The Brooklyn Boudoir Experience
Most people investigating boudoir photography are curious, a little nervous, and not sure what will actually happen. That’s totally normal! Here, you don’t need to be a model, or camera-ready, or “perfect.” You just need to show up.
By the end of our time together, you will have beautiful photos AND have had an incredible experience. Read on to learn exactly what your Brooklyn Boudoir Experience feels like from start to finish.
What is the Brooklyn Boudoir Experience like?
BEFORE YOUR SHOOT
Step one: say hi!
Reach out to me via email, and I’ll send you everything you need — I’ll explain the process in details, give clear, honest details about pricing, availability, and what to expect. If you want a Zoom for a vibe-check, we’ll do it, but know that it’s not required. Nothing is ever pressured; we just have real conversations and determine if we are a good fit for one another.
Once you’re on the calendar, I’ll send a clean, intentional prep guide — what to wear, what to skip, and the tiny homework questions that help me understand your style so we’re not guessing on the day.
I’ll check in on you a few times before your shoot day to see if you have any questions or want to chat for any reason. Again, no pressure!
By the time your boudoir or maternity shoot day arrives, you’ll already know your plan — how long we’ll shoot, how many outfits, and that you won’t be left wondering what happens next.
YOUR SHOOT DAY!
This is the part where you stop thinking about it and start doing it.
When you walk in, you’ll probably feel a few butterflies — that’s expected. You won’t feel alone. We’ll talk through the looks you brought, and your hair & makeup pro will enhance you in a way that still feels like you (no clowns or cartoon lashes unless that’s your vibe).
We’ll talk, we’ll laugh, you might sip something chilled — and then we’ll shoot. You’ll get clear, grounded guidance the entire time: where to put your hands, how to move, when to pause and just be you. There’s no awkward posing manual, no self-help pep talk — just real direction and space to be present.
Oh yes, and I’ll be wearing a black jumpsuit because I always do.
You might be surprised at how comfortable you already feel! Your boudoir shoot is not a "sensual" experience at all -- it's actually very easy and relaxed. I'll put myself into each pose so that all YOU need to do is copy me. If you’re comfortable, I’ll encourage you to improvise a bit, as I often find the most magical shots happen when we collaborate together. I’ll encourage you and be mindful of your insecurities while playing up your favorite features. BUT I do insist - once we are on-set there is no negative self talk allowed. Once we've got a large variety of shots, we change looks and continue on for the duration of your shoot.
Time will FLY by because this part doesn’t feel like work. It feels like intention + presence + being held well. And it’s also a LOT of fun.
By the time we are packing up, you'll already want to do it again (and probably will...my clients always do ;) ) You will probably be a little sore the day after your shoot because believe it or not, modeling is a workout! Holding these poses is like taking a yoga class, no doubt. A few days after your shoot you get a “teaser” image from me to whett your appetite and hold you over until your photo reveal, which we'll schedule for 2-3 week after your shoot.
PRO TIP Be sure to make plans the night of your boudoir shoot because your hair and makeup will be on point, and you'll feel like you're on cloud 9.
THE PHOTO REVEAL + ORDERING SESSION
This MAY be my favorite part…
A few weeks after your shoot, we’ll sit down together (in person or by Zoom) and look through your final images. I’ll share a curated selection, and help you pick what resonates. We can also discuss how to display them — albums, prints, walls, whatever feels right to you.
I will have samples of different albums, cover styles and wall art for you to see & touch in person. These are high quality, fine art quality professional products, not Shutterfly or iPhoto albums.
No pressure, no guessing which ones “might work.” Just real choices, good conversation, and the moment where you see yourself reflected back in a way that lands differently than you expected.
You'll walk away from your photo reveal with a downloadable link with all your purchased images and a newfound swagger in your step.
What about photoshop? All of the images you see at your reveal will be enhanced & lightly edited. "Enhanced" means I'll apply my artistic look to them and convert about 75% of them to black and white. "Lightly edited" means I'll erase blemishes, bruises, stray hairs, scratches, or anything that won't be there tomorrow. My general policy is: if it's a permanent part of you, it stays. This includes birthmarks & tattoos. I'll smooth out and de-blotch your skin overall so that cellulite & unwanted texture is minimized. What I WON'T do is change your features or body shape or make you look airbrushed or plastic-y. If there is anything you see in your final images that you want retouched away, we can discuss it at your reveal. I'll let you know what is possible & make my professional recommendations.
PRODUCT DELIVERY + WHAT COMES AFTER
Once your chosen artwork arrives, I’ll be in touch to arrange a pick up.
Most clients walk away with a hug, thinking, How did this feel so right? These aren’t just pictures in a box. They’re ones you’ll keep coming back to because they carry the mood of the day, not a trendy filter.
It’s a good feeling. And it sticks.
We’ll stay in touch, not because we have to, but because these sessions have a way of becoming part of your story, and I’m always so happy to be a part of it.
PS - You can see me in action shooting a boudoir party in New Orleans here:
