This client interview invites you into the idea that your 'excuse' for having a boudoir session can lie within a few different reasons. You can do this for someone else, and you can also do this for YOU (and let someone else reap the benefits, or not, who cares). I love it when clients come in and are mutually excited about having a session done for themselves AND their significant other. I also get incredibly inspired when a client brings in a personal prop to use during the session.

Here you hear (don't you just love the english language?) this lovely lady talk about her reasons and joy over having her session as well as a few of the personal touches she put into it for her husband. That is one thing that I love the most about this boudoir session; the special treatment that she gave her husband's passion! You'll soon understand (by looking at the images) that I'm talking about his passion for Metallica. When we were talking through her props she got excited about bringing in his VERY first guitar and posing in a shirt from his all-time favorite band. Being in a new relationship myself, I have a similar excitement at the idea of throwing in some tie-dye shirts and PJ pants in order to incorporate Phish into my next boudoir session. **Side note, I'm headed to my first Phish concert this weekend!!! Wish me luck

Her excitement over HER reasons for the session meshed almost perfectly with her desire to really surprise him, and I love that! It made the boudoir session such a mutual experience for both of them... even though he didn't know it was happening until after! 

Read on and view on to hear about her experience! 

Rock on, babes,

Sarah

1) How old are you... or if you prefer, who were you listening to at age 14 :)?

31

2) What do you do for a living?

Writer/Producer

3) What/who made you decide to book a boudoir session?

I just lost 30 lbs. and wanted to do something special to show off my new body BEFORE kids enter the picture, plus give my husband an amazing anniversary gift. But, it ended up being just as much a gift to myself. 

4) Did you have any obstacles or fears about boudoir?

I hesitated at first because it's obviously a little nerve-racking dancing around in your underwear with a photographer, but Sarah put me at ease from the get-go. And the champagne didn't hurt either. haha I'm so glad I have this snapshot in time of my life: my young, sexy, pre-maternity self. It wasn't just worth it, it was priceless. 

5) Why did you choose OWN? 

Sarah's online portfolio drew me in. Her light and dark styling. Simple, yet stunning. Plus, her personality was a great fit for mine. 

6) How was the actual session different from what you expected (if at all)?

Sarah and the rest of her staff prepped me very well for the shoot, so I knew exactly what to expect the day of. 

7) What was your favorite part of the entire experience? (priming, the shoot, seeing images, giving the images..etc)

All of it. The wardrobe consultant helping me pick out outfits beforehand, the hair and makeup artist making me look and feel incredible, and Sarah being the wizard behind the lens. Fantastic experience hands-down. 

8) How has the response been to your images?

Everyone LOVES the images. Each person I showed them to can't stop raving about them.

9) What is your advice for women interested in such a session?

Do it! Book immediately! It was one of the best experiences. You'll thank yourself later. 

10) Did anything change about the way you see your own beauty as a result of this session?

I saw my inner beauty shine through. Sarah captured me perfectly. I didn't know I could look and feel like this. It was a huge confidence boost! 

Let’s talk about one of the most important details of your boudoir session: wardrobe. 

Of course, since this is one of the most important details, it is also a detail that gets a heavy dose of anxiety. How do you know what bra type looks best on your body? Is it a demi cup? Balconette? Contour? What even IS a balconette anyway? And where do you buy these things (with all of your free time) after you figure out what you’re looking for? That bra costs HOW much?! 

These are only a snippet of the anxious thoughts that can go through your brain in .5 seconds as you’re planning your boudoir session.   Though we’ve mentioned it before, let me say it again: we are here to help. 

Over the last year I’ve started building a collection of lingerie to keep in-studio to help take some of the stress off of your shoot-preparation. This lingerie collection includes anything from lace-robes to chunky sweaters, towels to ties, and platform heels to handcuffs. It’s designed to take the pressure off of the idea that you HAVE to purchase a new ’sexy wardrobe’ for your boudoir session.   Let me provide it, or at least some of it, for you.

Kelsey, our client manager extraordinaire (and the girl you’ll text at 3am when you’re having nightmares about shoe-choices), recently photographed a few pieces from our in-studio boudoir closet in order to show you just a bit of what is available. The closet is constantly growing, too. Are you looking for something specific? Ask us if we have it! 

(continued below is the sneak peek from my boudoir closet)

Another added bonus to the wardrobe closet? If you want to donate your purchased items to the closet after your session then you’ll receive a credit off of your album, prints, digitals, canvas, etc! We’ll even cover the dry-cleaning bill. 

Here are a few more samples from the boudoir closet! See anything you love?! :