INVESTING IN YOURSELF
Empowerment Photography revolves around what empowers you - the client. It gives you the opportunity to be in a safe space that allows you to empower yourself. Different things empower different people and because of this each session is unique and tailored to what you want.
I specialize and enjoy empowerment photography that has a mixture of boudoir and intimate elements but happily photograph other traditional genres as well, such as: portraits, branding, maternity, couples and engagements.
You’ll enjoy a session with me if:
You want an intimate/empowering photo experience that focuses on the mood(s) you want to capture.
You want to embrace different aspects of your personality (like fun, sexy, sassy, soft, joyful, powerful, ect) through photos.
You want an intimate portrait experience where you can challenge your negative body views, talk about how your mindset has impacted your view of your body (and the chance to begin to change that), have the opportunity to try different ideas without being judged and be comfortable and supported throughout your session.
You want to be photographed by someone who will treat you, your body and your beliefs with respect, has been trained in trauma-informed care and who offers a space to be photographed in that is safe, secure and where consent is always present.
You value quality images and appreciate a photographer who strives to have all body types represented in her portfolio.
Why Should I Get A Session?
Are You Ready?
All sessions are customized to each individual client - because every single person is unique. To offer each individual a customized experience that caters to you and your budget I have separated your investment into two different parts: the session fee and your chosen collection.
Session Fee: $299*
Your session fee is a non-refundable, non-transferable retainer that is required to hold your chosen date with myself and the makeup artist and must be paid on selection of your photoshoot date.
Your session fee includes:
30 minute phone or zoom consultation to get to know you and plan for your shoot
Photoshoot Preparation guide
Professional Makeup and Hair service
1.5 hour Photoshoot
Complete posing direction
Image reveal and ordering appointment
Professional image retouching
2 complimentary retouched digital images of photographers choice after session is complete (given to you at your image reveal)
*The session fee only covers the above listed services. All digital and printed collections are sold separately. Collections start at $500. Collections can include digital images, albums and wall art. For full details on collections and pricing please send me an email through my contact me page.
**Session Fee and Collection prices include tax
The Consultation
I offer a free 15 minute phone or zoom consultation to see if we would be a good fit working together and to answer any initial questions you may have. I want to make sure that our values and goals align for the type of session/experience you want and your expectations for the final images. If we agree that we’d work well together I offer a 30 minute phone or zoom consultation where we can discuss details and plan your session.
The Questionnaire + Wardrobe Planning and Photoshoot Prep Guide
Once we have picked a date and you have paid your session fee I will send you a questionnaire to get to know you a bit better. Questions include what you want to get out of this experience, what your expectations are and what type of images you are drawn to. These questions and your answers will let me know the best way to lead and direct your session; as I said before, empowerment is different for everyone so it is your job to tell me how you want to be empowered and my job to listen to you! I will also send you my contract, which protects both you and I in the case there is a cancellation/reschedule for any reason and goes over expectations for the shoot and expectations concerning your privacy and photos on social media. Lastly I will send you a photoshoot prep guide in order to help get you all ready for our session together!
The Photoshoot
The big day! You will be greeted by myself and my amazing makeup artist who will get started on getting you all done up and ready for your photoshoot. All of the makeup artists I work with are not only amazingly talented but also extremely experienced working with all different ethnicities, skin types and hair types. After your makeup and hair is done it’s time to make some magic with me! I will help you with posing by showing you and guiding you the entire time to make sure we get some stellar photos of you that you are going to absolutely love!
The Reveal/Ordering Appointment
The reveal is when you come back to the studio 1-2 weeks after your session to see your final images! We will sit down together and go through them. Depending on which Collection you have chosen we will go through the images and you will decide which images you would like to purchase.
What To Expect For Your Session…
FAQ
I’ve never modeled or had photos done before and I don’t know how to pose; will you help me?
Of course! I got you! After modeling for over a decade I know a thing or two about posing and what to do with all your body parts! I will help show you and guide you into each and every single pose - from your head down to your toes. You’ll be a posing pro by the time I’m done with you.
Is your studio accessible?
Unfortunately my studio is not accessible due to needing to take stairs to get to it. I would be happy to discuss an alternative location to photograph you should you not be able to attend my studio due to accessibility reasons.
What should I wear?
Whatever makes you comfortable! If that means a sweater and jeans, a bra and underwear set, a robe, a bodysuit or just your birthday suit whatever you wear is to your comfort level. I will never ask you to show more skin than you are comfortable having photographed. A wardrobe guide is included in my prep guide and will be sent to you after you have paid your session fee. The prep guide will show various examples of what you could wear to your photoshoot as well as recommendations for lingerie brands to shop at (should you wish to treat yourself to a new outfit).
Can I bring a friend?
While I understand that taking photos in a vulnerable state with a stranger can be an anxious and nerve-wracking experience I guarantee that you won’t feel that way during our session! We will have time to get to know each other during your consultation as well as when you arrive and are getting your makeup and hair done before your shoot. I do not allow guests to accompany you. Why? Often times while they mean well, they are a distraction and can potentially negativity effect your energy and final images during a shoot (and we don’t want that! This experience is all about you and I want you to have the best one possible!).
When will my images be ready?
You’ll come back to the studio 1-2 weeks after your session for your image reveal and ordering appointment. Together we will sit down and go through a slideshow of your finished images and you select which ones you love and pick a Collection you would like to get. There will never be any pressure to buy anything - you just get what you love! Collections range in price and products provided. They can include albums and digital files. Your collection will be ready for you 4-6 weeks from your reveal/ordering appointment.
Can you photoshop this…?
All images are professionally retouched but will keep you looking like you. This involves minimal skin retouching and leaving your beautiful stretch marks, cellulite, beauty marks, scars, tattoos, wrinkles and hip dips alone. I will remove temporary things like acne, dark circles, bruises and cuts. My motto is if it’s not going to be on your body two weeks from now it’s gone otherwise it is a part of you and it’ll be left alone. I will not edit your images in a way that makes you appear to be anyone else other than your amazing self. This means no “nipping and tucking” and no “slimming” or “enhancing” certain parts of your body. You and your body deserve to be photographed in their current state without any alterations!
FAQ
Are you going to share my images online?
That is totally up to you! All of the photos that you see in my portfolio and posted on social media I have received written consent to share. I would never share your photos online if you are not comfortable with them being out there. Your privacy and decision around if you want your images shared is 100% your decision and it will always be respected. Some clients are okay with all of their images being shared, some only want anonymous images to be shared and some opt to keep all of them private.
I’m single/I don’t have anyone to gift the photos too…
Who cares? This session isn’t for them it’s for you! You don’t need a partner in order to have a session done. These sessions are all about you and meant to empower you! If you have a partner and want to share your finished images once you get them back - great! - but you do not need to book a session for the sole purpose of gifting the images to someone else. Do this as an act of self love (and a gift to yourself)!
Do I have to get nude photos done?
Absolutely not if they aren’t your cup of tea. I’m here to empower you during your session which means you call the shots. What is empowering to one person might not be empowering for the next. While you can definitely choose not to take nude photos during your session they are an amazing way to fully embrace your body and celebrate it. At the end of the day though the choice is yours!
I’m not confident like the people in your portfolio…
I can assure you that though it might look like all of the beautiful people in my portfolio have maximum confidence 24/7 I can tell you that is, unfortunately, not the case. The action of doing something scary, following through on it and trusting in yourself - that will help you discover your confidence. If you need some help discovering your confidence I am here and ready to help!
I don’t have the body for boudoir/I need to lose weight before a session/I’m not sexy…
That is absolutely not true! The reason I fell in love with empowerment photography, specifically boudoir and nude photography, is because it is for every BODY. The majority of people that I photograph are working on loving themselves and everyone has their own struggles. I take your feelings and concerns seriously but I also want to show you that you can love the body you are in. I want you to have the best experience not because you “finally hit your goal weight” but because you made the choice to do something scary and chose to do this experience even if you don’t 100% love every single inch of your body! You are more than just your body/what your body looks like and THAT is what I want you to learn during our session. Furthermore, on the subject of not being “sexy” -sexy has literally nothing to do with the shape and size of your body and 100% has to do with your attitude, your confidence and your willingness to take a chance!
