BOUDOIR PREP GUIDE + STUDIO

WITH Belle Marie 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

5924 A 167th Ave NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

We are in a strip mall building with Domino's and Anytime Fitness. We are right in the middle next to Hair By Julie.

RESCHEDULE OR CANCELLATION

Cancellation of your session will forfeit any prepayment.

Rescheduling of your session within 14 days will incur a $200 rescheduling fee. Within 24 hours will incur a $300 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 PayRight. Credit card is also accepted.

Within 2-3 weeks after your session, 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 OLIVIA + TIA

Hi, I'm Olivia 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 am a mom with 2 beautiful babies that are my universe. Rowen and Aurora are the best things I have ever made and our family then my business. I have been a photographer since 2010 when I picked up my husband's camera. Then it was decided that I would always be a photographer.

I decided to jump into boudoir photography in May 2021 I had a 2.5 year old and a 4 month old baby. It was a crazy year but the most amazing year ever and I truly found my passion and what lit up my soul as an artist and as a woman.

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!

Read the full blog post about Olivia

Hi, I'm Tia your friendly neighborhood studio manager!

While Olivia is the brains behind the great photos, I’m here to help keep things running smoothly and help clients with questions, scheduling, and the very difficult task of picking out which photos they love the most after their sessions. I’ve been a friend of Olivia for many years and joined the Belle Marie team because I love her passion for uplifting other women and making everyone feel beautiful and empowered.

While you don’t want me taking your photos (after all the photos I take of my kids and cats you’d think I’d be somewhat decent by now, but I’m not), I’m your go-to person for everything else. I can answer your any of your questions (schedules, packages, payment options…etc.) and I’ll be here to help during every step of your boudoir experience!

Fun facts about me: I have two young kids that keep me constantly entertained and busy. I have a MA in History, so if you want a lecture about the Enlightenment or women in early-modern warfare, I’m your gal. I also have too many hobbies and not enough time for them all. I love weight lifting, hand embroidery, reading, at-home manicures (I always have a sparkly or fun polish on my nails), and golf.

Read the full blog post about Tia

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 400+ 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.