My first reaction was, “Oh, my God! Do I give off that vibe??” (Because, of course, I am not immune to insecurities.) When she assured me that in no way did I make her feel that way, it was just her own anxieties at play, I felt a bit better; however, the admission was still eye-opening for me because she was the first client to have articulated those specific fears that candidly to me.

I’ve been pretty surprised by some of the misconceptions about boudoir photography that I’ve been presented since starting my business. Here are some of the top myths about boudoir portraits that I have debunked for you!

Yes, it takes some guts to step outside of your comfort zone and pose with little clothing in front of a woman that you may not know so well; try to leave your insecurities and fears at the door and I promise my team and I will take care of you.

The first thing that we do is schedule your in-person pre-session consultation here at my studio in Wilmington, NC. This is simply a 30-minute meeting so that we can meet in person (that helps with the nerves!), you can see the studio space and touch and feel sample products like albums and wall art, and the best part…wardrobe planning!

One of the most important aspects of a boudoir photo shoot is the “model release form.” At least, that’s what I call mine. Unfortunately, if you choose to give “full release” of your images via this form, I can’t promise that you will become an insta-model for Victoria’s Secret. 😉 What it does tell me is how private you want your purchased images to stay.

There are SO many different things you can wear for your boudoir shoot – it doesn’t have to be racy lingerie, either. Here’s a round up of some categories I like to suggest, as well as some pieces that I have in my Client Wardrobe!