Questions to Ask Your Boudoir Photographer
Whether you’re looking forward to your first boudoir photo shoot or you’ve had a few before and you’re excited to book another, choosing a photographer who’s the right fit for you can make all the difference in the world. After all, boudoir photography isn’t just about the photos, it’s about the experience too, so you need a photographer who makes you feel comfortable and who creates an experience you’ll love. To help you find the right fit, here are a few questions to ask your potential boudoir photographer.
What’s Your Approach to Boudoir Photography?
There are so many different ways to approach boudoir photography! Some photographers like me emphasize empowerment and confidence, some photographers lean more risque while others are more conservative…you get the idea. All of them have their pros and cons, so it’s just a matter of personal preference and finding a photographer who creates the type of experience and portraits you want.
What Does My Session Include?
Every photographer handles their sessions differently as far as what’s included in a session, how long sessions last, and so on. For example, at my Mercer Island boudoir studio, professional hair and makeup services are included in every session. So is a personal consultation with me including custom styling. That’s not the case for every photographer, but I find that these extra touches allow my clients to tap into their confidence and to go into their session feeling sexy and spectacular.
What Should I Bring and How Should I Prepare?
It’s always important to be prepared! In some cases, that might mean you need to bring your own outfits and accessories. Or there might be other things your photographer recommends to make sure you’re in the right mindset for your session. In my Seattle area boudoir photography, I make the logistics easy by supplying a full client closet with outfits and accessories in a wide range of sizes and styles for you to use, but I’ll also give you some homework to do to make sure that you can enjoy your session to the absolute fullest.
How Customized Will My Boudoir Session Be?
Part of the magic of boudoir photography, to me, is highlighting YOU! It’s all about highlighting your remarkable beauty (inside and out) and what makes you special. That’s why every boudoir photography session is fully customized to you and your vision, as well as what types of poses and outfits you’re comfortable with. When you see your portraits, you’ll be amazed by how great you look but you’ll also be able to recognize yourself and parts of your personality that you may not have seen for a while.
Getting Started for Your Boudoir Photography
Want to see how incredible you can look and feel in your boudoir photo session? Let’s get the ball rolling! Contact Jaimié Birtel Photography to book your photo session or to learn more.