everything you need to know
What is included in the session fee?
FOR THE COST OF $399, YOUR FEE PAYS FOR YOUR CONSULTATION, WARDROBE TRY ON, REVEAL SESSION, HAIR AND MAKEUP, AND 60 MINUTE SESSION IS INCLUDED.
Do I have to be a model or know how to model to do a session?
NO, YOU DON'T! I WILL GUIDE YOU ALONG THE WAY! I ALWAYS SHOW YOU THEN TWEAK THE POSE AS WE GO! DON'T WORRY, MOST WOMEN HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE, IT'S OK TO FEEL NERVOUS ABOUT IT AT FIRST.
What should I wear? Where do I find lingerie?
IN YOUR 60 MINUTE SESSION I CAN FIT UP TO 4 OUTFIT CHANGES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FIND ITEMS THAT FIT YOU WELL AND ARE "YOU". IF THEY DON'T FIT YOU WELL, YOU MAY NOT FEEL AS CONFIDENT. AND YOU MAY FIDGET CONSTANTLY FIXING IT. I SUGGEST A GOOD BLACK THONG AND WELL FITTING BRA. BODYSUITS FLATTER ALL SHAPES AND SIZES TOO, THEY ARE THEY BEST! I HAVE OVER TWO DOZEN PIECES IN MY CLIENT CLOSET FOR YOU TO TRY OUT BEFORE YOUR SESSION IF YOU CAN'T FIND ANYTHING! I ALSO HAVE A LONG LIST OF AMAZING COMPANIES THAT SELL BADASS PIECES, JUST ASK!
What's in your client closet?
I HAVE SO MANY GOODIES! I HAVE EVERYTHING FROM SEQUIN ROBES, TO OPERA GLOVES, TO LEATHER HARNESSES, AND FEMININE LACE BODYSUITS. MOST OF MY COLLECTION INCLUDES BODYSUITS, BECAUSE THEY FLATTER SO MANY SHAPES, AND THINGS TO PAIR WITH THEM. I COLLECT MOSTLY LUXURY PIECES FROM BRANDS LIKE; FOR LOVE AND LEMONS, THISTLE AND SPIRE, BLUEBELLA, AND TONS OF VICTORIA'S SECRET. MY SIZES ARE EXPANDING!I CURRENTLY HAVE SIZES XS-XXL.
What should I bring to the session?
LESS IS MORE. MAKE SURE TO BRING A BLACK THONG AND ANY PIECES YOU WANT TO SHOOT IN. BUT DON'T BRING TOO MANY, IT MAKES IT MUCH HARDER TO CHOOSE. BUT I AM HAPPY TO CHOOSE FOR YOU BASED OF THE STYLING. IF YOU WANT TO WEAR ACCESSORIES, BRING THEM. BRING PASTIES IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR NIPS TO SHOW IN PHOTOS!
Do I have to share my images?
NO, IT IS ALWAYS YOUR CHOICE. ANYTHING YOU EVER SEE HAS BEEN RELEASED BY THE CLIENT. THE MAIN REASON TO SIGN A RELEASE IS TO HELP EMPOWER MORE WOMEN LIKE YOU. WHEN THEY SEE YOUR PHOTO THEY MAY SAY TO THEMSELVES "MAN I WANT TO DO THAT!" OR "IF SHE CAN DO IT , I CAN DO IT!" IT FEELS GOOD. BUT HONESTLY IF YOU ARE PRIVATE AND DON'T WANT ANY PART OF YOU ON THE INTERNET, I GET IT, THEY'LL BE FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!
Do I receive digitals with my session?
NO. NO IMAGES ARE INCLUDED IN THE SESSION. YOUR IMAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING YOUR REVEAL SESSION. I DO HAVE A DIGITAL ONLY COLLECTION WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 IMAGES. THAT WILL INCLUDE PRINT RELEASE.
When do I get to see my photos? What is the process for my reveal?
A FEW WEEKS AFTER YOUR SESSION, YOU WILL GET TO SEE A SLIDESHOW OF UP TO 150 IMAGES. I WILL NOT HAVE THE IMAGES FULLY EDITED (ZITS AND BRUISES ETC.), DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE PURCHASING PROCESS. THIS WILL BE WHEN YOU DECIDE WHICH IMAGES AND PACKAGES YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I HELP YOU NARROW IT DOWN TO THE PACKAGE YOU WANT. THE PROCESS CAN TAKE 30 MINUTES TO 2 HOURS! TRUST ME IT CAN BE SO HARD TO CHOOSE, BUT I WILL SUPPORT YOU DURING THE PROCESS. ONCE YOU HAVE DECIDED, I WILL GET THE REST OF YOUR PRODUCT DETAILS. *SEE PAYMENT AND PAYMENT PLANS FOR FINAL DETAILS.*
What products do you sell? Do you have samples for me to see?
I SELL PACKAGES WITH DIGITALS, LUXURY LEATHER ALBUMS, GLASS HEIRLOOM BOXES WITH PRINTS, POLAROIDS IN GLASS BOXES, AND SHINY METAL WALL ART. MY MOST POPULAR ITEMS INCLUDE THE 10X10 ALBUM, POLAROIDS, AND HEIRLOOM BOXES. I HAVE PLENTY OF SAMPLES YOU CAN LOOK THROUGH THE DAY OF YOUR WARDROBE TRY ON OR PHOTO SESSION.
Do you edit our cellulite or imperfections?
I ONLY EDIT OUT SHORT TERM IMPERFECTIONS SUCH AS ZITS, BRUISES, CLOTHING IMPRINTS, AND SCARS
(IF THEY ARE UNWANTED). I MAY SMOOTH SKIN A BIT IF THERE IS AN ODD SHADOW OR TEXTURE. YOUR STRETCH MARKS AND CELLULITE ARE BEAUTIFUL. EVERY WOMAN HAS THEM, IT'S MY MISSION TO NORMALIZE IT ONE BEAUTIFUL PHOTO AT A TIME.
How much will I end up investing?
MY AVERAGE CLIENT SPENDS AROUND $3000 INCLUDING THE SESSION FEE. MY PACKAGES RANGE FROM $1000-$6000 PLUS STANDARD SALES TAX.
Where does my session take place?
CURRENTLY MY STUDIO IS IN RIVERWEST, MILWAUKEE. MY BUILDING IS SHARED WITH DOZENS OF HARDWORKING ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS. INCLUDING MY HUSBAND, HE SHARES HALF OF MY 900 SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE STUDIO.
Do you have a payment plan? What forms of payment do you take?
YES! I HAVE MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS. YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO DO A PRE SESSION PAYMENT PLAN (WHICH IS PREFERRED), PAY IN FULL, OR PAY IN INSTALLMENTS AFTER YOUR REVEAL. IF YOU CHOOSE TO PRE PAY, YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE A BASE PACKAGE TO AIM FOR. *EXAMPLE: MY $1000 DIGITAL PACKAGE. THEN EACH MONTH UNTIL YOUR SESSION YOU PAY INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS THAT PACKAGE. IF YOU FINISH YOUR PAYMENTS BY YOUR PHOTO SESSION, YOU GET EXTRA TIME TO SHOOT WITH ME (45 MINS)! IF YOU DON'T, NO SWEAT! JUST KEEP ON PAYING, YOUR PRODUCTS WILL BE YOURS ONCE YOUR BALANCE IS PAYED. THIS WAY IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE MORE ON THE DAY OF YOUR REVEAL SESSION YOU WON'T FEEL AS OVERWHELMED.
TRADITIONALLY, YOU CAN PAY WITH A CARD, CASH, OR START AN INSTALLMENT PLAN ON THE DAY OF YOUR REVEAL. 25% OF THE TOTAL COST WILL BE NEEDED TO PLACE THE ORDER. I ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH VENMO, CREDIT CARD VIA QUICKBOOKS, OR CASH.
Can I bring a friend to the session?
I ENCOURAGE YOU NOT TO. BOUDOIR IS AN INTIMATE PROCESS, AND OFTEN HAVING A FRIEND WITH IS A DISTRACTION. THE SESSION IS ALL ABOUT YOU! I WANT YOU TO FEEL LIKE IT!
How should I prep for the session?
EAT A GOOD HEALTHY BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AROUND 2 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER STARTING A FEW DAYS BEFORE. IT WILL HELP YOU GLOW! REFRAIN FROM ANY MAJOR HAIR, TANNING, OR BROW EXPERIMENTING PRIOR TO THE SESSION. THAT WAY, IF ANYTHING TURNS OUT BADLY, YOU DON'T HAVE PHOTOS OF IT... HAVE A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP! YOU'LL BE PLEASED YOU DID. AND PLEASE DO SOME STRETCHING AND YOGA BEFORE! HONESTLY NO ONE DOES AND THEY REGRET IT! BOUDOIR IS A WORK OUT!
Can I get my makeup done professionally?
YES, IT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR SESSION! THE PROCESS TAKES AROUND AND HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE WE SHOOT. THE ARTIST WILL APPLY FALSE LASHES, AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR LOOK TO YOUR COMFORT. IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO GET IT DONE AT ALL, YOU MAY OPT OUT. I WANT EVERYONE TO GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SKIN.
Should I go on a diet before my session?
HONESTLY, IF YOU WANT TO LOOSE A FEW POUNDS, THAT'S UP TO YOU. BUT I ENCOURAGE MY CLIENTS TO EMBRACE THEIR BODIES. MY JOB IS TO MAKE YOU FEEL AMAZING. NO MATTER WHAT SIZE OR SHAPE. PLEASE DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELVES WITH A CRAZY DIET OR WORK OUT. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN!
Can I have an outdoor session?
YES! IF YOU WANT TO VENTURE SOMEWHERE I'D LOVE THE ADVENTURE! KEEP IN MIND YOU HAVE TO BE OK WITH POTENTIAL STRANGERS WATCHING YOU IN YOUR SKIVVIES. THERE ALSO MAY BE A TRAVEL FEE IF IT IS OUTSIDE OF THE MILWAUKEE AREA.