WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO DO MY SESSION?
If you have a date that you need your gift to be ready, then we should do your session 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.
I AM DEFINITELY NOT A MODEL AND HAVE NO CLUE WHAT TO DO DURING THE SHOOT… WILL YOU POSE ME?
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 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’ve got you… through the whole shoot!
HOW MUCH DO LADIES TYPICALLY SPEND ON THEIR SESSIONS?
Most of my clients spend between $2,200 - $5,500. Packages start at $1,299.
WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE THERE? DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
You can pay with virtual, payments, cash, check, or credit card. (We impose a surcharge on credit cards that is not greater than our cost of acceptance.)
If you pay with Affirm, you can set your own payment terms through their site which allows you to take your time in paying for your session.
If you pay with any other option, you’ll pay the first payment of 50% to reserve your appointment and the balance is due on the day of your session.
WHEN CAN I DO MY SESSION?
I am only offering Boudoir Sessions in Austin at my home studio through the end of December 2024 on Monday - Friday starting between 10:00a - 2:00p. If you want to do a session after that date, we can brainstorm on amazing locations options together. Most people choose to shoot in their home, a friend’s house, rent a home on Peerspace.com or rent a hotel or AirBNB. The best part about renting a space is that you can have it overnight and make a romantic getaway for your partner. 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. ;)
HOW LONG DO SESSIONS TAKE?
Your shoot lasts 90 minutes. And, your hair and makeup typically takes around 90 minutes. So, plan on being here for about three hours total if you are doing a package that includes hair and makeup.
HOW MANY OUTFITS CAN I BRING?
We will have enough time for one to three 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!
ARE MY PHOTOS SAFE?
Yes! Yes! Yes! Again, your gallery is password protected and won’t be listed on my gallery publicly. So, the only people who will have access are you, me, and whomever you share your password with.
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH MEN TOO?
I specialize in capturing women or woman-presenting… posing men or masculine is a completely different skillset and art form in which I do not excel. However, my friend Cody Kinsfather is a pro in capturing in this style, so I highly recommend using him instead!
WHAT ABOUT COUPLES?
I only shoot women solo, but I do know other photographers who capture couples I can send your way.
WILL MY PHOTOS END UP ON YOUR WEBSITE OR SOCIAL MEDIA?
No ma’am! 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!
I AM DOING THIS AS A GIFT FOR MY PARTNER. WHAT SHOULD I GIVE?
Most of my ladies choose an album, book or prints. My 8x8 20-page album is by far the most popular item!
HOW MUCH EDITING DO YOU DO? CAN YOU DO THE MOST?
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!
HOW DO I GET READY FOR MY SESSION?
I have a WHOLE 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!
YOUR WEBSITE SHOWS PHOTOS THAT ARE PRETTY TAME… CAN I GET A LITTLE BIT SAUCIER?
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!
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? DOES IT HAVE TO BE LINGERIE?
Not at all! 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.
DOES MY SESSION HAVE TO TAKE PLACE AT YOUR STUDIO?
No, it does not! Shooting at my studio is what 98% of clients choose to do, but if you want to shoot in your home or if you have a cool location in mind… I’m up for it! Just fill me in on what you’re thinking and we can discuss the options. Note that some locations just won’t work for boudoir, but I can figure that out quickly based on a few photos of the space.
HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE BOUDOIR?
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”.
WHAT ABOUT NUDES? ARE THEY REQUIRED? ALLOWED?
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!
CAN I BRING A FRIEND TO MY SESSION?
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…)
CAN I SEND YOU A PINTEREST BOARD FOR INSPIRATION?
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!
WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO LOCATED?
I work out of my house alongside my two trusty assistants, Nolte and Zaza - my super cute Yorkies. I am located in East Austin past 183 in a cute neighborhood that keeps growing like everywhere else in Austin.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY SESSION?
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.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY PHOTOS AFTER MY GALLERY EXPIRES?
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.