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 12 most frequently asked questions to give you some insight on preparing for a Memphis 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! Many clients bring robes to start and then we can slowly move towards lingerie, if that is what you want, but this is YOUR session and it is about YOU and what you envision for your dream day!
DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT PLANS?
ABSOLUTELY!! We offer a few payment options! There is a booking retainer to book your shoot and then after your session, at your ordering appointment is when you make your purchasing decisions. You can pay as much as you want BEFORE your session and then after you choose all the images you love, we can set you up on a more formal payment plan where you pay monthly, biweekly, or whatever fits YOUR budget. Let me know if this is something that you want to set up!
IS HAIR AND MAKEUP INCLUDED?
Hair and makeup is included in all of our boudoir sessions! 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’s “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 PHOTOSHOP MY IMAGES?
I do edit your images for light, exposure, and color balance. I also do slight skin smoothing as well. However, I DO NOT make you look like a different person or edit out anything permanent. Part of the Boudoir process is learning to love yourself in the skin you are in.
WHERE SHOULD I BUY MY OUTFITS?
There are lots of places to buy outfits from and it totally depends on what you are wanting! Here is a long list to choose from with different style and sizing! Check out Amazon, Victoria’s Secret, Forever21, Adoreme.com, Torrid, Aerie, hipsandcurves.com, and if you are local check out Lovers or Coco and Lola’s! 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! The albums are amazing and so high-end. I absolutely love the look and feel of the pages. I absolutely love the feel of picking up a physical print, it’s so surreal to see yourself like that! ”30 glorious and glossy pages from the boudoir shoot that I flip through myself every chance I get. I think I look at them more than he does. It’s a daily reminder that my self-image has completely changed after having my boudoir shoot.” –Alex, on her experience at her boudoir shoot!
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 DO 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?
I always say to bring more if you can’t decide and I will help you decide at your shoot. We will use 3 during your session and then if you want a nude or sheet set, we will do that as well.
SHOULD I ARRIVE EARLY?
No need! Arrive right at the time we discussed and we will be waiting to hype you up and make you feel like a queen for a day!
WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO LOCATED?
The studio is located in East Memphis in a cute and quiet neighborhood.
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If you’re looking for more boudoir prep advice, check out the blog links below! Then, let’s get your Memphis boudoir session scheduled!
