Adding a simple element of clothing to a boudoir shoot can really spice up your photos. You can bring a sweater, a button down shirt or a jean jacket. Even a pair of sunglasses can be used as a fun prop to add a cool element to your shoot. We will chat about your outfits before your session and I want to come up with fun ideas for yours.
When planning for a boudoir photo session it can be challenging to come up with all of your outfit ideas by yourself. Communication with your photographer is key prior to the session. I will give you suggestions on our first phone call, after which I will create a private Pinterest board that will be the key to helping you communicate what you are aiming for.
There is a plethora of boudoir images on Pinterest that could inspire you and help prepare for your session. You can simply type in things like “boudoir wardrobe ideas, boudoir posing ideas, couples boudoir poses, boudoir accessory ideas” and you will instantly have PLENTY of images to just scroll through all in one spot. See something that fits your style, taste or personality? Simply save the images or links and I will see them on your board. This will give me a general idea of what you are aiming for, as well as the type of poses you will be comfortable with.
If you feel you are having a hard time communicating exactly what you are looking for with this experience, or if you may even be unsure yourself because it something new to you, Pinterest would be a great place to start!
“I found Anya on a whim. She had incredible reviews so I gave her a call, and she was outstanding every step of the way. Very professional, tells you exactly how to pose, and what to do every step of the way. Would recommend her to anyone thats looking for a boudoir photographer. Can not wait to give the album to my soon to be husband.” – Miss. N
“I found Anya just searching online and saw she had great reviews and the photos on her website looked great, so I decided to go for it and I am so glad I did! She is so nice and fun to work with and really knows what she’s doing! I wanted to do a boudoir shoot for my soon to be husband as a surprise wedding gift, something I know he’ll love but way out of my comfort zone. I was very nervous the day of my shoot, but Anya makes you feel so comfortable and it honestly was a great time. She helped me pick out my outfits and jewelry and gave great suggestions of what would photograph well. My photos came out amazing and I am so excited to share them with him, he’s going to love them! Would definitely recommend Anya, you won’t regret it!” – Miss. K
“I decided very soon after I got engaged that I wanted to do a boudoir photo shoot for my soon to be husband! I looked at a lot of different photographers and then found Anya on the Knot and fell in love with her website. At the very beginning she made me feel comfortable and welcomed from the first initial phone call to discuss thoughts/ideas, to the outfits I was thinking of wearing, to even walking in the day of my photo shoot. Everything was so professional, clean, and fun all at the same time. I remember Anya asking me why I was doing the photo shoot and my reaction being obviously for my soon to be husband, but she said that that feeling might change after the shoot. I didn’t really understand what she was talking about until I came back to the photo shoot to review the photos with her. I soon realized what she meant. I started to cry and quickly became flooded with emotions of beauty, female power, and confidence that I had never felt before. Needless to say this won’t be my last boudoir short with her. If you are thinking of boudoir photos Anya is your girl! Her team is amazing and you will not be disappointed!” – Miss. J
“What could be better than doing something fun and empowering while supporting a small, female-owned business? My boudoir shoot with Anya was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Anya was so professional and wonderful to work with and she made my entire experience comfortable and fun. She explains poses and makes you feel very confident and empowered. I want to do it all over again! If you are considering a boudoir shoot, I can’t imagine a better experience than with anyone else but Anya. Highly, highly recommend!” – Miss. J
“I’ve always wanted to do a boudoir shoot but I was scared and not happy with myself. I decided to look online and found Anya. I read reviews and decided to find out more. Once we spoke I was pumped to do it. When the date came closer I was ready to back out, but thinking of what Anya said I decided to go. It was the most amazing experience. I walk in and its all about me. Sipped on champagne and chatted while getting hair and make-up done. Once picture time started Anya moved all around for the shot. I felt Beautiful. My nerves were gone. Once I saw the pictures I couldn’t believe it was me. This is what every girl needs. Anya is amazing, I will definitely be back.” – Miss. J
“My experience with Anya was hands down, one of the best things I have gotten the pleasure of doing in my life. I knew I wanted to do boudoir for my fiance as a gift, and I have to say it ended up being a gift for both of us. From the very first phone call consultation Anya makes you feel comfortable and familiar. I have never done anything like this, but now i want to do it once a year! I am not necessarily a shy person by nature, but I do have insecurities, as I am sure most people do, but what I can say is I couldn’t even remember what they were once we started! After I officially booked and took the plunge I was so excited, but the day of, I had a rush of nerves. I’m sure part of it was me lying to my fiance about where I was going to keep the surprise, but this was also something I had never done before! Although Anya explains in detail everything to expect and how to prepare and all that, I couldn’t help my nerves; That was until I walked into the studio that is. When I walked in I was blown away, the studio is beautiful and it was set up for me! I felt like a rockstar or celebrity when I walked in! You get your hair and makeup done, and by the end I felt like I was about to shoot for Vogue! Once you start shooting, what a rush. It was so comfortable, and SO much fun, I never wanted it to end! I came home and raved to all my friends, it was honestly amazing! I was nervous again to review my photos, but there was NO need. I was in awe when I saw the photos, “thats me?!” I love them, I cannot believe how amazing they looked, though I shouldn’t have been surprised. Anya is so insanely talented and wonderful. She really makes you feel like a star, and makes you look like one to boot. The whole thing left me more confident then ever, truly amazing. I cannot recommend enough that you go call her NOW to have your own experience.” – Miss. E
“My shoot with Anya was more than what I expected. My fiancé recommended her to me, and at first, I wasn’t that interested. She convinced me to give it a thought, and I’m so glad I did! The sessions are 100 percent private and tailored towards you. They prep you with hair and makeup, offer champagne and robes, and plan out your shoot outfits. The shoot itself was a lot of fun. Anya was super professional and made me feel comfortable. She guided me through poses and gave me tips along the way. The whole experience made me feel confident and sexy! I would recommend this experience to any woman who wants to step out side of their comfort zone and feel sexy in their own skin.” – Miss. T
I had the pleasure of working in a beautiful building called The Art Factory. It used to be an old ship rope making factory that has been transformed into a great venue and a picturesque backdrop for many photographers. We had a blast shooting in all the different rooms to create something really special. Check it out below.
