What women are asking us when they inquire . . .
BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The thought of a boudoir session can be scary. When talking to women about their session, I get asked all kinds of questions. So, I wanted to compile a list of my 12 most frequently asked questions to give you some insight on preparing for a boudoir session with me!
DO YOU SHARE MY IMAGES?
Our number one priority is making sure our clients are comfortable, especially with boudoir! It can be a life changing experience, but that also makes it nerve wracking! Sometimes you are learning how to love your body and you aren't quite ready to share your images with the world or sometimes these photos are a gift specifically for your spouse's eyes only! These are all great reasons for not sharing your images, and it all depends on your personal preferences! If there are images that I would like to share, I will ask your permission first and only share what you are comfortable with!
DO I HAVE TO WEAR LINGERIE?
You definitely don't have to specifically wear lingerie. It depends on your personality! There are a BUNCH of other outfit ideas instead of lacy little things! Sometimes just a large cardigan or white button down shirt or just bed sheets fits perfect!
Head over to this blog about choosing outfits to see some more ideas!
DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes, we offer a few payment options! There is a booking retainer to book your session and hold the date since we only photograph one client per day to make the experience private. We have pre-payment plans for print and digital collections, albums and wall art. The balance is due two weeks before your photo session via Zelle or credit card.
If you want more time to be able to pay off the session, you can schedule it a few months out, and pay it off in payments.
We also offer financing options with Paypal Credit and Afterpay.
Let me know if this is something you want to set up.
IS HAIR AND MAKE UP INCLUDED?
Professional make up with lashes is included in our Glam Room with our boudoir sessions except for promotions. We ask that you arrive with your hair styled since make up will take one hour of time and we want to start photographing your session. We can recommend a hair stylist for blow dry and style that is literally 2 blocks from our studio. I think it's really important for you to feel pampered, and having your hair and make up done is a great way to do that! Our amazing female team can help you complete your look, whether thats "I just woke up like this" or "Full on GLAM!" You can bring any ideas you want for your make up and we can try to use it for inspiration!
DO YOU PHOTOSHOP MY IMAGES?
I do edit your images for light exposure, color and balance. I do NOT however edit anything "out" that is permanent! I think it can be damaging to have a boudoir session done, and then edit out parts of yourself that make you who you are! Part of the process of accepting yourself and seeing your beauty also means not photoshopping out parts of yourself that you don't like. If there are parts of yourself that you are learning to love and aren't thrilled about, that's okay! We are skilled in posing and lighting to make you look your absolute best and bring out your shine!
WHERE SHOULD I BUY OUTFITS?
There are a few places to buy outfits from and it depends on what you are getting and the style of your session. Here is a long list to choose from with different style and sizing! Victorias Secret, Forever 21, Adoreme.com, Torrid, Eberjey.com, Aerie, foreveryourlingerie.ca, hipsandcurves.com, jasminestaceycollection.co, Honey Birdette, Shein, and Temu.
If you are looking for something specific that you can't find, let me know and I might know where to get it.
WHAT TYPE OF PRINT PRODUCTS DO YOU HAVE?
We offer a variety of custom luxury albums with acrylic covers and Italian leather reveal boxes with clear window front. The reveal box with 8x10 matted prints are my favorite. I absolutely love the feel of picking up a physical print, it's so surreal to see yourself like that! We also offer custom wall art that is handmade in Italy that Tracey will design around your home aesthetic to match your furnishings and custom size it to your walls. We also offer with your collections and albums, add on sneak peek viewers, acrylic blocks, Two image folios and so much more!
"20 glorious and glossy pages from the boudoir session that I flip through myself every chance I get. I think I look at them more than he does. It's a daily reminder that my self-image has completely changed after having my boudoir session." - Alex on her experience at her boudoir session
DO YOU OFFER DIGITALS?
All of our collections, albums and wall art include some sort of print product which includes the corresponding digitals.
I'M FREAKING OUT! HOW CAN I CALM MY NERVES?
Nerves are a part of the experience! I always say that it would probably be weird if you weren't nervous! If it make you feel any better, 99% of our clients are nervous before their sessions. Including Tracey, believe it or not, gets nervous too when she is on the other side of the camera!
The nervousness is the beginning of your session, make you moment of "WOW". Seeing your images for the first time so much better!
HOW MANY OUTFITS SHOULD I BRING?
Tracey will schedule a Zoom call with you about 1-2 weeks prior to your session to go shopping in your closet and help you choose your outfits. She will plan the session with you on how you want to be photographed and answer any questions you might have. We also have a client closet at the studio of lingerie, tulle robes, lace dresses and accessories that clients choose to play dress up and have fun!
We always say to bring more outfits if you can't decide and I'll help you choose at your session.
SHOULD I GET TO MY SESSION EARLY?
We ask that you get to your session ten minutes early so we can talk about your outfits and colors and plan for make up!
WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO LOCATED?
Tracey Hagen Photography is located in the MIMO District on the upper east side of Miami, Florida, just 5 minutes from the Design District, and a short ride from Miami International airport and 15 minutes from South Beach. Miami-Dade, South Florida
7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami,Florida 33138
By Appointment Only
There is so much history here, ask us about it. Tracey's family has lived in Miami since the 1930's!
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