Take a deep breath. We’ve got you.
Everything you need before your Salt Lake City boudoir session — what to wear, what to pack, how to prepare, where to go, and what happens after.
You don’t need to know how to pose, arrive confident, or change your body first. Just show up — our all-female team guides the rest.
You are not behind. You are not too nervous. You are not the exception.
Most women walk in excited and terrified at the same time. That’s completely normal — boudoir is vulnerable because it matters.
Our job is to help you feel safe, supported, beautiful, and fully guided from the moment you walk in to the moment you see your images.
Your quick studio checklist.
Screenshot this before your session day.
Arrive On Time
Please arrive at your scheduled time. If you’re early, wait in your vehicle until your appointment.
Alleyway Entrance
Park in the courtyard lot, find the gray alley door, and ring the bell at your session time.
Private Experience
Your session is private and client-only. Our all-female team is with you every step.
Bring 3–5 Outfits
Bring more than you think you need so we can style your final looks together.
Client Closet Access
You’ll have access to our studio closet with pieces in a variety of styles and sizes.
Selected At Your Reveal
Your session fee reserves the experience. Images and products are chosen afterward — a digital option begins at $800 and collections begin at $1,200.
Bring pieces that feel like different sides of you.
You don’t have to wear lingerie for every look. The best boudoir wardrobes mix texture, personality, softness, confidence, and pieces that already feel like you.
- Bodysuits & matching lingerie sets
- Oversized sweaters, cardigans, or button-downs
- Jeans, denim shorts, robes, or sheer layers
- Bridal pieces, veils, garters, or white lingerie
- Heels, boots, or bare feet
- Personal items — jerseys, hats, books, jewelry, a partner’s shirt
Best rule: bring options. We’ll help you choose what photographs best with your body, your comfort level, and the sets you love.
You don’t have to show up with the perfect wardrobe.
Our client closet helps you feel styled, supported, and less overwhelmed. Bring your favorite pieces, then let us fill in the gaps with studio options that photograph beautifully.
- A variety of bodysuits, robes, layers & statement pieces
- A broad range of sizes
- Great if you’re unsure what to buy
- Perfect for adding texture, softness, or drama to your looks
Bring more than you think you need — we’ll help narrow it down once you arrive.
This is where the nerves start to soften.
Professional hair and makeup are part of your studio session. This part of the day helps you settle in before stepping in front of the camera — sip, breathe, ask questions, and let yourself be taken care of.
- Arrive with a clean, moisturized face
- Arrive with clean, dry hair unless told otherwise
- Bring inspiration photos if you have a specific look in mind
- Bring a favorite lipstick or gloss for touch-ups
- Avoid a brand-new dramatic beauty look unless you truly love it
We recommend polished, photo-ready beauty that still feels like you — elevated and polished, never a stranger in your own images.
What usually doesn’t photograph as well.
Too-Tight Pieces
If it digs, pinches, rolls, or makes you uncomfortable standing still, it gets more distracting when posing.
Worn-Out Basics
Skip anything stretched, faded, pilled, or visibly worn — unless it has sentimental value.
Last-Minute Panic Buys
If it doesn’t fit well or match your personality, leave it out. Confidence photographs better than a trendy piece that makes you fidget.
Your no-panic prep schedule.
Boudoir prep should feel exciting, not like a second job.
1 Week Before
- Finalize outfit ideas
- Try everything on
- Schedule waxing if you wax
- Avoid drastic beauty changes
3 Days Before
- Drink extra water
- Moisturize daily
- Check nails & toes
- Pack accessories
Night Before
- Pack your bag
- Steam outfits if needed
- Avoid heavy alcohol
- Get rest
Morning Of
- Wear loose clothing
- Clean, moisturized face
- Eat something light
- Take a deep breath
What to bring with you.
You don’t need your whole closet — just a few thoughtful options to give your gallery variety.
- 3–5 outfit options
- Nude and black underwear
- Heels, boots, or shoes you love
- Jewelry and accessories
- Any meaningful personal items
- Water bottle & a touch-up lip color
- Glasses or contacts if needed
- Payment method for image & product selections
The first few minutes are designed to calm your nerves.
We’ll welcome you in, review your wardrobe, talk through your comfort level, and help you settle in. Hair and makeup come first, so you have time to relax, ask questions, laugh a little, and let the nerves soften before the camera comes out.
- Park in the courtyard parking lot
- Look for the gray alley door
- Ring the bell at your session time
- Please wait in your car if you arrive early
- No guests during sessions
You don’t need to know what to do with your face, hands, body, or soul.
Truly — we guide everything. Every hand placement, chin tilt, arch, breath, expression, toe point, and shoulder drop is directed by your photographer. Most poses feel awkward before they look incredible. That’s normal. We coach you through every movement so you never have to wonder what to do next.
Let’s quiet the spiral before session day.
“I need to lose weight first.”
No. Your body doesn’t need to be edited before it’s worthy of being photographed. We use posing, lighting, wardrobe, angles, and expression to create images that feel powerful and beautiful now.
“I’m not photogenic.”
Being photogenic isn’t your job — direction is ours. Most clients who say this end up loving images they never thought possible.
“I don’t know how to pose.”
Perfect. We do. You’ll be guided from start to finish.
“I don’t own enough lingerie.”
You don’t need a drawer full. Bring a few options and we’ll style you with what you bring plus pieces from the client closet.
“I’m worried I’ll feel exposed.”
Your comfort level leads the session. Boudoir can be soft, covered, playful, romantic, bold, or daring — but it should always feel like your choice.
Your images are yours. Your permission matters.
Your privacy is deeply respected. Images are only shared with written permission, and you choose the level of sharing you’re comfortable with.
Some clients share everything. Some share anonymous images only. Some keep their entire gallery private. Every choice is valid.
You never have to earn privacy. It’s part of the experience.
This is where you finally see what we saw.
Your reveal is when you view your images, choose your favorites, and decide how to keep them — digitals, albums, wall art, heirloom boxes, and other finished artwork.
- Your session fee reserves the experience
- Images and products are purchased separately
- A digital option begins at $800; collections begin at $1,200
- Flexible payment options may be available
- In-person reveals are client-only
- Zoom reveals may be available with video required
Most clients are emotional during their reveal — in the best way. Seeing yourself through our lens is often the moment everything clicks.
Choose what you love most after you see your images.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want before your session. At your reveal, we walk you through the options and help you choose.
Digital Option
A smaller digital option to keep the images you love.
Collections
Collections may include albums, digitals, wall art, and keepsakes.
Luxury Keepsakes
Heirloom image boxes, fine-art wall pieces, and mobile app collections — chosen to fit your vision.
Flexible payment options are available through in-house plans, Klarna, Afterpay, and PayPal Credit.
Your images deserve to live somewhere more beautiful than a forgotten camera roll.
These portraits become something you return to — on quiet mornings, before hard conversations, after big life changes, and in every season you need proof of who you are.
- Luxury albums
- Heirloom image boxes
- Wall art
- Mobile app collections
- Fine-art keepsakes
Last little things before session day.
Should I tan before my session?
Avoid brand-new spray tans right before your session unless you already know and trust your artist. Uneven tans can photograph patchy and may affect retouching.
Should I get my nails done?
Fresh nails are recommended — hands are visible in many poses. Neutral, blush, red, black, French, or clean natural nails all photograph beautifully.
Can I bring alcohol?
Please don’t rely on alcohol to get through your session. Eat something light, hydrate, and let us help you settle in naturally.
Can I bring a friend?
No guests are allowed during sessions. This keeps the studio private, calm, and centered on you.
What if I start my period?
It happens. Wear whatever products make you comfortable, bring backups, and let us know if you need posing adjustments.
Do I have to be nude?
No. Your session is built around your comfort level — covered, cozy, implied, bridal, glam, white-sheet, jeans, and soft-sweater looks are all beautiful.
When do I choose my images?
During your private reveal appointment — that’s when you choose your favorites and decide what to purchase.
Now let yourself actually enjoy this.
You booked this for a reason — to celebrate, to heal, to surprise someone, or to finally see yourself with softer eyes. Whatever brought you here, we’re honored to guide you through it.