your BRISTOL BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY – it’s more than a photoshoot
It’s not a coincidence you found me. If you are here, it means you are curious about boudoir photography. And probably wondering “…could she do that for me…”?
You probably heard this about a million times, and it’s true. There is a huge difference between a high street photography studio and a boutique boudoir photography experience.
It’s not cheap, it’s not fast, but every little detail is tailored around YOU. It’s personal, it’s intimate, you are not just being photographed, you are being pampered.
I really see every little bit of beauty you possess. Every single woman I’ve ever photographed has been exquisitely lovely – and the interesting thing? Each completely different.
I am here to capture what makes YOU irresistible and so uniquely special. We’ll take care of your camera-ready hair and make-up as well as the most flattering lighting and guide you down to your fingertips on how to pose…
I’ll make sure you look your very best. My superpower is to make you feel relaxed and the best version of yourself in front of the camera. Every women I photographed said the shoot was confidence boosting and one of the most fun experiences of their lives. I can promise you are going to enjoy the session and fall in love with your images!
It is amazing to see women falling in love with themselves again. It’s one of the reasons why I do what I do.
“Every time I see your work I’m fascinated and mesmerised!I just thought it needed to be said that you are one of only a few people who really ‘see’ other people – and one of even fewer professionals who manage to capture the very private beauty of the individual!Insecurities and flaws turn into badges of honour in your pictures, and that’s an absolutely admirable form of art!So many sensual shoots turn out a bit ‘tacky’ or less classy than intended, but never with you!”
the BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE is for you if
- you are naturally reserved, but for once you want to shine with a thousand watts and feel like a celebrity
- you want to celebrate a significant birthday
- you are a bride, looking for the perfect surprise groom gift
- you are a wonderful husband / boyfriend and want to surprise the gorgeous woman in your life
- you feel the need for some pampering and to re-discover your own femininity and beauty
- you recently experienced a big life change (like getting married, getting a promotion, having a baby, having a divorce, loosing some weight…) and would like to mark the milestone
- you are on a self love journey and ready to celebrate your body
- you want to feel confident and SEEN for who you truly are
Stop questioning it: you are already enough.
I AM a photographer of women and I think the elegance of a female form is breathtakingly beautiful. I’m passionate about the pursuit of beauty and to showing you how stunning you are through the eyes of others.
I BELIEVE that beauty is not a size, shape or age. All women deserve to be cherished and celebrated, to feel confident and powerful. I believe I can help you with that.
I PROMISE to create an environment where you can leave behind your insecurities and fears, a safe place to simply be… the strong and beautiful yourself. I promise to provide you with a pampering experience and gorgeous photographs to reaffirm how special you are, to build your confidence and empower you to own it.
“This photo shoot has taught me more than I ever thought possible.Since doing it I’ve thought a lot about self care, self love, and about accepting myself. This body has grown and birthed four children, has carried me and all my chaos for 37 years, and all I’ve done is punish it, mentally and physically. I’ve now made a pact with myself to take better care of myself going forwards. My mind, my body, my spirit and my world including my family and my surroundings. I wouldn’t usually post pictures like this, because I would feel ashamed, or embarrassed or like I shouldn’t show myself to the world. But f*ck it. It’s my body, my mind, my choice. There’s no shame in being proud of the person that you are and I want to be proud of myself, I want to be a good person. It’s time to put me first so I can be a better person for the ones I love.”
your BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT includes
In person consultation and planning gives us an opportunity to chat and get to know each other a little before the shoot, also for me to understand how would you like to be photographed, what look / feel you’re going for. We plan a timeline and bounce off outfit and accessories ideas to make sure you’ll be 100% happy with what we create.
Professional make-up and hair styling. I’m working with a team of highly skilled (and super lovely!) make-up artists who will create the perfect camera-ready look for you. By no means am I saying that the professional make-up is needed for you to be photographed, I honestly think that you are already perfect! But having someone gently touching your face for an hour is a lovely experience and will help to put you in the right mindset before your session.
Most of the sessions are taking place in a Bristol studio, but there is also an option to have your boudoir shoot at an external location (like your home, a boutique hotel or outdoors if you’re feeling adventurous!)
Professional photography and posing. You do not need to know how to pose or worry about how you’re going to look like on your images at all! I am an expert at making people relax and open up in front of the camera, also to guide you with posing down to your fingertips to make sure you look your best. I’ll show you what poses and angles flatter you the most and be your coach every step of the way.
No experience necessary, you just need to trust me to give it a go.
Boudoir photography sessions usually take about three hours. This gives us enough time to create the beautiful hair- and make-up and also a variety of outfits and backgrounds to photograph, but not too long so you won’t feel exhausted. I say this to my clients all the time – a boudoir shoot is like a workout! The number of outfits is not limited, though I usually recommend 3-4 max for the best results.
Professional retouching on all your best images is included with your session. I don’t believe in drastically altering your appearance or body type, I believe all my customers are perfectly beautiful just the way they are. I do believe in small tweaks however, to get rid of the things you are not fond of and/or correcting the bits (lumps and bumps) that appear due to wardrobe or posing. This is a collaborative process, so please don’t be shy to talk to me about your preferences.
About two weeks after your photo session we meet up again for a private viewing and selection of your final images. After the initial presentation, we’ll step through the images one by one and start picking favourites. Following that, we’ll determine which products and packages will suit you best based on the images we’ve created, your goals for the shoot, and on your lifestyle.
I offer a range of beautiful photographic albums, archival wall art, high resolution digital image packages, and more. I also have great options for gift giving, whether you’re buying for a groom or bride, a significant other, or as a treat to yourself.
The session fee is £250
Products and image packages are sold separately and start from £650. I don’t do hard sell, I want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.
Typical client investment includes an assortment of image collections, wall art and bespoke albums.
Please get in touch for more details and a full pricelist.
still have doubts IF THIS IS FOR YOU?
Of course you do.
“Is this going to be tasteful?” “..but I still need to lose 10 pounds…” “I’m really not photogenic…”
I hear you. And I understand you. I am a woman. Photographing other women. For women.
We all have the same (or at least very similar) self-doubts and insecurities, and you can trust me, I know them all. I want you to feel absolutely incredible and to fall in love with yourself after seeing how I see you through the lens.
What I offer is a chance to see yourself in a completely new light, to allow yourself to be more beautiful, stronger and more confident.
You do not need to feel ‘more confident’ before you do this!
The confidence comes with the experience, so please, come as you are.
frequent BOUDOIR QUESTIONS / excuses
That’s not a problem, you can have your digital images.
You can even opt out of having any of the printed products if you want, though I will definitely do my best to convince you otherwise.
Digital technology is changing so quickly, many digital storage solutions everyone was using 10-15 years ago doesn’t even exist anymore… while professionally printed, quality products (prints, wall art, albums…) will still be beautiful and ready to enjoy in 100 years.
Client privacy is super important to me.
Your photos will never be shared on my website or social media without your permission. And even if you choose to share some or all of your images, you will always have an opportunity to say exactly what you are and are not comfortable with (which images are shared, how they are used, and whether or not your name is attached). There is no pressure. I want you to be 100% comfortable, and I’m happy with whatever makes you happy.
The good news is: you don’t need to!
Most of the people you see on my website are not models (and honestly, even professional models need direction!).
When you have a photoshoot with me, I will guide you, pose you, direct your facial expressions and pay attention to every little detail, to make sure you end up with some beautiful images of yourself.
I am based in lovely, sunny Bristol, England.
A woman’s relationship with her body and her lingerie drawer is deeply personal. Some women buy lingerie like others buy shoes or lipstick – in quantity, quality and to suit the occasion. Others prefer to put comfort over aesthetics and there are those who prefer to go commando – each to their own I say. So let’s be clear that there isn’t a perfect, one size fits all, list of the best things to wear for a boudoir session.
What matters is what feels right for YOU.
Having said that, we will have a detailed chat about looks and outfits and clothing options during your personal consultation, once we booked in your boudoir photoshoot.
You absolutely don’t have to.
Boudoir to me is a lot more about how you feel during the session (feminine and sensual), rather than what you’re wearing (or not). Instead of putting labels on it, let’s just go into your session with an open mind. We always start fully clothed portraits, and it’s entirely and only up to you how far you want to take it. You don’t even have to decide before the shoot, you can just make up your mind as we go. I will never push you to do anything you are not comfortable with.
Absolutely, I would love to photograph you!
I consider myself a body positive photographer, I don’t see you any different than anyone else.
If you are even worried about this, it probably means you had a lot of bad photos taken of you before… The great news is, I’m pretty confident you won’t feel like that when you have this experience with me. I know how to light you properly and how to direct you into poses that will be the most flattering for your hips, your stomach, your chin, etc. AND I will even make it fun.
PLEASE don’t let your weight (or any other ‘flaws’) stop you.
You can, but in general I discourage it. If you really need someone with you, bring your best friend, or someone you feel very comfortable around.
If you are bringing your best girlfriend or sister, please consider booking a shoot for her too – it’s a great thing to do together, and I’d be happy to give you a little discount if we can get you both in on the same day.
Please don’t bring anyone you are romantically involved with. The process of boudoir photography is a lot less sexy than the end result, and having a partner on set is a big distraction for everyone. Your significant other is more than welcome to drop you off, make sure you settle in okay, deliver flowers/lunch mid-shoot, and pick you up afterwards. He or she is also welcome at your final image reveal, and can help you pick your favourite photographs.
If you’re struggling to justify spending the time and money on yourself, I would humbly suggest that you consider it an investment in your future.
If this experience helps you put down a few of those doubts and insecurities you carry around, if it helps you feel even a little more confident in yourself, how much is that worth?
We all know that a woman who loves and accepts herself is unstoppable. She radiates an energy that draws others in. She laughs louder, smiles easier, walks taller. She has stronger relationships, and feels happier on a daily basis.
I would love if you could be that person.
Saying that, I understand that this is a luxury experience, so I do accept credit cards and have payment plan options. I hope that helps.
This is a tough one.
Because I just want to shout at you ‘don’t be silly, you really don’t have to’… but I also know that if you are at that place where you think you need to lose weight, there is not much I can say to change that.
So I just tell you this:
You ARE perfect now.
Please try to EMBRACE and accept this beautiful body of yours.
NOW is just as good a time as any.
Yes, I really do love to travel! Rates vary based on travel costs and my current availability and schedule. Please feel free to get in touch and we can chat about it.
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