Boudoir, Darling

The Boudoir Experience You're Looking For!

You are BEAUTIFUL. Show it off!

Start your journey towards a more confident, sexier you.

Welcome to Boudoir, Darling where we invest in your self-worth.

Every person’s body is uniquely beautiful and deserves love and appreciation. Boudoir photography is a journey of self-discovery and expression. When you love yourself, it shows, and we want to help you show it off.

We believe true beauty comes in ALL shapes, sizes, and genders. Not everyone comes to us ready to share their softer side on camera. In fact, most don’t. But this is our favorite part! It is our passion and privilege to walk with you every step of the way to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your skin. We will equip you with all the tools and tips you’ll need to make your experience worth-while and wanting more.

Nothing Sexier than Giving the Gift of Confidence.

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Whether you are treating yourself or giving an alluring gift to your partner, it is in our best interest to ensure you are informed, prepared, and feeling good about every decision you get to make for your body and experience in the studio. From fitness to finesse, we are ready to answer all your questions before you even ask. There is nothing sexier than a confident, empowered individual who appreciates and celebrates their body. We love every curve of it, we want to help you to love it too.

Treat Yourself

Hands down, your boudoir experience is a guaranteed self-esteem booster. Each session is designed to be all about YOU, your unique personality, and how to love your body better. Invest in yourself, you deserve it!

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Treat Your Partner

Giving a gift so intimate and sensual is one of the sexiest things you could do for your partner. Whether you are getting married, having a baby, or if Valentine’s Day is around the corner, binding an album of your personal boudoir photos is a genuine act of love and attraction. Surprise them with your sassy, playful, flirtatious side and have fun with being in love!

Fall In Love All Over Again

Did you enjoy your first boudoir session? Schedule another! Each appointment is a fresh, unique experience where you have total freedom to try something new, explore different styles, or even include your partner this time! It’s like that sip of aged wine you’ve been saving for the right moment. Predictably sweet and savory on your tongue, but excites your palette in serendipitous ways!

The price of exhibiting your confidence and self-worth is invaluable. Don’t miss this opportunity to pamper yourself. You will absolutely want to find a session that fits within your budget. But if you have some wiggle room, neither you or your partner will regret it if you add the cherry on top. If you’ve chosen to book a boudoir session, an experience designed to be all about YOU, you’ll want it to be luxurious. Invest in yourself, you deserve it.

Like any photography session, boudoir photoshoots come in a wide range of package deals. Typically, they will start around $99 to book, then add-on’s, digital images, and prints are sold separately. This might seem like an extremely reasonable price, but don’t let this low number fool you. As they always say, if it sounds like it’s too good to be true, it probably is. All these extras add up quickly and could potentially cost you more than another package listed as $2,099 that comes with everything included.

Now we are not saying you will be miserable if you choose the base package. Most are customizable and your photographer will work with you and your budget to come up with the best outcome for your investment. But pay attention to the value of your session package. Compare what other photographers are offering for the same services. 

At the higher end, if you decide you want all the bells, whistles, and extra sparkle, expect to spend closer to $5,000. But this is really if you want the unicorn of all packages. 

On average, a boudoir bride will more likely spend anywhere from $500 to $3,000 on their whole boudoir experience, beginning to end. This typically includes all the details, customization, and personal touches you could ever want without feeling like you are missing the cherry on top. Aside from digital images and printing options, sessions can also include: hair and professional airbrush makeup, personal pose coaching, professional image retouching and private image reveal session.

One of the best parts about a boudoir session is that you can cater it to your preferred style or theme. Bridal boudoir sessions are no different. You could go with an angelic white, soft and sexy scene. Or maybe a slightly naughtier black corset and heels are more your vibe. Every bride is different, from the modest tease to sensually revealing, and it’s up to you to guide how you want to look and feel. You have the freedom to get creative with your style and let your boudoir personality shine.

You might already own the perfect outfit to wear at your boudoir session, your photographer might have something to try on in the studio, OR… you could use this opportunity as an excuse to buy something sassy to tease your partner before your wedding night or honeymoon! You’ll need it anyway, so go ahead. Pick out something for yourself that you feel sexy in and wear it for your session in the spotlight. But don’t forget to work these details that can sneak up on you into your budget.

Some of our favorite photographers will even offer additional discounts if you book your anniversary session in advance! It’s lovely being in love. 

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What We Do

We Cater to Your Style and Special Occasion

BRIDAL

Bridal Boudoir

The perfect give to give your partner on your wedding night.
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MATERNITY

Maternity Boudoir

Savor that paternal glow for a lifetime.
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ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary Boudoir

Celebrate your love over and over again.
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COUPLE

Couple's Boudoir

Share your boudoir experience with your significant other.
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THEMED

Themed Boudoir

Add some style and pizzazz to your session by choosing a theme that shows off your personality.
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GROUP

Group Boudoir

The more the merrier! Invite your partner(s), invite your friends. Include as many or as few in your session as you choose.
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What Should I Expect?

Taking your clothes off for someone other than your soon-to-be spouse can be intimidating! But it doesn’t have to be. The biggest part of that nervous feeling comes from not knowing what to expect when you sign yourself up for a boudoir photo session. Although each photographer is different, every bride has their own expectations, and the relationship they form is unique, we have built a general step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect from when you contact a photographer to when to expect your finalized images.

Meet and greet/ consultation

Preparation

Atmosphere / studio space

Photo shoot

Photo editing

Private Image Reveal

Photo printing / gift packaging

When you pick up the phone to call a photographer, you might be in one of two places. You might have already decided this is the person you want to work with, you’ve seen their work and know this is the perfect fit for you. Or you could be like me and want to feel it out first, meet the artist, and decide if you feel comfortable with them photographing your more exposed self. Doesn’t hurt to do your research and even meet a few people before you make your final decision. Either way, you’ll want to meet with your photographer beforehand for a pre-consultation and discuss your session, budget, and timeline.

Before your session, there are a few things to keep in mind these few easy self-care tips so you can look and feel your best in front of the camera. When you are investing in something like boudoir photography, something you and your partner will love and appreciate for years to come, it’s not worth it to skimp the small stuff. Make the smallest details significant.

  • Hands and feet: Your hands and feet will gracefully show up in most of your photos. You will notice the tiny details so give them a little love, or treat yourself to a mani/pedi. Consider the color of nail polish you want to use. Find a shade that will complement your outfit. Use the same color on both hands and feet for a timeless, classic look.
  • Drink more water: Staying hydrated will not only help your overall health and wellness, but will enhance your beautiful skin so it looks soft and smooth in your portraits.
  • Makeup: Are you using our studio stylist? Fantastic! All you will need to do is wash your face beforehand and arrive without any makeup on. Then leave the rest up to the makeup artist. Planning on doing it yourself? It wouldn’t hurt to practice how you want your makeup to look in your photos. If you are trying out new products, definitely try them out before your session to avoid any risk of breakouts or skin irritations that will show up in your high-resolution photos.
  • Hair style: Girl, go get your hair done. Don’t let those loose greys rain on your parade. We want you to feel fresh and sassy for your shoot, and your hair speaks volumes in a photo. A simple trim, tone, and touch-up will make all the difference. If you are using the studio stylist, arrive with your hair clean and without any products in it. They stylist will do the rest.
  • Rock the right outfit: Spend time trying different outfits and styles on. Find your size, find what fits, find what looks most flattering. You can find styles and suggestions [here] for all body types.
  • Do not fake tan: Tempting I know, but just don’t do it, or do it the right way. If you want to add that sun-kissed look, step outside for a little while (don’t forget your sunscreen!). Or if you absolutely must, go to a professional salon and tan in the nude. But the last thing you’ll want is to walk into the studio looking like a sexy pumpkin with obvious tan lines or end up having to pay extra retouching fees.
  • Touch up the basics: Don’t forget to shave! I would strongly advise to shave or wax everything, the same day if possible. You’d be surprised how much detail shows up in a photograph.
  • Schedule months in advance: Word of advice, pay attention to your monthly cycle and schedule around it. You won’t want to be uncomfortable or feeling bloated for your photoshoot. You also don’t want to wait until last minute. Give yourself and your photographer a generous month or two to play with, allowing for flexibility and time for professional image touch ups and printing.
  • Breathe and embrace the moment: Treating yourself to a boudoir session should not be a stressful experience. Yes, it can be scary to undress for someone other than your partner, but if you open yourself up, shake off all the “what-if’s”, it can be the most rewarding boost of self-esteem you’ll ever know. So, take a deep breath, take a moment to reflect, and let yourself have fun!

No, you will not be undressing in someone’s shady basement. Photography studios, especially studios designed by boudoir specialists, are warm and inviting. They will surround you with familiarity and comfortability, using furniture and props in that will complete and complement your style. You don’t need to buy or bring anything of your own, unless you want to.

Some boudoir photographers offer more flexibility and will even come to photograph you in your own home. These services might cost a little extra, as the artist will need to bring all of their equipment with them and spend more time on locating the best spots for proper lighting and angles. This is completely optional, but might add that desired extra personal touch to your experience.

Hopefully by this point you will have already established a good relationship with your ideal photographer. If you’ve found the right one, trust them. They will guide you and advise you, but most of all they will listen to you and work with your level of comfortability. You will quickly find that they are working for you, to celebrate you, respect your body, and to use the camera as a tool to capture your natural beauty and personality. Let them. This is the best part of the whole experience.

After your boudoir session, your photographer will need some time to review and add any final touches to your digital images. Depending on your package, this could take anywhere from 2 – 4 weeks. The artist will be using professional software and technology to enhance your photos, bringing out that alluring glow behind every shot. An experienced editor will catch the tiniest of details so you don’t have to. During this phase, your boudoir portraits are being perfected to last a lifetime.

Once your digital images are made ready, your photographer will contact you to schedule a private image reveal session. Together you will review each image, select your favorites, and approve the finalized versions for printing, binding, or painting. This is the step you’ll want to start thinking about what you want the final product to look like.

At this point you could be weeks away from your big day! (Hint – hopefully you will have scheduled your session early enough to build in a couple weeks for this last step). The last thing you’ll want to worry about right before your wedding is if this special gift to your beloved is ready or not. It’s worth it to book far enough in advance!

During this final phase, you have a couple options. As part of your boudoir package, you should be receiving a guaranteed number of digital images. Most packages also include the printing and product development process, which we highly recommend you use. Your photographer will already be working with the printing company and can advise on the best outcome for what you have in mind. If you have just purchased the digital images to then print on your own, you have more flexibility to what printer or products you use, but this will take more time and effort on your part. Consider your options. You might want to do yourself the favor and choose the complete photo printing package simply to save yourself the added steps.

If you decide to print your own images, we have some [recommendations] you’ll want to consider when selecting printing companies, products, formatting, and design. Since this is a whole process in itself, it will be well worth your while to do some research before you add any albums to your cart and click the purchase button.

Your first step starts here!