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Our tips for Preparing for your Verve intimate Boudoir Shoot
A boudoir shoot is a beautiful way to celebrate your body, your confidence, and your sensuality. Whether you’re doing it for yourself or as a special gift for someone else, preparing properly can make all the difference in ensuring you feel confident, comfortable, and radiant.
bring multiple outfit options:
Bring a few different outfits (lingerie sets, robes, bodysuits, or even something more casual like a button-down shirt in denim or white) to give variety to your session. This also allows your photographer to play with different looks and settings.
Don’t forget to pack extra accessories like stockings, heels, blazer, cropped jumper or even an item of your partners like his fav jacket / shirt!
Lingerie
LINGERIE SIMPLIFIED SET:
Think matching bra & G-string or briefs, suspenders & stockings, keeping all the colours matching. The brand ‘Honey Birdette’ is a good example of this look.
LINGERIE COMPLETE SET:
Making sure things match but are just built around a bra and bottoms. Avoid ‘T’ shaped g-strings as they can be unflattering.
CLASSIC VINTAGE:
This can be incredibly elegant and sexy in the classiest of ways. Think high waisted briefs and soft silk bralettes and slips.
ONE PIECE LINGERIE BODYSUIT:
If opting for this look, ensure that the sides are high cut as opposed to low cut due to it being more flattering.
Lounge / day time style
LOUNGE STYLE UNDERWEAR:
Exploring sets that have a ‘Calvin Klein’ type look to them. Simple and sporty yet still matching.
DAY CLOTHING PAIRED WITH LINGERIE:
Bring your large winter coat or denim jacket and jeans! Bring along an oversized dress shirt.
Leather and Chains
These can make for striking images. Use leather-style harnesses and straps to add some extra sass to your session. Feel free to bring your spicy accessories!
Dress
Sexy evening wear. Slinky dresses, fur coats, lace tops, knee high boots, stillettos, fishnet stockings…anything that makes you feel sexy.
Wear Loose Clothing Before the Shoot:
On the day of your session, wear loose clothing (like a robe or oversized shirt) before the shoot to avoid any marks or indentations on your skin.
Pre-shoot preparation
Be sure to fill in the creative profile ahead of your shoot. There are mood boards and questions to get you thinking about what style you are after. You can access your profile from your session confirmation email and it takes around 15 minutes to complete. It also allows you to communicate parts of your body you would like to focus on and highlight and those you feel less confident in.
Our stylists will be in touch 7-10 days out from your shoot but If you would like to chat them sooner please schedule a call with them from the link at the bottom of this page.
BEAUTY YOUR WAY
Confidence is key
Your photographer will do everything to make you feel comfortable and confident in your shoot. Take a moment to appreciate your body and how amazing you look, just as you are. Remember, boudoir photography is a celebration of you—your uniqueness, your beauty, and your strength.
Trust your photographer
Your photographer is there to make you look and feel amazing. Trust their guidance on poses, angles, and lighting. They have experience making clients feel confident in front of the camera, and they’ll help bring out the best in you. We call them your Hype girl!
Prep your skin
Hydrate and moisturize your skin leading up to the shoot. Well-hydrated skin will give you a natural glow in the photos and make your eyes sparkle.Exfoliate your skin the day before to ensure a smooth, radiant look. If you’re planning to shave or wax, do it the day before to avoid any irritation.
Relax and have fun
Remember that a boudoir shoot is all about celebrating you! It’s a fun, empowering experience, so take a deep breath and enjoy the process.Set your intention for the shoot: whether it’s to feel empowered, to create a special gift, or simply to celebrate your beauty.
Set realistic expectations
It’s normal to feel a little nervous before your shoot, but remember that boudoir photography is meant to highlight your unique beauty. Be kind to yourself and embrace every moment.
Posing
Take a peek at our Instagram or gallery on our website for poses that you like but rest assured no previous experience in posing is necessary. Our photographers role is to demonstrate poses and guide you throughout the entire shoot.
Take Care of the Little Details
Hair Tips:
Bring Inso pics to share with your hair and makeup artist on the day. Soft curls or waves that add texture and volume often create a great look. We recommend you keep it down and not held up tightly, at least to start with.
Avoid trying a completely new hairstyle on the day of your shoot. Stick with a look you know makes you feel fabulous.
Mani / pedi:
Make sure your nails are clean and polished. Whether you go for a neutral tone, classic red, or a French manicure, fresh nails will complement your overall look.
If you’re planning to go barefoot for any shots, make sure your feet are also manicured
Makeup Tips:
Even if you usually prefer a natural look, we recommend a bit more makeup than usual. Boudoir photography is often done in softer lighting, so you’ll want to enhance your features just a bit more than normal (think evening make up). When you're sourcing Inspo pics to show your makeup artist, we recommend defined eyes with eyeliner and mascara to make them pop, but try to avoid heavy false lashes that close the eye off.
Tan or No Tan?
Spray tans are not necessary as our lighting does a great job of adding tone to the skin, however they are great for covering obvious tan lines. Avoid self-tanning lotions the day of the shoot to prevent any streaks or uneven colour. Having said this, if you feel more confident wearing a tan, then do it, your confidence will radiate through into the shots.
Hair Tips:
If you’re styling your hair yourself, aim for soft curls or waves that add texture and volume. We recommend you keep it down and not held up tightly,
at least to start with.
Avoid trying a completely new hairstyle on the day of your shoot. Stick with a look you know makes you feel fabulous.
Mani / pedi:
Make sure your nails are clean and polished. Whether you go for a neutral tone, classic red, or a French manicure, fresh nails will complement your overall look.
If you’re planning to go barefoot for any of the shots, make sure your feet are also manicured.
Makeup Tips:
Even if you prefer a natural look, apply a bit more makeup than usual. Boudoir photography is often done in softer lighting, so you’ll want to enhance your features just a bit more than normal (think evening make up)
Focus on defining your eyes with eyeliner and mascara to make them pop but try to avoid heavy false lashes that close the eye off.
Use a setting spray to keep your makeup in place during the shoot.
Tan or No Tan?
Spray tans are not necessary as our lighting does a great job of adding tone to the skin, however they are great for covering obvious tan lines. Avoid self-tanning lotions the day of the shoot to prevent any streaks or uneven colour. Having said this, if you feel more confident wearing a tan, then do it, your confidence will radiate through into the shots.
Glow your way — natural or glam::
Plan Your Hair and Makeup
Decide on your dream look before you arrive — whether that’s soft and natural, or bold and sultry with smokey eyes and a statement lip. A relaxed, natural style (hair down, fresh makeup) offers great variety, but what matters most is how you feel — like your most confident, beautiful self.
Female boudoir sessions include professional hair and makeup. Bring inspo pics to share your vision with our expert beauty team on the day — they’re incredible at creating stunning, elevated looks that still feel like you.
We don’t currently offer hair and makeup for male shoots. If that's you, we recommend styling yourself as if you're heading out for a special night.
Whether you're professionally glammed or doing your own thing, our state of the art studio lighting will ensure your photographs will be utterly breathtaking.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
Your photo shoot
You’ve completed your creative profile
3-5 days after your photoshoot
If you choose to, you can book a planning call with our senior stylist
You’ve scheduled your photoshoot with our customer care team
We professionally edit your images
you view your images and place your order
We prepare design ideas
Your photoshoot
1-3 days after your photoshoot
you view your images and place your order
Chat to our stylist
You have the option to book in a call or a video chat. The video chat allows you to create mood boards together and build a defined shoot inspiration brief for your photographer. In the calls or video chat we will also chat through clothing choices are you are leaning towards and answer any lingering questions you have. angles and lighting that highlight your best features. We will send you a link to our calendar to book the call closer to your shoot but if you have questions right now feel free to book the call earlier.
Book a 15 minute Stylist call
Jump on a call with one of our creative team and find out more about our intimate photoshoots and how we can curate the ultimate shoot for YOU!
Frequently Asked Questions
Boudoir is the French word for a private dressing room. It’s an intimate style of portrait photography that captures the unique beauty, character and sensuality of its subject.
Our visual language is modern, artistic and tasteful. We fuse the intimacy of boudoir with an elevated, high end fashion editorial style.
Boudoir portraits make a beautiful and intimate gift for a partner—but more often, they become a powerful gift to yourself.
Reasons can include:
- Embracing your changing body through life’s transitions
- Honouring your body after overcoming illness or personal challenges
- Celebrating connection in a relationship
- Milestone moments—birthdays, weddings, pregnancy, anniversaries, or personal achievements
- Creating a timeless keepsake for your future self (you’ll be so glad you did!)
- Or simply to indulge, try something special, and reconnect with yourself.
Whatever your reason, It’s your moment to shine, to celebrate, and to see yourself through a new and beautiful lens.
Wardrobe consultation and creative direction: Plan your dream shoot with our in-house stylist.
Bubbles or drink refreshments on arrival at our luxurious studios.
Complimentary hair and makeup*: Our expert beauty team will create an elevated look that feels like you
Unforgettable professional photoshoot: 90 minutes in a private, individually styled studio, including up to 3 outfit changes/looks.
Professional editing and retouching: Your portraits will be lovingly refined by our expert team, guided by what feels right to you.
Cinematic image reveal: Curate your favourite images with your designer, transforming them into treasured artwork.
Complimentary 19cm x 25cm fine art print: Your favourite image to take home as a stunning keepsake.
Many guests fall in love with their portraits and choose to buy more, but this is entirely up to you. Handcrafted artworks, digital collections and albums are available to buy separately, with artwork starting from $395.
*Hair and makeup is currently only available for our female guests.
All our photographers and almost all our designers are women. If you feel more relaxed with a female designer too, let us know at your planning call with our in-house stylist. We’ll ensure this is arranged for you.
Not at all. Your boudoir photography shoot can include:
- Luminous beauty portraits in full or partial clothing
- Being draped in elegant linens or robes
- Unleashing your inner bombshell in gorgeous lingerie or lounge underwear, or
- Being partly or fully nude.
Whatever you choose, your talented photographer will highlight your face and body at their showstopping best
Nerves are completely normal —but that feeling won’t last long!
Our photographers are highly skilled at creating a safe and supportive space to help you feel relaxed, calm and super comfortable. They’ll be there to guide you, hype you up, and walk you through every pose and angle to highlight your best features, with expert direction every step of the way.
Here’s what Clodagh said about Heather, one of our photographers:
“Though initially nervous, we had the experience of a lifetime. Our photographer Heather made taking photos of two nervous, unphotogenic people a breeze and an incredibly fun time. Choosing our photos literally had us gasping out loud!”
So many people come to our studios feeling self-conscious, nervous and even super anxious. We’ve seen it all…and we love seeing how surprised and blown away these same guests are when they view their stunning portraits.
Our guests can’t believe how much fun they have at their shoot!
You don’t need any posing experience to look absolutely stunning in your photos.
From the moment we start shooting, your photographer will guide you through every pose, movement, and expression with expert direction designed to flatter your unique body and style.
We’ll show you exactly what to do—from where to place your hands to how to angle your hips—and we’ll make adjustments as we go to make sure you feel confident, comfortable, and radiant in every shot.
By the end of your session, you’ll be channelling your inner supermodel like a pro and loving every minute of it!
We offer complimentary professional hair and makeup for our female guests. Bring inspo pics, or simply share your vision with our expert beauty team on the day — they’re incredible at creating stunning, elevated looks that still feel like you.
We don’t currently offer hair and makeup for male shoots. If that’s you (or if you just prefer creating your own look), we recommend styling yourself as if you’re heading out for a special night.
Whether you’re professionally glammed or doing your own thing, our state of the art studio lighting will ensure your photographs will be utterly breathtaking.
We offer complimentary professional hair and makeup for our female guests. We recommend bringing inspo pics to share your vision with our expert beauty team on the day — they’re incredible at creating stunning, elevated looks that still feel like you.
We don’t currently offer hair and makeup for male shoots. If that’s you (or if you just prefer creating your own look), we recommend styling yourself as if you’re heading out for a special night.
Whether you’re professionally glammed or doing your own thing, our state of the art studio lighting will ensure your photographs will be utterly breathtaking.
Whether you’re professionally glammed or doing your own thing, our state of the art studio lighting will ensure your photographs will be utterly breathtaking.
Boudoir photographs are personal. Your images are always handled with the highest level of care, discretion, and security.
Your photos will never be shared, posted, or used in our portfolio without your explicit, written permission.
The stunning images you see on our site come from guests who were so thrilled with their experience, they chose to share their portraits —but that decision is always yours.
We have strict privacy policies for handling imagery designed to protect your confidentiality at every step.
Your photoshoot is private – it’s just you and your photographer, so you can totally relax, get creative and have fun.
If you agreed to allow behind the scenes photographs of your shoot, there may be one additional photographer and/or manager present. This is always entirely up to you.
Can you hear us down the back? Yes!
Many of us are on a personal journey towards fully embracing our bodies. Your photographer will work with you regarding which parts of your body you’re more or less confident to highlight in the studio.
Through expert posing, flattering lighting, and retouching, we highlight the features you love and help you look and feel incredible —no matter your shape, size, or age.
Many of our guests tell us seeing their photographs gave them a new perspective and deeper love for the skin they’re in.
It’s true we can be our own harshest critics. To give you extra courage, we’ve made this experience 100% risk free.
We’re so confident you’ll love your images, that if you don’t, we’ll refund you the full cost of your shoot. No stress.
Your boudoir photography experience includes a 19cm x 25cm Fine Art Print with our compliments, so you can take home your favourite image as a timeless keepsake.
Many guests fall in love with their portraits and choose to buy more, but it’s entirely up to you.
We offer a wide range of options to choose from including albums, digital collections and framed artwork. Our artwork range starts from as little as $395 and digital files are sold in collections, ranging from $75 – $133 per image depending on which collection you choose.
If you choose to buy additional artwork, we make it easier to invest in yourself by offering interest-free payment plans with Humm, as well as Afterpay, PayPal Pay in 4, Google Pay, Apple Pay and credit card payment options.
Some guests love doing the shoot on their own, feeling less inhibited that way. Some like to bring their bestie and that’s fine too.
Feel free to do whatever makes you comfortable.
If you and a friend are keen to come into the studio to do individual shoots together, we can book this for you over the phone on 1300 860 131.
After booking, we’ll email you lots of tips to help you prepare, including a creative inspiration guide and wardrobe planning help (in case you need it.)
You’ll also receive a link to fill in an online questionnaire to explore your preferred style of photography.
Leading up to your shoot, you’ll have a call with our in-house stylist to plan and discuss the vision for your shoot and answer any questions you may have.
We recommend you arrive to the studio 10 or 15 minutes early, to allow yourself time to relax and have a refreshing drink in the beautiful space before the creative fun begins!
We have luxurious studios located in Surry Hills (Sydney), South Melbourne (Melbourne), and Fortitude Valley (Brisbane).
Fortitude Valley (Brisbane)
Our Fortitude Valley studio offers on-site parking for your convenience.
Surry Hills (Sydney)
If you’re driving to our Surry Hills studio, guests often choose to drop off their belongings at the studio first, then park at Coles Surry Hills on Baptist Street. Parking is free for the first 2 hours, then $8 per hour thereafter. From there, it’s an easy 5 minute walk to the studio.
South Melbourne (Melbourne)
Our South Melbourne studio has a mix of paid and free street parking nearby. Many guests park at Coles South Melbourne on Coventry Street, which is approximately a 7 minute walk to the studio.
If you’re driving to our Sydney or Melbourne studios, we recommend allowing an extra 15 minutes for parking, so you can arrive relaxed and ready for the creative fun!
If you’re at least 18 years old on the day of your shoot, you can participate! Our studio is a safe space where every body, every story and every identity is celebrated.
Beauty comes in all expressions and genders. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s only boudoir photography studios offering male, non-binary and couples as well as female portraiture.
Our boudoir photoshoots are all about you—how you choose to express your confidence, strength, beauty and sensuality. Whether your style leans towards subtle and romantic or you’re keen to add some spice, our talented team will guide you with an expert creative eye to capture portraits you’ll truly love.
No matter your vibe, our approach is always elegant, tasteful and artistic. We’re more than happy to create artful nudes if that’s your preference, but we don’t photograph erotic or explicit imagery.
Your experience will always feel empowering, tasteful and entirely on your terms.
It’s super easy to book online. You simply nominate your preferred photoshoot times and days, then pay using our secure checkout.
Choose to pay with Mastercard, Visa, Afterpay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal Pay in 4 or Amex.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a confirmation email and an online creative profile to complete, which helps you prepare. It also helps us to get to know what style of photography you prefer and how we can help you feel the most comfortable and confident in the studio.
If you’d like to speak to one of our senior stylists for more guidance, we’re here with a planning call in the lead up to your shoot. Share your vision, bounce creative ideas together and dscuss ideas for what to wear, if you need it.
Then it’s photoshoot day! If you’re driving, we recommend allowing an extra 15 minutes to park and arrive at our Sydney and Melbourne studios. From there, you just need to turn up and be ready to have some fun with Australia’s most talented female boudoir photographers. And the best part … that RUN THE WORLD confidence when you see yourself through our eyes.
If there is a special offer running, you don’t need to have your photoshoot during the offer period to qualify. You can choose a later date, e.g. next month. As long as you buy your Verve Intimate Experience by the end date of the promotion, you’ll benefit from the special offer.
The number of images we take during your photoshoot varies. But we expect to present you with 30 to 40 beautifully retouched portraits to choose from at your image reveal viewing.
Your Boudoir Photography Experience includes a 19 x 25cm Fine Art Print of your favourite image with our compliments.
Additional images not included in your Experience are available to purchase separately if you choose to do so.
You can book your photoshoot online with Afterpay, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, MasterCard and Amex.
In studio, we also offer flexible interest-free payment options on our artwork collections, digital sets and albums, should you choose to buy additional images.
We’re here to help! If you experience any issues with our booking system, please call us directly on 1300 860 831 during business hours, and we’ll complete your booking over the phone. You can also email us at [email protected] and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
