I love creating beautiful photographs. I love sitting down with a fresh image and perfecting the little details. I really, really love the creative side of my job. But you know what I love even more? Delivering an unforgettable experience.
Not every photographer in the world will agree with me on this, but I firmly believe that great portrait photography is about 25% technicalities and 75% personality. Personality encompasses a lot of things: The style of the image, the style of the client, and the relationship between the photographer and client, to name a few.
This is especially important in boudoir photography. The idea of a boudoir session can be pretty uncomfortable, even to the most confident woman. Being in front of a camera with little clothing on is a very intimate and vulnerable experience. You can’t do that with just anyone. You really need to have a good relationship with your photographer and be comfortable with her as a person before you can have a truly successful boudoir session.
I always try to build a relationship with my client long before the session takes place. I want my clients to know who I am and know if I’m a good fit for them before they commit to a session with me. I try to make sure all of the important questions are asked before the session is scheduled. Sure, the photography questions are important—what type of photography are you looking for? Why do you want to do this session now? What do you want to do with your portraits?
But other questions are important, too. What makes you feel sexy? What does your opinion of yourself look like? What about your style, your interests? Knowing these things will help me make your session 10000% more comfortable than if I only asked what you want.
One thing that I think is so important in boudoir, and especially in a marathon-style boudoir setting, is pampering! Showing each client that I truly care about her comfort and want her to have fun is so vital to every boudoir session. Beyond that, I love letting my clients know how much I appreciate their business and, especially with boudoir, their trust in my work to create the art they want. I always want to go above and beyond and create an experience that far exceeds the value of a portrait session!
So, what can my boudoir marathon clients expect on January 24th? Well, I don’t want to give away ALL of my surprises, but here’s a little sneak peek!
I can't wait to show you all my passion for the boudoir experience! See you on the 24th!
Yours,
Emily