What is Boudoir Photography?  Boudoir photos are simple and sexy, they show off "the look" in your eyes and the way your body curves.  Boudoir photos are meant to be fun and flirtatious, laid back and exciting!  I want my clients to feel beautiful in their photos and feel a real confidence boost when they see them after.  We will have fun together, relaxing to music and good vibes, the experience is meant to be lighthearted and playful.

Our luxurious session includes hair and make-up (with lashes) and I highly recommend this option for clients.  Sit back and let someone pamper you.  Unwind talking to the hair and make-up artist as she gets your face camera ready.

Is Hair & Make Up Included?  Yes! Professional Make Up and Hair Styling is included with your session.  Camera ready make-up is different than you would wear to work or out on a date.  A professional make-up artist knows what translates well on camera and will have your face ready to be seen.  The make-up includes false lashes and if you have never worn them before then you are in for a real treat!  I have included hair and make-up in the price of the photo session and the price is the same whether you get it done or not.  If you have your own make up artist you would like to use please inquire for more details.

Do you have Clothing for the Sessions? Yes! Please check out my client closet page for some great information on clothing and shoes I have in the studio for borrowing for your session.

Do you offer Couples Sessions?  Yes! I love working with couples and capturing their love and connection in front of my lens.

Do you have a private social media group I can check out? Yes, Check out the ladies only VIP Group on Facebook - Ocean City Boudoir

Do You Share Client Images? I don’t ask clients to share their images, even anonymous ones.  Sometimes clients are excited about their images and want me to share from their session and I would love to and do that but I would never put a lady on the spot or make her feel like she has to share anything or guilty for not wanting to share anything - these are such an intimate part of ourselves and if ladies are not comfortable with anything online I want to respect that.  I do sometimes recreate outfits or poses in marketing shoots that I liked from a client shoot.

Do You Offer Mini-Sessions? You are not cheap and this experience isn’t thrown together to rush a lot of ladies into one day.   The boudoir experience is meant to be an empowering experience from start to finish.  From choosing your clothing before hand and building that excitement to having your hair and make up done and coming to me, there is no part of this experience that I want to rush for you.  I want you to love every part of it and savor and relax having your makeover and really get into the shoot portion when we start.  I love working with ladies and I want them to feel comfortable and not have anxiety about checking the time or worried about another lady walking in.  

I could shoot a lot in a short amount of time but most ladies take one outfit and ten minutes to really settle into the session and for their personality to pull through, if we are doing a 20minute session it’s over as fast as it started.  My only exceptions to this are my frequent flyers (ladies who have done at least 2 shoots with me in the past), bachelorette parties and an occasional themed special.

Can I Print on My Own? Sure!  But do you really want to?  I use professional printers and discretion/privacy is number one and they also have no issues with printing risqué and nude photos.  Do you know who is printing your photos when you send them to a random lab?  Will your favorite print lab print risqué photos?

Can My Friend/Significant Other Come to the Shoot? My answer is usually yes to this but we need to have a quick conversation to go over a few guidelines for friends in the studio beforehand.

The When & Where

Boudoir sessions can be done at the studio any time of day though I do enjoy shooting when we have access to some natural light.  Boudoir photo sessions can also take place at a local hotel room or the comfort of your own home.  The best time to take them is mid morning/afternoon depending on the available light where we are shooting.  No light?  No problem!  I have mobile studio lights made to look natural lit.  Boudoir photos can also be done during pregnancy for a super fun take on pregnancy and embracing your body at every stage.

Excuses I Commonly Hear

I don't have the body for it.  This is a terrible misconception that people have about boudoir photography.  These photos can be done with ANY body type and shape.  We will play up the parts you love best and pose to perfection the parts you are nervous about.  I have several set ups to work with and we can even hide certain body parts you do not want shown.  Boudoir photos are for every woman at every age.

I don't have a lot of lingerie.  That is ok.  You don't need pieces that are specific lingerie pieces.  Bring a football jersey, a sexy pair of jeans, bra and panties, boy shorts, mens wear, scarves, ties, whatever fits your style - that's what I want you to bring. In addition to making the session your own, I now have the client closet FULL of items ranging in size from S-3XL so you can literally show up with nothing and let me style the whole session.

I don't want to be naked.  You do not have to be nude for boudoir photography, you can wear as little or as much as you want as long as you are comfortable.  We can make a simple pair of jeans and a tank look as hot as Victoria's Secret's latest teddy.  I recommend bringing several outfits/looks with you, you may find as the session goes on you may feel daring enough to wear the piece you weren't sure you would be ready for.  I encourage clients to relax but try and step out of their comfort zone during the session, no one else will see the proofs - you have nothing to lose.  Some ladies choose to try a few topless or bare bottom photos, that is ok too but please do not feel like you have to do that at your session for the photos to be sexy. 

I want something glamorous but not sure I want a boudoir session.  Be sure to check out a glamorous session as an alternative to the Glamour Shot Days years ago and an upgrade to the modern headshot.  Glamour Sessions are even more fun when taken with a mom, sister, best friend or multi-generational shoot.