The lens of a camera and professional lighting captures your face different than the way your eyes do when you look at yourself in the mirror in natural light. This is why it is important to do your hair and makeup for your boudoir photo shoot a little differently than you normally would. Here are a few tips and ways to find inspiration and look stunning in your boudoir images.

I highly recommend you book one of amazing professional hair and make-up artist. They are all professionals trained as to what looks and colors look best with your features. If a professional artist is doing your hair and makeup:

• Be specific: bring in multiple images that demonstrate exactly how you want your flawless face to look.
• Be You: Do not try something that is drastically different for the first time
• Be Honest: If you want to try something or don’t like something, speak up! The artist wants you to love your hair and make-up and in turn love your images, so don’t be afraid to be honest with them.

If you are doing your own hair and make-up:

• Face: Apply a fuller coverage, matte foundation to create a smooth skin tone. Be sure that the color matches your body and is blended evenly. Top it off with a translucent powder for a flawless finish! Don’t use a lot of shiny highlights, as the lights will make them even shinier.
• Cheeks: The camera washes out about 40% of color, so it is beneficial to apply a little more blush or bronzer than you usually do. Also, it never hurts to do some research on Youtube and watch ‘How To’ videos on contouring.
• Eyes: Whether you are going for a more dramatic or natural look, fake eyelashes do wonders! They accentuate your eyes, giving you a brighter and more lively appearance. Don’t be afraid to play up your eyes, they are the focus of your boudoir images.
• Lips: For you bolder women, own it! The bright colors add warmth to your face and draw attention to your pout perfectly. We keep a variety of lip colors in the studio, so you can change your lipstick each time you do an outfit change! If you are a woman who goes for a more natural look, it is still important to add a clear gloss or color that is only a couple shades darker then your natural color to give your lips that alluring dimension.
• Hair: Most girls opt for sexy bed-head curls, but you don’t have to limit yourself to just one hairstyle during your boudoir photo shoot. Come to the session in a hairstyle that you can easily pin back, put up, and take down. You want to give yourself a variety of options in case one style isn’t capturing on camera how you imagined it would. In addition, voluminous hair tends to photograph better, so apply a dry shampoo to your roots for some extra lift and tease your hair as needed.
• Nails: Paint them. Chipped nails on camera stand out. Or even better treat yourself to a mani-pedi the day before!

Do you have a bestie getting married soon? Trying to plan the perfect bachelorette party can be a challenge! We have the perfect solution, book her a boudoir bachelorette party with Haute View Boudoir!

A bachelorette boudoir party is the perfect opportunity to combine getting all dressed up and feeling gorgeous with getting some sexy photos of yourself and having a blast with your girlfriends in the process!

So what’s included in a bachelorette boudoir party?
We start the day off with professional hair and makeup for each woman, relaxing in the chair and sipping champagne. You will sit back and enjoy getting pampered while indulging on hor’d'oeuvres and listening to some fun music! After each woman is finished in hair and makeup we will head into the studio room for a custom boudoir session.  Each woman can choose between a boudoir or modern beauty session so everyone can work within their own comfort level. Each woman will have access to our client closet full of lingerie and outfits in a variety of sizes.

Ready to party with us? All you have to do is book the date and prepare yourself for a day of pampering and fun! Is there any better gift for your engaged friends than getting to spend the day together drinking, relaxing, and taking turns doing a mini boudoir or beauty sessions. If you’re up for more fun afterward, our studio is located in the exciting Southside Chattanooga neighborhood, just blocks from the best nightlife in town. And your hair and make-up is already done.

Boudoir Parties Include:

• Wine and champagne, chocolate strawberries and snacks!
• Professional hair and makeup
• 45 minute sessions per woman
• 15 Fully retouched digital images per woman
• Loads of fun, laughter, and a wonderful experience
• Special: With 5 or more Bridesmaids, the Bride’s Session is FREE

Looking for something fun to do with your bridesmaids or just a group of friends, send us an email. We’d love to chat with you more about this fun experience!