Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Boudoir
What women are asking us about when the inquire.
#1 - I don’t know how to pose, do you help with that?
ABSOLUTELY, we do! We promise that we won’t just throw you out there and expect you to know what to do. Your session is completely guided, beginning to end. We will show you what to do, coach you through facial expressions and fix those pesky little details, like hair and what to do with your hands!
#2 - Do you share my images?
Given the extremly personal nature of boudoir photography, we ONLY share client images, when they give us written permission to do so. Each client will receive a model release form that is completly up to them to sign, or to not sign. Want to keep your pictures private? Not a problem! Some clients want to wait until after their session is complete, to decide, and that is just fine as well!
#3 - What should I wear for my shoot?
Most women wear lingerie for their shoot, and because we like to make things as easy and stress free for you, we have a HUGE client closet for your shoot! That’s right! We have a client closet with literally hundreds of items in it, just for our beautiful clients! We have lingerie in sizes small to 4X, and are happy to accomodate additional sizes on request. We also have heels in sizes 6-11, body chains, over the top jewlery items, and some fun bonus add-on items, such as our luxury robes and our BLACK 6-ft angel wings.
#4 - Is hair & makeup included?
100%, yes! We want each of our clients to look and feel their very best for their shoot, and so we use professional hair & makeup artists for each of our clients. You are welcome to bring ideas for them, of the look that you’d like, but they are also fabulous with asking a few questions, getting a feel for your style, and knocking it out of the park!
Not only do we include professional hair & makeup, we also include a professional spray tan in our session fee!
#5 - Do you Photoshop my images?
Yes, your purchased pictures will be fully retouched. However, since you will see your images the same day of your session, you will actually see them un-retouched, first. We do this for a few reasons. #1 - This allows us show you your images the same day as your shoot. #2 - We like our clients to know and see just how beautiful they are, WITHOUT retouching of their images. #3 - This gives our clients the opportunity to discuss the level of retouching that they would like for their images. Some women want to see their scars and stretch marks, while some do not. We honor you and how you’d like to see yourself.
Our preferred retouching “style” is a polished glam look. We generally smooth out skin, remove bruises and blemishes and can do some light body contouring on request.
#6 - What type of print options do you offer?
At Bougie Boudoir, we specialize in printed artwork…it makes our hearts happy to hand over GORGEOUS printed portraits to each client. We offer Folio Boxes, Luxury Albums, Wall Art (canvases & metal prints), and more! We are always happy to accomodate specific print requests as well.
We also have some really, just for fun!, print items as well. We have calendars, ViewMasters and more. These are bonus gifts that are included with the purchase of a collection.
#7 - Do you offer digital images?
While the focus is definitely on printed artwork at our studio, we do offer some digital options as well. After the purchase of an album, you are able to add-on digital images, and most of our collections include both albums and digital images.
#8 - Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, absolutely! We know that this is a big investment for many women, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to have this experience. After the session retainer, we can set up manageable payments for your print purchase, that works for you. Some women will schedule their sessions up to 12 months out, so that they can have the boudoir shoot of their dreams!
#9 - I’m freaking out, what can I do to calm my nerves?
Deep breaths, girl. We got you! This is completely normal, you are not alone. The first thing I recommend, is to reach out via text or email, or even better, schedule a call! It really just helps to talk it out, pinpoint what exactly you’re nervous about, so I can walk you through it. You will still be nervous walking through our door, but we expect this, and know how to distract you with hair and makeup services. Most women get nervous again once we start shooting, but I promise, within 5 minutes, we are just having fun and the nerves fly out of the window!
#10 - Where is your studio located?
We have TWO studio locations: Our first location is in downtown Castle Rock, CO. Castle Rock is a suburb of Denver, and about right in the middle of Colorado Springs and Denver proper.
Our second location is in Scottsdale, AZ. Scottsdale is a extremely popular suburb of Phoenix, and we serve the entire Sun Valley.
Not located in Colorado or Arizona? We have clients come to us from ALL over. New Mexico, California & New York are just a few of the states that clients have traveled from to see us, in just the last year.
