Boudoir Photography: Top 13 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Boudoir Photography – Frequently Asked Questions
The thought of a boudoir session can be scary. When talking to women about their session, I get asked all kinds of questions. So I wanted to compile a list of my 13 most frequently asked questions to give you some insight on preparing for a boudoir session with me!
Do you share my images?
Our number 1 priority making sure our clients are comfortable, especially with boudoir! It can be a life changing experience, but that also makes 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 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 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 I have to wear lingerie?
You definitely don’t 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 book retainer to secure your session date. For products, we have a pre-payment plan. This allows you to pay for your products in increments before your session. It also come with bonus worth up to $600 for free! If this is something you'd be interested in let me know!
Is Hair and Makeup Included?
Yes! Hair and makeup is included complimentary in our Lux Session. I think it really important for you to feel pampered during your session and that starts with hair and makeup! Our amazing team can help you complete your look whether that's "I woke up like this" or full on glam!
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 make you who you 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 parts of yourself that 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 out your shine!
Do You Provide Outfits?
Yes! We have a client closet with the cutest lingerie you can borrow for your session. Each outfit is sanitized between uses and requires you to bring your own nude or black bottoms to wear underneath. I do suggest you also bring your own outfit,s o you have plenty of options the day of your session.
Where Should I Buy Outfits?
There are a few places to buy outfits from and it depends on 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, foreveryourslingerie.ca, hipsandcurves.com, jasminestaceycollection.co. 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?
We offer a variety of albums and luxury glass boxes with prints in them, as well as wall art and some fun items like a brass calendar and a vintage viewfinder! Our albums are our most popular item and most people add on the vintage viewfinder because its a cute, fun reminder of their session!
Do You Offer Digitals?
All of our packages include some sort of print product, 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 you WEREN’T nervous. The nervousness in the beginning of your shoot make your moment of “WOW” seeing your photos for the first so much better!
How Many Outfits Should I Bring?
The more the merrier. 3-4 outfit changes are included in your session and you can choose to pick something from the client closet as well. I always say to bring more if you can’t decide and I will help you decide at your shoot!
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 and colors and make a plan for hair and makeup!
Where is Your Studio Located?
We are currently located in Belleville, IL just minutes from down town St. Louis, MO.