FAQs
Q) Okay, I'm ready to book my session. What comes next?
A)Click here to schedule your Coffee Chat. --
This "Coffee Chat" - is usually a 30 minute phone conversation. I want this to be a time where you get to know me a little better and helps you feel more excited about your session! This phone call where we will be discussing everything about a boudoir session and it gives you a chance to ask me all the questions.
I know it can be super intimidating to sign up with someone you have never met before to do a session like this. If you have even more questions or want to meet me in-person before your shoot, we can definitely arrange that after the Coffee Chat!
If you are busting with questions and don't want to wait, send them to be via the contact form or paula@boudoirbypaula.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can!
Q) How much will I spend on a session with you?
A) Honestly, it varies. The session itself is $250. Your Session Fee price includes a pre-session Phone Consult/Coffee Chat, a Wardrobe/Prep Guide, professional hair and makeup done by one of our amazing hair and makeup stylists, apparel and posing guidance through out your shoot.
90 minutes for hair and makeup
90 minutes for your photo session.
A Zoom or In-person photo reveal 7 days after your session. At your photo reveal, all of the different ways to display your images will be out for you to flip through, look, touch and ask more questions.
Pricing ranges from $800- $2,500.
Q) I would feel so much better if I could bring someone with me.
A) Only one friend is allowed in the studio area with you. I do ask that they let me do the posing with you and they don't interfere with the session in that aspect. A lot of the time, they are sitting on the couch, chilling as you are enjoying your session. Please let me know if you are wanting to bring a friend. One idea for you if you want to bring a friend, book two sessions the same day to cheer the other along. Think about the memories!
I do not allow boyfriends, husbands or spouses around the day of the session as well as children. I want you to be comfortable and ready to be pamper, not stressing. You deserve the time to be just about you!
Q) I want you to photograph me but I'm not sure of my comfort level in lingerie or nude. Can you still shoot me?
A) Yes, most definitely. You don't have to take off your clothes to feel sexy and there are a ton of outfits out that you will rock out! So if you aren't sure, we don't have to do any nudity or even implied. (We can save that for your second shoot.) If you are feeling a little adventuresome, we can do as much as you feel comfortable with. On the other hand, if you are wanting crotch shots and over the top suggestive images, I'm probably not the photographer for you. Just ask and I'll let you know either way. I mainly shoot implied nudity so don't worry a bit.
Q) I don't want my pictures to be out there. Can we keep this between us?
A) Yes. Your images don't have to be shared with anyone that you don't want them to be. Your images are created for you. So if you don't want them public they won't be. I can understand if you don't your images shared in public. No worries, your images will never be shared without your permission.
If you do decide to share your images and permit me to use them all over the place, your name will never be used and I will NEVER tag you on social media.
If you are somewhere in the middle of that, well there are options for you too! You can choose to just have anonymous photos posed, only in the ladies only Facebook group, Paula's Boudoir Babes. Or even just be on some marketing material like sample albums. There are a ton of choices for you to decide.
Q) The women on your website look amazing... What if I'm not?
A) First, thank you! Second, everyone one of them is like you, they looked at boudoir photos at one point in time and said I could never look that good. During your session, I do not leave you alone I will help you pose you feet, head, lips, hands, etc. I got you. I will also give you guidance about your wardrobe, grooming, etc. for the day of the session. All you need to do is show up and TRUST ME.
Q) What should I wear?
A) Whatever you feel sexy in. That can be a pair of undies and a bra, a bodysuit, a t-shirt, socks, etc. It is really up to you. In a one hour session, typically I would plan on about 2 outfits to allow plenty of time for photos in all those outfits. Don't stress about it too much. I could totally do a session with someone just in undies and a sheet.
A Pre-Session Wardrobe guide will be sent out after you book your session to help out with all of those amazing questions!
Q) Where will my session take place? Do you have a studio?
A) Your session will take place at my studio at my house located in the southeast area of Springfield, Missouri. My basement has been remodeled to have a completely boudoir studio area. There are multiple areas we can use for your session and they are always changing.
Hotel and at your house sessions are welcome and just needs to be planned a little further in advance, but I love them! On-location shooting is available for an addition fee! Just ask.
Need some more information? Click through this guide to answer some more questions or schedule a Phone Consult/Coffee Chat and we can discuss your questions more in-depth.
