Your Boudoir Photography questions and answers.
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Where do I find the prices and why so much?
To find the prices, click the picture in the bottom right of the picture menu. (fingers on calculator)
Our boudoir photography prices are not high, What we have done are packages, so that you are getting something from your shoot. Many photographers will lure you in with a free 6x4 photo and a cheap £50 shoot, but then the prints and albums more than make up the costs.
When do I need to book for my photo shoot?
You need to books ASAP, as we dont do a standard boudoir photo shoot, each shoot is indivdual and can be anywhere in the UK. We have to arrange the photo shoot venue/location, Hair and Makeup, a photographer and you into a single date.
Then after the shoto images have to be edited, albums designed and a dead line normally met. It can take a month before you shoot as we are busy all year around.
What information do you need for me to book a photo shoot?
What do I need to bring to my boudoir photo shoot?
You should bring lingerie and props, sports tops (football etc) a large shirt, stockings, shoes, and anything else you think you might need. We do have a wardrobe and props which you can use the items available, Any uderwear used (smalls) you get to keep.
Do you have some larger photos I can see?
We dont keep a lot of photos on our site, but you can see some that we have permission to use on our blog website click here to take a look.
Do you have Female Photographers?
While we do have female photographers, there are not as many. Male photographers do offer a unique view points for the photography over the female photographers and on our photo shoot there is normally a female present. 99% of this websites photo's were taken by male photographers.
If you insist on a Female photographer there may be delays in your photo shoots meeting and areas of availability
Can I bring a friend?
You can bring a friend, dependant on the location they can come along with you. They will not be able to bring a camera.
Pleasee view the friends party package for boudoir photography, no cameras or male friends are allowed on a boudoir party photo shoot.
Which is better value, Photographer hire or a Boudoir package?
We have debated the pricing and the packages many times to get what we think is right for the right client and the type of work that we do.
One problem professional photographers have is that many people think that we point the camera shoot and then print and have no consideration for other business costs, or that post production can take 5 times longer than the photo shoot itself.
We have a minimum wage policy for our photographers and staff regardless of hourly hire or if you purchase a package becuase every shoot is different; However for many the photo shoot packages offer the best value
Do you do a Trash the wedding dress photo shoot?
What outfit size do you have?
We have size 8 to 14 and maybe a little bit more with a squeeze, if you are larger, you may need to supply your own outfits. We do recommend bringing along your own outfits /lingerie and then we can mix things up with our wardrobe.
How much are photo shoot studio and locations?
Boudoir locations have to be quite lavish, hotel suites are our choice for the many of the shoots we do, studios mean that every photo produced are samey and we try to avoid this where possible.
Location shoots can cost anything from £65 to £750, and this is why we ask you to tell us your budgets so we can best match a location and package to you.
What about posing on the shoot?
We know that you are not models and havent been to posing school,
We have some videos on the website that shows shoots and offers advice on posing for the camera, while we can and do give direction on the shoots, it helps if you have some ideas to begin with.
Will will guide you on the day to get your best sides
Can you get rid of stretch marks?
Stretch marks, scar's, tatoos spots and bad skin can all be removed when we edit your images in post production. Generally speaking we shoot to hide the 'unforgiving' parts and then retouch the images giving a new look, we try not to go over the top with the editing as we still want the photographs to look like you, but if you want a 'rebuild me' retouchiing, then do ask. ALSO if you are mature we can make you look younger.
Can you make me look younger?
If you want to look younger, our editing will take off some years with the general image editing.
If you want to look ten years younger, it is a good idea to bring along a selection of phoots from when you were younger. we can them use these to retouch the images for the 10 years younger aproach to your shoot.
Your photos will be returned with your order, please ensure that you place the photos in a named envelope and put your name on the back of each photo.
Can you make me look slimmer?
Generaly we can make you slimer, if you have a few 'wibbly bits' we will retouch them out, but we do try to keep the photos looking like you but posing you in the right way for a slimmer body. If you want to be slimmed down more than 'usual' you will have to ask.
Can I wear 'unusal' outfits?
If you want to dress up in any type of outfit, this is fine. If your are confident enought to do this thats fine, we are not easliy shocked.
be aware that you may boarder on Glamour photoshoots.
When do I pay?
You should pay for the booking for the photographer before hand when a date is made, you also need to pay for the shoot on the day of the shoot (in cash) or before hand online. You do not pay for any photos until you have seen them, this is about a week after we edit the photos and preview them to you.
Can I have some sexual photos taken?
No, if you mean sex or light pornographical images, Boudoir photography is about tease and retains modesty. you need the glamour photography section if you wish to be nude.
Yes, if you mean with your partner with clothing on. Peoples ideas of glamout and sexual do differ, so we have to make sure.
When do I see my photos, pick them and buy them?
When we carry out the photo shoot, you will not see your photos as we will edit your photos, which takes a few days. We will contact you with your online gallery link so that you can view your photos. You will then find information on prices and how to order your prints/albums canvases and posters. If you have a package we will design an album from your photos so that you can preview this.
You then pay for your prints based on what you want. some more information is available on the photo shoot pages as to the details of the way things happen.
I dont look good enough like the girls on the site
The girls on our websites are real women, they have had families and have the marks to prove it. Even they say they dont have what it takes or would never dream of.. but we do the work to make you look great.
Our Boudoir Blog has some before and after pictures, Im sure you will be fine and most fo the time people are better looking than they think.