FAQ
PREPARATION TIPS FOR YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTO SHOOT
Preparation is very important to make the most out of your experience:
THE DAYS BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT
TANNING:
You want to look how you normally look, if you regularly get fake tan then its fine to get it done for the photo shoot. However I would advise against trying a new Spray Tan Supplier, or getting a Spray tan done for the first time prior to the photo shoot. I have had lots of people cancelling photo shoots due to bad spray tan jobs in the past. Orange hands and feet don't make sexy photos!
EXFOLIATE AND MOISTURIZE:
Have your skin soft and glowing for the photoshoot. Make sure to moisturize face and body the morning of the photo shoot also.
FINGER NAILS AND TOENAILS:
Having well presented fingernails and toenails will add to your photos. A manicure and pedicure is not essential, but a splash of nail polish will do the trick. Clear or coloured.
HAIR:
Wash your hair the night before the photo shoot. Freshly washed hair can be very difficult to style. Curls etc will just fall out of freshly washed hair.
IDEAS:
If you have specific ideas of photos you would like to recreate, feel free to bring along some photos from magazines or from other websites.
THE DAY OF YOUR PHOTO SHOOT
ENERGY:
Make sure to eat a light breakfast or lunch before you come in. You will be here for 3 hours and posing can be tiring work (doesn't sound like it, but you will be wrecked by the end!) And you don't want to run out of steam before the photo shoot is over.
LEAVE EARLY:
Don't let yourself get stressed out by having to rush to make your appointment. You want to arrive relaxed and chilled, not stressed and flustered. There is a map on the website for directions and we have parking outside (if by chance all of the parking spots are taken, you can park up the road down one of the side streets)
NERVES:
If you are feeling nervous, check out the video and articles on the website. You can see the what the studio looks like, and you can also see me talking (nervously!) to Lisa Cannon on Xpose.
You are free to bring along a friend for moral support also.
FACE:
Arrive with no make up if possible, or minimal make up (if you feel you can't leave the house without it!!) it makes the make up artists job a little easier to start with a clean canvas.
CLOTHING:
Arrive wearing loose clothing to avoid marks on your skin. Sock and bra marks for example can take a few hours to go.
WHAT TO BRING
SHOES:
Bring along 2 to 3 pairs of shoes. Blacks heels, then maybe 2 other different colours (red or pink can work well) and white if you are getting some Bridal Boudoir Photos. Bring a selection of shoes if you are not sure which to bring, and I can advise you.
UNDERWARE:
Secret Boudoir have a large wardrobe of outfits to choose from, but we don't provide bra's and pant's. I would advise to bring along 2 to 3 sets. One set in a white or pastel colour, one set black or dark colour and one bright set ie red, purple or pink. Penneys are fab for picking up cheap sets. Don't forget stockings also.
OUTFITS:
We have a large selection of outfits to choose from (from babydolls, lace negligee, corsets, basques, leather corsets, novelty items such as maids outfit, nurses outfit, police womans outfit etc) but feel free to bring along a selection of your own outfits also.
IDEAS:
If your fella is into sport, bring along his team jersey for some sexy photos. You could bring a rugby ball or football for fun poses. Some girls bring things like Comics or his favorite book to pose with (positioned strategically) I have men's shirts and ties in the wardrobe.
BRIDES:
If you are getting married, and would like some Bridal Boudoir style images, bring along your wedding shoes, garter and veil. If you are worried about getting your veil spoiled don't worry I have veils in the studio also if you would prefer to use them. Also bring in your bridal underwear.
AFTER THE PHOTO SHOOT
Your private password protected gallery will be ready for viewing within 1 week of your photoshoot. Allow 3 weeks in total from the date of your photoshoot to when your photos are ready. Photos can be rushed in certain circumstances for people under tight time constraints.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED HERE, FEEL FREE TO ASK.
Preparation is very important to make the most out of your experience:
THE DAYS BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT
TANNING:
You want to look how you normally look, if you regularly get fake tan then its fine to get it done for the photo shoot. However I would advise against trying a new Spray Tan Supplier, or getting a Spray tan done for the first time prior to the photo shoot. I have had lots of people cancelling photo shoots due to bad spray tan jobs in the past. Orange hands and feet don't make sexy photos!
EXFOLIATE AND MOISTURIZE:
Have your skin soft and glowing for the photoshoot. Make sure to moisturize face and body the morning of the photo shoot also.
FINGER NAILS AND TOENAILS:
Having well presented fingernails and toenails will add to your photos. A manicure and pedicure is not essential, but a splash of nail polish will do the trick. Clear or coloured.
HAIR:
Wash your hair the night before the photo shoot. Freshly washed hair can be very difficult to style. Curls etc will just fall out of freshly washed hair.
IDEAS:
If you have specific ideas of photos you would like to recreate, feel free to bring along some photos from magazines or from other websites.
THE DAY OF YOUR PHOTO SHOOT
ENERGY:
Make sure to eat a light breakfast or lunch before you come in. You will be here for 3 hours and posing can be tiring work (doesn't sound like it, but you will be wrecked by the end!) And you don't want to run out of steam before the photo shoot is over.
LEAVE EARLY:
Don't let yourself get stressed out by having to rush to make your appointment. You want to arrive relaxed and chilled, not stressed and flustered. There is a map on the website for directions and we have parking outside (if by chance all of the parking spots are taken, you can park up the road down one of the side streets)
NERVES:
If you are feeling nervous, check out the video and articles on the website. You can see the what the studio looks like, and you can also see me talking (nervously!) to Lisa Cannon on Xpose.
You are free to bring along a friend for moral support also.
FACE:
Arrive with no make up if possible, or minimal make up (if you feel you can't leave the house without it!!) it makes the make up artists job a little easier to start with a clean canvas.
CLOTHING:
Arrive wearing loose clothing to avoid marks on your skin. Sock and bra marks for example can take a few hours to go.
WHAT TO BRING
SHOES:
Bring along 2 to 3 pairs of shoes. Blacks heels, then maybe 2 other different colours (red or pink can work well) and white if you are getting some Bridal Boudoir Photos. Bring a selection of shoes if you are not sure which to bring, and I can advise you.
UNDERWARE:
Secret Boudoir have a large wardrobe of outfits to choose from, but we don't provide bra's and pant's. I would advise to bring along 2 to 3 sets. One set in a white or pastel colour, one set black or dark colour and one bright set ie red, purple or pink. Penneys are fab for picking up cheap sets. Don't forget stockings also.
OUTFITS:
We have a large selection of outfits to choose from (from babydolls, lace negligee, corsets, basques, leather corsets, novelty items such as maids outfit, nurses outfit, police womans outfit etc) but feel free to bring along a selection of your own outfits also.
IDEAS:
If your fella is into sport, bring along his team jersey for some sexy photos. You could bring a rugby ball or football for fun poses. Some girls bring things like Comics or his favorite book to pose with (positioned strategically) I have men's shirts and ties in the wardrobe.
BRIDES:
If you are getting married, and would like some Bridal Boudoir style images, bring along your wedding shoes, garter and veil. If you are worried about getting your veil spoiled don't worry I have veils in the studio also if you would prefer to use them. Also bring in your bridal underwear.
AFTER THE PHOTO SHOOT
Your private password protected gallery will be ready for viewing within 1 week of your photoshoot. Allow 3 weeks in total from the date of your photoshoot to when your photos are ready. Photos can be rushed in certain circumstances for people under tight time constraints.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED HERE, FEEL FREE TO ASK.
