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Questions I'm often asked about boudoir photography

Here are a few questions I'm often asked about my boudoir and women's photography services. It's by no means exhaustive, so feel free to drop me a line if you have any others.

I've never had professional photographs taken before - what should I expect?

 

Expect to be put completely at ease as soon as you arrive at my home in Salisbury. Over a glass of fizz we’ll plan the shoot together and select your outfit(s) from what you’ve brought and from the accessories I have. I thoroughly recommend booking the services of my talented makeup artist who will get you looking and feeling fabulous ready for your shoot. Most ladies will come with their hair already styled, but I'm a firm fan of the tousled look, so nothing too considered.

Are you qualified & insured?

I hold a qualified Licentiateship (LMPA) with the Master Photographer's Association and have full public liability insurance for your peace of mind.

I'm nervous about exposing my body

 

Firstly, you need only show what you are comfortable with showing. What makes the images intriguing is that small slivers of light just hint at what you're showing (and not showing) so there is no time when you feel fully exposed under the spotlight. It’s only natural to feel a little nervous to start with, but as the session unfolds and you relax into the role, you’ll feel more at ease and might even want to bare it all. We’ll just go with the flow and see how you feel on the day. As a female photographer, wife and mother who has had some modelling experience, I am in a somewhat special position to uniquely understand what it takes to be both in front and behind the camera, so building trust between us is of huge importance to me and to the outcome of the images.

 

How do I pose?

You needn’t worry as I’ll carefully guide you to make the best use of the flattering light and furniture we’re using. We're also in 'real' surroundings, not a manufactured studio set, which helps. My job is to coax you into feeling comfortable enough to truly relax with me and the camera, and once you've done that, you'll find that the posing largely takes care of itself. The lighting and posing is extremely precise in order to show your contours and curves in absolutely the most flattering and seductive way.

 

What should I wear?

In short, something that makes you feel fabulous. This is usually some beautiful lingerie, but can also be a more subtly sexy 'Sunday morning' vibe of chunky cardigan and socks. The styling is really important, and the most striking images are often achieved with incorporating some slightly unusual items perhaps with a little colour, detail and texture. Harnesses, collars and body jewellery are really popular. Some fabulous heels are a must and many women invest in stunning new lingerie for the shoot. I have a list of fabulous lingerie makers to give you inspiration! There are robes here for you to wear while you're wandering around to make you comfortable.

 

 

Do you airbrush?

 

I get asked this a lot. Successful retouching is all about knowing when to stop and social media gets (rightly) much maligned for normalising retouching to extreme levels. I am creating realistic images of you, not a warped version of someone you think you want to be. My aim is to make you feel fabulous about who you are right now, not when you've lost that niggly extra half a stone or been to the gym a bit more. Airbrushing two clothing sizes off you is therefore not productive nor helpful in achieving that. Careful styling and lighting provides all the contouring we need and in post processing I will work on skin using subtle retouching effects, nothing more. You don't need it.

 

Are my photos private?

Your photos are just for you and whoever you choose to share them with. Most ladies are so thrilled with how gorgeous they look and the positive impact the shoot has had for their confidence, that they are quite happy to show them off to inspire other women to enjoy the same liberating experience. Rest assured that I will never display them on my website or other marketing without your explicit consent and there are never any personal information associated with the images. I do usually put the photos up onto a password protected online gallery for you to view – and it’s up to you who you share that information with.

I'm so excited to see my images, when can I see them?

I carefully curate, process and prepare your images ready for you to see. This usually takes around two weeks and if you're local you're very welcome back to the studio for me to show them to you in person. Alternatively I can happily put them onto a password protected online gallery so you can enjoy looking through them when it's convenient to you (and privately if this is a surprise gift for your other half)

 

Why don't you supply prints larger than 12x8?


There's a good reason! Photographic prints larger than 12x8 can get very easily damaged and are notorious for kinking and creasing due to the size and weight of the photographic paper. I know, I've done it many many times! Once that has happened, the print is irreparably damaged so for that reason, I always supply photographs larger than A4 already framed to ensure they remain in pristine condition.

 

 

How long until I receive my finished photo frames/albums?


It takes 3-4 weeks from the date you place your order, as each photo you've ordered goes through a final edit, then hand-processed for printing, framing or designing into a bespoke album. I will endeavour to keep you informed throughout the process, and let you know when you can expect delivery. I will usually hand-deliver to Salisbury addresses, or arrange fragile overnight courier service to wherever you are.

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