Pamper Yourself

Seriously, treat yourself like a goddess. 

Nails

I recommend getting your nails done 1-3 days before the shoot so they look polished and photo ready. Chipped nails are super distracting and not a good look. And bare nails can show dirt and grime underneath. Keep your outfit colors in mind - try not to clash. Neutrals are a great choice. Avoid bold colors, especially red, because this will draw attention straight to your nails instead of your other...assets.

Facial

Avoid charcoal masks before your shoot because they can cause break outs in order to clear out your pores (if you do this kind of mask, do it at least a couple weeks before your session). Also avoid chemical peels and anything that might inflame the skin. For over the counter masks, look for ones that say hydrating and/or calming. Booking a hydrofacial a week before the shoot will give you a fresh, dewy look & is an amazing way to treat yourself. Spa day? Yes please!

Exfoliate

You know your skin best and don't experiment with anything new right before the shoot, especially if you have sensitive skin. Dry brushing, sugar scrubs, exfoliating pads, etc. are a great way to slough off any older skin and leave you looking bright and shiny. Personally, for my body I use regular coffee grounds - mix coffee grounds with just enough water to make a paste and rub all over your skin (it's less messy and slippery than using oil). 

Lip Scrub

Dry, flaky lips are not something you're going to want to see in your images - and editing them is not possible. Get ahead of it by scrubbin your smoocher in the days leading up to your shoot. You can easily just use your toothbrush on your lips before or after brushing your teeth and then generously apply a good lip balm. Or use a lip scrub - it's easy to make your own with sugar and your oil of choice! I generally just put a little bit of sugar in my palm and then add a dash of oil, then do a little scrubby scrub.

Double up on lotion or body oil

On the week leading up to your session, use a quality moisturizer or body oil twice a day. I like almond oil or sweet almond oil the best because it absorbs so quickly but still feels super nourishing. This is a great time to say some loving affirmations to yourself about your body! Morning and night give your body and spirit some loooooove

Body Hair

If you love your body hair and rock bushy arms, pits, legs...wherever, that's amazing bring on all the fur. If you opt for smooth skin, I recommend sugaring a few days to a week or so before your session and/or shaving the day of your shoot so you're not stubbly anywhere. Use a fresh, sharp razor to do any shaving so you're as smooth as can be. I do not edit extensive stubble. 

Make a playlist

I've got a good set of speakers and a Spotify membership - let's crank some tunes that will make you feel like yourself, having fun, and confident.

Get your stretch on

Particularly on the day of the shoot, I recommend doing some nice stretches to loosen up your body. Posing can be a workout! Even poses that look effortless can feel really unnatural. Give your arms, neck, legs, and especially back a good stretch before coming in - your body will thank you!

Sleep

Get good sleep leading up to the shoot: especially the night before the session, get some good zzzzs in. Maybe take a bubble bath the night before (add some oil to the water and it'll be so nice on your skin).

Relax

There's no need to stress about your session. All you have to do is show up & I'll take it from there. You're going to look and feel amazing. 

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