Planning for your boudoir session is different for everyone. Some breeze through it and have their outfits all picked out and if you’re like me, had a challenging time picking out some lingerie options. So I totally get it, this part can be a little stressful.

I've photographed hundreds of women throughout the years and when it comes to choosing outfit options, there are 2 things you must keep in mind: make sure it fits properly and feel amazing in it. 

So I've seen a lot of different outfits come through the studio, and I thought I would list the top 3 type of outfits for boudoir sessions.

1. Bra and panty set - This is the most common type, and I mean, for obvious reasons, right?! There are all kinds of types out there, so be sure to find a a bra that fits properly and you can pair with it's matching panty. Or if you're like me and need a little more coverage in the tummy area, look to pair it with some high waisted shape wear. SPANX is a great option for that.

2. One piece Teddy – You can ask anyone who’s ever had their boudoir shoot with me and they will totally say that one piece teddies are my FAVORITE. Even though they tend to be more like one piece bathing suits, I really love how you feel just as sexy. And confident because it covers more than a traditional bra and panty set. And the biggest plus: they look great on any body type.

3. Just the White Sheet - Yup, nothing but the sheet. This is more of an implied nude. Most will wear just undies and no top and we use the white sheet to cover up. More often times than not, most will opt to go nude for this set. Why is this so popular? Becasue you don't have to shop for another outfit and more importantly all the focus is on you without any distraction of lace, buckes and straps! It's a very classic boudoir look.

There you have it! Some ideas and inspirations for your boudoir shoot planning! You can also visit my pinterest page for more ideas and inspirations here pinterest.com/Julie_socher or check out my Instagram for past sessions Instagram.com/boudoirbyjuliesocher

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So let me tell you about the boudoir studio! We are located in west Alexandria, Virginia inside the building of E-lofts. It’s a live/work community where small businesses can not only live here, but they can also run their businesses. Cool concept, right? I thought so.

The loft space is dedicated solely to boudoir, however I’ve been known to spend the night during editing marathons during the busy season because, well, it’s just easier and I’ve got everything I need here!

It’s a 1,000 square feet and I’ve decorated the space to have an apartment home vibe mostly because I love that feel for my boudoir work. I’ve kept the décor pretty neutral for 2 reasons:

1. The neutral décor is simple and keeps the sole focus on you in your photographs. No clashing of colors or patterns with your outfits so you are able to have any style or color for your boudoir outfits.

2. I’m pretty much a neutrals kind of gal anyway. Black and white is my go-to and I change my mind A LOT so switching out other elements is pretty easy when I keep it neutral.

I’m really excited about this other little space dedicated to portraits and other plain background type of looks. I can switch out different backdrops if needed and use the strobes or the gorgeous natural light that comes through the window. Thank the Universe for this extra space because having to take this down EVERY time was really annoying.

I use the whole space to shoot. We’re going to use the kitchen, the living space, and now that I have a dining room table we will use that – so pumped! And of course all the other nooks and crannies where the natural light pours in.

Pictures don’t do this space any justice. So when you’re ready, use the contact form below and let’s get to chatting so we can schedule you a consultation to visit and tour the space in person and see where the boudoir magic happens!

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Confession: I have a hard time decorating my own home because I change my mind

All. The. time.

I get stuck in these phases where, for example, yellow might be favorite color at the time and then I have pops of yellow all over. Then when my phase ends...I have so much yellow crap that I don’t even like anymore.

So then I learned to stick to neutral colors and then it wouldn’t be so bad when it came time to revamp. And I’ve been doing this in every aspect of my life because it’s just easier. Not to mention, I constantly get teased for the amount of black, gray and army green I wear. (with pops of leopard print to show off my wild side. REOW!)

As a graphic designer, I’m attracted to clean, minimalistic design. It’s that simple, “less is more” feel and more important.. it's timeless. I'm totally that person who judges a restaurant by the design of their menu and I pick my wine based on the label design. GUITLY!

So as you can imagine when it came time to revamp the website, those are things I gravitated toward and then I just rebranded, and that kinda just happened.

I also like starting over with a clean slate, so welcome to the new and improved Julie Socher Boudoir website! Don’t worry, we’re still located in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area and you can find my old site at boudoirbyjuliesocher.com which will be phasing out as we phase into the new.

Make sure you write down the new email address! My new email is julie@juliesocherboudoir.com.

Now onto more boudoir goodness! Thank you for following along!

Because I can't leave a post naked without a photo.