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Matt Mathews'
Boudoir Prep Guide
PRE-SHOOT PREPARATION
YAY!!!! You're officially booked and on the calendar. We are just as excited as you about this special experience and we cant wait to show you how amazing and beautiful you really are. Here are a couple of helpful tips to help you better prepare for your session.
FIRST UP...HOTEL!
If you need hotel accommodations, please see our hotel suggestions below:
- The Grand Bohemian - This hotel is gorgeous! It's in Mountain Brook which is about a six minute drive to the studio.
- The Kelly – This is a new hotel one street over from us.
- The Elyton - Also has an amazing rooftop bar and is about a three minute drive to the studio.
- The Westin - This is in our Uptown District! This hotel is within walking distance of Protective Stadium & Top Golf!!
FIVE DAYS BEFORE
- If you wax, please make sure to do so in this time frame to avoid red bumps.
- Make sure your eyebrows are nicely groomed.
- Be sure to get a manicure and pedicure for that beautifully polished finish.
- Stay out of the sun... Editing red and blotchy skin out of your images is no fun and will result in a longer wait time for you.
- Natural skin looks best! So we prefer no spray tans/self tanner. If you feel better with a tan, by all means stick with your preferred method of tanning. Just please have the spray tan professionally done. Do not DIY it, please ;)
- Drink plenty of water for luminous skin glow.
- Lower your salt intake, avoid lots of sugars and alcohol intake to avoid being bloated.
- Try on your outfits to make sure they fit you properly.
THE DAY BEFORE
- Bathe, shave and moisturize.
- Drink lots of water.
- Exfoliate your face and lips.
- Double check and pack your bags.
- Try and get a full 8 hours of sleep.
- RELAX.
THE DAY OF
- Use clear deodorant.
- Freshen' up.
- Please do not wear any makeup and have no products in your hair.
- Wear loose fitted clothing to avoid lines and red marks. (No jeans, socks, etc.)
- Eat something light but filling before you leave your home. (Yogurt, granola, oatmeal etc.)
- Absolutely NO outside alcohol may be brought into the studio. If you arrive to your session intoxicated your session will be rescheduled at your cost.
- You may bring one friend to your session but please NO CHILDREN IN THE STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
- Most important: Take a deep breath, RELAX, and get ready to feel beautiful.
- **Please understand we sometimes shoot more than one session per day and coming unprepared to your session will require a rescheduled session with another session fee in place**