5 Things You Can Leave at Home for Your Boudoir Session | Arizona Boudoir Photographer
Arizona Boudoir Photography, Bella Jade Boudoir
After being an Arizona boudoir photographer for over 10 years, photographing hundreds of women in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert area — women of different ages, shapes, sizes, and comfort levels… Bella Jade Boudoir has learned a thing or two about what it takes to have a good boudoir session. And, just as importantly the things you can leave at home!
Spoiler: It's probably not what you think.
5 Things You Can Leave at Home For Your Boudoir Session
1. The idea that you have to know what you're doing.
You don't.
You can walk in and say, “Okay… what the hell am I supposed to do now?”
We've got you.
We'll tell you where to stand, where to put your hands, how to move, when to look at the camera, when to look away—and when to just let go and let loose!
You don't have to overperform.
You just have to be there. Show up, and have fun with it!
2. The version of yourself you think you're supposed to be.
Leave her at home.
The polished, perfectly put-together, I have everything figured out version?
She can take the day off.
We want you.
The woman who laughs at herself. The woman who gets a little nervous. The woman who has a goofy side. The woman who can walk into a room and absolutely own it by just being herself.
That's the woman we want in front of our camera.
3. A suitcase full of lingerie.
Please don't go shopping for an entirely new personality.
Indulge in something new, treat yourself, and don’t be afraid to step a little outside of your comfort zone! But please, don’t try to reinvent yourself overnight.
Find a few solid outfits that bring out your sexy side — something you’ll feel good in! No need to overpack!
Also consider brining the things you already love, too!
That set you ordered and never wore because you couldn’t find an ocassion, bring it!
Even your favorite bra. A silky robe. Your partner's shirt. A bodysuit. A pair of heels you've been waiting for an excuse to wear.
Sometimes the simplest things photograph the best because they feel like you.
4. The expectation that you'll feel confident the entire time.
You might.
You might not.
You might start your session feeling a little awkward and finish it feeling like you should have your own damn billboard.
That's the fun part.
Confidence doesn't always walk through the door first.
Sometimes you find it along the way.
5. A reason.
This one might be the most important.
You don't need a birthday.
You don't need an anniversary.
You don't need a wedding coming up.
You don't need someone waiting for an album under the Christmas tree.
You can do it because you thought,
“You know what? I want to do something that's just for me.”
That's a reason.
Actually, that's a pretty damn good one.
So bring your favorite things.
Bring your nerves.
Bring your curiosity.
Bring that little voice that's been saying “maybe I should actually do this.”
Leave the rest to us.
And who knows…
You might walk out of Bella Jade feeling a little different than when you walked in.
And THAT is the part we never get tired of.
Ready to see what happens?
LET'S DO THIS!