What Does a typical Boudoir Experience Look Like?
So you are thinking about booking a boudoir session? Or maybe you just booked and would like to know a little more about what your day will look like? It is common to have feelings of anxiousness and maybe even a little fear thrown in.
A boudoir session isn’t something the typical woman does often so it is completely normal to have these feelings. This is one of the main reasons I have set up a system so not only will you have an open communication line with myself and the team throughout the process, we hope to become familiar to you. As we all know, familiarity creates a sense of ease and calm. I get anxiety myself, so trust me I totally get it. Hence why I thought that sharing a more detailed run down on what a typical session would look like would again make you feel more comfortable with the process. Now remember all of my sessions are a little different because of course they are catered for each of you as individuals but you will get the idea ;)
So the day begins…….
Before you arrive you would have a little bag packed, something you didn’t have to think about too much because I had already sent you a checklist on the days leading up to go over to make sure nothing was forgotten. Just know that a session is a good workout. Lots of arching and pointing of toes, you will use more energy than you may be expecting so it is recommended you have a light breakfast to fuel you for the day.
Most sessions will start around 9am at my home studio in Warnbro, Perth Western Australia.
Remember by the time you arrive you would of spoken to me at least once on the phone. Had multiple email communications with me. And you would of been to the studio for your pre consultation where we would of discussed your session in depth and gone over any concerns you had. And of course you would of tried on the Clients Closet so you know that your items are there waiting for you and how they fit.
Our beautiful Makeup artist will be waiting for you, music will be playing and you will be offered a Mimosa to sit back and relax and enjoy the process. You won’t have to worry about how you want your makeup because again this is something we would have discussed earlier so you will know exactly what to expect. I of course will be there to welcome you too and during the process of hair and makeup I will be in and out, maybe setting up any last things for the session and or taking some calls if needed.
About an hour later, your makeup will be finishing up and my assistant will arrive around 10am, the same time as our hairdresser. Again, your hair would have already been discussed so you won’t have to worry about making any big decisions on the day. You will be offered another refreshment and again will sit back and relax whilst your hair is being done. During this time you can have a chat to my assistant who of course is amazing with warm welcoming energy.
Hair and Makeup is done, now what?
Once your hair and makeup is complete we send the lovely artists on their way and the fun begins!
By this stage I have discussed with you exactly what you are wanting from your session. You will know what sets to expect set up and what looks will be ready for you. Your outfits will be ready to go and we will start with your most conservative option. There is a bathroom in the studio so you can use this to get changed. We will switch the music up at this point, popping on something that you love, something again that we have discussed earlier.
Always remember that we only ever do what you are comfortable with, whether that is posing or clothing. A lot of ladies come in with a few poses or ideas in mind, again something we have discussed but you aren’t sure if you are confident enough to give it a go. No stress at all, we work with you on the day with what you are comfortable with. Of course it is GREAT to get outside that comfort zone but at no point will you be pushed toward something you do not want to do.
Each outfit we spend around 15-20 minutes in but it changes depending on if we have favourites etc. We will have different set ups and will be going between them. My assistant will be doing things like, filling up our water, being my second set of eyes with posing (maybe moving some hair out of the way, that kind of thing) and my second set of hands. She will be helping me move furniture around as we set up different sets and cleaning up as we go.
Posing
I either show you a certain pose by doing it myself, my assistant maybe even show you or I tend to use my phone to show you what I am doing. We will have images stored that you have sent me as inspiration for your session so will use these as reference. Just know that my ADHD brain tends to misplace my phone often so my assistant will be my phone keeper - this is completely normal for me and will probably have you laughing at me ;)
Things like relax your shoulders and hands, arch your back, and chin forward and down will be common things you will hear me say throughout the session. My clients aren’t models so I guide them every step of the way. I know how to pose you to make your favourite features pop and I also know how to pose you to best position your least favourite features or things you are self conscious about. This is why you are hiring a professional photographer, this is what I do so trust what we are doing and try your best to relax and enjoy the experience.
I may flash you a little sneak peek of the back of the camera as we shoot to show you how incredible you are looking.
Ordering
So we are finishing up in the studio and your last outfit by around 12:30pm. At this point we either book in your viewing appointment which is always done within 24 hours and depending on the time etc may even be the same day. If so you will head off, maybe grab some lunch whilst I do a quick edit of your images and then come back to your ordering appointment. My assistant will clean up and leave not long after.
Again by this time you will have a good idea of what you are ordering and if you have already paid for a collection beforehand you would of received a discount. Remember images aren’t fully retouched at this point but you will know what you love and what you don’t. Depending on what you are ordering we can do up a mock album or some wall art to show you exactly what they would look like. You will have the option to upgrade and we have multiple payments methods available on the day. At the end of the day it is completely up to you, I am not a pushy salesperson in any sense of the word so it will be your decision, I will just best guide you from my professional opinion what images may work best for different product. Your order will be due and processed the same day.
This process usually takes around an hour so we end up finishing up around 3-4pm. So a big beautiful day, you will walk out feeling on top of the world.
Wet Set
So you wanted a wet set add on as part of your session? Rewind to 12:30pm when we would usually finish up shooting. You will be a little different. We will stop for a short break and have a light snack and drink whilst my assistant helps me set up inside the house where it will take place.
By 1pm we are set up and ready to go. We usually start with your favourite bra set. You will be given oil to oil up and we get started. Maybe avoid a white set because oil may stain.
I won’t give too much away here, you can tell by the images that we have lots of fun AND the images are HOT!
So I think I have covered a typical Session and what to expect. It is as you can see so much more than just taking a few photos and off you go. Every step of the process is well thought out to make the experience just that - an experience that is enjoyable and stress free. Be sure to check my other blogs about how to book in etc and if you haven’t already done so head over to my ladies only Facebook group where we are all about empowering women.
As always, I am just a phone call away if you have any questions at all. Be sure to email me to lock in a time slot for that just to make sure I can give you 100% of my attention.
Kristy xo