-Starting now: drink plenty of water and get that skin looking right.

- 1 month out: Schedule any hair, makeup, nail and/or aesthetician appointments.

- 2-4 weeks before: Find clothing. Lingerie is always awesome and gorgeous but a tight t-shirt, soft sweater, or oversized button down shirt works well also.

- 3-7 days out: Get waxed (bikini, lip, brow- whatever your normal routine is) a few days prior to ensure the redness or irritation has subsided. Stay out of sun to prevent red skin look. Try on outfits and coordinate your wardrobe but bring as many as you like. Drink plenty of water for luminous skin. Lower your salt intake if you're worried about retaining water.

- Day before: Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure. Shave and moisturize. Want legs and under arms looking their best. Have a nice and relaxing evening with no stress. Most importantly, get a good night's sleep.

- Today's the day: Ensure everything is packed and loaded in vehicle. Use clear deodorant or none at all. Better to not use any than have the ugly white underarms. Wear loose fitting clothes to avoid red marks on your skin (no jeans, tight socks, or tight clothing). Highly recommend skipping your bra and panties for the drive as the straps and lining can easily leave lines as well. If you prefer, eat something light on the way to get you satisfied through the shoot.

Finally, RELAX. You're in good hands with me

A newfound passion that I have discovered and is growing in popularity across the photography world is Bodyscape Photography.

It is the quintessential way to take pictures of any body shape. Ideally, all unwanted parts can be hidden in shadows while the parts you want to accentuate can be brought into light.

This style of photography uses controlled lighting in combination with softboxes to focus on specific parts or area of a client’s body.

Normally used with black or white backgrounds, the high-contrast use of shadows and detailed lighting comes together to create beautiful works of art resulting in absolutely stunning photographs of a client’s favorite body part(s).
 
Because of the manipulation of light, bodyscape photography does not require a lot of preparation which is ideal for both client and photographer.

Although most bodyscapes consist of nude poses, do not be discouraged. If you’re not comfortable with being entirely nude, the look can still be achieved. Choosing to focus on the common bare parts of the body such as neck, cleavage, arms, back, stomach, bottom, legs, or any part of your body that makes you feel sensual is a simple yet elegant alternative that still results in beautiful photographs.

Regardless of your decision, the end result will be the same — using the various curves of your body to create natural, artistic photos that reminds you that it is okay to fall back in love with every part of yourself.