The thought of a boudoir session can be scary. When talking to a woman about their session, I get asked all kinds of questions. So i wanted to compile a list of my 12 most frequently asked questions to give you insight on preparing for a boudoir session with me!

BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I Have To Wear Lingerie??

You definitely do not have to specifically wear lingerie, it depends on your personality! There are a BUNCH of outfit ideas other than lacy little things.

Do You Have Payment Plans?

We offer a few payment options. There is a booking retainer to book your shoot at the time of scheduling your session. The retainer covers your professional hair and makeup, plus our time together. The retainer fee does not cover any prints or products. We have in house payment plans available but products will not be delivered until your invoice is paid in full. If you want more time to be able to pay your shoot in full at time of your ordering appointment, we can schedule your session a few months out and pay pay it off in payments. Reach out with any questions!

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 is a great way to do that! Our amazing team can help you complete your look. Whether that is a, “I just woke up like this” or full on glam! You can bring any ideas you want for your makeup and we can try to use it for inspiration!

Do You Share My Images?

Our number 1 priority is making sure our clients are comfortable, especially with boudoir! It can be a life changing experience, but that also make it nerve wracking. Sometimes, you are learning how to love your body and you aren’t quite ready to share the images with the world, or sometimes there are photos are specifically for your spouse and aren’t for anyone else’s eyes. These are all great reasons for not sharing your photos, and it all depends on your personal preferences! 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 You Offer Digitals?

All of our packages includes some sort of print product and most of them include your digital copies, but there is also an A La Carte list that you can choose from as well. On this list we have an option to add on digital images. These digital images come in a locked online gallery for you to download and share.

I’m Freaking Out! How Can I Calm My Nerves?

Nerves are all part of the experience! I always say that it would probably be weird if your WEREN’T nervous. The nervousness is the beginning of your shoot make your moment of “WOW” seeing your photos for the first time so much better.

How Many Outfits Should I Bring?

I ask my clients to bring 6 to 8 different looks but we shoot four. The reason I ask you to bring so much is because not everything shoots as well as it looks in person. 

Should I Get To My Shoot Early?

You should always plan on getting to your shoot about 10 minutes early so we can talk about your outfits, colors and make a plan for hair and makeup!

Where Is Your Studio Located?

We are located in Parachute on the property of the Colorado Hemp Institute! I love this property! It gives us the option of jumping outside into nature if you feel so inclined. I am in an old barn that has been turned into a building that is just beautiful!

What Type Of Print Products Do You Have?

We offer a variety luxury of albums, metal and canvas wall art, smart phone app and one of my favorites is the black lacquer box with lock and key that holds 5 x 7 prints! Plus more! I absolutely love flipping through an Italian leather book and seeing the glory that is myself from my session!

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. Here is a long list to choose from with different style and sizing. Victoria’s Secret, Forever21, Adoreme.com, Torrid, eberjay.com, Aerie, foreveryourlingerie.ca, hipsandcurves.com, jasminestaceycollection.co, Amazon.com or shein.com. If you are looking for something specific that you can’t find, let me know and I might know where to get it or have it in my client closet!

Do You Photoshop My Images?

I do edit your images for light, exposure and color balance. I do NOT however edit anything “out” that is permanent. I think it can be damaging to have a boudoir session done and then edit out parts of yourself that makes you who are. 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 any parts of yourself that you are learning to love and aren’t thrilled about, that is okay! We are skilled in posing and lighting to make you look your absolute best and brings our your shine!