This session is one I look back on so fondly, and I still adore the photos we created this day. This babe was one of the first clients I had that didn’t know before she booked her session. It took a hot minute after I started my business to start getting clients who I wasn’t already acquainted with at the least. She came into her session truly trusting me and my vision, and gave me a lot of artistic control during her session, which made it so fun.

The first half of this session was in the old studio in Bloomington, and it was an absolute dream. She was the most fun to work with; we rocked and rolled through our first hour of shooting while she nailed every pose we tried. In between singing along with Lizzo, giggling through the poses, and talking all about her stunning elopement and big hair chop after getting married, we captured some gorgeous photos that are so completely HER. Her session goes to show that there are just three things that you need to make your boudoir session perfect.

The only things you need to have a perfect boudoir session are confidence, comfortability, and trust.

She read all the guides I sent her thoroughly, prepared outfits that made her feel like a badass, and asked questions when she had them. I always say that being comfortable and confident shines through in your photos, and this session was the best example of that. Regardless of your picture perfect wardrobe, hair and makeup, exfoliated skin, how much sleep you got, and how hydrated you are… feeling comfortable and letting yourself feel confident makes the most difference.

Everyone gets nervous before their session, even me! It’s important to me to keep open communication so that you feel comfortable asking questions and feel at ease with how the day’s going to go. I always suggest bringing outfits that make you feel your best, because let’s be honest: you can rock anything, and it’s important that you feel like your baddest self so you don’t look uncomfy in your photos. If your lingerie digs into your skin or the fabric of your outfits are itchy, you aren’t gonna be feeling great and that’ll translate on camera, too.

And lastly, you have to trust me. Trust that I know what I’m doing, that I will capture you as you are with honesty and care, and that I’ve got your back and will treat you like a friend, because you are.

I’m here to support and encourage you, and of course, capture the best photos of you ever.

After we wrapped our session in the studio, we took a break and grabbed lunch together before taking a short hike to photograph the second part of her session outdoors. She wanted the full studio session experience and then upgraded with an outdoor addition, and it was nothing short of amazing. After she got her photos back, I asked her a bunch of questions about her experience. She had so many good things to say, and her advice is solid gold. Keep scrolling for some of my favorite photos from her studio session! (Her outdoor photos will be in a later blog with more of my outdoor boudoir work!)

Why did you choose to invest in a boudoir session?

I’ve been wanting to do one foreverrrr and I saw your pics and knew I had to book one with you!

Why did you choose Eleanor Elaine Photography for your session?

I could tell from your insta that you love making people feel good about themselves and so I knew it’d be a great experience and that I’d feel 100% comfortable!

What were you most nervous about before your session?

Not looking awkward in my photos! Hahah I’m an awkward person and the photos turned out sooo good. You’re a photo GOD

What were the biggest questions you had before your session?

I realllly didn’t have too many questions. I thought you explained everything really well and very thoroughly in the emails you sent! It definely made me feel a lot less stressed and less nervous since you sent an email of how long we were going to do everything and how everything was gonna go down!

How did you feel during your session?

I felt AWESOMEEE! I had so much fun too. I felt totally comfortable (even with my topless photos). You for sure made me feel totally comfortable in my own skin:)

What was your favorite outfit, and why?

My bralette with my black lace panties. That’s just what I felt most comfortable in!

How did you feel after your session?

I felt like a bad bishhhh after my session! You do such a good job hyping people up. I love it. I also was soooo excited to see the end result!

How did you feel when you received your gallery and saw your images?

I was in LOVEEE! I seriously was so damn excited. They turned out so perfect! And my hubby loved them toooo :-)

Would you recommend a boudoir session to other women?

Omg YESSS!! I’ve already been telling people they need to go to you!

What would you say to someone who's unsure about doing a session?

To go for it!! It makes you feel like such a bad ass when you’re done!

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I would love to have you in the studio so you can have an experience like this for yourself! Whether you’re all in and ready to go, need some more info before we get started, or are on the fence and want to talk things through before you commit – I’m here for ya! Click here to get in touch!