If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes with a Chicago boudoir photographer, here’s the real-deal breakdown.

What It’s Like Behind the Scenes with a Chicago Boudoir Photographer

Maybe you’re celebrating a milestone. Maybe you’re trying to see yourself again.
Maybe you just want proof that you’re as powerful as you secretly suspect.

Whatever your reason, here’s exactly what you can expect when you book a boudoir session at my Chicago studio.

BEFORE THE SESSION: PLANNING + PREP

Once you book, everything starts to fall into place.

You’ll receive:

• A full prep guide to help you feel ready, not rushed
• Tips for wardrobe, skin prep, and styling, including what not to stress about
• A session questionnaire so I can get a sense of your vision, your comfort level, and your goals

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all shoot. I design every session to match your energy, your story, and what you’re ready to step into.

Get our Free Boudoir Prep Guide Here!

SESSION DAY: WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

You’ll walk into my studio with a little bit of nervous energy — that’s normal. Within the first few minutes, it fades. The studio is designed to feel private, calm, and magnetic — like stepping into your own world. “As a Chicago boudoir photographer, behind-the-scenes time is where my clients go from nervous to ‘I can’t believe that’s me.

Hair and makeup are included in every session, and it’s more than a glam moment — it’s your chance to settle in, slow down, and start reconnecting with yourself.

Once we start shooting, I direct every pose — from fingertips to toe point. You don’t have to “know what to do.” That’s my job. You just get to show up.

The pacing is intentional. We breathe. We laugh. We adjust. And throughout the session, something shifts. You start to see yourself differently. You soften. Then you rise.

From Lingerie to Album: A Fully Styled Boudoir Experience

What sets a session with a Chicago boudoir photographer like Bri apart? It’s not just showing up and hoping it all works. We curate every detail—from the tone of your lingerie to the shimmer in your eyeshadow. Your vibe, your personality, your vision? It all gets considered. We plan your shoot like it’s a magazine spread—location, lighting, makeup, poses, and yes, even your album design—so that every image feels cohesive and elevated. Nothing is random. Everything makes sense. And the final result? A finished gallery that looks like you, but on your best damn day.

AFTER THE SESSION: YOUR REVEAL

About 1–2 weeks later, you’ll come back to the studio for your photo reveal. This is the part where it clicks: you are art.

We’ll go through your images together, choose your favorites, and design your collection — whether that’s an album, a wall piece, or digital files. You leave with images that feel like a love letter to the version of you that’s been quietly waiting her turn.

READY TO BOOK?

If you’re looking for a Chicago boudoir photographer who offers direction, emotional depth, and editorial-level beauty without the pressure to be perfect, you’ve found her!

You don’t need to lose weight, change anything, or wait for the “right time.”
You’re ready now. I’ll prove it to you.

📍 Chicago, IL
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