Pleasanton california boudoir photographer

Q: Do you have a stylist, or do I have to do my hair and makeup?

I have a fantastic team of women in my style team that I love and trust. I won’t let anyone else but these ladies work on my clients, as they know how to create flawless hair and makeup looks for my clients, so they are camera ready. You do have the option to do your hair and makeup, of course, but it does not change the price of the session fee. However, I warn clients that doing your makeup or day to day makeup is not the same as photography makeup! It is a different application process and looks. After you see yourself in the mirror at the end of your hair and makeup experience, you might be shocked by how you look. But trust me when you see the photos you are going to love it.

Q: What is included in your session fee? 
The session fee of $350 includes a pre-session consult, professional hair and makeup, a 60-minute session with Heather Elizabeth and then a separate personalized viewing session to pick your favorite photographs that you will schedule for two weeks after your photo session. 

Q: How long until I get to see my photos? 

Your photos will be artistically edited and ready to reveal approximately two-three weeks after your session date. You can also start your prep by getting my Ultimate Boudoir styling guide!

Q: How do I select my favorite images? 

You will select your favorite images at your separate viewing session after your photoshoot. We can set up an online video call or you can come back to the studio to view your images. After we narrow it down to your MUST haves, we go over product pricing such as albums, wall art, and digital images. To see all product pricing click here. 

Q: How should I prepare for my shoot? 
After you book your session with me, I send you all the information you need! I also send you a whole PDF prep guide to help you further.

Q: There is quite a range between pretty and risqué on your site… do I have a choice?

YES! What is empowering about this experience is that it is all in your control. This portrait experience is about how you want to be seen and how beautiful the world sees you. In your pre-session guide and consult, we go over what looks appeal to you so that when it comes to your session, I know exactly how I will photograph you in a way that you will love.  

Q: Where will my shoot take place?
My sessions take place at my beautiful home studio located in Pleasanton, California. I am just a few minutes from Downtown.    If you desire an on location photo session, a travel fee will apply.

Some of my editorial style sessions are photographed on location for an additional fee.

Q: I don’t really want to be photographed half naked… but I still want beautiful images of myself.

Then you can always book an editorial beauty session with me! Sometimes my clients just aren’t ready to bare all, and that is totally ok. This is about what feels empowering and beautiful to you. I absolutely love creating editorial style beauty images for clients.

Q: What should I wear? Do I bring anything?

This is the number one thing women stress about, and I want to say that your wardrobe is the last thing you should worry about when it comes to this session! PHEW! Simple is best. Bring in pieces that you truly feel beautiful in and combined with my wardrobe…you are going to look fabulous and have fun playing dress-up. Remember, there is always the popular “in the sheets” look that requires no wardrobe! I have accessories in the boudoir wardrobe as well.

I do ask that all women bring a black bra and thong and a nude bra, a favorite pair of heels and thong when coming in for their session. That is all you need! 

For help styling, make sure you pick up my Ultimate Boudoir Styling guide!

Q: Can I bring someone with me? 

Yes you can! However I ask that your guest stays out of the room while I am actually in the process of photographing you. I am also right across the street from Starbucks so they can relax with a drink while they wait!

Q: How much should I expect to spend? 

It’s important to me to accommodate all of my client’s needs, so I have a variety of collections available. Fine Art items start at $250. Collections range from $1200-$2999. Basic Session Fee of $350 includes a pre-session consult, professional hair and makeup, a 90-minute session with Heather Elizabeth, and then a separate viewing session and no photos. All products are purchased at your viewing session ala carte, and clients tend to love MORE photos than they expect and spend, on average, $2200.

Payment Plans are available, or you can pay all in full to get your beautiful products ASAP! 

Q: Do you post my images online? 

By default, all images are private, and unless you give permission are destroyed upon final image delivery. I am so grateful to everyone who has let me share their pictures online to inspire others to have their own photographic experience.  

Q: Do you photograph couples? 

Yes! I love photographing couples. Heather Elizabeth Photography is also proud to say that we are LGBTQ friendly, so all couples are welcomed to have their intimate, sweet, and sexy connection documented. To ensure that I have enough time, my couples sessions require a minimum of an hour-long portrait session. 

Q: Do you have payment plans available? 

I believe all women deserve this kind of experience, so I have customizable payment plans to make that possible. Payments are automatic and set up on the day of your reveal and product purchase. 

Q: How much do you edit photos?

I do a minimal amount of editing to my images. Blemishes, bruises, tan lines, anything that wouldn’t be visible in two weeks are edited out of your final image selections. If it is permanent, it generally stays unless you otherwise request.

Artistic Bay Area Boudoir photographer located in Pleasanton California

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