Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boudoir Photography?
The term "Boudoir" is a french word for a woman's dressing room. Boudoir photography is photographs of women in lingerie. Boudoir 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.
Do you do touch ups or airbrushing?
Yes, touch ups are done on all purchased photos.
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, I specialize in offering all women an incredible opportunity to commission their own personal collection of stunning, modern boudoir portraits. Every woman is very different and has something incredible to capture. My beauty 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. I have everything covered.
Do you provide hair and makeup services?
Yes! I have a freelance hair and makeup artist come to the studio to get you ready.
Are boudoir pictures still flattering for someone without a model type figure?
Yes! I have photographed women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Boudoir pictures are flattering for everyone.
I'm a little uncomfortable about nudity.
Nudity is certainly not necessary and I 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.
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 OPIE Beauty and Boudoir Photography is an all female team including the makeup artist, photographer, and retouch artist.
Do you need a deposit to reserve my photo shoot?
Yes, I need a non-refundable session fee and a signed agreement to reserve your photo shoot. Easy online booking is available.
Do you provide the outfits or is that something I would provide?
You will need to bring your own outfits for your photo shoot because it will fit correctly and it will fit your personal style. If you need help finding something then shoot me an email.
How many prints are included with a boudoir session?
The session fee covers the cost to rent studio space for your photo shoot. Photos are not included in that session fee. The photos are available to purchase a la carte or in a collection after the shoot.
How far in advance should I plan if I want to give the photos as a gift?
We book 60-90 days out on the calendar. I recommend doing your photo shoot 2-4 weeks before you plan on giving it as a gift. The photos will be available the same day as the shoot for an in person ordering session and an album will take about 2 weeks to create.
How do I book you for my boudoir shoot?
You can book and pay your session fee online, visit the pricing page, and click "Book Now".
Do you give the client the rights to the pictures?
Yes! You will have print rights to any photo you purchase. Copyright stays with the photographer. The digital images are high resolution size and printable up to an 30x20 print. Also, my digital files are always free of any watermark or logo. You will receive a retouched digital file for any photo you purchase.
How can I view my pictures after the photo shoot?
After your photo shoot you'll be able to view and purchase your photos right after we are done shooting. For longer photo sessions we might schedule a video chat to select your images.
Do you take credit cards?
Yes! I can accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex.
Do you edit all of my photos?
Yes, any photo you purchase will be edited and retouched.
Will my images be shown on your website or in your studio?
The images shown on my website, blog and in-studio displays are shown with the client's permission only. At the time of booking you will be given an optional model release. You can decide to share approved images or to keep all of your images private. If you choose to keep your images private then your images will not be seen by anyone other than employees of OPIE Beauty and Boudoir. I fully understand and respect the privacy of my clients.
Sounds great - but I'm feeling nervous about my shoot!
Feeling nervous or self conscious about having a boudoir session? There's no need worry, it's natural to feel this way. I will 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. I'll show you how to get those sexy poses and sultry looks. My 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 me, just relax and enjoy yourself!
How many images will I have to choose from?
Many images are captured during your session. Afterward, each image is put through a careful selection process. You will see only the images that meet the standards of Opie. Images that do not meet these standards are deleted permanently during the selection process. As a general rule you will see 50-75 images for every hour of shooting.
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, and moisturizing. Once your session is booked, I will send you my Client Guide which goes into further detail regarding preparation.
I have a question that isn't listed above.
If your questions haven't been answered here, please feel free to contact me at opie@opiefoto.com. I am more than happy to speak with you on an individual basis.
