Minnesota Summer Is Calling & we gotta talk about how to avoid tanning lines for your session.

Lake days. Boat rides. Long golden evenings. I’m literally so excited, I can’t wait. What a long winter this has been.

I know we are all ready for a Minnesota summer. And I want us all to have the best time getting to enjoy the warmer days and longer sunsets.

Buuuut before the season kicks off, let’s talk about how to set yourself up for success if you have a boudoir session on the calendar. I talked about this on the blog a couple of years ago (here) but it’s time for a refresher! 

Here’s the thing to know: Summer magic and studio magic can absolutely coexist. You just need to plan a little. I promise it’s worth it!

Sunburn Is a Hard No

If you show up with a sunburn, we will need to reschedule.

I know. Not fun to hear. But I want you to have all the info.

A sunburn is not something I can edit out. It pulls red in photos and it changes the tone of your skin. And it is temporary. Your photos are forever.

You deserve images that feel like you forever and ever. Not like that one weekend you forgot to reapply, ya know?

Become a sunscreen goddess this summer.

Get something that feels luxe. Something you love putting on. (If you’re anything like me, you are way more likely to use it consistently).

A few goodies to try:

• EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum
• Vacation Classic Whip
• Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense
• ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint
• Vacation Classic Lotion
• Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Spray

Protect your skin, because it’s all part of the investment you’re making in yourself this Summer.

Let’s Talk About The Tan Lines

This is where how to avoid tanning lines really matters.

Tan lines show up a lottttt in summer sessions. I completely understand why. Lake life is elite.

In the studio, though, those sharp lines across shoulders, hips, or chest can be distracting. I can soften them. I cannot completely remove them.

Most of my clients do one of two things:

• Wear consistent coverage until their session
• And/or get a spray tan right before their shoot

That warm, even glow from a spray tan photographs beautifully.

Have Your Summer. Then Have Your Session.

The definition of getting to have your cake and eat it too (something I’m a fan of around here).

After your shoot, go live your best bikini life. Soak up every sunset from the boat.

Just be mindful leading up to your date. When you think about lake days, also think about how to avoid tanning lines.

I want you glowing in the studio with images that you’re going to take home and cherish forever, and not regret a few tanning lines showing up or sunburns peeking through.

And if you haven’t booked your Summer session yet, but want to – reach out here! My calendar is opening soon, and those spots book fast!