Not necessarily a lingerie person? Choosing what to wear for your boudoir photos is not limited to traditional lingerie. What you wear for your boudoir session ultimately is entirely up to you. Experiment with alternative boudoir looks and choose something that makes you feel confident and beautiful. If you’re looking for boudoir outfits that aren’t lingerie consider this white tank top look with a more casual or sporty panty. Popular brands we love that carry this type of panty include Victoria’s Secret, Lounge, ALO, and Calvin Klein.
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to prepare for a boudoir photoshoot and feel better about getting your boudoir photos taken? As a Phoenix Boudoir Photographer for over 8 years I can assure you that confidence is a product of boudoir, not a pre-requisite. But there are a few things you can do to ease your mind and feel better before walking into your boudoir shoot. It just may not be what you're thinking. If you want to know how to feel better about getting boudoir photos taken here's how ...
Read MoreMany women have fears and concerns when deciding to do a boudoir photoshoot. If you’re worried having your boudoir photos taken will be awkward I want to assure you — doing a boudoir shoot is not awkward. That’s just not true. With the right fit photographer, and a private, safe, and positive environment, doing a boudoir session is a lot of fun! Moreover, it will be an empowering and liberating experience you won’t regret!
After my sessions, most women tell me ...
Read MoreThe Bella Jade Collection specializes in Phoenix boudoir photography located in Scottsdale, Arizona. At our boudoir photography studio we offer two contrasting looks to choose from. From light and bright to rich and moody boudoir photos: explore which experiences best suit your boudoir style with this quick 10 question Boudoir Style Quiz. Plus, now you can opt to have both looks all in one session! Take the quiz to find out which sets and looks best suit your boudoir style!
Read MoreFeeling nervous about doing a boudoir session is not uncommon. On one hand, it's recognized as an empowering experience, offering a chance for self-discovery, embracing one's sensuality, and boosting confidence. On the other hand, it can be intimidating not knowing exactly what to expect or how to pose for boudoir pictures, as well push you to venture beyond your comfort zone.
For a lot of our boudoir clients going into it was a little nerve wracking at first but they’ve left feeling like it was entirely worth taking the leap, stepping out of their comfort zone and experiencing a boudoir photo shoot for themselves!
For that, we love interviewing our boudoir clients after their boudoir session with us, and sharing that with women similar to them who want to do something like this! Recently, we interviewed Miss T. about her personal experience.
Miss T. shares what her boudoir photo shoot was like in her own words:
Recently Bella Jade Boudoir combined both of our private boudoir studios into one universal space! This gives you a special opportunity to try multiple looks and sets all in one session! From light and bright to rich and moody there are plenty of opportunities to explore a variety of styles and moods during your time with us!
Here are just a few looks for inspiration. These photos are from our very first boudoir session in the newly transformed space and we are absolutely loving it!
Read MoreOur clients are not trained models hyper-photoshopped to meet unrealistic expectations. We do not over edit. We do not expect you to know how to pose. We don’t ask that you overprepare with a laundry list of to do’s that will make you look like someone else. We just ask that you show up, with outfits that make you feel good, trust the process, be yourself, and have fun! If you who want to step out of your comfort zone, embrace your femininity, and reclaim your confidence, stop searching. You’ve found the best boudoir photographer!
Read MoreMiss S. decided to do a boudoir photos shoot at our Scottsdale boudoir photography studio to help get confidence back! This was something she wanted to do for herself. After losing weight and going through a significant life change, she wanted to do more for herself. Specifically, more things that ultimately would re-affirm that loving herself more and practicing self care is not selfish but a necessary step in her personal journey. She says “ I'm worth my own time. “ and encourages other women to make more time for themselves too!
She tells her story and shares more about what her boudoir session was like in her own words:
If you’re planning for a boudoir session you may be wondering what to wear and where to find lingerie for your boudoir photos. From delicate silk, feminine lace, sheer teddies, strappy body suits, garter belts and more — there are so many possibilities! The kind of lingerie you choose for your boudoir pictures is entirely up to you! But, if you’re looking to try things on and explore all of your options here are our top four lingerie stores in Phoenix that we recommend at Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale.
Read MoreA boudoir session can be an incredibly empowering experience that boosts your confidence and encourages you to love yourself more. At Bella Jade Boudoir our aim as your all-female boudoir photography hype team is to create a space for you to be yourself, lean into vulnerability, explore your sensuality, and inspire you to love yourself unconditionally. Ultimately, I hope that this experience will change the way you see yourself and help you realize your beauty!
It takes courage to step outside your comfort zone and embrace your femininity, but the results are truly worth it.
Here what people are saying about their very own Bella Jade Boudoir Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona
Read MoreWe are forever thankful for having shared this boudoir experience with hundreds of amazing women throughout the years! Each one teaches us something new, reminds us why boudoir is so important, magical, and keeps us passionate about what we do! Even more, we love getting feedback about what it’s like and continue to graciously share those stories with you through our after the session interviews.
Today we are sharing the incredible Miss K’s boudoir photo session interview where she shares her why and how doing this helped her embrace her body and ultimately changed her perspective on beauty and vulnerability.
Read MoreQuotes to Inspire Confidence Before A Boudoir Session
Embarking on something as empowering as a boudoir session is exciting! However, if you are someone who has ever struggled with body image, lingering insecurities, self doubt, or questioned whether or not you are pretty enough for a shoot like this it can be especially nerve racking. Even those who are in a good place when it comes to their self-love journey have spoken up about feeling nervous. After all wearing lingerie let alone wearing lingerie to have your photos taken is typically new and often challenges women to step outside of their comfort zone. My hope is that these quotes will inspire you and motivate you to feel more comfortable about having your own boudoir session. It’s time to lean in, put your inner critic aside, and get excited about how liberating your boudoir experience will be! You are powerful, beautiful, and brave. You deserve to be seen, feel sexy, and more confident in your own skin! What are you waiting for? Let’s do this! Becuase at the end of the day — its not about being or looking a certain way it’s about feeling more confident, believing in yourself, honoring your body, and learning to love yourself unconditionally.
The thing is that our clients are not all models. They’ve typically never even been in a professional photography setting or posed in such a vulnerable and intimate way.
Regardless of whether they choose to do a boudoir session as a gift to their significant other or for themselves, most desire to realize their beauty through this experience and feel more confident in their own skin when they look back at their boudoir photos.
It takes courage to be vulnerable. And we know that these women choose our boudoir team for a reason
— to help them feel seen and supported no matter where they are currently in their self love journey.
For that, it is important that our space and approach invites them to feel at ease, comfortable, and free to be themselves.
Using natural light allows us to capture you looking and feeling your most confident in a way that is both flattering and truly representative of who you are and how you envision being photographed.
If doing a boudoir session at Bella Jade Boudoir is something that you are considering you’ll appreciate this series of boudoir photos and poses from a recent boudoir session we did in The Main Studio.
For this look we wanted to do something that felt effortless. The photos would speak both to sensuality and sophistication.
A powerful expression of self love for a mother in her 40’s rediscovering herself.
Read MoreIf you’ve already booked your Phoenix Boudoir Photography Session and are beginning to plan for your shoot you may be wondering how to prepare or what to bring with you on the day of your boudoir session. For our clients here at Bella Jade Boudoir we invite them to schedule a pre-shoot consultation with us to better understand just what to expect and get even more tailored guidance on how to get ready for their session with us.
Here are 5 quick tips we share with every boudoir client:
For those looking for tastefully sexy, timeless, classic, feminine and flirty boudoir photos our Main Studio at Bella Jade Boudoir located in Old Town Scottsdale is likely going to be the ideal location for your session. Its natural light, subtle textures, calming, and minimalist feel is the ideal backdrop for a softer more natural boudoir look. If you haven’t seen this space yet or are still deciding which set/studio to choose for your very own boudoir shoot you can tour the studios here before your session. If you already know that this type of boudoir is right for you, check out these small yet really great tips for what to wear for your boudoir session in The Main Studio.
Read MoreYour excited to do your very own Scottsdale Boudoir Shoot! At Bella Jade we have the unique bonus of having not one but two of our very own private studios that can be booked for your boudoir shoot. From timeless crisp and minimalist backdrops to rich moody upscale industrial vibes — each set offers a contrasting boudoir experience. Which is a bonus for both new and returning boudoir clients! Take the boudoir personality quiz, “Which Boudoir Studio Location Should I Choose” to find out which boudoir experience you should start with!
Read MoreSo, you did it! You’ve finally decided to do this crazy boudoir thing. Likely you’re sitting somewhere between nervous and excited — maybe you still have a few questions, but for the most part you can not wait to get in the studio, unleash your sexy, and step into your more confident self! Usually, the first question my boudoir clients ask when booking their Scottsdale boudoir shoot is “What should I wear""…
In this post I share tips that will be especially useful for those who’ve chosen to do their boudoir shoot in The Bella Jade Collection’s Signature Grey Room. I break them down into three simple sections — style, color, and texture. These boudoir outfit tips can give your boudoir photos a luxurious edge and capture the highly sought after rich and moody feel that is offered in our second studio, The Grey Room located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.
Read MorePlanning for your first boudoir photoshoot can be intimidating at first, especially when it comes to picking out outfits, accessories, props, and figuring out what to bring with you on the day of your shoot. We love being able to chat one on one with our clients before the day of their session and also share tons of tips and tricks in our private VIP group to help you prepare and feel more comfortable with doing a shoot like this with us.
We recommend that all of our boudoir clients pack for their big day no later than the night before. And to be honest, you really don’t need much more than handful of outfits, a pair of heels, and a few simple accessories. We talk a lot about this during your styling and wardrobe consultation so that you are not left scrambling the night before trying to guess what you should have packed.
While you may be wondering what you should bring in your boudoir bag, we also want you to consider what NOT to bring to your boudoir session.
Read MoreBeing part of the IBTC is something a lot of my ladies are active members of! My lightly busted queens I am here to tell you one thing you need to remember right this minute - just because you’re packing light doesn’t mean you can’t be hella sexy, a little sweet, and pull off some incredible boudoir pictures! So how can we dress you for the perfect boudoir experience? Don’t worry, I got you! Here are some of our best recommendations on what to wear for your boudoir shoot if you have a smaller cup size.
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