BARE SOUL BOUDOIR
First off, let me tell you (beyond the obvious) why every bride should be doing a pre-wedding boudoir session
1. Wedding Planning = Stress City
LET’S BE REALLLLL HERE, wedding planning is NO joke. You’ve got a million things to juggle and if you’re anything like me, all the decisions you have to make can be SO overwhelming. Along the way, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the stress of it all. AND THAT GIRL, It’s where I come in 👀 A boudoir session is the ultimate way to pull yourself out of the stress for a moment and honestly seeing yourself in this “bridal” type look really helps it start to feel reel and therefore can really help bring the EXCITEMENT back that you had the day you got engaged. This day is about YOU with no outside influence of family or friends to worry about, no dealing with multiple service providers (cause my team & I provide EVERYTHING for you!!). A boudoir session when wedding planning isn’t involved is a breath of fresh air, but when it comes to bridal boudoir I truly believe that being pulled out of stressful planning and into something that’s designed down to the finest detail to make you FEEL INCREDIBLE, is invaluable.
2. Getting Used to Being in Front of the Camera
If you’ve never been professionally photographed before, you’re not alone. Most of the babes who come through my studio haven’t either. Another thing I hear from a lot of babes in the studio is that they HATE having their photo taken, that they feel awkward when getting their photo taken. If this resonates with you then this is another HUGE benefit to booking a pre-wedding boudoir session. Big, fancy cameras can feel SUPERRR intimidating and so can the thought of working with a professional photographer. A boudie sesh is the perfect warm-up for your wedding day. Cause if you can conquer stripping down for your boudie session, your wedding day photos will feel like a BREEEEEZE. (This feels like a good time to remind you, growth doesn’t come from inside your comfort zone😉)
3. The Confidence Boost
OKKKK, it would be criminal of me to be talking about boudoir and not mention the confidence boost. I hear so many things along the lines of, “I’m not photogenic,” or, “I hate having my picture taken.” Sound familiar? When you’ve spent your life dodging cameras or cringing at bad selfies, it’s hard to imagine feeling good in photos. But here’s the thing: a boudie sesh shows you a whole new side of yourself. It’s like seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes—someone who sees how drop-dead gorgeous you are. That little voice in your head telling you you’re not photogenic? It won’t stand a chance after this. And then you can go about your wedding day with the stress of “Omg, am I going to look ridiculous in these photos” being a thing of the past. You’ll breeze through your day KNOWING how beautiful you are and KNOWING that your photos will be representation of that, allowing you to stay present on the biggest day of your life rather than spending it in your head worrying.
4. The Effects That Last PAST Your Wedding Day
Boudoir is so much more than “Just a Photoshoot” and the effects of this experience can most definitely last for YEARS to come. Boudoir is a reset button. A breath of fresh air. A new perspective from un-biased eyes.
Whether you're super confident or not confident at all; it will work it' s magic! You'll hold your head higher, feel more like yourself, feel LIBERATED from societal pressures & the (whack) beauty standards around us today. This experience will kick start your journey to fully loving & accepting every part of yourself. Reality is that self love isn't always sunshine & rainbows. It isn't just bubble baths & spa trips. Sure; those things absolutely have their place in practicing self love. But the tough side of self love is getting vulnerable, going through those un-comfy phases of stripping down (both figuratively and literally in this case lol) and being faced with feelings that have weighed you down for so long. It' s facing those feelings head-on and telling them enough is enough. It's time to change the narrative. It's time to drop the negative self talk habits. It's time to lean into your power.
5. Creating a Killer Gift for Your Partner
LASTLY, yes lastly, because this is merely a BONUS. Boudoir can create a KILLLLER gift for your spouse to be. BUT (and this is a big but) don’t make it just about them. When you come into your session thinking, “This is only for my partner,” you’re leaving a huge part of the experience on the table. Instead, I encourage clients to frame it like: “This is for ME. This is my moment to feel amazing and celebrate myself. Oh, and at the same time I’m checking wedding gift off my to do list, that’s just a cherry on top.”
- Entire Digital Gallery (70+ images)
- 10 Take Home Polaroids
- 8x8 Genuine Leather Journal Album with up to 30 images (Non-leather options also available)
- 1 week turn around for digital gallery
- 2 Outfit Changes
- Professional Make-up with lashes & Hair Curls or Straightening
- Access to bridal props & accessories
- Multiple venue options
- Client Closet access***
- Full guidance throughout
- Extensive Prep Guides
$2222 +hst
***Client closet only available if Bare Soul studio is chosen as location
Words from Past Bridal Clients..
“The impact on my self image and confidence. I truly wasn't expecting that.”
“How much I enjoyed having photos taken. I would say I am an awkward person and don't love the spotlight. But this experience was a lot of fun and I didn't mind being hyped up (I thought I would be embarrassed, but I wasn’t!).”
“How damn good I look - my tummy and thighs are as soft as they’ve always been, and you know what? They are gorgeous.”
“Yes absolutely it made being in front of the camera less awkward”
“Yes. I think I will feel more confident being photographed/the centre of attention. I also think the hair and make-up experience is good practice for brides! I hadn't had my makeup done since prom.”
“Definitely! I can't wait to share the photos with my new husband.”
"YES."
“Don’t be - Jess will make you feel so safe and comfortable while you shoot. She will never leave you hanging for a pose or how to arch your back. And when you see your photos all those things you were insecure about vanish; all you will see is how beautiful and powerful you are.”
“Just do it. You will always overthink and over-criticize. There will always be reasons you "shouldn't", but there are so so many more reason you should. You are beautiful and deserve to feel as such. Jess captures beauty in a way I couldn't understand before experiencing it and leads you through everything. I wouldn't trust anyone else and recommend her highly.”
10 take home polaroids
These make AMAZING sneaky day of gifts but also such a cute little keep sake from the session. We take these on a polaroid camera during the shoot so you take them home the same day as your shoot so they serve as a little sneak peak for you as well while you wait for your final gallery to be completed.
Lux Genuine Leather Journal Style Album
An 8x8 hand bound, genuine leather album with up to 30 images of your choice from your session.
Featuring 1.15mm thick pages and a completely custom layout, you will fall in LOVE.
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