Hey babe! This is your reminder to stretch before your boudoir session—seriously, don’t skip this part!
You’ll be holding poses that your body is probably not used to (like arching your back, twisting, pointing your toes… you get it). And the more you stretch and practice ahead of time, the easier it’s going to be during your shoot—and the better your photos will turn out!
Even just a few minutes of stretching a day in the couple weeks leading up to your session can help you feel more confident, flexible, and relaxed in front of the camera.
What should you stretch?
The main areas to focus on before your boudoir session are your neck, back, shoulders, hips, and feet. These are the areas that are doing the most work in boudoir posing, so giving them a little extra love will go a long way!
When should you start?
Ideally, you’ll start stretching about 2 weeks before your session. Even just once a day (or twice if you’re feeling fancy) will help your body feel ready. At the very least, stretch the morning of your shoot so you walk into the studio feeling loose and ready to slay.
Easy Stretches to Try:
Neck
Gently tilt your head back and look up toward the ceiling. Hold that stretch for 15–30 seconds, and repeat about 10 times.
Then add a twist—look up and to the left, then up and to the right. You should feel a good stretch along the sides of your neck.
Back
Stand with your hands on your lower back, and push your hips forward while looking back behind you. You should feel this stretch along your spine.
Hold for 10–20 seconds and repeat 10–15 times.
Another one: sit in a chair, feet flat on the floor. Reach your arms straight in front of you (don’t lean forward!) and try to round your upper back. You should feel this in your shoulder blades. If you don’t—readjust and try again!
Shoulders
Do some gentle shoulder rolls forward and back. You can also stretch each arm across your body and hold for 15 seconds.
This one’s great for releasing tension and helping those over-the-shoulder poses feel way more natural!
Hips
Try a seated butterfly stretch—soles of your feet together, knees dropped to the sides. Hold and breathe for 20–30 seconds.
A gentle lunge stretch with one knee on the ground is great too—especially for those spicy kneeling or squatting poses.
Feet
This one’s super easy but super important! Roll your ankles in both directions for about 30 seconds.
Then, point your toes like a ballerina—aim for a long, straight line down your leg (not a flexed foot that makes a 90° angle). Hold for 15 seconds and repeat about 10 times. This helps your legs look even more elongated in photos!
Overall:
Stretching might seem like a small thing, but it can make a huge difference in how your body feels and looks during your session. The more warmed up you are, the more you’ll be able to relax into your poses—and the more confident and comfortable you’ll feel.
Every body is different, and not every client is physically capable of every pose—and that’s okay! But stretching helps us get the absolute most out of your session while keeping you comfortable and safe.
You’ve got this. I already know you’re going to look 🔥
