How to Get Boudoir Photos That You’ll Actually Love | Portland Boudoir Photography

Many things contribute to the photographs that we love. Memories, the rush of emotions from the experience coming back to you when you set your eyes on it. We feel connected to these photos, and it’s equally, if not more powerful than what the photo even looks like. Yes, in cases where you hire a professional photographer, you’re expecting technical excellence, too.

When we couple together emotional connection and a successful creative vision, magic happens. A.k.a you get photos that you are in love with on every level. So what goes into achieving this cosmic recipe of greatness? I’m going to break it down for you.

Finding Inspiration for your Boudoir Photoshoot

Of course, you are the star of the show when it comes to the driving force of your boudoir session. But thinking beyond just the outfits and makeup look; what is inspiring you for this experience? Consider why you wanted to do this in the first place, and how you want your photos to look. Even more, how do you want to feel (during the photoshoot, and when you look back at your photographs?)

Maybe you’re starting a family soon, and want to honor your body and self before entering a new life chapter. You might want to illustrate something about yourself that celebrates your individuality, or explore a fantastical concept you’ve always loved. Is it inspired by an art piece or artist? Do you want to channel a character or inner self that doesn’t get to be seen very often? Let this be your chance to explore your interests, and a way to express yourself in a whole new way.

Asking yourself these questions can help you hone in on your vision, not just visually, but emotionally as well! We can create stunning images together and that’s great; but if you’re emotionally invested in it from the start, these photos are going to mean a lot more.

Create an emotional connection

This point and the first one go hand in hand — they’re skipping down the sidewalk together in perfect tandem.

Getting in touch with your inspiration gives birth to this emotional tie to your experience, resulting in photos that you really love and connect with. We want to nurture and encourage this emotional connection throughout your entire experience, from the welcome email all the way to taking home your favorite photos and products.

When you allow yourself that inner connection, you’re also allowing yourself to receive the full benefits of doing a boudoir photoshoot in the first place. You’ll be open to the blooming new confidence, deeply rooting it to have that lasting impact on you after the session. You’ll feel all the feelings from your photoshoot when you see your photos, because you’ll see it shining through in your own eyes.

I work closely with my Muses before their photoshoot for this exact reason — I want you to be all up in your feels for this experience. Let’s express and create memories and celebrate all that you are, and craft it all into beautiful, tangible reminders.

Trust your boudoir photographer

This is true on many levels, some more obvious than others. Of course, you want a boudoir photographer that you can trust to give you technically beautiful images. The style, posing, and editing should excite you, and ideally you can visualize yourself in their images before they have ever photographed you. You need someone that you can trust with your privacy as well, and overall safety (physically, mentally, and emotionally.)

You also want a photographer that you trust with creative vision. Don’t forget, I’m an artist, and my creative vision paired with yours is how we create magical photographs that you actually love. So putting your trust in me to include your inspirations, and honor your emotional connection, will allow me to use my skills to tell the story.

It’s a collaborative experience, in which we are both investing in your photoshoot on every level. One that I take very seriously, and am so honored to use my mode of self expression to help women and non-binary folx express themselves too.

Excited to plan this next stop on your self-love journey? Let’s chat about all the things inspiring you right now, and begin planning a boudoir session with photos you’ll actually love.