You'll still look like you - just a boudoir fantastic version thanks to hours of editing and hollywood effects that are afforded to supermodels the world over. Editing is an enormous part of boudoir. The talent of your photographer/editor is key in keeping you looking natural while bring out the best in you. At the beginning of your session - you'll fill out a short form indicating what you want to flaunt and what you want to hide. Sarah will work with you to understand what you are after.

 

Often, you'll be totally unaware of all the enhancements - you won't know where redness was removed, arms were slimmed, waist curves were exaggerated, skin was smoothed, skin marks were eliminated, hair shine was added, and eyes were made to sparkle.

I'll use multiple techniques that will help smooth those problem areas - they'll be a lot less noticeable. And in many images, I'll take greater measures to completely remove the marks.

Sarah has worked with clients of all shapes and body types - age 18 to 55.. Sexy isn't determined by your age and size, that's for sure. BUT, boudoir is very special in that the editing magazine style really can make the difference you are looking for. Using proportion, smoothing, body contouring, highlighting and lowlighting, and all sorts of tricks - Sarah can produce gorgeous images bring out your best. And, in many cases, those tweaks can take off 10 or more pounds.

 

So, waiting till that magical weight isn't really necessary. Boudoir is about celebrating yourself - and of course you want to be at your best, but hitting that "ideal" image of yourself really isn't necessary. A talented boudoir photographer editor can pose the image and edit accordingly tobring out the best, and highlight your best assets.

 

That being said. Everyone sees themselves through their own window, and you might have some insecurities that only you notice. That's why it is important to talk to Sarah about what bothers you most. And, in addition, Sarah gives you such a large batch of images, you are bound to cherish many of them.

Absolutely. On the day of your shoot, you will be given the choice to keep your images private or allow them to be used on the Blinkabella website and promotional materials.

Your online gallery is password protected and with one of the leading gallery companies used by many professional photographers. All books are sent with package tracking (as are disks). However, if you desire the utmost protection against possible image leakage - you can request no online gallery and to pick up your disk in person. While the event of an online hack or lost package is minimal - anything is possible (as is so for even the government and big corporations). But, you can rest assured, that I value your privacy and work to protect it.

Sarah will send you a web page with all sorts of info on what to bring, specific ideas, and how many outfits work best. The details page will also have info on parking, the deposit, makeup, and all that good stuff.

Sarah offers partial eye/lip/cheek makeup application for $20 with optional false lashes ($15). Many clients opt for this option. More information about this will be provided with your 'details' web page (which Sarah sends after you contact her via email). Full makeup options and do it yourself tips also exist on the details page.

 

Hair for boudoir is not very complicated. Think tousled, roller set, loose waves (channel the Victoria'sSecret Angel in you). And for shorter hair, consider how your hair looks sexiest. And consider false lashes and make sure your makeup is impeccable as your face will really be showcased. More info is available on the details page.

If you had tan lines, your lines will always be at least blurred, and in select images I will paint in skin tones. So, even if you see some lighter skin, it's probably a huge improvement over the contrasty tan lines that were to begin with. With over 50 images, though, complete elimination is not possible...so consider this when getting lots of sun during summer months. There are a number of body sprays that can help tone the contrast down. Ask me and I will let you know where to get them.

The studio in Milwaukee is located downtown near the lake. Detailed directiosn are provided on the details page sent out via email.

 

In St Louis, Sessions are held my corner unit apartment (as St Louis is where I live). Located in the Central West End, near the Basilica, it gets great light and is where many of the images in the gallery were taken. Look for 16A in the filenames. The address and parking directions are included on the details page given via email.

Planning ahead and scheduling well before your "need by" date will afford Sarah the time to really focus on editing your images and create a larger batch. If you desire a book - scheduling 6-18 weeks prior to your need by date is best. Remember, your images have to be uploaded, sorted, edited (20 hours), uploaded to the gallery, selected by you for book inclusion, page designed, printed, and shipped. And with offering all of her clients so many edited images - things can get hectic for Sarah (just ask her husband).

 

And Milwaukee ladies, remember Sarah only makes monthly visits to her studio - so things can fill up fast.

For deposits (which are $100), I accept checks and money orders. At your session, I accept cash, checks, and money orders.

 

Payment plans are available. You pay the $100 deposit within 7 days of booking. And instead of paying your full balance on the session day, you pay at least 50% of balance on the session day. Then the remaing balance must be paid prior to the online unveil of your gallery. Payment plans are subject to a $5 service fee for the additional processing.

Sarah takes unlimited images. From there, she eliminates the stinkers, blinkers, and repeats. She hand selects 50-80 images to work her magic on. More than enough to give you tons of stunners and options.

Not unless you really really want to see a few. Sarah can and does provide an example or two for some clients but prefers to not share before images. It's usually a frightening experience for anyone (celebs included). Skin softening, blemish removal, wrinkle decreasing, a pinch here, arm thin there really makes a difference and can change an image you would have ripped into shreds one you might want to hang on your bedroom wall for all to see. This is why Sarah goes through your sessions images and pics an enormous batch to beautify for you. And, from that big batch, you can select you favorites for the book or for printing.

You can bring a female friend, but I strongly strongly strongly advise against it.
Having an onlooker can help clients feel more confident when knocking on the door and first arriving- but after that they serve as a large distraction in the boudoir process. Boudoir is a really fun process, but part of the magic of the session is the magic that comes out of you in the "modeling" process and that spark is greatly hindered by having someone watch you try to look sexy.

 

True - Sarah's there - but you'll never see her again and this is something she does multiple times a week. Having someone you know at your session is someone there who will be there just watching you...but also judging you - judging your poses, your "sexy" look, and so on. Sarah's seen a lot of clients make fun of themselves more in front of friends and feel even more uneasy...even if only a little. Even a best friend serves as a distraction for your eyes. So, yes you can - but if you can muster the courage (and most girls can), definitely come solo. :)

In the consideration of group shoots vs. individual ...

 

Group shoots can be a lot of fun - but I find that many girls actually harbor more nerves and find it a bit more difficult to relax and really "model" in front of their gal pals. Beautiful pics come out of both situations - but individual shoots usually bring out the extra special magic. It's easier to act sexy (while giggling and laughing) with a person you will never see again. For this reason, Sarah recommends individual or double shoots only.

 

Doubld shoots work similar to individual shoots as often while one client is changing the other is shooting and so on...but if you are after the best images possible - go for an individual shoot.

 

Group discounts are available if you and at least 2 friends book and submit deposits. You'll save 5% off of the session investment rate.

 

There is a really fun thing you can do as a group even when you have individual shoots. Sarah can unveil all of your images at the same time online in their galleries. You could view them all together with champagne and hors d'oeuvres.

Every session comes with an image disk of the full-sized photos fully edited and print rights.

Image revisits are availabe on up to two images. So, say for example you love a certain image but would love to see if your tummy can be flattened a tad more - email Sarah and she will let you know if the change is workable. Additional image revisits are $10 plus sales tax each because after two revisits- it can really add to the many hours already spent editing your huge image batch.

Great question. Sarah has the ability and means to do many snazzy things in your book design that would not be possible for most clients with the consumer tools available to them on the internet with photo product companies. Sarah uses images based on your selections - and custom designs each page of your book. She carefully plans the layout and pays attention to the details...using images as backgrounds and making sure your book goes in a logical order with a spice level that ups in heat as the book progresses. You'll end up with a classy keepsake to cherish forever.

Sarah provides you with a system to arrange image selections into folders. One folder holds images that you desire to definitely be included in the book and another folder holds images you selected for optional inclusion in the book. Sarah uses your choices to build a book with pages grouped by outfit. Most books hold 22-36 images.