13 Christmas Boudoir Photo Ideas For The Perfect Holiday Gift

We’ve collected 13 Christmas boudoir photo ideas that are sure to bring in the Christmas spirit. Whether you’re looking to give your photos as a gift or are hosting a photoshoot for someone special as a gift to them, holiday-themed boudoir photography is a great way to go.

Don’t know where to start once you’ve got an idea? A jumping-off point is finding a location for your shoot that matches the theme you’re going for. This is where Peerspace comes in. Peerspace is the world’s largest online marketplace for hourly venue rental and has tons of locations for rent across the country. Peerspace’s comprehensive search engine lets you whittle down your results by accepting keywords that will exclude venues that don’t match your criteria.

But before you start looking for a location, let’s give you some ideas to get those juices flowing.

1. Mystic sanctuary

A key feature of boudoir photography is its sultry aspect. Mysterious is definitely sultry, and mystical sanctuaries have elements of mystery. That’s why for this shoot, we’re taking you to the dim and moody inner sanctum of your own mystic sanctuary. Grab some candles, heavy drapes, perhaps a crystal ball, and you’ll be good to go.

Looking for a sanctuary in NYC? Look no further than this moody, skylight sanctuary in Red Hook. It’s 2,000 square feet of event and production space that provides you with access to its chic and high-end furnishings. Consider it a beautiful blank slate for your Christmas boudoir photo ideas!

2. Sultry Santa

Continuing our theme of moody Christmas boudoir photo ideas, this one takes you into Santa’s den. Of course, you’ll want to decorate the room with red and green and maybe feature a Christmas tree. Whether or not it’s sultry will depend on your outfit and maybe a couple of bonus props, such as candles and heavy red drapes.

To give you an idea of what we’re thinking of, check out this moody lair in downtown San Diego. The sultry red and gold color scheme, ornate bed, and BDSM gear are sure to get you in the right head space for this shoot.

3. Retro chic

Everything retro is in right now, and we suggest you try to incorporate a retro set into your shoot. Whether you’re going for the red vinyl seats and checker floor of a 1950s diner, or the mid-century modern look of an Andy Warhol associate, we’re 100% positive you can pull off this Christmas boudoir shoot.

In Miami? Take a look at these fabulous retro-themed sets in this one-of-a-kind studio. It can be the perfect setting for a vintage pin-up girl boudoir shoot with a hint of glamour.

Learn all about boudoir photography as you prepare to embrace your inner god or goddess!

4. Psychedelic journey

This photoshoot theme is for the spiritually-minded. Those of you who know if this is for you already know what we’re talking about. Lava lamps, a mishmash of vibrant colors, perhaps some surrealist objects – these will all help you pull the look off.

If you’re looking for an example, then look no further than this San Francisco mirrored masterpiece. It’s a petite space covered in mylar. The studio also has LED lights and lasers that you can play with during your shoot to add another layer of fun and mischief.

5. Classy in the clawfoot

That’s right, for this photoshoot idea, we’re suggesting you take this shoot into a clawfoot tub. For the best result, take the tub out of the bathroom and place it in the middle of a light and airy industrial loft with exposed brick walls and wood flooring. Seeing the tub outside of the context of the bathroom will help mediate the intense intimacy of a bathtub shoot.

Looking for a claw-foot in Chicago? Check out this industrial apartment equipped with its own classic clawfoot tub. The popular and chic studio offers you the use of its gorgeous clawfoot tub along with multiple backdrops, a wicker egg chair, and even more props.

6. Gallerina gorgeous

For this shoot, we’re taking your Christmas boudoir photo ideas into a gallery space. Unexpected, eclectic, and sophisticated, a gallery space provides a spectacular and eye-grabbing backdrop for your sensual boudoir shoot. New year, new you – bring in the coming holiday season with a refined, expensive-looking, and tasteful shoot.

The Philadelphia local looking for a gallery will have to check out this intimate, brick-walled gem. We love its shiny flooring, warm lighting, and of course, its sensational artwork.

7. Christmas is music to my ears

This photoshoot is for all the music lovers and makers out there. If you’re infatuated with the recording industry, why not take your holiday shoot in the recording studio? Just bring some festive tinsel, some Christmas lights, and your sultry self, and you’ll be ready to go.

In Boston? Take a gander at this fully equipped and stocked recording studio for rent. The ruby red platform in front of the rustic brick wall is the perfect spot for posing seductively for the camera.

8. Pondside pleasantries

If you’ve seen Monet’s water lily series, you’ll know just how sensual and graceful ponds can be rendered in art. That’s why for this shoot, we’re taking you to the water’s edge. Dress in flowing fabrics, bring a parasol, and a blanket, and start snapping some pics.

Seeking a pond in Tampa? This yard with a pond is as close as you’ll get to a real-life example of Monet’s water lilies. Just imagine posing beside the pond as the sun is setting, ensuring your photographer snaps you coated in golden hour rays.

9. Candyland

The sweetest of our Christmas boudoir photo ideas, this shoot takes you into the childhood fantasy of a world made of candy. To make this shoot even more Christmas-themed, you could even construct a set made of gingerbread. If you’re looking to be the sweetest thing this holiday season, you may even want to coordinate your outfit to resemble a candy cane.

Those in Southgate, MI, will have to check out this sweet-as-can-be Candyland-themed apartment, which is 1,200 square feet of Candyland goodness.

10. Neon nightclub

Looking to get as sensual and sultry as possible? Try our neon nightclub photoshoot, which takes you into the dimly lit and moody underground world of urban nightlife. Neon can create quite a dramatic atmosphere and works well to backlight you as you pose for the camera.

In Los Angeles? This sultry neon and 80s-themed studio could be perfect for you. It includes a bedroom, a bathroom with yet another clawfoot tub, a living area, and of course, pink and neon galore.

Hoping to create a shoot with your SO? Then you need to see our couples boudoir photoshoot ideas next!

11. Royal regalia

For this photoshoot, we’re transporting you into the refined and gilded world of 19th-century royalty, but with a modern twist. While the 19th century may have been too prude for your Christmas boudoir photo ideas, we think the contrast between the setting and content of your shoot will be quite the spectacle. You’ll want some gilded chandeliers, some hardwood furniture, marble, and a fireplace.

In New Orleans? Then you may want to check out the boudoir of this gorgeous historic Treme studio mansion. The gilded mirror, beaded curtain, and glorious natural light all combine to serve a mood and then some.

12. Pretty in white

If you’re like us, you look forward to the first real snowfall of the holiday season. Even if you live where it doesn’t snow, you can still embrace this theme with an all-white shoot. Real snow, fake snow, or even snowy white props will all bring this shoot together in the holiday spirit.

For the Seattle resident looking to host this shoot indoors, you’ll want to take a gander at this snowy gem of a studio. It’s an all-white studio with a shabby-chic aesthetic that looks amazing on camera.

13. Mid-century masterpiece

For the last of our Christmas boudoir photo ideas, we’re going with something modest, subdued, yet tasteful and refined. Mid-century modern style possesses a timeless elegance. Grab some shell chairs, cherry wood furniture, and plop yourself down in front of factory windows.

You may want to shoot somewhere that’s already furnished, and if you’re in New York, you’ll need to check out this beautiful mid-century home. Its blonde wood furniture, pops of greenery from the lush plant life, and vintage decor make it both sophisticated and dreamy.

Make your Christmas boudoir photo ideas pop with Peerspace

We hope these Christmas boudoir photo ideas have left you inspired and ready to start shooting. And just so you know, these venues we listed above are only the tip of the iceberg. Check out the loads of other great venues available to rent by the hour on Peerspace. Plus, with more spaces added daily, you never know what type of space may inspire you next.

Find even more unique Christmas boudoir photoshoot locations on Peerspace