Things to consider before your session…
Feel at home…
Location is key, if we are going to set your session in your personal home space, give it some love and make sure it’s feeling reflective of you. Sometimes, people like to turn the whole experience into a stay/vacation—if you choose to book a hotel, make sure you can get early check-in and rooms with street facing windows so we can take advantage of the sunlight.
Everybody loves the sunshine…
Lighting is everything—keep an eye on the light through your bedroom/living room windows, what time of the day is it the softest or most contrasty? Make a note, and let me know so we can get the right light for the mood you want to convey. Most often I opt for fully natural window light, but sometimes we can use flash for some fun/sexy photos.
What to wear to a birthday-suit affair…
Consider what attire (if any) you want to set aside or purchase—some people love to go all out with a new lingerie set, thigh high stockings, even heels!—others opt for their partner’s over sized t-shirt and bike shorts, a silk slip, or nothing at all—having options feels good.
Take care, but come as you are…
Hydrate, get great sleep, keep up your positive daily routines but do not put pressure on yourself to change for this photo session, it is meant to capture you as you are and celebrate the fact that we are always in a natural and eternal state of change.
Set the tone…
Make a playlist of songs that have the energy you want to tap into during your session (maybe its just nature sounds, or silence works well, too).
A few more suggestions…
Consider removing chipped or peeling nail polish.
Bring your favorite body lotion or oil incase your feet and hands are feeling dry.
Depending on the climate, a light robe or cozy sweater to keep you comfortable in-between shots is nice to have.
Props like flowers, film cameras, coffee mugs, champagne, meaningful jewelry, or anything that feels symbolically significant to include in your session is welcome.
When in doubt, the more natural the better. Less is more.
