Frequently Asked Questions
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No, but they ALL could be! Arent they gorgeous?!
The women on my website are real women just like you who went through professional styling, makeup and hair. We put together the perfect wardrobes and they trusted us to create breathtakingly beautiful portraits. We would LOVE do the same for you.
My clients range from early 20s through 60s with every body type possible.
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I hear this one constantly. And I will disprove it with so much pleasure.
I have never once in 14 years met a woman who wasn't completely stunning when the light hit her right.
The women who walk in most convinced they won't photograph well are usually the ones who can't pick a favorite at their ordering appointment because they love too many of them.
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I know that the women who come to me love their images. I know this because if they didn't, I wouldn't still be in business.
My clients send their friends. Their friends send their friends.
That doesn't happen if people leave disappointed.
I work with you from your very first consultation to make sure we're capturing you in the most beautiful, flattering way possible, and your ordering appointment is my favorite part of every session for a reason.
Is This For Me?
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Sessions start at $699. Images and artwork are selected and purchased separately at your ordering appointment. You can find full pricing details in my pricing guide.
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I do occasionally offer discounted sessions for special holidays or monumental times in my life. I tend to run these specials to the followers of my Boudoir by Emily Facebook Page first. Make sure to follow now to keep up with what’s happening!
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Yes, I sure do. Creating art for my clients is my passion and I want everyone to be able to enjoy this experience.
I will order all of your prints, wall art, and albums upon receipt of your final payment. I recommend using your credit card in order to earn points or take advantage of Klarna, Affirm, or Afterpay.
Pre Paid Payment plans are available before your session takes place and are interest free.
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Yes of course! I absolutely love to travel and will come to you.
If you commission me to photograph you in a different location then my current location of Beaufort, SC, I ask that you cover all my travel expenses.
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I offer private mini marathons just for this type of group! It’s a great way to bond. Some girls like to have a boudoir party and then have the bachelorette party that night while they’re all glammed up with professionally done makeup and hair!
Groups of 3 or more receive discounted session rates.
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Yes! If you'd like to add professional headshots while you're fully glammed up and camera ready, just mention it when you book and we'll make it happen.
Booking & Payment
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We will plan your entire session during your Boudoir Consultation with me. We will talk about all the wardrobes that suit your body type best and accessories to pair with them.
In general here are some things you’ll want to bring:
3 to 4 outfit changes like a mix of lingerie, special items (like a favorite shirt of his or jersey) and any other options you’d like
Accessories such as jewelry and other items like a hat, veil etc.
Sexy shoes!
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I have a few special options you are welcome to use but it’s important that the items you pick fit you just right, so we know what you bring will fit best!
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Every session includes Professional makeup and hair styling. Getting your makeup and hair done sets the tone for your session. It gives you time to relax, get to know us better and feel pampered. But more importantly, having a professional do your makeup means they know how to do camera-ready makeup that will truly make you feel and look Beautiful!
They know the secrets and wonderful ways to take your natural beauty and highlight it. Honestly, you will want to have a professional makeup artist go with you everywhere once you experience this luxury!
If you have a very specific hair style in mind, or simply want to come with your hair fully styled, that is perfectly fine.
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Don’t worry! It looks like a lot of makeup in person but it will look just right in-camera. Remember that some of the makeup naturally “falls away” in the natural light, and in the processing and retouching of your images.
However, we want you to be happy, so speak up if you want to make an adjustment. The makeup artist is happy to talk with you about making any adjustments to the makeup after you’ve had some time to get used to it.
Preparing For Your Session
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Hair and makeup take about an hour and a half on average. The photography portion runs 45 minutes to an hour. Start to finish, plan on being with us for 2 to 3 hours. It goes faster than you'd think and will be way more fun than you're expecting.
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This experience is designed to be completely private and intimate. Just you and me in that space.
I've found that having someone else present really does change the dynamic, and not always in your favor. The freedom you feel when it's just the two of us is a big part of what makes this work.
The one exception is if you require physical assistance due to a disability, in which case a helper is absolutely welcome. If you have specific circumstances, reach out and we'll talk through it.
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Good. That means you're human.
I would honestly be more surprised if you weren't. I have never once had a woman walk through that door feeling completely calm and ready. The nerves are part of it.
What I can tell you is that within the first few minutes of hair and makeup, something shifts. You start to relax, we start to laugh, and by the time we're actually shooting you will have completely forgotten you were nervous at all. Trust the process. It works every time.
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Your session is completely private. It's just you and me, and occasionally our studio manager may be present as well. No audience, no strangers, no one you didn't expect. Your comfort and privacy are everything inside that studio.
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This topic is by far one of the biggest concerns for my clients. Please don’t worry, I will walk you through and show you how to do every position and pose during our session together.
I always tell my clients that posing for photography feels strange and even hurts sometimes from using muscles your body doesn’t use on a daily basis. It definitely is not comfortable all the time and if the pose feels a little weird, you are probably doing it right! You do not need to practice the posing in front of a mirror, I will take care of you and coach you through every step of the way.
During Your Session
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About two weeks after your session, I will invite you back to the studio for an in-person viewing and design consultation of your complete gallery.
You will choose your favorite proofs that you want to have edited and added to your album or fine art prints, along with the little details about your album design.
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The Boudoir Experience includes one private reveal / design consultation for us to select the images you would like to create works of art with. If you would like to add on to your current prepaid package, you will need to pay in full at your order session. I do not keep copies of your images on my computer once we have ordered your images and wall art.
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Yes, of course! Professional retouching is included with every session. I am happy to remove any blemishes and stretchmarks, in addition to bruises you may have on the day of your session.
On the day of your preview you will see a collection of proofs. These images will be developed but not fully edited. I choose to show your portraits to you this way so that you can see how amazing you actually look straight out of camera. You can then tell me if you would like any bruises or stretch marks removed. Each portrait that you choose will then have a complete edit including a light airbrushing of your skin to soften any hard lines or remove any chill bumps.
Please note: I do not do extensive “body reshaping” as part of my retouching, but I work with clients to find the most flattering poses for their shape during their session, which makes this unnecessary.
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Yes, you may purchase your digital files! I whole heartedly believe in printing portraits and want to create beautiful works of art for my clients and want you to have digital files as well.
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Many photographers give out a ”print rights release” that states you may print your images where you choose but you cannot sell or edit them in any way.
A copyright simply means that I am the creator of these images and I own the copyright. Selling or obtaining the copyright is not possible, but you will have the right to print and share them as much as you like.
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All Boudoir Session Fine Art will be delivered approximately 4-6 weeks after our session together.
After Your Session
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I know you have probably seen a lot of my work online or on social media, but it is so important for me to stress that all of our sessions are 100% private. The only person present at your shoot is myself and sometimes our amazing Studio Manager will be there too.
Your Boudoir Portraits are NEVER shared anywhere without your permission. All the portraits on my website are signed and released with full permission to share.
There is NEVER any requirement to share images in order to have a boudoir session with me. I fully respect your privacy and will never post your portraits unless you agree to sign a model release to do so.
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I have a lot of clients that feel their session was transformative and want other women to see all their hard work so they choose to sign a Model Release for me to share their story.
No one ever has to sign a model release to do a boudoir session with me, only to have their portraits and their story shared on my blog, website, or social media.