Boudoir shoots can be easy and flow effortlessly. Imagine walking into every boudoir shoot with confidence, knowing that each pose will flow seamlessly into the next, creating endless variety.
That’s why I developed a boudoir “routine”—a series of poses that flatter every body type and can be used by anyone for boudoir shoots.
I photographed my first boudoir shoot in 2013. At that time, boudoir wasn’t as mainstream as it is today. Not many people were shooting it the way I was. I didn’t even advertise that I wanted to shoot boudoir. One person I knew asked me to photograph them, and then word spread to their friends, and soon, everything snowballed from there.
But I’ll never forget how intimidating that first shoot was. Photographing boudoir is different from any other type of portrait photography because of the vulnerability involved. That’s why it’s so important for you as the photographer to walk into a boudoir shoot with confidence, knowing exactly which poses to use, and creating an experience for your client that is fun and empowering. There is nothing worse than blanking on poses during a boudoir shoot. That’s why I created a boudoir pose routine.
With my boudoir pose routine, you’ll discover that it doesn’t take 100 different poses to create a powerful, captivating boudoir session—it’s about mastering the art of variation within just a few essential poses. My routine is designed to transform the way you work, allowing you to create a more effortless, fun, and engaging experience for both you and your clients.
After more than a decade of perfecting this routine, I’ve seen firsthand how it can elevate any boudoir shoot. Shooting boudoir helped me grow my portrait photography business into a multiple six-figure business and even led to being featured in the Huffington Post for my boudoir work. This guide breaks down the routine and gives you specific tips for adding variation to each pose.
Each pose features photos of different women so you can see how various body types look in the same pose. I also share which lenses I use, how I create narratives within my boudoir shoots to boost album sales, and tips for using common accessories like veils and button-down shirts in photos.
This pose guide will turn you into a boudoir master. You’ll feel confident as you shoot, and your clients will have a better experience. It’s not just about the poses themselves; it’s about the flow, the transitions, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to do next.
With this boudoir pose routine, you’ll go from feeling unsure about what pose to try next to feeling confident that every pose flows effortlessly into the next.
