Your intimate portrait experience
A boudoir session with me is truly a journey of self-love and acceptance. It's about celebrating your beauty and empowering you to confidently embrace all your curves as you give yourself permission to really see the beauty in yourself.
How to book a boudoir session
If you're ready to book:
Send me an email to get started! You can use the form on my contact page or email me directly at cattetreaultphotography@gmail.com. I’d love to hear a little bit about why you’d like to do a boudoir session with me, and the season or month when you’re hoping to schedule a session (I book most sessions 3-6 months out, but sometimes I have last-minute openings and sometimes I book up to a year out).
I’ll reply back with some info and my pricing guide. My sessions generally take place on the weekends, but I also have availability throughout the weekdays and will coordinate with my makeup/hair artist as soon as we have an idea of when you are hoping to book.
Once you're ready to take the leap, I’ll send a link to some quick online booking paperwork. You’ll sign a booking agreement, fill out a quick questionnaire, and pay for your session fee (if you’d like to do a payment plan just let me know!).
After the paperwork is complete, you’re officially booked! throughout the weeks leading up to your session I'll be in contact with you so we can do all the pre-session planning , talk through your ideas for a session, how you want to look and feel in your portraits, and chat through any questions you have.
BEFORE YOUR SESSION
Your boudoir session is completely tailored to YOU. During your consultation we'll chat about how you want to be photographed, styling, wardrobe, and how to make the most of your session. You will be asked to fill out a pre-session questionnaire that will help me tailor your session to be absolutely perfect for you and will help outline all expectations you need to know about shooting with me.
Shortly after booking you'll also receive a Welcome Guide with tons of information on how to prepare for your epic photo session.
I offer 4 location options:
My Natural Light Studio (Apr-Oct)
Your home
Outdoor location
Hotel or AirBNB
DURING YOUR SESSION
From the moment we are together, the session is about YOU!!!
We'll turn on some music, have you sit down for hair and makeup application, make your final wardrobe selections, and spend up to 2 hours creating stunning images together. The atmosphere is set to be comfortable and help your nerves slip away as we laugh and shoot through any insecurities you may have. Remember, nerves are completely normal... it means you are about to do something courageous and important to you.
Throughout the shoot I'll be giving you head-to-toe posing guidance, ensuring that the images we capture make you look like the bombshell you truly are. My sessions are a judgement free zone, providing you with an experience that is freeing.
AFTER YOUR SESSION
About 3-4 weeks after your session I will email out your login information for your Online Viewing Gallery where you can see all the amazing images we captured together. I do try to give you a sneak peek if you've signed a model release, but often this will be the first time you see your images. Once you access your Gallery you can choose your final images and determine how you want display your gorgeous self. You are more than welcome to add to any collection with a variety of luxury products including a gorgeous album, wall art, prints, or digital files.
This purchasing window is the last time you will be able to buy your beautiful art. Products are sent off to the printing press only after full payment has been received.
I do offer flexible pre-payment plans for those wanting to spread out the cost of their collections, so please don't hesitate to ask.
POSING AND DIRECTION
Posing in front of a camera isn't something that comes naturally to everyone. More often than not we feel awkward .... and that's totally normal. So don't worry because I give SO MUCH direction when I'm shooting that you'll quickly be put to ease. I'll give cues and directions that will get you moving and laughing and feeling super comfortable in front of my camera.
Throughout your session I'll also be teaching you the best ways to position your body so it looks the most flattering in front of my camera ... you'll walk away feeling like the Goddess you are....
WONDERING WHERE TO HAVE YOUR SESSION?
There are many places we could capture your images. Please keep in mind that any location you choose to have your session must have lots of natural lighting and be pre-approved.
My Natural Light Studio ( Quesnel)
Your home
Outdoor location
Hotel or AirBNB
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TURN AROUND TIME
My turnaround time is 3-4 weeks after your photo session for your Online viewing gallery to be ready for viewing and selections. Once you have selected your images for products, information will be sent to the printers and usually take 3 weeks to be delivered.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Having Professional Hair and Makeup added to your session fee ensures that you are 100% ready. This gives you a chance to come, sit and relax as you mentally prepare for our session together. The work of the Makeup Artist includes things like evening out your skin tone, reducing redness, enhancing all your gorgeous features, and diminishing temporary things like pimples.
RETOUCHING
My clients look amazing in their photos NOT because I edit them this way...... You are gorgeous because that's really truly YOU!!! I use posing and lighting to capture your best qualities, highlighting all your gorgeousness. It is my policy is to do minimal editing on your images. I focus on sharpening and color. I will edit out things that are temporary, like that bruise you got from walking into a chair last night or that zit you woke up with that morning. What I don't edit out: your body shape, stretch marks, tattoos, scars, and all the amazing things that make you, YOU!
Still have questions??? it's totally okay to feel nervous about getting vulnerable in front of a complete stranger... that's why I make sure to connect with you as much as you need as we plan your session and answer any of your questions.
come check out my faqs page (link below) for some answers to some popular questions