Getting ready for a boudoir shoot is like getting ready for a date… With yourself. You want to be taking your time to do everything you can to feel GOOD! Seriously, I think a boudoir shoot should be the ultimate in self care. And I’m a big believer that’s its not how you look but how you feel.
When you book a shoot with me you receive a full guide on how to best prepare however here’s a little wrap up of some things to consider when getting ready…
TIME - make sure you’ve carved out enough of it so you’re not rushed and stressed. Luxuriate in the spaciousness of your time. Been outrageously SLOW. Take pleasure in all the processes. Have your bag packed the night before and leave plenty of time for travel so you can rock out to your favourite tunes on the way!
SCENT - smell is such a powerful sense and it’s a great idea to anchor your self-love photoshoot experience with a special scent or high quality essential oil. That way, when you smell that scent in the future you’ll be transported back to how damn fabulous you felt at the shoot. If you’re interested I can go into the science of olfactory programming and the studies of neuroscience. It’s so fascinating how our brains work and how we can make easy tweaks to help rewire the positive pathways!
SKIN - hydrating yourself in the lead up to the shoot is a great idea. Well hydration is a great idea anytime right?! Being well hydrated will not only give you a beautiful glow you will be feeling much better for it.
MUSIC - a getting ready playlist! An absolute essential in my opinion. You can check out my Spotify playlist HERE for some inspiration.
TAPPING - if you feel the inevitable nerves creep in just thank them for their excited energy and keep getting ready. Do a little dance and shake it out. When you arrive at the shoot I have some fun little rituals to help get on top of the nerves. If you feel you really need a boost of confidence you can try EFT… Here’s a little sequence I love doing from time to time: FIND IT HERE
All in all, treating yourself to a boudoir shoot is one of the most empowering gifts you can give yourself so the more you can stretch out the experience, the better! As always, if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me here.
Jodi x