A boudoir session should be catered to you and your best assets. You know what your best features are. If not, ask a trusted friend or you partner for reassurance. If you like simple, elegant, and sexy, you my choose a few different lingerie outfits. If you are interested in books, then you may want to do a sexy nerd photo shoot.
Are you doing this with print gifts in mind for him? If so, what are his interests? If he is an avid sports fan, you may choose to wear his favorite team’s jersey (football, basket, baseball, etc). Here are a few other themed shoots you can choose from: naughty nurse if he is a Doctor, secretary if he is a business man, or school girl if you were high school sweethearts. You know what you like and what he may like, but your photographer should be able to help you determine this in your pre-shoot consultation.
Accessories should be considered for any photo shoot because they can give a photo that extra edge to go from good to great! For boudoir photo shoots, they include shoes, leggings, jewelry, and more. These items bring context into your photographs and help give more attention to your figure.
Props are important to give context to your shoot as well. If he is a baseball fan, you may think about bringing a bat, his glove, and a baseball. Photographers should have props available, so it never hurts to ask; although, personal items will make for a better emotional connection to the photos. Here are some other props for themed photo shoots: Music equipment, Guns and Ammunition, paint, baby powder, or water. Choose something personal and that fits your theme or a great concept you love.
Hair and Makeup is also important to your photo shoot. When creating images you will be proud of, you should spend the extra $100 to ensure your hair and makeup is done by a professional who knows about face shape, skin tone, and style to fit your theme. Photographers will be happy to make hair and makeup artist suggestions for you.
When considering your comfort level, let your photographer know where your line is during your pre-shoot consultation. Some women are comfortable shooting topless while covered with props, some are comfortable fully nude, while some will keep all their clothing on the whole time. When considering nude photos, remember there is a line between pornography and art. Pornography is for pure sexual pleasure and graphic. Art may show “inappropriate” body parts, but when done correctly, art is a canvas that can be hung in your home or a gallery.