In just over 2 weeks I have gotten a ton of calls, emails and instant messages about The Intimate Story which totally has blown me away! Thank you all!!
I love boudoir photography and its so exciting that so many women are interested in it too. I like for my blog posts to be more informative than anything else so I thought I would take some time to answer the most frequent questions here:
How much does this cost:
I try to be really upfront about this. Boudoir photography is a luxury purchase but one that I believe is much more important than your daily pumpkin spice latte. My session fees are outlined on my Pricing page and beyond that you can spend as little or as much as you would like. I have no product purchase minimum and I do offer a variety of packages that are discounted over the individual prices.
What does your session include:
My sessions include complimentary professional hair and make up to make sure that you look your very best on camera, a personal consultation to ensure that your session is customized to you, up to 4 wardrobe changes, a 1 hour professional photography session and an individual reveal session of your private gallery.
How long does this take:
I tell my clients to plan on about 3 hours total from start to finish. It normally takes less time, but I don’t ever want anyone to feel rushed. The first hour or so will be spent with my hair and make up artists to make sure that you look your very best. Make up needs to be done differently for photography than even when you would go out for the night and the artists I use know exactly how to make you look phenomenal for the camera.
Do you supply lingerie:
No, I do not have the space at this point to have a wardrobe for my clients. I do however have blankets, sheets, sheers and even tulle we can incorporate in your session.
But I want to look like myself:
Good! I want you too as well. Thats kind of the point isn’t it? This session is all about you. Your wants and needs. We will cover this all at the consultation and I will make sure that the hair and make up artists know exactly what you are looking for. Pinterest is your friend here as well…if you find a look you like let them know. The artists I work with are fabulous about making my clients look just amazing.
What if I feel uncomfortable:
That is completely natural actually, but it usually goes away pretty quickly. Its one of the reasons I meet with my clients beforehand. I want it to be comfortable and fun for you! Bring a girl friend with you, bring a bottle of wine or champagne if you want. Before you know it we will all be chatting like old friends. I am also a nurse…there is nothing I haven’t seen. You may walk in with some nervous jitters…but you will walk out feeling amazing, beautiful and empowered.
Do I have to get naked?
Nope. This isn’t penthouse. This is all about your comfort level and what makes you feel sexy and amazing.
Will you photoshop me?
Yes…and no. So no I am not going to make you loose 50 pounds with some clicks of my mouse and I am not taking off ten years either. Sorry not sorry as my teens say. Thats not what I am about here. You are going to look amazing, but you are still going to look like you. Photoshop is a tool…and a powerful one that I use on all my images, but I use it to enhance your beauty not change who you are. `
Will you post my images on the internet?
Not unless you give me direct permission to, otherwise they are for your eyes only. I have a really detailed model release that allows you to choose your comfort level with posting any images whatsoever. You can allow me to utilize all the images, only images that you have given permission, images that don’t show identity or none of the images whatsoever. It is whatever you want.
What happens after the session?
After you leave I will begin to go thru the images and if the privacy level you decided on allows, I will post a sneak peek within 24 hours usually. It takes me about 2 weeks to hand edit your gallery and then we will have your private reveal session. That is when you will have the opportunity to order the products that you wish. I can either come to you or you can come view them in the studio. It takes approximately 2 weeks to receive your products as well. This time frame is important when you are booking a session for a special occasion. Boudoir sessions for Christmas gifts need to be done by the end of November for example.
“I had so much fun…she makes you feel beautiful at any size.” -SueEllen Fort Wayne IN
Ready to book your boudoir session? Have more questions for me? Fill out the form and I will get back to you!
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