Dream Shoot Planner

Preparing you for the photo shoot of your dreams!

It’s ok to be nervous!
Imagine how much you are going to LOVE your photos!
Go shopping for lingerie!
Treat yourself to a mani/pedi. (optional) you can paint your own nails or have no polish or do press on nails. Whatever is best for you.
Try on your outfits at home. Good fitting lingerie is so important to a good look.
Can you keep a secret? If this is a surprise for your special someone better line up a story of where you 'll be during your photo session! ;)
Relax and enjoy. (leave the details to the experts)
Envision your beautiful photos on your walls.
How fun will it be to hold your very own boudoir album in your hands?!

Hey, Beautiful!

Shopping time!

Here are some items to include!

Loose clothing to wear during makeup

Sheer stockings with/without the garters- completely optional because they are often a challenge to clip.

Knee-high socks - These look lovely with our cozy blanket and a sports jersey or an oversized men’s button down shirt…or with anything, really.

Jewelry - We won’t use much but if you have a few favorite things by all means bring them!

High heels- barefoot is beautiful too!

Bras with support—no patterns suggested but not mandatory.

Panties- no patterns suggested but not mandatory. If you’d like you can bring a thong, hipsters, cheeky cut and regular panties. The tongs are good to wear with our satin sheets. The rest make your butt look good.

Ideas of where to shop

Everyone loves before and after photos

Hair and Make-up

Sunnie specializes in up-dos, makeup and hair styling that will leave you feeling beautiful, confident and sassy! She’s friendly and professional and will make you feel pampered and ready to go for your photo session.

Arrive with a freshly cleaned & moisturized face and clean hair. Sunnie will take over from there. Please, please, please be sure to tell Sunnie what you want before she starts and what she can change (if anything) once she’s done. She has thick skin. She will not at all have her feelings hurt if you need adjustments. It’s very important you love your hair and make-up! Don’t be shy.

P.S. Tips graciously accepted via any credit card, cash or online pay or check. :) TIA

Come prepared to tell your make up artist which of these make up looks you want.

Absolutely love this company. Jody is super helpful with coordinating everything. Kimberly styled my hair and makeup so I looked flawless. Dawn brought such energy to the shoot, she made it incredibly fun. I felt sexy and pampered the entire time. Could not recommend it highly enough.

Julie

Dawn and Jody are wonderful to work with!!!! I had always wanted to do a shoot but never had the courage. These ladies made my experience comfortable and amazing. I felt like I was hanging with a friend. My session was so much fun and I felt confident and beautiful. I would recommend every woman treat themselves to a session with Black Swan Boudoir.

Julie

“I’ve been really struggling to accept my new curves and stretch marks and scars after having children, so I did a boudoir photo shoot with Black Swan. It was a ton of fun, they were professional and encouraging, and the photos are stunning! I can pull these out and remind myself that I am absolutely freaking gorgeous, always, at any size. Thank you, Black Swan!” I hope that helps you grow your business. You’ve certainly helped me remember how sexy I can be, and I am forever thankful!

Dana

Dawn & Jody are a delight to work with. This was my second boudoir shoot, and I was still nervous. The time was filled with music, laughs, and many suggestions to make me look sexy and confident. We even did some experimental shots that came out great. While the experience was great, the pictures are stunning. Treat yourself!

Sharon

So much love XOXO

DAWN IS AN EXPERT AT POSING TO ENSURE WE CAPTURE YOU IN THE MOST FLATTERING WAY.

RELAX AND ENJOY

When it comes to posing I’ve got you covered. Almost everyone says they’re not photogenic. That’s ok. It’s our job to put you in the best lighting at the best angles and capture you looking fabulous. All you need to do is relax and enjoy yourself and be a model for a day.

I have taken posing classes from the best of the best. I have flown to Las Vegas for posing classes as well as attended classes in Seattle from Australian photographers who fly in to teach classes. And of course, we’ve taken online classes too. I have had 20 years of ballet which helps with body movement. I’ve taught posing classes to other professional photographers. I have photographed hundreds of women of all ages, shapes and sizes.

You are in good hands. Just relax and enjoy your big day!

Dawn

I've been working as a freelance makeup artist since 2013. I started my journey at Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, where I took their Beauty and High Fashion makeup program. Since then, I've hit the ground running, working in different areas of the beauty industry. My goal with every client sitting in my chair is to have you feel like the best version of yourself! My favorite makeup looks to execute are Clean Beauty Makeup and Soft Glam. I want you to be the show's shining star, not the makeup. On the days when I'm not in front of the makeup chair, you can find me in "mommy mode" chasing around my two little boys and exploring Washington with my husband and doggie Lilly!

-Alee

Behind the Scenes

We love to have fun with our clients. We make you smile and laugh and be serious and stand up tall and suck it in and twist like a pretzel and in all of that we say (with a smile) …” DONT FORGET TO BREATHE! ” haha

We all need Wall Art in our lives.

Celebrate you and how courageous, outgoing, beautiful you are everyday when you see your wall art on the wall. Let it be a constant reminder of how truly incredible you are.