Why go into any situation unsure?

Especially one where you are choosing to be vulnerable in order to get the best shot?

It only takes one.

It only takes one image to push your experience over the top! The one pinnacle image that tells your story and encapsulates everything you wish to evoke.

The same for photogs. It only takes one bad one to ruin the idea of ever making images again for someone …

So here's a concise list, complied especially for you, so that you know just what to look for when you are choosing to strive to make that one perfect image.

Don’t book a boudoir photographer without discussing these 4 topics!!

Taking the leap to book a session is such a big thing for so many women & couples - knowing what to ask on your consultation call is key to creating the perfect experience for all parties involved in the making of your special albums and artwork that will live on your walls for years.

Knowing exactly what to ask so you can tell if your photog knows their stuff will not only help your artist know how to interpret your deserters, it will also show you are serious about your investment and you know what you want!

Here are the four key elements to discuss with a potential boudoir photographer you might like to hire ::

1. Their & Your Confidence Levels

2. Contracts & Written Agreements

3. Technical Control

4. Curation & Investment

Confidence

Knowing your why is key here? Are you wanting to document a transition point in your journey? Are you celebrating the love in your life? Do you need help seeing your inner and out godexx glow?? These are questions your potential photographer might ask you to understand your desires for wanting to make art in the first place. If neither of you are confident in your why it’s a moot point.

If you know what you came here to do and so does your photog, you may proceed.

Any artist or businesswoman with a strong foothold on their customer base and a visual presence across socials is a better bet than someone who seems like a hobbyist or are just starting out photographing people. A mutual respect for hyping each other up in order to create magic is preferred here.

Do they have a mission statement? Do you vibe?

COntracts

This is a sticky topic for some but not having things written down is the #1 way for things to get out of control.

You want to find someone who understands the value of the work and isn’t afraid to have their boundaries enumerated and their wishes accounted for.

Who will edit the photos? How many images do I get? Are you comfortable with a model release? What if I don’t want my images shared online? What about print rights? Commercial rights?? Are you an OF girly and content creator? Do you intend to censor your work? How do we feel about nudity? What are your expectations about lingerie? Can I bring my own props? What about any special add-ons curated for the session, like fresh flowers or a spreader bar? What about upgrading collections to offset add-ons on the invoice? Can I pay for it all now or in installments? I want to book in advance of a special date, will my fine art products arrive by then? Do you have anything that would make you want to back out at the last minute? What are the shipping policies? Can you come hang my artwork for me?

See … there’s a lot of little deets you will want to make sure are covered … with contracts! And this doesn’t ever cover half of the deets you’d discuss if you are a profesh model in the industry.

COntrol

Control is a funky one too, because this could be misinterpreted soo many of ways. But I am here to tell you that all photography has the ability to tell a lie.

What I am asking for here is technical ability. Can they make good art? Proper exposure in camera? What is the post production process?

You want pristine works of art, not blurry or grainy or improperly color corrected wannabees. Yes, there is a time and place for aesthetic blur or twinge in tone to evoke nostalgia but the base of the artwork should be rooted in knowledge of the camera, it’s technical ability and limitations. As artists, we get to play and push that control but in a technical, experiential manner. Don’t get me going on photo theory here just yet.

I will never forget the art professor who so boldly showed me the difference between an out of focus image of mine and the in-focus ones, but babe, I was so proud of catching an action shot, that at first, I didn’t recognize what was actually in-focus in the image was only the wall behind the subject, the basketball boys. What was I thinking trying to photograph sports? That is beyond me … oh right, I was being educated and steered towards my niche ;)

While controversial, it does behove me to warn you of the type of photogs with tooooo much control. They will be the ones on set barking movements like orders or telling you to sit still while they find their way. Or the bros who when they show you the back of the camera test shot they zoom into your nipple on the screen and forget about your face …I digress, there are many, many ways to show lack of control as a person, let alone an artist, so when you find someone who has honed their craft and continued their education in the arts, run with them! Ask them to be your photographer.

A BFA degree in photography is preferred but I suppose not required these days.

Curation

And the best one for last … we get to chap options!

You want the ability to make whatever you want ideally! But isn’t it nice when your options are so clearly presented to you that it’s a no brainer to go with the most popular collection and make it your own?

A good photographer will have it all laid out on a site so you can peruse your options, a great photographer will guide you in your choices and help you make what is best for you when you pick your best images. Now, a luxury photographer will have a secret à la carte list presented to you upon your initial investment. The option to go further allways remain.

xoxo

Jordan Connor Christie

Taking the leap to book your session is a big deal - know what to ask on your consult call !

On the fence? Learn more about our studio experience at LAMINA Boudoir here.

You can also download a guidebook on the emotional freedom technique, written by Jordan, all about tapping into your highest self in order to be ready to receive her curated experience - which we can put money on that fact that it’s like no one else’s in the industry mhmmm