How much time do you need to plan a session?
I probably should have included this in my earlier post on the top things most women don’t know about doing a Boudoir Session....
And that is the amount of time and preparation that goes into capturing the most gorgeous photos you have ever seen of yourself!
From shopping or getting your outfits to hair, nail and waxing appointments and more. To help make this process as stress free and fun as possible, I have an exclusive Boudoir Prep List for my clients to help them keep organized and on top of their preparation priorities.
Even if you haven’t booked your shoot yet, I’m going to share it with you today! Shhh! Don’t tell! ;)
BOUDOIR SHOOT PREPARATION TIMELINE LIST
- Book A Consultation w/Client Happiness Coordinator or Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 months before desired shoot date
- Book Your Shoot Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 months before desired shoot date
- Plan & Purchase Your Outfits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 weeks before shoot
(allow extra time for shipping and exchanges if you are ordering online)
- Hair Color or Highlight Touch Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.5 weeks before shoot
- Tanning (Depends on current tan level) . . . . . . . . . . . As discussed in consult
- Nails (Mani / Pedi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 days before shoot
- Hydrate, Eat Healthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 week before shoot
- Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 days before shoot
- Eyebrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 days before shoot
- Eyelashes (if you have extentions ). . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 days before shoot
- Pack up all your outfits & accessories . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 days before shoot
- Gentle Exfoliation Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 day before shoot
- Eat energizing meal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning of shoot
- Wear loose fitted clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning of shoot
- Don’t forget your outfits & accessories . . . . . . . . Morning of shoot
There you have it! As you can see, you need to book and prep for your Boudoir Session at least 2-3 months in advance! I would reach out as soon as you are thinking about doing a shoot so if your photographer is in high demand and booked out even further in advance than 2-3 months, you can plan appropriately!
If you are reading this and going “Oh No! I’ve waited too long to schedule my consultation to get my gift back in time!”
Don’t worry, if you are wanting to schedule a consultation with me, reach out immediately. Even though I book out months in advance typically, sometimes I have reschedules and can get people in at the last minute. I also have a really cool solution that will still allow you to give the most epic gift on your special day that my clients have been raving about, even if we have to do your shoot later!
No pressure! That’s the last thing I want you to feel! But it’s good to know that you need to be planning for this Gift of a Lifetime probably further in advance than you imagined if you have a special date in mind!