I do suggest eating light food beforehand so that you are not hungry, but also not overly full. When it comes to grooming, do whatever you and your partner are comfortable with.

Q: How do I prepare for my couples boudoir session?Ī: There is no right or wrong way to come to your couples boudoir shoot with STP. If you are connecting intimately with your partner – you’re posing right! I make adjustments with posing to make sure there is optimal lighting and you’re getting the best photo possible. I provide cues and posing tips when needed to ensure quality, beautiful photos.Ī: The goal of couples boudoir is to duplicate your natural interactions with your partner. Q: What exactly is a couples boudoir session?Ī: During a couples boudoir session with Samantha Turner Photography, I strive to let a romantic organic experience happen between couples. If your partner prefers, they can also wear a sports bra under the button-up. Pair that with a button-up shirt that will coordinate with your lingerie outfit. STP Bonus Tip: Another favorite of mine – have your partner wear a pair of jeans with the boxer brief waistband pulled up slightly higher. The possibilities are endless and here at STP, we are down for it. Rock a snapback, cowboy hat, baseball cap – if that is what your partner typically wears, why not go for it? You can add accessories that make the shoot more formal for a more dressed up photo outcome, or dress it down for a more casual look. Or, fellas – you can coordinate your pocket square, tie, or cufflinks to your partner’s outfit. Tip #4: Add Accessoriesīring your favorite jewelry, and ladies – you and your partner can wear jewelry to compliment one another. For your outfits, your partner could arrive in a suit or dress – you could also dress up and this will give you both an opportunity for some fun “undressing” photos to reveal your matching undergarments. Instead, just have them coordinate and compliment each other. The matching undergarment photos turn out beautiful, but it can be a little much when you completely match your outfits. Here is where being matchy-matchy is a don’t for couples boudoir. When it comes to the undergarment photos, simplicity is key. I usually encourage white, black, and gray. And while that’s true (we’ll get to that in the next tip), here at STP we encourage bringing in a matching set of underwear or boxer briefs for you and your partner to wear. You may have heard that you shouldn’t match during a boudoir shoot. The more comfortable and at ease you feel behind the camera, the more magic will show in your photos. My number one suggestion is to wear something that makes you feel AMAZING. So, while it’s totally fun (and encouraged if you’re up for it) to spice things up and step out of your shell – it’s still important that you both feel comfortable. The top priority is that both you and your partner should feel like yourself. Couples Boudoir Clothing Guide Tip #1: Be Comfortable There are a few general rules that everyone should follow when it comes to dressing your partner for the shoot.

So, I decided to make an easy reference guide to take the stress out of it for you. But, another concern that I hear often from my clients is “ What should my partner wear to our couples boudoir session?”

My goal in launching this closet was to make sure that feeling like you didn’t have the right clothing or accessories wouldn’t hold clients back from having their dream boudoir session. The outfits lent from LAURE DE SAGAZAN, a France-based bridal designer, were perfectly French feeling and allowed for that ultra feminine delicate feel we wanted from the garments.Recently, I launched my boudoir client closet. Shades of sage green, blush, raspberry, and antique white created a beautiful rich colour palette that felt historical and painterly. Our vision was a candle-lit, romantic, old-world apartment filled with lush tumbling florals and roses climbing up the bookshelf. We worked with models Debora and Antoine the day before to give them a chance to know our attendees and vice-versa, in hopes that it would create a stronger connection and allow for more emotional images. The ladies tell us, ' We were really excited about the chance to do an intimate, playful couples boudoir session in Paris - something I feel as photographers we get to do rarely, even if boudoir is one's specialty. not to mention set in the most incredibly beautiful Parisian apartment. With New York wedding photographer SOPHIE KAYE behind the lens and creative direction by EAST MADE EVENT COMPANY it was bound to be perfection and it's just that and more! Playful, fun, warm and intimate. If you've been reading Magnolia Rouge for a while you'll probably have noticed that we don't feature too many boudoir shoots but every now and again once comes along that is just exceptional and we simply cannot say no.

Couples boudoir session