12 Unique Boudoir Session Ideas

This just in: you are hot. The sooner you realize that the sooner you can start appreciating and celebrating your amazing body for what it is. And a boudoir photoshoot could be the perfect way to get started. To help you find your inspiration, here are 12 unique boudoir session ideas to help you love the skin your in. 

And if you need help scouting out boudoir photographers who’ll make you feel comfortable and help you stage breathtaking photos, check out the Peerspace resources blog for recommendations on the best boudoir photographers in cities across the globe. 

1. Soak in a milk bath 

Milk baths aren’t just good for your skin — they’re also super fun for enchanting and playful photography. You can feel like a mermaid while you lounge half submerged in a porcelain tub. Add some strategically placed flowers or leaves, and you’ve got a recipe for a refined and playful photography session. 

2. Add a pop of pink 

Rounding out our colorful boudoir session ideas, why not add a splash of pink to your photoshoot? 

This Pretty in Pink studio in NYC offers unique textural details, like a fluffy pink feather wall and a luxurious pastel sofa. There’s also a moody tub with a pink side and a black side, depending on what mood you’re in. And at only $40 an hour to book on Peerspace, it’s a steal for anyone looking for boudoir studios to rent on a budget. 

3. Lounge in a gilded cage 

This boudoir session idea will give your photos a tantalizing twist. Try using a cage prop to enrich your photos. This Peerspace boudoir studio features an ivy-covered human-sized bird cage that you can use on the bed, the sofa, the floor, or anywhere else your imagination desires. 

Having a shoot with your SO? Then you need to see our creative couples boudoir photoshoot ideas!

4. Channel your inner mermaid 

Have you always wanted to feel as glamorous, mysterious, and ethereal as a fairy tale mermaid? Try staging your photoshoot at a studio with an aquatic twist, like this Hollywood glam boudoir studio in Dallas. 

Themed after the “Birth of Venus,” the studio features a bed with a glowing clamshell headboard perfect for staging seductive mermaid-inspired photos. See photos of the whole studio and all the amazing props you can use on Peerspace. 

5. Add moody candlelight 

Sometimes, it’s not what you see that makes a photo alluring — it’s what you can’t see. You can tantalize the imagination in your boudoir photoshoot by using soft candlelight to create a moody glow. Check out the candles in this Peerspace boudoir studio in Philadelphia. 

The candles scattered by the mirror help create a luxurious yet mysterious touch. It’s a fun way to play with lighting and create interesting effects in your final results. 

6. Apply your makeup at a luxurious vanity 

Instead of getting ready for your photoshoot, why not make getting ready part of your session? 

Look for a studio with a vanity, where you can powder your nose or apply mascara while the camera snaps photos — like this rich red micro-studio in NYC. The studio also has other fun props you could use while you’re sitting at the vanity, like a retro phone. And at only $30 an hour to book, it’s a steal to book on Peerspace. 

7. Sit on a throne

You should feel like total royalty during a boudoir photoshoot. So, why not use a prop throne as one of your backdrops? You can get in plenty of playful poses with a throne, like stretching out across the arm rests, or curling up inside with a mysterious grin. 

If you’re intrigued by the idea of using a throne in your boudoir shoot, keep an eye out for Peerspace photo studios that have prop thrones on hand, like this one-of-a-kind throne room in Austin, Texas, which has multiple thrones waiting for your creative input.  

8. Fly with your angel wings 

Have you always wanted to feel like a VS angel strutting down the runway? Try channeling your inner angel by donning a pair of fluffy wings for your boudoir photoshoot. 

If you want to make it feel more authentic, try staging your session in a photo studio with green screen backdrops — so you can actually be on a runway with a little photoshop magic — or in a starry night sky, or anywhere else your imagination wants to go. 

9. Become one with nature in a greenhouse 

You might be hesitant to take racy pictures of yourself in an outdoor environment. But if you’re staging your photos in, say, a totally private Japanese zen garden… then you can unwind and let yourself bask in nature without anyone around to interrupt your photoshoot. 

This unique Peerspace studio even has a relaxing outdoor tub perfect for our next boudoir session idea.

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10. Bring out deep red 

Rich, sultry red is a classic color choice for boudoir sessions. So, try to scout out a Peerspace studio swimming in rich red — like this ruby red “Valentine’s special” studio in LA. 

The studio has three separate spaces for you to play with — a lavish bedroom with a heart-shaped bed, a sultry lounge area, and a space where you can perfect your hair and makeup before the big shoot. It’s a one-of-a-kind space that’s tailor-made for boudoir photos. Check out more photos of the whole studio on Peerspace. 

11. Keep it cool blue

On the flip side, maybe you’d prefer a more soothing and relaxing color palette, like a rich and velvety blue. 

Check out this chill, 70s-themed blue room in LA. Featuring a unique circle bed, a golden low-rider bike, and plenty of other props, there’s more than enough here to capture your imagination. You can let the natural light in or draw the curtains to design more moody and mysterious pics. 

12. Make it a swimsuit photoshoot instead

Instead of a classic boudoir shoot, why not boost your confidence with a swimwear photoshoot instead? This is your prime chance to strut your stuff in your favorite new bikini stretched out in the shade, lounging in the pool, or sizzling in a hot tub. 

Check out Peerspace to find aesthetic private pools in your area where you can feel secluded and confident with your photographer — like this tropical oasis in St. Petersburg, FL. 

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