5+ New Theme Ideas for Your Next Boudoir Photoshoot

Boudoir

Oct 3

Whether it’s your first time or your 5th, planning a boudoir photoshoot takes some thoughtful planning ahead of time to make it really great. To help give your photos a bit of personality, infusing some keywords, a theme, or personal elements can make a huge difference in the final result. I love helping my clients create a mood board of the vibe they want to embody at their session, so I wanted to share with you a few ideas you may want to consider for your next boudoir photoshoot!

Glamour Spotlight

photo of woman posing in lingerie against a red backdrop, with a spotlight on her.

photo of woman wearing black lingerie poses against a red backdrop with a spotlight on her.

Set the stage and be the star of your own show with the glamour spotlight! And you can take this in so many directions depending on your style: burlesque, villain era, even old Hollywood. How often do you get to be seen in this light (literally!) The glamour spotlight is a great option to add on to your session if you want photos that really stand out, even if it’s just in your own album!

Film Noir

black and white photo of woman sitting on a chair with her legs crossed. She is wearing a long black dress and is taking off her heels.

black and white photo of woman in long black dress sitting on bed pulling up a strap on her shoulder.

In the same vein as the previous idea, we’re staying moody with a film noir vibe. Think black and white, high contrast lighting, and a bit of sexy mystery. You could do a portion of your session like this, or go all in for a completely black and white gallery! It’s fun to incorporate a style you wouldn’t normally go for in an every day setting — it’s not every day you get to do a boudoir session, so go big! This theme is definitely for bold babes and those who love all things dark, moody, and iconic.

Feminine Floral

photo of woman in green floral lingerie poses in front of large window with flowers floating all over the room

photo of woman wearing floral lingerie posing in front of large window in Portland, Oregon with flowers floating around the room.

This one is for the dreamy, feminine babes who want to fulfill their spring fairy fantasies! We take the color palette to a softer tone with pops of bright flowers for contrast. Floral lingerie, floral accessories and hair pins are encouraged for this! In this case, more is more. A beautiful alternative to being in an actual wildflower meadow/dreamland.

Beach Babe

photo of woman posing on the beach in Oregon with a large rock casting shade on her, the ocean in the background.

photo of woman posing on a rock with the ocean behind her, pictured at Canon Beach Oregon

Whether it’s mid-day or as the sun sets over the waves, taking your boudoir photoshoot to the beach is a great idea. It can be intimidating posing out in public like this, but once you get into the groove, it’s so worth it. Especially if you’re a boudoir veteran, doing a photoshoot outside of the studio is so thrilling, and definitely will shake up the whole experience from planning to the final images!

Minimal Editorial

black and white photo of woman posing with hand on her cheek against a white fabric backdrop.

black and white photo of woman posing on a stool on a white fabric backdrop. She wears a black calvin klein lingerie set.

Ready to strip away and leave you the center of attention? All you need is a simple matching lingerie set like this Calvin Klein favorite, and a couple of white fabric sheets to set the scene. This theme is very editorial, minimal, and clean. This style makes for exceptional framed wall art, whether you hang your most favorite or a 3x3 gallery wall grid. Who knew boudoir photography could be so aesthetic?

Sweater Weather

photo of a woman's leg sticking straight up, with her hands tugging at the knee high sock

photo of woman in a white, bedroom setting wearing a white knitted sweater. She is sitting on her knees on the floor pulling at the edge of her sweater.

It is autumn after all, so of course I had to include a moment for sweaters and all things cozy boudoir! This theme is such a mood, and easy to personalize. Bring your favorite cozy sweater, socks, even books and a mug would work great for this! Having that extra layer of wardrobe is also perfect if you want to keep your boudoir photoshoot on the modest side, while still having playful and sensual photographs.

Birthday Cake Smash

woman eating piece of cake out of her hand, against a pink abstract backdrop.

woman in red lingerie smiles at the camera while licking cake off her thumb.

Nothing sweeter than going all out to celebrate yourself on your birthday! But cake doesn’t hurt to bring, too ;) Make your boudoir photoshoot fun and sexy (and a little messy) by doing an adult cake smash!

Book Your Next Boudoir Photoshoot

Feeling inspired? If you haven’t booked your boudoir session yet, now’s the time! We do all the planning together from start to finish, I’m here to help you every step of the way. From photoshoot ideas, to shopping recommendations, I want you to enjoy each part of your boudoir experience. I can’t wait to create with you. Book your session now by clicking the link below for more information.

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