BOUDOIR PREP GUIDE + STUDIO

WITH house of venus boudoir

YAY! Your session has been booked - It is time to start preparing. Please take a moment to read through all of our links in the client lounge, these will help you best prepare for your upcoming session.


If you have any questions email me at [email protected]

STUDIO ADDRESS

Cincinnati location: 2530 Spring Grove Ave Cincinnati, OH

New Orleans location: 1029 St Peter New Orleans, LA

RESCHEDULE OR CANCELLATION

Cancellation of your session will forfeit any prepayment.

Rescheduling of your session within 14 days will incur a $275 rescheduling fee. Within 24 hours will incur a $375 reschedule or cancellation fee.

IMAGE ORDERING & PAYMENT

After your photo session is complete, we will take a quick 25 minute coffee break while your images are uploaded into the computer for your same day viewing and ordering apt.

Payment is accepted via bank transfer, cash or credit card.

Once your payment is posted any digital files ordered will be emailed to you via a password protected download. Within 6-7 weeks after your session, any wall art pieces and albums will be ready for collection.

These timeframes are an estimate, and circumstances can sometimes cause delays. You will be notified if this is to happen.

MEET Kimberly

Hi, I'm Kimberly your friendly neighborhood boudoir photographer!

I live every day for joy and choose to do things that make me happy as much as possible. I’m someone who truly believes in living life to the fullest. As a proud parent of two amazing children, ages 18 and 25, I’ve had the privilege of watching them grow into their own unique individuals, and they continue to inspire me every day. Being a parent has taught me the importance of love, resilience, and embracing every moment. I’m passionate about making the most out of every opportunity and challenge life presents. Whether it's spending time with my family, growing personally, or connecting with my community, I always strive to live authentically and with purpose. I believe that life is about finding joy in the journey, no matter the stage you’re in, and that every day holds the chance to learn, grow, and make meaningful memories.

With a heart full of positivity, I aim to be a source of light and inspiration to those around me. I’m living proof that age is just a number, and that it's never too late to chase your dreams and embrace life with open arms. I believe this mindset guided me to the world of Boudoir. I wanted to show other women that celebrating who we are at any stage in life is something beautiful and inspiring.

I decided to jump into boudoir photography in December of 2009. The second I photographed my firs Boudoir session I fell in love. The feeling of giving back confidence in a woman is a feeling like no other and I knew that this was my purpose in life.

Being able to empower women has been so life changing and I have had all of my own insecurities as a mom and just generally someone that has never felt perfect or thin enough, or beautiful enough. The fact that I get to work with women every week to make them see that they are amazing, beautiful and enough is the ultimate gift. And dare I say, my superpower! And I make it my goal to make every woman that steps into my studio to love pretty much every image that I take of her!

PACKING LIST

Ok babe, this is your packing 101 guide.

I recommend washing everything the week of your shoot then laying it out on a bed/drawer. Double check you have all your items the day before and if your car is located in the garage pop everything in the trunk otherwise leave by the door or somewhere you will not forget it!

Lingerie

Bodysuits

Lingerie Sets

High Heels

Water Bottle

Snack

Clear Deodorant

If you don't have lingerie don't worry you can borrow from the 100+ piece style closet)

*** PERSONALISED ITEMS ***

If you want to make your session even more unique to you then feel free to bring along your partner's jersey, football, cowboy boots, or whatever else you feel you want featured in your images.

*** FOR OUR BRIDES TO BE ***

If you already have your wedding shoes, jewelry, veil, lingerie or wedding dress then feel free to bring these along. Please just let the studio know so we can set the bridal area up. The studio also provides access to the client closet veils, garters etc.

DO NOT forget your engagement ring!

PRE SHOOT PREP

BOOK YOUR BEAUTY APPOINTMENTS

4 WEEKS BEFORE

HAIR: a week before your shoot

WAXING: 5 days prior

LASER: 4 days prior

EYEBROWS: week of

NAILS: 1-3 days prior

SKIN, HAIR + NAIL PREP

1 WEEK BEFORE

Moisturize, then moisturize again!

Book yourself a mani-pedi. Soft, natural tones work best - if you want a pop of color ensure it matches all colors wearing on the day.

Wax, Shave, or Laser 4 days prior to your shoot (all areas you do not wish to see hair!)

Use a lip scrub and mask, this will help remove any dead skin and moisturize your lips.

Hydrate! Drink your water, it will help with stiffness after all the stretching, and help your face glow

Stretch a few minutes a day to limber up!

LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO!

1 DAY BEFORE

Wash and dry your hair

Only use light products in hair

Avoid foods that make you bloat

Drink plenty of water

Do not PARTY or drink!

Get a good stretch session in

Get an early night sleep

No baggage limit here beautiful, pack as much as you want!

TODAY'S THE DAY!

THE DAY OF

Cleanse your skin

Wear loose-fitting clothing

Important to ensure you have removed any hair ties, or tight bangles off your body, and avoid wearing workout pants, leggings, jeans, or hoodies.

Zip-up hoodies or button up shirts are best so your hair and makeup do not get messed up while changing.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! I AM SO EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU TO THE STUDIO AND FOR YOU TO HAVE YOUR EMPOWERMENT EXPERIENCE! BY NOW YOU WILL HAVE READ ALL OF OUR TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE AMAZING, BUT FOR NOW YOU'VE GOT WORK TO DO AND I HOPE THIS GUIDE HELPS YOU.

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