoot for $99 and the booking fee goes towards your product purchase. This will not last. Sale ends 7/7/25. Link to book in profile. What are you waiting for you sassy little firework. The only thing to ask if you'll be sporting red, white, or blue.
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