You’ve got Questions,
I’ve got answers.
I want to make sure you are beyond prepared before your session, so I have all the questions you could ever think of and more listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have a specific date that you need your gift to be ready (like your wedding or anniversary), then we should do your session a minimum of six weeks before that. That will allow us time to get your session completed, photos edited and deliverable items designed, ordered and shipped to you.
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Absolutely! I will be there to guide you through every pose, facial expression and awkward moment. I know how it feels to be lost in front of the camera, so I don’t want you to experience that for a second. My job is to make you look great, so if at any moment throughout the session you don’t… I’ll help make adjustments so that you do! I’ll guide you through poses and tell you when to smile and when to be relaxed. I’ll remind you to tighten your tummy and push your shoulders back… I’ll remind you to take a deep breath and have one more sip of champagne. I’ll even show you photos from the back of the camera throughout the shoot so you can verify all is looking good in YOUR opinion. So, don’t you worry… I’ve got you through the whole shoot!
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Most of my boudoir session clients spend between $1,500 - $5,000.
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A retainer of 50% is due upon signing your contract to reserve the appointment, and the balance is due on the day of your session. Custom payment schedules are available upon request.
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Once we book, we can brainstorm amazing locations options together. Most people choose to shoot in their home, a friend’s house, rent a space on Peerspace.com, Airbnb or VRBO. The best part about renting an overnight space is that you can make a romantic getaway for your partner and surprise them with your sexy look after your shoot. That way you also don’t have to immediately wipe off your full face of makeup… you have a sneaky excuse for a surprise rendezvous. ;)
If all else fails, my home boudoir studio in Greenville, SC is a beautiful option for your session. There is a $150 fee to use my home in order to prepare, clean and make ready for your session.
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Your boudoir session will take between one to two hours. If you chose a package with hair and makeup, you can plan to be here for an additional 90 minutes before your session starts.
In total, you could be here up to three to four hours.
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No. Every woman is unique in her shape and size. To carry wardrobe that would work for each woman would be impossible. I want your wardrobe to fit you beautifully. If it fits perfectly… it will capture perfectly. I HIGHLY encourage you to get a bra fitting at a local boutique in order to ensure you are wearing things that support you properly. More about that in the prep guide I will send you once you book your boudoir session.
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We will have enough time for two to four outfits depending on which package you choose, but feel free to bring extra just in case an outfit doesn’t work out or breaks or you’re just not sure what would photograph best.
Also, it’s nice to have extra options in the event we have time to shoot more. It’s better to have too much than not enough!
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Again, your gallery is password protected and won’t be listed on my website publicly. So, the only people who will have access are you, me, and whomever you share your password with.
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I specialize in capturing women… posing men or masculine is a completely different skill set and art form in which I do not excel. However, my friend Cody Kinsfather in Austin, Texas is a pro in capturing in this style, so I highly recommend using him instead!
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Absolutely not! Unless you want them to. Any lady who is currently shown on my website or social media has signed a model release and they selected the images they are comfortable with sharing. After your images are delivered to you, I always check with you to see if you are interested. If no, no big deal at all! If you do want to share some, I always have a little gift for you as a thank you!
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I can definitely edit most everything… but I try to make sure you look like you. Just an elevated version. If you prefer I do a little tuck here and a boost there, I can make it happen. Typically, though, I just focus on creating beautiful images and making the lighting and colors perfect. I aim to shoot you perfectly in real life so the editing needed is minimal. If you do prefer a little extra editing, we can go over your preferences at your photo reveal!
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I have a highly detailed boudoir preparation guide that I will send over to you once you book. It tells you all the tips on how to prep your body, what wardrobe to bring, details on my studio, and any other good info that has been requested or needed for sessions!
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Absolutely! I definitely like to keep things on the tame side, but I have had some ladies want to do tasteful nudes or implied nudes. Some ladies have also selected to include bondage items like a silk ribbon or other playful props into their session. No props are required or necessary as I typically like to focus on you and your beauty… but if you are interested in including something, please ask and I’ll let you know my thoughts!
It’s super important that you know…. I have a very strict line that I draw with the level of “spice” I will photograph. So, please be prepared to hear my thoughts and know I will only photograph certain poses and themes. I NEVER want to tilt too far or tiptoe on the line of pornography. Ever.
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Most of my clients choose to wear lingerie from bras and panties to bodysuits and thigh highs, but that is not required. Some of my ladies have worn oversized sweatshirts, bodycon dresses, tight t-shirts with cute undies or shorts, or even His clothes. This session can be and look however you want… You are the creative director. I am always here to brainstorm though if you aren’t sure how something will photograph.
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It’s a tough word, right? Most of my ladies are perplexed by this work and avoid saying it altogether. It’s pronounced “Boo-dwar”.
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Definitely not required and definitely are allowed. This is completely up to you though. At the end of the session, I will check with you to see how you’re feeling and if you want to do any shots that are implied nude or maybe cozy in the sheets. A lot of my ladies come to their session thinking “absolutely not” or “I would NEVER” and then at the end of the session, they decide to give it a try. Whatever you decide, is more than ok with me! Again, this is YOUR session! You get to decide the types of images you want to create. I’m just here to make those photos happen!
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Due to the nature of these sessions, I HIGHLY recommend you come solo. Having another person there can seem comforting, but I’ve seen it end up being distracting. The saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” is a real thing. I need to be able to connect with you, guide you, and give you direction without interruption in order to pull the absolute best images out of your session.
However, if you and your friend BOTH want to do a session on the same day, then by all means - come together! While you’re shooting, she can get her hair and makeup done! (And, there are perks for you both if you choose to do this…)
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Absolutely! I love seeing inspirational images… it helps me see what your ideas are and your goals in the shoot. It also allows me to understand the level of sexy you’re aiming for! So, YES! Please send me your ideas and images! Just note that I use these as inspiration only… I never try to duplicate a photo someone else has taken for a variety of reasons. 1. I’m not that photographer with her artistic vision. 2. You’re not that lady in the photo. 3. The locations are totally different. 4. The lighting is different. 5. Your wardrobe is different. 5. It’s all different. BUT we will create images that are unique and beautiful and show off your awesomeness and my artistic perspective. It’s going to be amazing!
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It takes about two weeks to get your gallery published. Once your photo gallery is ready, I will send it over via email where only you will have access to view your images as it will be password-protected. The only way others will have access to your gallery is if you share your password with them. I will have a few special offers and promotions available for you the first few days your gallery is launched, so be ready to take action immediately as you won’t want to miss those savings! Your gallery will stay live for thirty days and during that time you’ll need to select the images you want included in your book/album and any other deliverables you ordered.
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Once your gallery expires, your photos will be deleted from my system to maintain your privacy. I cannot guarantee their availability after the gallery expires as they will be deleted and erased from my hard drives. If you want to be sure you can gain access to your images after your gallery expires, you have two options… you can pay the $150 to keep your gallery live for one year or you can pay the $250 fee to keep them live for a year and archived in my system for five years.