12 most Frequently asked questions about Boudoir Photography
Boudoir Photography – Frequently Asked Questions
I know the thought of a boudoir session can be scary. I mean it’s not every day you get to pose in lingerie and have your picture taken! When talking to women about their session, many questions are asked. So I compiled a list of my 12 most frequently asked questions to give you some insight on preparing for a boudoir session with me to help you feel at ease so you can have an empowering experience!
Will my images be put online?
No, unless you give me permission. My number one priority is making sure my clients are comfortable, especially with boudoir. It can be a life changing experience, and I treat it as YOUR experience, not mine. During these intimate session you maybe learning how to love your body and you aren’t quite ready to share the images with the world, or sometimes these photos are specifically for your spouse aren’t for anyone else’s eyes. These are all great reasons for not sharing your photos, and it’s totally up to you if you want to share them. If there are photos that I would like to share, I will ask your permission first, and only share what you are comfortable with!
Do I have to wear lingerie?
Not at all! My sessions are specifically about your unique personality so I highly recommend you wear something that shows off your personality and style. I can offer suggestions and how you can express your style and if that means wearing a motorcycle jacket instead of lingerie then go for it! My sessions are not cookie cutter boudoir sessions and you’ll find out that creating outfits that show off your beauty is actually going to be a really fun and important process of the whole experience. There are a BUNCH of outfit ideas other than lacy little things!
Do you have payment plans?
Yes, I offer a few payment options. There is a session fee to book your shoot, and then you purchase your images once you see your final images after the shoot. I offer either 2 or 3 payments for your final products If you want more time to be able to pay off the shoot, you can schedule it a few months out, and pay it off in payments. Let me know if this is something that you want to set up!
Paypal Credit also offers %0 financing for 6 months! Many of my clients take advantage of this offer because you get your final products immediately once you are approved with Paypal.
Is hair and makeup included?
Hair and makeup is included in all of our boudoir shoots! I think it’s really important for you to feel pampered, and having your hair and makeup done by a professional is a great way to do that! Our amazing team can help you complete your look, whether that’s a natural look or full on glam! I will have you speak to one of my artist so you can decide on a look that you want.
Do you Photoshop my images?
I do edit your images for light, exposure, and color balance only. I will also edit anything out that’s normally not supposed to be there, a blemish, a bruise etc. Part of the process of accepting yourself and seeing your beauty also means not photoshopping out parts of yourself you don’t like. If there are parts of yourself that are learning to love and aren’t thrilled about, that’s ok. But remember, I am a highly skilled at posing and lighting and I will put you in flattering positions to make you look your absolute best! I will never put you in an unflattering position I promise!
Where should I buy outfits?
There are a few places to buy outfits from and it depends on what you are getting and the style of your shoot! But I always like to tell women to first go to your closet and pick out something from your own wardrobe that highlights your unique personality. We can make any article of clothing into a Boudoir outfit. If you want to buy yourself something special for this experience here is a list to choose from with different style and sizing! Adoreme.com, Torrid, Aerie, foreveryourslingerie.ca, hipsandcurves.com. If you are looking for something specific that you can’t find, let me know and I might know where to get it!
What type of print products do you have?
I offer a variety of albums and portfolio boxes with prints in them. The portfolio box with the 8×10 matted prints are such a classy way to display your prints. I absolutely love the feel of picking up a physical print and I tell every woman that they should get their beautiful images off their computer and framed so you can gawk at your own beauty every time you pass it. My other favorite product is my Lux album. It’s the perfect way to show off your most favorite images from your shoot in a sleek and discreet album.
“I flip through my album every chance I get. I think I look at it more than my husband does. It’s a daily reminder that my self-image has completely changed after having my boudoir shoot.” –Amy, on her Boudoir album she purchased.
Do you offer digitals?
Most of my Collections include digital files for a huge savings, but there is also an A La Carte list that you can choose from as well. On this list there is an option to add on digital images. These digital images come in a private online gallery for you to download and share
I’m freaking out! How can I stop being so nervous?
Don’t worry, this is a normal feeling EVERY woman has before their shoot. Nerves are all part of the experience! I always say that it would probably be weird if you WEREN’T nervous. After all we’re not models who do this for a living! We are every day women who don’t go on photo shoots often, if not, never! The nervousness in the beginning of your shoot make your moment of “WOW” seeing your photos for the first so much better. Most everyone becomes way less nervous once hair and makeup are done because they can see that they are camera ready and they are ready to get going!
How many outfits should I bring?
In a typical Boudoir session we can go through 3-4 outfits. I always say to bring more if you can’t decide and I will help you decide at your shoot. We will pull everything out and decide the order of what you are going to wear. It’s better to have more outfits available because If something isn’t working we simply move on to the next outfit!
Should I get to my shoot early?
You should always plan on getting to your shoot about 10 minutes early so we don’t have to rush and make you even more nervous. I want this to be a special, pampering time that is just for you so take advantage of the time you are in the studio! It will be all about YOU!
Can I bring someone to my session?
Only is they are 100% supportive. I really try to just have the client and myself at the shoot so we can make it a safe and comfortable space without any distractions.