Can I Bring A Friend To My Boudoir Shoot? The Pros and Cons
It’s your first boudoir shoot.
And you’re nervous (that’s normal).
Is it okay if you bring a friend to your boudoir shoot? And is it a good idea?
Keep reading to find some pros and cons to bringing a friend to your boudoir shoot.
Can I Bring A Friend To My Boudoir Shoot?
The Pros and Cons
The Pros of Bringing A Friend
Roses & Scars Photography DOES allow for you to bring a friend to your shoot. That friend is welcome to attend and sit off to the side to observe. I’d even go so far as to encourage you to upgrade to a Shared Boudoir Shoot and get your friend to participate!
Here are some reasons why having your friend with you at your boudoir shoot may be the right call for you.
Moral Support
Our best girlfriends are our best girlfriends because they are our biggest fans. They hype us up. And having one of your biggest fan at your boudoir shoot to hype you up and feed you additional compliments (over what I’ll be giving you) is an incredible benefit to having your friend there.
You can both share the laughter of what feels like an awkward pose or moment (which actually looks fucking fabulous on my end btw).
Laughter helps loosen everyone up, right?
Share the Experience
If you and your friend have decided to do a shared shoot together, then not only will you have someone there to hype you up, you’ll also be there to hype them up and you’ll each have your own boudoir experience to share and laugh about together.
You’ll get to watch each other pose which will help you do the same pose. Seeing is doing, after all (I also demonstrate poses so you’ll see most poses before you do them).
You’ll each walk away with your own images and the memories of the fun and laughter that was had, not to mention a tandem increase in confidence that will have you strutting.
Make It A Girls Day
Whether sharing a session or not, the entire boudoir experience can become a girls day out for you and your friend. Getting pampered with hair and makeup is always a good time when you’re with your girls. But then you add on having an incredible boudoir experience that you’ll never forget? It’s a great way to bond with your girl.
In fact it can be a great way to bond with your girls (multiple) by planning a boudoir party! Have snacks and drinks and each attendee gets to do some boudoir photos. Check out this blog from Mike Cassidy about how to plan a boudoir party.
The Cons of Bringing A Friend
Yes, I do allow you to bring a friend in whatever shape that takes for you. But sometimes bringing a friend can have its pitfalls and may make your boudoir shoot less enjoyable for you. Read on to find out why it may be best to leave your bestie out.
Your Friend Distracts You
Something women do best when we are together is we talk. Not that there is anything wrong with that, naturally.
But when your photographer (me) is trying to get you to focus to deliver a pose or a particular look, giving you directions, it can become a distraction when your friend (whether they are participating or not) is talking to you. Even if they’re standing where you can see them and they make a particular face while you’re holding a pose which causes you to burst into laughter – though your laughter may be adorable and make for some nice shots – it can take away from your overall outcome and enjoyment.
Your Friend Makes You MORE Nervous
Boudoir shoots are intimate and vulnerable. It’s hard enough to become comfortable wearing next to no clothing and delivering ‘sexy’ to a photographer you may have only met once or twice. Some of the poses and faces will feel silly (but look amazing) and having your friend there (no matter how supportive or quiet they may be) might make you incredibly self-concious of what you’re doing and you may not be able to relax in to the shoot as much as you could if you were alone.
Sooooo? Is it a Good Idea or a Bad Idea?
Only you can decide whether bringing your friend is a good idea or a bad idea. It’s acceptable and can be downright good fun to bring a friend to your boudoir shoot, but make sure that friend knows what is expected of them.
If you’re going to bring a friend, make sure they’re the right person to hype you up and give you the space to focus and enjoy your boudoir shoot the way you deserve.
And if having a friend there is just going to make it hard for you to focus and relax, then consider leaving your bestie at home.
If you liked this, you might also like these other posts from me:
* Shared Boudoir Session with Ms. L and Ms. B
* Boudoir with Ms. D and Ms. J
* Boudoir Party Time!
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