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Tips for Relaxed, Authentic Poses During a Boudoir Photo Shoot

Sunday, August 31, 2025 | By: Jenny Puranen Photography

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Posing isn’t about hiding. It’s about highlighting.
When you learn how to direct with confidence, your client will feel it. Every angle, every shift in posture, every encouraging word you say—it matters.

Use this guide as a visual toolbox. Don’t copy each pose exactly. Instead, think of them as jumping-off points to help each woman feel seen, strong, and sexy.

CURVES AREN’T A CHALLENGE—THEY’RE A CANVAS

What to Look For:

  • Angles that elongate the body

  • S-curves that enhance the waistline

  • Soft hands, arched backs, and relaxed jawlines

  • Chin out and down = confidence

  • One leg bent = instant shape

Lighting Tip: Side lighting works wonders for dimension—especially around the waist, hips, and collarbones.

TALK LIKE A BOSS

Here’s how to guide without being awkward:

  • “Tilt your chin out and down—it gives queen energy.”

  • “Shift your weight onto your back foot—that's your power stance.”

  • “You don’t need to suck in. Let’s celebrate what’s real.”

  • “Arch like you're stretching after a nap. Soft, not stiff.”


BEFORE YOU SHOOT: MINDSET MATTERS

  • Give reassurance before you click. (“This light is doing magical things right now!”)

  • Let her see a few shots early—confidence breeds confidence.

  • Never rush through. Let the moment unfold.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

You’re not just taking pictures. You’re showing women what they look like when they finally see themselves.
That’s powerful. That’s boudoir.

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