FAQ – Boudoir

You have decided to just go ahead and do it – “What the heck, let’s give it a try!” And now you are having second thoughts. You probably have a couple of butterflies in your stomach just thinking about getting practically naked for the camera! First off, take a deep breath and relax. I promise you that it will not be as nerve-wracking as you think and it may even turn out to be a little fun!

The following are some tips that I have for your boudoir portrait session in terms of what to expect at your session, accessories and outfits. Hopefully they will ease any butterflies! The number one thing to keep in mind is to always do something that you are comfortable with and something that fits your style and who you are. Some of the things we suggest may just not be “you” so it would be silly to do them. We want to create beautiful portraits that portray you as the fabulous individual that you are!

Your Session
One of the first questions we always get asked is “is it a female photographer who takes the photos” YES!  Boudoir sessions are photographed by either Heather or Niki and take place in our private natural light studio in downtown London where we have many different backdrops & props (blankets, chaise lounge, antique chairs, etc.).

We like to photograph boudoir sessions with as much natural light as possible. Natural light just simply looks better for these sessions! We do have studio lighting if required but for the most part your session will be with natural light from our huge skylights!

What to Wear?
In terms of what to wear, we suggest having at least three different outfits. The more the better, especially when they are different colours and styles. We like to have a variety of options for what we can do. Wear something that is comfortable for you. Often my clients just get pretty
matching bra and panties sets and they are gorgeous – plus they are practical as you can wear them again more often!

Other things you could consider are: wearing your man’s favourite sports team jersey, one of his business shirts, your own work shirt (if you are normally a “woman-in-uniform”!), your favourite pair of jeans sans shirt, etc. Be creative!

Accessories can add so much to your photos! Jewelry is a must: dangling earrings always look pretty, a long beaded necklace can be a little sassy if you play with it for a series of
photographs. And of course, if this is a wedding gift, your engagement ring. Some other suggestions are:  stockings (fishnets, sheer leggings, garters, etc.),  high heels, feather boa, your wedding veil, tiara, your man’s tie, hair accessories (birdcage veil, fascinators)

Hair & Make-up
We suggest wearing make-up that you normally wear day-to-day. The more natural the sexier I find. If you are a big make-up wearer, I suggest that we start with light make-up and you can then add more as we change outfits. One thing that I always suggest is having lip gloss – shiny lips are the sexiest! If you have long hair, it is great to switch up the styles. I find having hair down looks the best but it is also fun to switch it up and tie it back for some shots (for example, when you’re wearing your man’s work shirt, must be professional looking!).

Other Details
Cost for a boudoir session is $395 + taxes and includes the session (about 1-1.5 hours), a private online gallery with all the images, your 20 fave images expertly retouched in a 4×6 brag book and the 20 retouched files in high res on DVD. If your boudoir session is for a gift, we suggest booking the session no later than about 6 weeks before you’d like the album to be ready. We are available for boudoir sessions Monday-Thursday from 10-5. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to book a session!