You’ve booked the shoot.
You’ve scheduled the hair, the makeup, the location.
You’re excited… and maybe a little nervous (totally normal, by the way).
And now you’re wondering: What should I bring?
Here’s the truth: you don’t need a suitcase full of lingerie to have an unforgettable boudoir session.
The most powerful things you can bring with you aren’t even visible on camera — but they show up in every single frame.
Here are the five most important things to pack for your boudoir shoot (none of which need to be steamed or dry cleaned):
1. An Open Mind
Boudoir is about exploration — of your body, your confidence, your sensuality. Some moments will feel electric. Some might feel tender or unfamiliar. The magic happens when you stay open to the process and let go of the idea that you need to “perform.”
You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t need to have modeling experience.
You just need to show up and trust that you’re in good hands.
2. Trust in Your Photographer (That’s Me 👋)
Listen — I’ve got you.
From the second you arrive, I’m reading your energy, guiding your movements, and directing you with care and intention. My job is to make you feel comfortable, powerful, and fully supported every step of the way.
Bring trust into the room with you, and I promise: you’ll walk out of your shoot feeling 10 inches taller.
3. A Willingness to Let Go
Let go of expectations. Let go of how you think you should look. Let go of that one angle you always default to in selfies.
You don’t need a “good side.” You don’t need to hide anything. You just need to let yourself be seen.
Some of the most breathtaking images happen in the in-between — when you exhale, when you laugh, when you surrender to the moment.
4. Something That Makes You Feel Like You
This might be a favorite lipstick, a playlist that hypes you up, a piece of jewelry from someone you love, or a scent that reminds you who the f*ck you are. 💅
Boudoir isn’t always about playing dress-up (unless you want it to be).
It’s about revealing, not masking — and anything that anchors you in your real, radiant self will elevate the entire experience.
5. Self-Compassion
This might be the most important thing of all.
You are not “too” anything — not too old, not too curvy, not too awkward, not too late.
You are already worthy. Already enough.
This shoot isn’t about becoming someone else — it’s about coming home to you.
So pack some grace. Bring a little softness. You’re doing something brave and beautiful. That deserves to be celebrated.
Ready to Step Into Your Power this summer?
If you’ve been thinking about booking a boudoir session but waiting until you “feel more confident,” let me lovingly remind you: confidence doesn’t come before the shoot — it comes because of it.
Your job is to show up. I’ll handle the rest.
📸 Late Summer sessions are now open — your glow-up is waiting.
xoxo, Stephanie