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The Boudoir Blueprint
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items Once an engineer, always an engineer. I just swapped blueprints for booty-prints. Here’s everything that keeps my studio sturdy, sexy, and running like a dream… the full boudie blueprint behind the work I create.
Sections
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The Heavy Machinery
Structural Support (But Make It Sexy)
The Finishing Phase
The Heavy Machinery
The cameras, lenses, and lighting that do the heavy lifting… because precision and power never go out of style.
Lifetime Canon girl goes SONY! Seriously, the best decision I've made in photography. This is my go-to and my backup. I've never had any issues or qualms with this baby. HIGHLY recommend!
Sony a7 III Full-Frame Mirrorless
This has never left my camera. I have 2 bodies and this seriously ALWAYS stays on one. I LOVE this lens - both for boudoir (studio) and weddings (on location). It's also perfect for travel and covers a wide array of needs!
Sigma 24-70MM F2.8 DG DN II ART Lens, Sony E Mount
Total game changer. Truly helped me dial in my vibes for boudoir and has made everything super consistent and easy to edit. Love this baby - compact and lightweight.
Hobolite Mini
True workhorse of a computer. Love the editing on the go options AND I love that it easily connects to and syncs with my desktop.
Apple 16" Macbook Pro - M4 Pro
Another true workhorse of a desktop. Love the editing on the go with my laptop AND I love that it easily connects to and syncs with this. I can quickly and easily switch back and forth with no downtime or "changes" to any software.
Apple 24" iMac with M4 Chip (Green)
My go to external hard-drive. I get 2 new ones each year and have them organized by year - these copies stay at home. One on desk and one in fireproof safe. So I do 2 copies for extra backup plus 1 'travel' one that i take back and forth to studio &a...
SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB - Portable SSD
Structural Support (But Make It Sexy)
Lingerie, heels, and fabrics that hold it together while showing it all off. Confidence starts with the right foundation.
I have over a dozen pieces from Tailored Body Jewelry - and this is always a great starter piece for studios! Highly recommend anything from her - she even does AMAZING customs!!
Tailored Body Jewelry - OG Monroe
My go to bedding - I have 6 different color options (I rotate and/or let clients select which colors) and I love every one of them!
Satin Sheets
The hangers I swear by to hang my body jewelry and more complex lingerie options. These help display them AND they help things not tangle!
Body Shape Hangers
Nearly every client that has came through my studio has either selected this from the client closet to wear OR had their own exact same one. I recommend this every time!
Deep V-Neck Lace Bodysuit
I have this in black, blush & emerald - I always make sure to get a 2/3X so that it can fit a wider variety of sizes. These look great both "oversized" and "fitted", so take that into consideration when ordering!
Fluffy Tulle Robe
I love having a “more tame” option for the ladies who want a smidge more coverage! This is a great starting point for clients to get comfy too.
Luxe Stretch Bikini Bodysuit
Having a comfy robe is a great idea, especially if you include hair & makeup or need “downtime” in between sets to change things around. This helps the client stay comfortable and warm!
Long Satin Robe
ALWAYS have backup stockings available! Fishnets are relitively inexpensive to stock and clients always appriciate the backups in case they forget theirs or they rip.
Fishnet Stockings
The Finishing Phase
Where the raw turns radiant. My go-to editing tools, presets, and systems that polish every shot without losing the realness.
Once I dialed in my set up - I tweaked one of these presets and it's nearly one click editing for my boudoir! I obvi edit skin, remove distractions, etc. but this is the perfect base edit for same day IPS!
SMAL & SOULMATE - Lightroom & ACR Presets
Nearly one click editing for skin. Dialed in my settings and created my own 'preset' options - so this has been perfect for speeding up and easing my editing process!
Portraiture for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom