Self love - Boudoir
Session Guide

First off, thank you for choosing me to be your photographer, to capture your beauty. It means the world to me that you entrust me with this, and I cannot wait to get to know you and make this session one you'll never forget. 

I want to capture you right now, in the moment, exactly as you are, with all of the unique bits and pieces. Would you like to feel sexy, sultry, gorgeous, glamorous? Boudoir photography is about celebrating you and how you look when you feel your best.

 Go into the session with a really open mind and a positive attitude. Everybody's a little nervous. Trust that I will blow your mind, your confidence is key- even if we start out completely faking it. Honestly, fake it for me just a little bit, I’ll show you the back of my camera and bam that’s when the fire starts and it only burns deeper from there. Lets celebrate your body and how incredible it is. It literally carries you through life!

How do you prepare?

What to wear:

You absolutely have to be comfortable in what you are wearing. We can change a couple times so pick more than one outfit, 3 is a good number even if we don't use them all. It can be fun to start in an over-sized shirt on top of a body suit then strip down slowly, add in lacey or strappy lingerie, or finish tastefully nude. I am game for anything. If you need help deciding on your lingerie send me your ideas! From mostly covered to completely nude, I will tastefully and artfully capture you. I highly recommend heading to a lingerie store and just trying on all the different types to see what you like the most.

Discount code for Society Lingerie in Lethbridge - ASHLEYM10

How I capture you:

While I am capturing you, I am guiding you through poses and prompts to capture your incredible self. I will sit and physically show you what to do. We laugh together and keep everything free flowing and easy going. We can take things slow or jump right into things and there are no right or wrong ways. These images, even if they are a gift for someone - are for you too - celebrate yourself. They will allow you to see yourself in a completely different perspective, and it can be so much more than you expect.

Hair/makeup,  Upon arrival, you’ll be taken back to our makeup artist and hair stylist to style you in the hour prior to our photo session! I flip my office into a little getting ready space to use the rest of the house more easily.

We need some jams, I will bring a Spotify playlist so hit me up with your favorites that make you feel AMAZING, its always a good time. Also feel welcome to create your own playlist!

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I will post sneak peeks IF you are comfortable with that. If you follow me, I can tag you on your photo's!

Your Photo's
Will be ready within about 3-4 weeks of session date. I will send off a digital gallery with all of the best images mostly edited, you then have the option to choose your 20 or 50 images or upgrade to receive additional images. Once you’ve chosen your images, I will finish editing and you’ll receive your final gallery.

Photoshop I do some skin smoothing, blemish, and bruise removal. Generally if it will be gone in a few weeks, I edit it out. Please cut off lingerie tags as close to the edge as possible, they are the biggest pain and I cannot commit to removing them in all images. Tight clothing (bra, panties, jeans, tight pants etc.) will leave lines, please, please, please, wear loose fitting clothing that is easy to take off after hair and makeup. Let me know if there is anything specific you would like touched up.

Prints, canvas, and Albums
Are available, and encouraged. I would love to help with prints, albums, magazine, etc

Check out more of my self love - boudoir images here

Feel free to email or text me, snaps of your clothing ideas if you want any feedback on clothing options, etc.. I am always happy to help! And if you can't decide what to wear, I can help you decide. I love styling my clients for the camera!

I'm SO excited to capture you.

Let's make some magic together,
Ashley.