YOU DID IT!
"You took the first of many steps towards booking your empowering boudoir session!"
Can you feel it? The ember inside your soul that longs for oxygen. There it is, you feel it breathing, speaking to you and it whispers. "I CAN DO THIS!" But there is another voice, it’s holding you back. It’s saying
"I am nervous, I am not a model, I have never done anything like this before.
" Well... I am here to tell you not to listen to those feelings of doubt and insecurity and just push them aside.
There is a fire burning inside of you that is ready to be free! You are beautiful, strong, and all of those little things that make you "different" are the things that define you, the things that make you perfect! Its time...
Time to become the FIRE yourself... All you have to do is take one little step forward.
“I had the BEST experience. Being a female I feel like sometimes it can be uncomfortable working with male photographers. I also arrived SOO nervous not ever doing anything like this before, and with in 10 minutes I felt so comfortable.”
THE SESSION
Are you nervous? your going to be the day of your session and that is totally normal, but if you think about it, that is what you were going for. I am confident that nervous feeling will melt away shortly after we start shooting. The day of your session, will start with hair & makeup, you will come to the studio and pampered by one of our amazing artists. After she's done, you will start laying out all of your outfits as we narrow them down to the most flattering ones for your body. Don't worry about knowing how to pose or what to do, that's why you came to us!
Want to bring a friend to cheer you on? Please do! Ask about discounts for booking a session the same days as a friend.
P.S. "I do have to warn you, you should probably skip the gym the day of and after the session. Being sexy is hard work!"
THE CONSULT
I would love to chat with you and get to know you before your session with either in person, skype, or phone consultation. Lets talk about outfit, 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.)
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, its even more of a priceless piece of art, your significant others 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 $400.00 deposit that acts as a non-refundable retainer to holds 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 $900.00 - $3,400.00 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.
Included in the $400.00 session fee:
Approximately 90 minute boudoir session
Professional hair & makeup; including lashes
Four + outfit changes
Wardrobe planning
On set direction & posing
Complimentary head-shots
Professional retouching and editing on all images
In studio reveal and ordering session
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 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!
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.
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:
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 your 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.)
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.
Lets 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. Ill 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.
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 favorites 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 cant wait to chat with you soon!"
