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Deadlines! When should you book your boudoir photo shoot?

**UPDATE**

This is a re-post from April - but the last minute requests keep coming! I will update this and re-post from time to time so it stays visible.


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How far in advance should I book my boudoir session?

Plan for a MINIMUM of 6-8 WEEKS before you need your product in hand! Read more for a full breakdown of the process.

I get a fair share of last minute requests. A version of this message hits my inbox pretty frequently: “I’m getting married in 3 weeks and would love to have boudoir photos to gift to my fiancé.” I have even received requests with less than a week to the wedding day!

The planning, executing, editing, designing, and ordering takes up anywhere between 15-20 working hours - a difficult amount of work to cram into a 1-2 week deadline. Not to mention that high quality products alone take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to be delivered. This experience is not one that you should rush.

The last thing I want is for you to miss your chance to have this experience because you don’t have all of the facts. I’m going to give you a peek behind the process so that you know exactly what kind of timeline you are looking at for your boudoir experience.

WEEKS 1-2

A portrait session with me is a fully customized experience. When someone decides to book their photoshoot, my work begins planning. I create an individualized style board, ask you questions, and set up my studio space specifically for you and your goals. This planning & communication typically takes place over 1-2 weeks.

WEEKS 3-4

After your boudoir photography wraps, I get to work selecting and editing photos for your viewing and ordering appointment which takes place 1-2 weeks after your session. This is where you select your photos.

WEEKS 5-8

As soon as you select your images and products, I place your order. Depending on the products you select, this order can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to arrive. 

This timeline excludes existing clients who have already planned ahead and snagged a date on my calendar! Lots of hours and expertise go into creating your one-of-a-kind experience. This isn’t something you want to rush, so take your time preparing and asking questions so that you can schedule your session in time for whatever milestone you are celebrating!

7 Reasons to Book a Boudoir Photoshoot Now

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A Boudoir Session is about so much more than the gorgeous photos you get to take home. It is a celebration of your beauty and confidence. If you still need more reasons to experience a boudoir photoshoot for yourself, here are 7!

  1. You’re Getting Married

    First of all, congratulations! Give your significant other the ultimate engagement or wedding gift by booking a bridal boudoir session. Seriously, what could be better?

  2. You’re Celebrating an Anniversary

    Think that anniversary gifts are kind of boring? Paper, cotton, fruit  - YAWN! Surprise your love with a gift that is one of a kind.

  3. Body Transformation

    Have you lost weight, gained weight or been on a fitness journey? Did you get a new tattoo? Have you had a health scare? Reacquaint yourself with your body and celebrate where you are right now.

  4. You’re Pregnant!

    WOOHOO! This is definitely a time worth documenting. Celebrate yourself and your new little one with a Maternity Session

  5. You’re Not Feeling Your Best

    Seems backwards, right? Sometimes the best time to step out of your comfort zone is when you are feeling the most vulnerable. Seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes can be just the thing to get your confidence moving in the right direction.

  6. You’re Celebrating a Milestone

    Turning 30? Turning 40? Turning 32? What I’m trying to say is any birthday is a great time to get some stunning photos of yourself. Milestones are the perfect time for a Boudoir Photo Shoot.

  7. You Just Want To!

    My favorite reason of all! Let’s face it, the other reasons are just excuses to do something nice for yourself! So skip straight to reason 7 and get some bold and beautiful photos - just because you want to!