All Your Burning Questions About Boudoir, Answered Right Here
General Questions
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I am here to guide you through the entire experience and that incudes helping you create the perfect wardrobe for your big day. Personal style is so important and I love to accentuate your individuality with your day of wardrobe. Maybe it’s lingerie and heels or maybe it’s combat boots and a dress, in a tub. I know what works on different body types, I’ll share what to bring and what to leave at home. As a client, you can expect to receive my boudoir wardrobe guide to get you started on ideas for specific pieces that I know photograph great. Then you’ll do an inventory of what you already have and create a list of what need. By the way, need a shopping partner to go with you and pick out pieces? Consider me your new bff, I’m always down for a shopping trip! Then we will zoom where I can confirm you have everything you need or make a few suggestions for additional pieces. I also have some tried and true pieces in my client closet that everyone is welcome to use!
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Yes! Professional hair and makeup is included in all sessions. Our artists specialize in boudoir makeup which can be anything from simple and natural to full out glam. We will discuss your preferences prior to the shoot so that our makeup artist can prepare for your individual needs.
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While I take great care in producing a beautiful final product I do not edit client body sizes simply on principle. Here are the most common edits my clients can expect:
temporary skin issues fixed (bruises, pimples, etc.)
light overall skin smoothing
tame hair fly aways or makeup retouch ups
take out any distractions from the scene (plugs, outlets)
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Your photos belong to you, period. You can keep them private, share them on social media, or give me permission to share them. Ultimately, they only go where you are comfortable placing them.
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This session revolves around your personal preferences and comfort level. You decide the level of risqué in the photos. Typically, the most risqué photos may include nudity but the client is still covered with hands or a sheet.
*I also offer erotica photos, which differ from boudoir, and can be arranged upon request.
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The Capture Experience
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From our initial phone call, you'll immediately notice how our approach to the photo session sets us apart. We delve into your motivations and reasons behind wanting to do this, exploring deeply. You'll receive personal reflection exercises to prepare for the shoot day. On that day, you'll have a clear understanding of your purpose, and I'll guide you to discover a side of yourself that perhaps only your loved ones have seen
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It's me, it will always be me, MB the Capture Queen :)
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Here's an example of a typical timeline of the day:
9:00 Hair and Makeup
10:30 Boudoir Shoot
12:00 Lunch Break
1:30 Return for reveal of photographs and choose products
3:00 Leave a different person then you were when you waked in
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Absolutley! I always emphasize that your interactions with your partner, even just their presence in the room, bring out a different kind of smile—one that's authentic and unique and far different than how you'll smile just looking at me! Partners are welcome to join the shoot if they feel comfortable. It's also wonderful to have them at the photo reveal later in the day, as they often appreciate different photos than you do, which adds to the experience.
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Wallingford, Ct
Most clients come from the New England area.
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Heck Yea! You'll have the option to prepay and/or do a payment plan. This makes the experience that much more attainable. My goal is to remove the barriers that may prevent you from doing this, include the investment.
Diversity & Inclusivity
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It's hard to pinpoint the typical client but a lot of our clients are women, have tattoos, consider themselves plus size and are either part of the LGBTQ+ community or are an ally.
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Here's some clues you might be ready
you have been on a journey of self discovery and need to take a leap into the next version of yourself
there's a little voice that's been saying "maybe I could do this"
you have had a recent life change and want to celebrate this chapter of your story (weight change, divorce, new relationship, discovering who you are beyond a mom, working through health changes, etc)
you're human and deserve to be seen
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absof*ckinglutley
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This is my jam! I love capturing the energy between two people. Other than bad lit selfies- how do we ever truly capture the essence between two people. Give me a chance to show you what your love looks like.
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Totally. I love new, weird, fun, out of the box ideas!
Still have questions?
CLICK HERE to setup a no obligation, informational phone call.
Or simply text me! My phone number is 203-906-8000
Top 5 Myths About Boudoir
I’m not photogenic, I’m too awkward or don’t know how to pose sexy so my photos will suck
One of my absolute favorite things to hear from a client is, "I'm not photogenic." To me, that's an open invitation to exceed their expectations. When someone says that, I often respond with questions like, "Have you ever been photographed by a professional boudoir photographer? Have you experienced the magic of professional lighting, expert posing, and a photographer dedicated to highlighting your beauty?" If not, then those doubts are simply myths. Some of the most transformative experiences come from those who challenge me with their belief that they don't photograph well. It's now my mission to prove just how mistaken they are!
2. I need to lose weight before I do a shoot
As a professional photographer, I have the expertise to highlight your favorite features using professional lighting, poses, and guidance. I also apply these skills to capture the parts of your body that you're still learning to embrace, always with the utmost care and respect. Personally, I cherish a shoot I did when I was about 20 pounds heavier than I am now. Why? Because those images captured the true essence of who I was at that moment. It wasn't about striving to lose weight or trying to attain a long-gone high school physique. It was simply me, embracing and learning to love myself as is. We’ve given far too much energy to the negative self-talk over the years, let’s change the narrative. Can you give yourself permission to love the body that carried you through life's most challenging times, the body that allowed you to survive it all? I don’t know about you but I don’t really love those old photos that remind me of when my body was different than it is now- I’d much prefer to celebrate the reality of my body as it is today.
3. I don’t have anyone to give the photos to so I have no need to get them done
This myth is so backwards I don’t even know where to begin. When clients express interest in doing a shoot for someone else, I admire their generosity, but I'm equally quick to break the news that this experience is really for them. While we can certainly make a beautiful album as a gift, my primary focus is creating stunning artwork for my client to see everyday of their life. I want them to see it so often that there’s never a moment that they can doubt themselves. on my client. To me, they are the most special person in the room. Anyone who views these photos afterward is fortunate! The essence of a Capture Boudoir session is to celebrate the client in their entirety—embracing their inner and outer beauty to the fullest.
4. I have to wear skimpy lingerie and heels
The best thing you can wear is whatever makes you feel like a bombshell. Here’s some examples of the types of outfits we’ve done:
combat boots in a tub
a big comfy sweater
a tie dye shirt and overalls
fishnets, shorts and a t-shirt on a Harley
converse sneakers, a button down and boy shorts
favorite team jersey
leather jacket with nothing underneath
faux fur and bubbles
a bathtub of birthday balloons
Bottom line- it’s not what you wear but how you show your unique self that matters. If you put on a trash bag and it makes you feel like the goddess you are then you bring that bag with you!
5. Boudoir is only for young, skinny girls
We are the boudoir studio for the other 99%. Our clients love us because they found a place with real women with real bodies and real stories are captured. You are more than enough just as you are.
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Find out what all the damn hype is about when it comes to boudoir shoots.
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Links and ideas to the best pieces for your body type and style
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Your interest has been peaked, now what?