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✨Boudoir Prep 101: The Glow-Up Before the Show-Up✨

Okay you booked the boudoir shoot. Go you! First things first: breathe. This whole thing? It’s about you. Feeling fierce. Feeling empowered. Feeling like a total snack. 🥵

Now, whether you’ve ordered some spicy little numbers online or you're raiding our client closet (good choice, we’ve got goodies), let’s talk about how to prep like a pro so your shoot is smooth, stress-free, and straight-up slay-worthy.


The Days Leading Up To Your Session

💧Hydrate Like a HouseplantDrink your water, darling! Lots of it. It’ll flush out bloat, plump that skin, and give you that dewy glow. Pair it with exfoliating and moisturizing all over—face, arms, legs, and yes, even the peach 🍑. You'll thank us.


🪒Shaving or Waxing? Totally Your Call.Hair or no hair—we support all body choices. If you’re shaving, do it 1–2 days ahead and exfoliate to avoid bumps. Waxing? Give yourself 5–7 days so any redness has time to chill. But again: Your body, your rules.


☀️To Tan or Not to Tan…This one’s a doozy. If you’re a tanning rookie, just... don’t. We love your natural skin tone. If you’re a seasoned glow-getter, get it done professionally, 5–7 days ahead. Spray tan the night before? Nah sis, that Cheeto glow doesn’t photograph cute, and we don’t edit for Oompa Loompa emergencies. If you spray, you pay. 😬


⛱️Watch Out for Tan LinesThey will show. If you’re rockin’ a funky tan pattern, maybe pick a piece from our closet that covers it. You’ll thank yourself later.


💋Hype. Yourself. Up.Put on those heels, throw on a bold lip, and dance like no one's watching (except maybe your cat). Practice some poses in the mirror. You’re hot, and it’s time you know it.



The Day Before Your Shoot

🧘‍♀️Stretch It OutYou’ll be posing like a pinup contortionist tomorrow. Loosen up those limbs, but don’t go all Olympic gymnast on us—save some flexibility for shoot day!

💅Nail It DownTreat yourself to a mani/pedi—or throw on some trusty press-ons. Just make sure they're secure before you arrive. Nobody wants a rogue nail flying mid-shoot.

💧Keep Up the Water GameHydration station is still open. Keep sipping!




Shoot Day = Showtime

⏰Wake Up Early and EATYes, food. You’ll need energy to bring the heat. And if you’re DIY’ing hair/makeup, give yourself plenty of time.

👖Loose Clothes Only, PleaseNo tight bras or panties beforehand—those red marks? Not cute. Commando is A-OK in our books.

🎶Got a Power Anthem?Send us your hype songs! We’ll add them to your shoot playlist so you feel like the star you are.

🧴Moisturize at Home, Not HereNo last-minute lotion at the studio, please. It can damage our wardrobe and set items. If it happens, a service fee will apply—and that’s less fun than a dropped fake nail.

💄Makeup + Hair Plans

  • Using Our Stylist? Just moisturize and brush your hair. Bonus tip: Bring your fave foundation for perfect matching.

  • Arriving Fully Glammed? You must be fully ready upon arrival—no touching up once inside unless it’s a quick lipstick fix. Any extra prep time will be deducted from your session. We run a tight schedule, and diva hours are already included in your shoot vibe 😎.

✨ Ready to turn up the heat? Check out our Boudoir Wardrobe Do’s and Don’ts to finish prepping like the queen you are.




You’ve got this, gorgeous. And we’ve got you. Let’s create something unforgettable.

Xoxo, Kimmi & The Gem City Team 💋Gem City Pin Up Photography – Where confidence gets camera time.

 
 
 

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