More and more brides are opting for a boudoir photo shoot leading up to their wedding. Many use these photographs as a special and intimate gift for the groom on the wedding day or leading up to it. If you?re considering a boudoir shoot, you may be wondering what exactly to expect and how to prepare yourself before walking into the photo shoot. Here’s eight things to know in preparation for your boudoir photo shoot.

You Will Show Some Skin
Brides preparing for a boudoir photo shoot commonly wonder how much skin they?ll have to show to the photographer. Don?t worry?you won?t be naked during this photo shoot (unless you want to be). However, you should be prepared to show some skin. The word boudoir itself comes from the French word ?boudeur,? which means ?sulky.? The word boudoir is also associated with a woman?s private bedroom or dressing room. With that being said, this shoot will likely mean that you?ll be wearing lingerie, showing more skin than you would at a typical photo shoot. Get Your Hair and Makeup Professionally Done

This technically will occur before the shoot starts, but you should consider having your hair and makeup done for the photo shoot. Having professionals doll you up means that you?ll be fully equipped to look your best on camera, especially considering that these artists have professional knowledge in how to do hair and makeup specifically for the camera. Plus, if you feel good, you?ll have confidence during your shoot, which is important...