A question I am often asked by women considering a boudoir photoshoot with me, is whether their boudoir photos will be safe.
When you choose me as your boudoir photographer, the answer to this question is 100%, YES!
In this article, I’m revealing how I protect your privacy and keep your boudoir photos safe. Plus, I’m sharing tips on how to ensure you have a safe boudoir experience whomever you choose as your boudoir photographer.
You deserve a discrete boudoir experience
Let me be clear. You deserve a professional, discrete and safe boudoir experience. Over and above everything else, your safety should be your boudoir photographer’s number one priority!
You’ll be entrusting your boudoir photographer to photograph you in the nude or semi-nude, so it’s essential that you are safe and that your privacy is protected at all times.
When you join me at my Hampshire-based studio for a boudoir photoshoot, discretion is everything.
I realise you put a lot of trust in me when you choose me. I don’t take that trust for granted! The information you share with me and the boudoir photos we create together are 100% safe.
I do everything I can to safeguard your privacy and ensure your complete comfort. Do not choose a photographer who cannot promise the same!
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How to ensure a safe boudoir photography experience
Here are some tips on how to ensure you have a safe boudoir photography experience:
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Choose a photographer you trust and ideally a boudoir specialist
You should always choose a photographer who is experienced and who can prove that they have photographed women in the style of boudoir that you like.
Boudoir photography styles vary from photographer to photographer. So, take some time looking at the galleries on photographers’ websites and be picky about who you choose!
In terms of experience, as a specialist in boudoir myself, day-in-day-out I am photographing women in my signature boudoir style. I’ve photographed well over 7000 women to date!
You can view hundreds of 5-star reviews on our Facebook page, Google & Trustpilot – that testify to the quality of my work and the experience I offer.
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Meet your photographer in advance of the photoshoot
To ensure you have a safe boudoir experience, ideally, you would your photographer before your shoot day. Here. it’s often via Zoom atleast. You are always welcome to visit in person!
Sometimes that’s tricky if you live at the other end of the country!
When you book, I will invite you into the studio for an in-person Design Consultation (or Zoom if it suits you better) during which we’ll discuss your hopes for your session, answer any queries you have and help you decide on your clothing, lingerie and styling.
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Meeting ahead of the photoshoot like this is a great way to kick-start your journey with me.
In the meantime, you can ‘virtually’ meet me here!
The design consultation is an essential part of the process, and it provides an opportunity to also get to know each other better.
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Visit the photography studio so you know what to expect
I also would advise you to visit the place where you will be photographed well in advance of your shoot so there are no surprises on the day. Check your shoot location is reputable.
I am always delighted to show clients around the studio! I’m proud of where I work. It’s a beautiful and safe place for you to enjoy an empowering boudoir experience with me.
For those of you travelling across the country, an actual visit might not be that easy, so the studio tour on the website will give you loads of information and reassurance!
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An important thing for you to realise is that my studio itself is upstairs on the top floor, and we are not overlooked so you will have complete privacy, even when you pose near myincredible window feature, as this also has mirror film fitted!
You’ll also find that my studio is secured after you arrive for your session. You are the only person with me in the building during your shoot, so you can always feel safe.
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Ask about how your boudoir photos will be stored
After your photoshoot, your photos will be filed and stored. It’s important that you know how your chosen photographer ensures that your boudoir photos are safe.
At Johanna Elizabeth, I lock away your portraits on multiple encrypted servers (not in the cloud), and they are stored by number rather than by name.
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Photo sharing: You are in control at all times
Your boudoir photos may well be intended for your eyes only, so it’s important that you discuss the issue of photo sharing with your chosen boudoir photographer.
Please be assured that I only show my clients’ photos when they have given me their written consent to share. If you would prefer for your photos to be kept private, then that is absolutely fine.
I am used to working with high-level professionals whose portraits must never be seen in the public domain.
Of course, I do greatly appreciate the opportunity to share our work on my website, on social media and in my marketing so other women can see what I can create. That said, you are in full control of whether I share your boudoir photos or not.
I only ever share photos that I have your written permission to share.
Is boudoir photography safe?
Due to the nature of boudoir photography, it’s incredibly important that you discuss the issue of privacy and safety with any boudoir photographer you are considering working with.
Before you book, ask your photographer all the questions you may have about the process. Only go ahead with the photoshoot if you feel completely comfortable.
Their answers should reassure you about the service they will provide and confirm that your boudoir photos will be in safe hands.
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Your boudoir photos are safe with me!
A boudoir photography session is a private, intimate experience. Here at Johanna Elizabeth, your privacy and safety are paramount.
I hope that this article has reassured you of my complete commitment to serving and protecting you, but should you have questions about boudoir photography, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Are you ready for your first (or next) boudoir shoot?
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Love Johanna
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