So you’ve been toying with the idea of a boudoir shoot, pinned a few photos on one of your secret Pinterest board and checked most of the boudoir photographers in your area but yet to be able to decide who to go with.
Because really, they are all photographing women in lingerie and you don’t really understand what’s the real difference.
Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself before you book your photographer:
1. Do you LOVE their work?
It’s pretty simple; the photographer has to have that little ‘something-something’ difference that grabs you and makes you want to see more of their work. Check their website, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more about them and their style (the website is usually just a small snippet of what they do, and more recent images/special project photos will be on their social media).
2. Do you feel you CONNECT with the photographer?
This is more important than money or location! Do they have a story about them on their site? Do you see any photos of them? Any videos? Maybe behind-the-scenes footage? Do they speak to YOU with their messages of their online presence? You will be in your lingerie, in front of a camera; surely, you want to feel like the person who is shooting you is more like a new friend than just a photographer.
3. What do you GET for your money?
This can be the most confusing part of the process. There are so many different pricing structures by studios – because what one works for me, it might not work for the other photographer, or we have a different goal in the business regarding quantity of shoots. Make sure you check for what is included in the initial price you pay! It might be a small amount of money, but don’t get too excited because more than likely you will only get the photographer’s time & talent, and MAYBE 1 print. Check individual product prices when you see small sitting fees; it will save you some not so nice financial surprises.
I hope this helps and you will find your dream photographer!
Stay Beautiful,
AgiM
