Frequently
Asked Questions
An Intimate Session is a completely different experience than
regular family portraits and it’s certainly not something we do everyday. For
some of us, it’s a once in a lifetime experience and, as such, many questions
may come to mind. The following information has been designed to answer some of
the frequently asked questions we are asked at Cheri Boudoir Photography - from wardrobe selection to picking up your final products.
If you have any questions that are not answered below, please don’t hesitate to
contact us. We are more than happy to speak with you on an individual basis.
What is
Boudoir Photography ?
Intimate portraiture has been gaining immense popularity in
recent years. As women, we spend endless amounts of time and money pampering
ourselves with beauty products and services, clothing, accessories, fitness and
even plastic surgery to make us feel beautiful. By investing in portraiture of
ourselves, we can capture and document our beauty to treasure for a lifetime.
Regardless of age or body type, we specialize in offering all
women an incredible opportunity to commission their own personal collection of
stunning, modern boudoir portraits. Flattering your best features, Cheri Boudoir Photography provides you with something truly
unique to show how beautiful you are. While our sessions are designed to create
a personal, romantic gift for your significant other to cherish for a lifetime,
they are truly designed for you.
What
Products do you offer and how much is an Intimate Session ?
Please view our Products gallery on our website to see what we
offer. To view our current Investment
Guide which outlines all of our products and pricing, please send an email
request to Mrstakeishaj@gmail.com
Can I just
right-click and print my proof pictures instead of purchasing them from you ?
It is a common misunderstanding that it is ok to right-click and
save your proofing pictures to your computer for personal printing or
displaying on the internet. However it is illegal to download, copy, print or
reproduce the images in any way.
We spend a great deal of time after your session in our digital
darkroom, perfecting your. We ask that you respect what we do for a
living, and the laws set in place to protect them. Our pricing has been
carefully structured to be able to maintain our business. If we allowed theft
of our images, we would not be able to offer this unique and beautiful service
to women.
My session
is booked – how do I prepare ?
In preparation for your shoot, please think of the following
things:
Hair touch-ups, waxing, eyebrow shaping, manicure, pedicure,
tanning and moisturizing. Once your
session is booked, we will send you our Client Guide which goes into further
detail regarding preparation.
Do you provide
hair and makeup services ?
Yes we do. You can choose to purchase both hair and makeup
services. We strongly encourage having both done by professionals - it really makes a difference in the final
images.
What should
I bring to my shoot ? Do you supply wardrobe ?
No we don’t supply wardrobe but have some great suggestions on
what to purchase and bring with you. Please bring a variety of lingerie, shoes
and jewelry. We will work with you to create the look you want. When you are
choosing lingerie, consider choosing more than one set to get a variety of
looks.
Lingerie can include bra and panty sets, a corset, teddy,
chemise, camisole, garters, thigh high stockings and robes. While black is the
standard in sexy, all colors are great and give a nice variety of looks to your
final images.
For brides, consider bringing your favorite white lingerie. We
have a veil and white garters to complete the bridal.
Other items to bring include a variety of high heels, high boots,
jewelry, scarves, hats, ties. Feel free to bring anything with you to
accessorize your shoot and make it a more personalized experience. A piece of
your mate’s favorite apparel – shirt and tie perhaps or a sports jersey – he’ll
love it ! Have a look through our galleries for inspiration.
I’m a
little uncomfortable about nudity
Nudity is certainly not necessary and we will not push you to go
further than you feel comfortable with. Sexy
isn’t always about how much you show, it’s all about how you show it ! Most men feel that leaving something to the
imagination is much sexier than baring it all.
Sounds
great … but I’m feeling nervous about my shoot !
Feeling nervous or self conscious about having an intimate
session ? There’s no need worry, it’s natural to feel this way. We guide you
through each pose and know exactly which angles to capture for all body types
to make you look like the beautiful woman you are. You don't need to know how
to pose, you won’t have to do any performing and won't be put on the spot.
We’ll show you how to get those sexy poses and sultry looks. Our sessions are
designed to allow plenty of time to relax and feel comfortable which really
shows in the final images. So leave everything up to us … just relax and enjoy
yourself !
I have a
little problem area that I don’t like about by body – is there anything you can
do?
Regardless of age or body type, we specialize in offering all
women an incredible opportunity to commission their own personal collection of
stunning, modern boudoir portraits. Flattering your best features, Cheri Boudoir Photography provides you with something truly
unique to show how beautiful you are. Every woman is very different and has
something incredible to capture.
Our advanced retouching includes skin perfecting, body
contouring and feature enhancement. Every detail is covered from wrinkles to
acne, scars, cellulite and stretch marks. You don’t have to worry about these
little imperfections. We have everything covered.
If you have a particular problem area that you're not happy with,
let us know. Our advanced posing techniques are designed to emphasize the
positives and disguise problem areas. In addition we can perform a little
“digital liposuction” in the retouching stage. We will not however completely
change the shape of your body – after all that just wouldn’t be you !
Will my
session be with a female photographer ?
Yes ! With such personal portraits it is reassuring for both you
and the man in your life that Cheri Boudoir Photography is an all female team including the makeup artist, photographer, assistant and
retouch artist.
I’ve had my
session – what a blast ! When do I get to see my images?
Within 14 days of your session, your proofs will become
available for you to view on a private password protected gallery. Please
remember that it is illegal to download, copy, save or print the images within
the gallery. You will be given 7 days to choose your favorite images for your
final products.
How many
images will I have to choose from ?
Many images are captured during your session. Afterwards, each
image is put through a careful selection process. You will see only the images
that meet the standards of Cheri Boudoir Photography. Images that do not meet
these standards are removed permanently during the selection process.
Will my
images be shown on your website or in your studio ?
The images shown on our website, blog and in-studio displays are
shown with the client’s permission only. At the end of your session you will be
given an optional model release form that is completely voluntary to sign.
I have a
friend who is excited to book an intimate session as well
For each new client that you refer to Cheri Boudoir Photography who books a session, you will receive a credit towards an
additional session for yourself. Take advantage of the referral program as
often as you like by spreading the word!
Credits are awarded once the full session fee is received from
the new client. Credits have no cash value and can only be used by the original
referrer and are not transferable.
I’d love to
give a session as a gift. Can I do that ?
Certainly ! Gift Certificates are available for session fees
and/or products.
I have a
question that isn’t listed above
