Prop and Accessory Inspiration
This is the single most important part of your shoot! Gorgeous lingerie is great but i want to see your personality and props & accessories are a perfect way to do that. This photo experience is about celebrating you and i want to make sure your shoot is individual to you.
So let's Talk...
Must have Basics
Whatever outfits you decide to bring, i would say at a minimum bring at least of option of the below as they elevate every Look!
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Jewellery : Incorporate your favorite bits of Jewellery; necklaces, earrings, or bracelets to add a touch of glamour to your ensemble.
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High Heels : Who doesn't love a gorgeous pair of heels? Bring a minimum of one pair! A pair of high heels can elongate your legs and enhance your overall posture, creating a more flattering silhouette and finish off your overall Look.
Basic Extras
Adding accessories/ props to your outfit can elevate your boudoir photo-shoot and make them more personalized. Here are some ideas to consider:
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Hats
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Gloves
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Masks
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Naughty Props e.g. Handcuffs, Whips etc:
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Scarfs
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Bunny/ Cat Ears
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Vintage Finds
Props for Someone Else
If your initial motivation for the shoot was a gift for someone else, that's lovely and it makes for a great gift.
However for me personally; and in the nicest way possible that gift recipient is put to the back of my mind fairly quickly. For me the shoot itself is about you; and in my experience if you are feeling incredible in yourself and your body following the shoot and if you are loving your photos i can guarantee they will too. That being said of course we want to incorporate a couple of special pics just for them. So below are a few ideas of what you can bring:
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An item of their clothing; usually a Shirt
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Ties/ Accessories
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Sports team shirt
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Their favorite band tee
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A gift they have given you
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Something that reflects an inside joke (I was had a couple who called each other Watermelon, so we made sure that was featured)
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Something that reflects what you both enjoy doing together - Both Comic geeks? Or love a Coffee Date every Sunday? Lets do it!
Personal Props
These are my favorite and probably the most important! What makes you, you? Are you a coffee addict? Prosecco queen? Comic book geek? Book Worm? Spiritual girly? Shoe obsessed? Tom boy? It is super important we incorporate these little quirks into your shoot.
Don't worry that your Hobby or interests aren't 'Sexy' there is nothing wrong if 1 or 2 photos from your whole shoot is just about the fun and silliness of it all. Let me worry about how to incorporate them into your photographs. I can guarantee these ones will usually be among your favorites.
A few of my favorite ideas from previous shoots not pictured below:
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Knitting Needles
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Violin
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Headphones
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Playstation
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Tarot Cards
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Golf Clubs
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Flour and mixing bowl (Baking enthusiast)
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Watermelon (Private Joke)
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Airsoft Gun
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Army helmet
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Flowers (Sentimental meaning)
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Veil, various Wedding accessories
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Pikachu Onesie
Remember There are no rules! Bring whatever you damn well please!
Make your shoot about you. Got an idea? Run with it! Got an Outfit you Love, Bring it! Got a Hobby that makes you Happy? Yes i want it photograph it!
Adding accessories/ props to your outfit can elevate your boudoir photo-shoot and make them more personalized. Have fun with this!