If you’re considering a boudoir shoot, I recommend that you spend time researching the options and draw up a list of questions to ask your boudoir photographer before you book.
Before booking, you should:
- feel happy with their answers to your questions,
- be reassured that they’re going to look after you,
- and, confident that they’ll create the type of photos that you want.
You’ll also need to feel 100% comfortable with the idea of wearing little or no clothing in front of them and their camera!
Related reading: Why do a boudoir shoot?
To help you decide who to choose, here are some questions to ask your boudoir photographer before you book:
Questions to ask your boudoir photographer before booking
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Are they experienced in boudoir photography?
I would highly recommend that you only work with a photographer who specialises in boudoir photography, and who can demonstrate that they have created an extensive portfolio of images. There are a lot of wannabe professional photographers out there, and people who don’t necessarily have their clients’ best interests at heart!
I’ve spent well over a decade creating life-changing portrait photography for women and have worked with thousands of women during that time. I have photographed all body types and ages, and welcome you to view examples of our boudoir portraits on my website and socials.
You can also view countless glowing customer reviews on my Boudoir Facebook page, Google & Trustpilot.
Related reading: What is boudoir photography?
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What kind of photos can you expect?
Boudoir photographers vary greatly in their approach and style, and selecting one is a highly personal decision.
You’ll want to love the style of boudoir photography they display on their website, as this going to be indicative of the style of boudoir photos that they will likely create for you.
If you’ve not found a boudoir photoshoot whose style you love, then keep looking!
What you should not do is choose a photographer and then expect them to change their style to create something you’ve seen online elsewhere. You’ll get the best out of your boudoir photographer if you trust in their ability and allow them the creative freedom to create photos in their signature style.
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How long will your boudoir shoot last?
Boudoir photography is a luxury experience and I don’t believe it’s something that should be rushed. You should feel welcomed, relaxed and taken care of by your boudoir photographer the entire time you are with them.
At Johanna Elizabeth, you get to enjoy three hours with me in my spacious boudoir photography studio, here in Havant, near Portsmouth. This is three hours of well-deserved ‘YOU’ time!
Experience tells me that this is long enough for you to ease comfortably into your shoot with pampering, makeup with my makeup artist and the shoot to capture plenty of gorgeous photos of you! Also, it’s not too long that you get too tired of posing for my camera!
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Will the photos be digitally manipulated or just enhanced?
Digital editing allows photographers to enhance your portraits, insome cases drastically manipulated. Typically, editing should only be done to remove any minor blemishes, stray hairs and marks on your body that you wish to not have in the photos, as well as to balance colour and tone.
Again, it will be personal to the photographer how far they go with their photo editing. Before you book, you should clarify with your boudoir photographer how much editing they will do. It’s important for you to feel happy with the photographer’s editing style and the extent to which they alter the images.
You may feel strongly that you want your images to either not be edited or to be edited very slightly, or you may prefer to have your portraits edited more heavily. Knowing what to expect will avoid disappointment later on.
Ideally, this needs to be the boost you need, you need to know this is YOU in the photos.
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What is the price of the boudoir photoshoot?
You must be aware of the level of investment required by your photographer before you commit to your boudoir photoshoot. You wouldn’t want to go ahead with the shoot and then come away without any photos because they are out of your price range.
All photographers will structure their pricing differently. Some charge a session fee, others don’t. Most will require a deposit; you’ll need to know if that is refundable (and under what circumstances) and whether it comes off the final order balance or not.
Also, the photos of you may be sold individually, or you may be given a choice of collections/packages which may include (or not include) photo products and wall art. There also may be a minimum spend level that you are required to invest.
Here at Johanna Elizabeth, my prices are on the website, and I always talk my clients through my pricing at booking. This way, there is absolutely no room for misunderstanding.
Plus you don’t book into the diary, not knowing the final costs!
My simple, easy-to-understand pricing and guarantee of no hidden hosts mean that you can book your photoshoot with me in confidence.
Many of my clients choose to invest in wall art so that they can hang their portraits on the walls at home and enjoy their photos every single day.
I’m proud, like any artist, to offer a stunning range of framed and signed wall art portraits and exciting photo collections, so you can get exactly what you love!
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Don’t be shy about asking your boudoir photographer questions before you book
Don’t hold back from asking questions before you book your boudoir shoot. A reputable boudoir photographer will be delighted to explain their process and allay any concerns you have.
Consider what questions you’d like to ask your boudoir photographer before you book so that you can be as prepared as possible.
You simply MUST feel comfortable and safe in shoot – and the security of your photos going forward.
Related reading: Three things you should know about boudoir photography (but were afraid to ask)
If you’re considering me as your boudoir photographer, I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Contact me with any questions you have. I’d be delighted to help!
Love Johanna
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