THE BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE

YOU DID IT! 

"You took the first of many steps towards booking your empowering boudoir session!"

Let’s break it down

Step 1: THE CONSULT

I would love to chat with you and get to know you before your session with either in person, facetime, or phone consultation. Let’s talk about outfits, practice poses, tour the studio, and answer any questions you have. Feel free to bring a list of questions with you, your best friend, any outfits you're considering. (You may even bring some options to curate during the consult.)

Step 2: THE INVESTMENT

Sessions can be a financial investment, sometimes a little more than expected. Think of a boudoir session as an investment in a piece of art, something that you will admire every time you look at those stunning images of yourself. If you are giving the session as a gift, it’s even more of a priceless piece of art, your significant other’s favorite subject captured in time to admire forever. Boudoir is really about investing in yourself, loving yourself, and capturing that side of you that you don't get to show as often as you would like to. that sexy side that you've always wanted to have framed for yourself and your significant other. 

Excited yet? When you’re ready to book a session, all you’ll need to lock down a date with me is a $600.00 deposit that acts as a non-refundable retainer to hold your session date in the studio. Images and albums are purchased separately at your reveal. Typically the total cost of your session will range between $1,300.00 - $3,900.00 depending on how many images you purchase and what products you want. If the only thing stopping you from booking a session is the cost, we do offer payment plans to help you invest in yourself. We also accept Paypal credit which offers 0% financing for the first 6 months. If you would like to see the pricing for images and products, check out the pricing page. 

Step 3: BOOKING YOUR SESSION

Ready to book your session? Just let me know, It starts with the retainer and a questionnaire to gather some final details for the session. The session starts with hair and makeup that takes roughly 1.5/ 2 hours and a session run time of roughly 90 - 120 minutes. Keep in mind that It takes anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks to receive the FINAL images an additional 2 - 6 weeks to receive your custom-designed album. If you need them sooner, please contact me and I might be able to rush your images in time! 

Step 4: WHAT TO WEAR

Deciding what to wear can be a hurdle on its own. There is so much variety out there, so it can be hard to decide. If you already have a lot of lingerie, I suggest bringing most of it in the day of your session so that we have options to choose from, granted they are matching sets or pieces on their own. If not, go out and get something new and sexy for yourself! I suggest a full set of lingerie including a garter belt, thigh highs, and heels as one option. You could also do a sexy body suit, sheer tank top, white t-shirt, jeans corset, even sweat pants, anything that makes you feel sexy or that you can pull on.

Consider what you want you images to look like and what feeling you want to present. Think about what you want the focus to be on and select outfits based on that. You might also want to create a story with outfits in mind.

Bridal/ light and airy - Something white, barefoot, soft and inviting.

Bombshell - Balconette/ pushup bra, front clasp or low-cut bodysuit.

Legs - Closed-toe heels, thigh highs, high-cut underwear.

Booty - thong, bodysuit, thigh highs. (you want to frame the but and draw attention to the hips as well.)

"Don't forget accessories - robes, body chains, crop, handcuffs, choker, bling, earrings, lipstick, a lollipop, etc."

• WARDROBE STYLING GUIDE

"Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, La Senza are all great places to shop for outfits if you are planning to take a trip to the mall, there are also many amazing online options as well!"

Online Shopping Options:

• BLUEBELLA

• HONEY BIRDETTE

• lA SENZA

• ASOS

• ADORE ME

• GOOSEBERRY

Step 5: PREP DAY

Your sessions tomorrow and you cannot wait! You are nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time and you want to be ready to give it your all. I have put together some tips to make sure you’re prepared to kick ass!

• Moisturize your face & wash your hair.

• Make sure your nails are manicured.

• Practice sexy faces in the mirror.

• Stretch your back & leg muscles/ practice arching.

• Make sure you have everything packed such as; Lingerie, heels, accessories, lotion, etc. (You could even take it a step further and separate each outfit into its own Ziploc bag.)

• HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION

Step 6: SESSION DAY

All those moments of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation have led up to this point. It’s finally here, the long awaited day of your session!

You should arrive to the studio for your session at the time we discussed, no need to get here early. Make sure your outfits are packed (with extras) hair washed, face moisturized, nails done, and you are wearing loose-fitting clothing to avoid indentations on the skin.
 

Sit back and relax as you are pampered by our talented hair & makeup artist, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, and gossip. After roughly 90 - 120 minutes you’ll be ready to slay.

Let’s lay out all of your outfits and choose the best and most flattering options for you. Once your ready we’ll dive right into shooting. I’ll instruct and demonstrate poses (some that might make you want to skip the gym.) We will do a lot of stretching, arching and breathing, it might leave you thinking, “did I sign up for a yoga class?” 
 

Throughout the session I will occasionally show you a little peek on the back of my camera to give you a little confidence booster! 
 

Don’t forget to bring a girlfriend along to be your own personal cheerleader, if you have someone in mind.

Step 7: REVEAL DAY

Roughly 1 - 2 weeks after your session, I will invite you back for your Image Reveal and Ordering Appointment to see your images for the first time. I will play a slideshow of my favorite images from your session. After you’ve fallen in love with yourself, I will help you select your final images from the gallery and go over what would look best in one of our leather-bound albums. Select all your favorite images and we will put them on one of our beautiful Crystal USB.

You may either purchase al la carte OR choose a package. (Your session fee/ retainer will be subtracted from the package amount.)

"I can’t wait to chat with you soon!"

 "This was by far the best photoshoot I have ever done. Jarrett poses you and makes your pictures look phenomenal!! If you’re even thinking about booking a session JUST DO IT. You will not regret it!"

~ Miss A

"Jarrett is just absolutely wonderful! I had the pleasure of meeting him to do hair and makeup for some other women doing boudoir shoots a few years ago and have had 2 boudoir sessions with him since. My last boudoir session was just a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing!! I have gained some weight since my last photos so I was nervous that I’d pick myself apart when I saw the photos but they’re my favorite ones!! I felt so empowered and good about myself when I saw the photos. Jarrett also helps every step of the way. You don’t need to know how to pose because he shows you exactly how to be for the photos! He even helped me pick out some different outfits because I brought a big bag full of different stuff and I’m indecisive. I have so much fun every time I do photos with him! I got these photos done for myself and for my boyfriend and we both loved them! I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. I always recommend Jarrett to anyone asking me in person about boudoir, but I just wanted to write him a review on here too. :) Thank you always Jarrett!!"

~ Miss C

"Absolutely loved my experience with Jarrett. The studio is beautiful and Jarrett was very professional, welcoming and very fun to work with. I have never done a boudoir shoot so I didn't know what to expect. Jarrett coaches you though exactly how to stand and position yourself so you don't have to worry about how to pose. If you have been contemplating doing a boudoir shoot I recommend Jarrett 1000% He's able to capture yourself in ways you never have thought you could look like. The pictures came out better than I ever could have imagined. Thank you so much for your beautiful work and experience."

~ Miss R

"Jarrett and Becoming Fire is hands down amazing. I had a boudoir session a week earlier, with a different photographer, that was not able to capture what I wanted. Jarrett captured me and so much more. He got me in super quick, as time was of the essence. He made outfit suggestions ahead of time that were just perfect. Jarret is is a true professional and helped me from start to finish. He made me very comfortable, helped choose all of the outfits, was great at directing posing and faces, which is the hardest part. He literally took the vision I had for my session out of my head and told the story with photos. I cannot stop looking at them. I told him I want to plaster my walls with these beautiful photographs. If you are debating doing a session, just do it. These are images that will last a lifetime."

~ Miss A

"My experience from initial consult to the final results was amazing! Jarrett’s response time and turnover time of photos was super fast. Jarrett welcomed my ideas for the shoot and guided me through every pose and every shot. He also worked wonders on the editing of my face as my face was pretty badly broken out with acne at the time, I was truly stunned. I would recommend to anyone looking to do a shoot and I can’t wait to book my next shoot!"

~ Miss R

"Honestly, after having a baby and losing myself and never feeling like i can feel like myself again dang was i wrong. After this photoshoot i can 110% I'm feeling way better and more confident about myself! i walked in the shoot nervous and not knowing what to do all, abs he helped and walked me through every step, made me feel so comfortable. Made me feel like a new person, feeling a lot more confident in myself. i would definitely recommend Jarrett, he’s very nice, calm, and comfortable. if you are second guessing about making a session with him, push yourself and you definitely won’t regret it!"

~ Miss B

"I am OBSESSED with how my boudoir photos turned out - and had the most AMAZING time during my session! I have considered shooting boudoir for years, but kept finding reasons not to. Most of the women I know who have done boudoir did it as a gift for their husband/significant other, and I always loved that idea. But I am not engaged or married, so I knew I would be taking the photos for myself (all my single ladies). So for years, I kept pushing it off (thinking that I didn’t have a good enough reason to do it, or because I didn’t feel “ready” to get in front of a camera just yet). But the second Jarrett and I spoke about options and what to expect, I realized that I didn’t “need” a reason to shoot boudoir. The reality was: I had no reason NOT to do it! So, I booked a session and just before Christmas, as a Christmas gift to myself - and it has honestly been the gift that keeps on giving! 

I never could have imagined how fun, empowering, and beautiful I felt during and after my shoot. I feel cheesy saying that this experience elevated my confidence, but it really did! Jarrett was incredibly professional and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. I have always been impressed with Jarrett’s photography skills, but was also very impressed with his directing skills during the shoot. He did a great job finding the most flattering and interesting angles for my body type, as well as making me feel daring enough to take photos that I never pictured myself taking. The photos turned out amazing! I still can’t wrap my head around how he was able to manipulate the lighting in the studio to come up with some many unique looks. Absolutely stunning! 

This experience was honestly one of the most fun and rewarding things that I have ever done (let alone something that I did just for myself). I walked away with a more positive, healthy perspective of who I am, and felt 100x more comfortable in my own skin. If I could shoot boudoir every year for the rest of my life, as a little reminder to stay true to myself, I would! Plus, it was super fun getting to play dress-up as an adult, just because I wanted to :) If you are considering shooting boudoir with Jarrett, do it! And if you have done it already, I say, do it again!!!"

~ Miss W