Quoted by one of our BombShell Clients to help prepare our future clients for their Boudoir Experience!
{Quote} What makes a woman feel sexy? I found myself pondering this as I prepared for my first boudoir session with Jenny Taylor and her amazing team at Jenny Taylor Photography. The key to a successful photo shoot is to be prepared. I knew I would have to release my inner bombshell, bring the va-va-voom, and really strut my stuff.
Now, I’m no supermodel. I’ve never posed for pictures before other than my wedding photos and my senior class picture. One of my main concerns was how my body would look in the pictures. Would I look naturally sexy and effortless like the models in the Victoria’s Secret catalog? What about my arms? How do I emphasize the parts of my body I like while hiding the parts I don’t like?
In the “Goodies” email Jenny sent before my session she gave me some really good pointers. She gave recommendations regarding what to wear and what kind of accessories to bring. Jenny also suggested I practice my sexy face and look for some poses I like. It sounds silly but it works! It also got me thinking about what makes me feel sexy.
For me, being sexy is a state of mind. Being sexy is something that starts on the inside and radiates through your smile. If I don’t feel sexy, I don’t look sexy. So I started practicing. I did a bunch of practice poses in my bathroom mirror and trolled the Internet for examples of the look I wanted for my boudoir session. I also made a list of what makes me feel super sexy. I love high heels. Red lipstick is a must. I made a killer playlist on my iPhone and played it on my way to the session. I channeled my inner diva.
When I arrived on set I was mentally prepared. I know that no matter what my husband will love these photos and find them incredibly sexy because he finds me sexy. He adores my curves, even the ones I wish I didn’t have. Meeting Jenny made me even more at ease. I immediately felt like she was one of my BFFs. We were giggling and having a great time before too long.
I changed into my first outfit and just went out there and worked it! I relaxed and followed Jenny’s directions. I laughed, I smiled, I acted shy, I gave my seduction face. Jenny kept telling me that my poses were great and made her job so easy. WOW! What a great compliment! So, how did I pose so naturally? Here’s a few tips from my experience that I hope will help some of you secret bombshells out there when it comes time for your boudoir session with Jenny.
- 1. I pretended it was just my husband and I there. As much as I loved Jenny the minute I met her I knew I couldn’t give my best sexy to her…I had to give it to my husband!
- 2. I relaxed. I didn’t stand stiff like a mannequin. The best pictures I’ve ever seen are candid shots where the body’s natural movement is captured. I’d tilt my head slightly, slowly open my mouth to a sexy pout, or look away from the camera like I had a sexy secret I was keeping. I also batted my lashes like any good diva would!
- 3. I picked outfits that I felt comfortable wearing. I know what colors I like and what looks best with my skin tone. I chose accessories and props that reflected my personal style.
- 4. I had a mini-fashion show a few days before my boudoir session. I tried on all my outfits from head to toe including accessories. I made sure I had all my stockings, removed all noticeable tags, and had any needed undergarments.
The biggest and most important tip I can give you is to be yourself and trust Jenny. Every woman is sexy in her own unique way. Showcase what your guy loves about you. Pretend he’s telling you how great you look in your outfit. Think about when you’ve felt sexiest and try to replicate that moment.
Now book your boudoir session, let your sexiness shine, and say hello to the bombshell inside you!
