It's time to prepare for our session together! I have prepared a few small files to help you get the most out of our times together, and ensure there are no surprises. Please read carefully & contact Ashlan with any questions or concerns!
Family Session Prep
Prep Overview . . . . . . .
Newborn Prep .. . . . . .
Boudoir Preparation
See Below . . . . . . .
Product Preparation
Prep Overview . . . . . . .
Business Preparation
Prep Overview . . . . . . .
Prepare For Success
the days prior.
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What you put in your body matters! Drink ample water, & avoid alcohol.
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Get plenty of sleep.
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Apply lotion.
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Spray tans & tanning lotions may give your skin an orange hue in your photos which is often not correctable in post-processing.
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Pack your bag the day before, so as to eliminate added stress the day-of.
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Be Cheery! Photo-Day can be very stressful, and it is not uncommon to forget to leave the stress and negativity at the car.
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Use clear deodorant.
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Wear loose-fitting clothing. Anything that is very fitting (including panties!) will leave imprints on your skin.
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Apply (and bring) full-body lotion.
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Leave the "cheese" at home. Nobody likes forced smiles, so just allow yourself to have fun!
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Leave plenty of time to get ready and arrive to your session, as your session time begins right at the time specified. Being a few minutes early ensures your session starts stress-free. (And who doesn't love a stress-free experience?)
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Plan for traffic.
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If getting hair/makeup done, arrive with a freshly cleaned face.
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Add time for makeup & hair touch-ups, as well as leaving a buffer for dressing.
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I recommend leaving the extra visitors at home. While everyone is different, oftentimes having an additional "audience" increases the amount of stress and vulnerability experienced during the session.
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If booked with friends, I recommend coming &/or staying for their sessions as well. It opens up many opportunities for smooth, enjoyable sessions!
day of preparation
packing your bag
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Outfits: It's important to have a selection of outfits, without adding to your day-of stress levels by having too many options. Lucky for you: I supply a handful of outfits hand-selected for each session! Please arrive early to receive and try on your outfit.
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Private Session: While we can expect to use 2-3 outfits during a luxury experience, I recommend bringing 1-2 personal or sentimental items as well, such as a shirt from your significant other's closet.
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Boudoir Bash: We may expect to use 1-2 outfits during a boudoir bash appointment slot. Though not necessary, you are welcome to bring an outfit option. If additional outfits are desired, please book additional time.
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Accessory Ideas: jewelry, body chains, knee-high socks, button-down shirts, robes, cuffs/collars, etc.
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Makeup & Hair Supplies: bring a basic backup set for touchups.
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Lotion: reapply right before your session to give your skin a healthy glow.
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Alcohol: bring your favorite alcohol! This is helpful to take the edge off, relieve stress, and encourage natural movement. Bring to share to a Boudoir Bash group, or include your name on the bottle if only for your private use.