What to bring to a boudoir shoot.

“What outfits should I bring to my boudoir shoot?” I get asked this question a lot, so I decided to write a little guide and hopefully you find it helpful. There are a lot of options for a boudoir shoot in terms of what to wear or to even if you want to not wear anything at all, so I’ll write about all of that in this post. Also, this will be one of few posts that I frequently update and repost as I add more information. With that out of the way, I’ll start by talking about lingerie outfits!

Some of the best outfits are the simple ones!

A simple bra and panty set can be a brilliant outfit to bring to a boudoir shoot. You don’t need specific fancy lingerie if you don’t want to/ don’t have it. And if you do have a couple pieces or sets lying around: bring a favorite! Brining a favorite piece is a great way to add your own personal touch to your shoot!

Confidence is key!

Pick something that makes you feel like the confident and amazing human you are. Confidence is the most important thing you can bring to a boudoir shoot, so bringing an outfit along with you that you feel confident and sexy in is a great way to both look and feel amazing during your shoot!

There is always the client closet! I always have several outfits available for my clients to use, and I am consistently getting more. All of the photos in the gallery below were done with outfits from my client closet, and I will update this gallery as I get more outfits!

Other clothing! There are many more options for a boudoir shoot than just lingerie. Suit jackets, blazers, shawls, and coats are all items you can use in a boudoir shoot and they each give their own unique vibe!

Suit jackets and blazers.

Suit jackets and blazers are both a great way to add a unique feel to your shoot! They add a different air than just wearing a lingerie piece does. If you’re looking for an undressed/ sultry feel to your shoot, suit jackets and blazers are a brilliant option for you!

Shawls and Robes.

Shawls and robes add a very different feel to that of a blazer. There is something about them that adds a softness to a photo. They hint at the shape of a person without sticking to it exactly, adding a softer, dreamy look.

Shirts

Shirts add a different kind of undressed look to a shoot. Compared to a blazer, they are more sensual than sultry. A shirt gives a shoot an undressed look that is more natural than that of a jacket, but without the softness of a robe.

Below here I added some shots from different shoots I’ve done. Some with robes, jackets, blazers, and other clothing.

Implied, Topless, and Nude:

Implied:

Implied shots hint at nudity or partial nudity without necessarily appearing fully/partially nude in the shot. Whether coving with angles, a sheet, a blanket, or even a hand; implied shots give the sensual and artistic feel of a nude shot without some of the nervousness of appearing in a photo fully nude. Implied shots can be really empowering as well, allowing a person to ease into the idea of doing a nude shot while still remaining comfortable and confident.

Topless:

Topless shots are a great way to both add a unique flair to a shot. They give a more undressed feel than either implied or fully nude photos while still allowing for an piece to accent the shot. There are a lot of poses and different ways you can shoot a topless shot as well, between covering with a hand, a sheet, even flowers and leaves, as well as covering nothing!

Nude:

Okay. So I know that getting fully naked in front of the camera can definitely be scary, but it is also one of the most empowering things that you can do! Getting naked in front of the camera, and seeing your amazing self though the art of a photo can be a truly life changing.

Below here, I’ll add some examples of topless, implied, and full nude shots. I’ll update this as time goes on. But I wanted to end this post with a final word. The most important thing you can bring to a boudoir shoot is your badass self!