💘 How to Prep for Your Valentine’s Photo Session

A Gem City Pin Up Guide to Looking Hot, Feeling Confident, and Having Fun

Valentine’s sessions are basically the Super Bowl of feeling yourself. Whether you’re going full vintage sweetheart or turning up the heat with boudoir, a little prep goes a long way. The goal? Show up relaxed, confident, and ready to slay—because stress is not sexy.

Let’s break it down 👇

🌸 Preparing for a Valentine’s Pin-Up Session

(Sweet, flirty, vintage perfection)

Pin-up is playful, bold, and a little cheeky. Think heartbreaker smiles, retro glam, and main-character energy.

👗 Wardrobe Wins

• Stick with one main outfit you LOVE. Confidence > options.

• Reds, pinks, black, polka dots, and pastels are all Valentine MVPs.

• Make sure it fits comfortably—if you’re adjusting it every 5 seconds, it’ll show.

• Bring cute accessories: heels, flats, bows, gloves, cardigans, or fun jewelry.

✨ Pro tip: Try everything on before shoot day. Mirror check. Sit test. Confidence spin.

💄 Hair & Makeup

• Classic pin-up = soft waves, victory rolls, or curls.

• Red lipstick is iconic, but not required—wear what makes you feel hot.

• Avoid trying a brand-new makeup look for the first time right before the shoot. This is not the day for experiments.

🧘‍♀️ Mindset Check

Pin-up is about attitude. You don’t need to know how to pose—I’ll guide you every step of the way. All you need to do is relax, flirt with the camera, and trust the process.

If you can laugh, you’re already winning.

🔥 Preparing for a Valentine’s Boudoir Session

(Spicy, intimate, confident as hell)

Boudoir is less about being “perfect” and more about being present. It’s sensual, empowering, and 100% about you.

🩷 Wardrobe Strategy

• Bring 2–3 options max. Lingerie, bodysuits, oversized sweaters, button-downs—yes please.

• Black, red, blush, lace, satin… all welcome here.

• Make sure pieces fit well and don’t dig in (unless that’s the look you’re going for 😉).

🔥 Tip: Simple outfits photograph insanely well. You don’t need complicated.

✨ Skin & Self-Care

• Moisturize the night before (hands, legs, everything).

• Skip tight socks or bras right before your session to avoid lines.

• Drink water. Hydrated skin = glow.

🖤 Headspace Matters

Boudoir nerves are normal. Every single person walks in thinking, “Am I actually going to be able to do this?”Spoiler: Yes. Yes, you are.

You do not need to know how to pose.You do not need to change your body.You do not need to act like anyone else.

Just breathe. I’ve got you.

💌 The Universal Valentine’s Prep Rules

(Apply to both sessions)

✔ Eat beforehand—hangry is not glamorous✔ Arrive on time and ready to go✔ Trust the direction (that’s literally my job)✔ Leave comparison at the door✔ Have fun—seriously, it shows in the photos

Final Thoughts 💋

Valentine’s sessions aren’t about impressing anyone else—they’re about celebrating you. Sweet, spicy, soft, bold, nervous, confident… all versions welcome here.

Show up as you are.We’ll handle the magic. 💖

Ready to book or still deciding which vibe you’re feeling? Either way—Gem City’s got you.