Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will the Boudoir session take place?
A: The Boudoir shooting will take place at our boudoir studio.
Q: How many people will be present for my Boudoir shoot?
A: Your privacy is important to us. The only people present at the shoot are your photographer Yaeko, her assistant and the Make-up artist.
Q: Can I bring a friend?
A: Yes you may bring a friend, if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Q: I’m shy and very body conscious - Is Boudoir really for me?
A: Yes it’s for women of all shapes and sizes. We make sure you feel comfortable at our boudoir sessions. By the end of the shoot you will be happy you decided to shoot with us. Its like a girls night out :-)
Q: How old are most of your Boudoir clients?
A: Our clients are between 25-55 years of age. We do not shoot boudoir, intimate, female body photographs with anyone under 18 years of age.
Q: Do you retouch the images?
A: Yes! We retouch the images that will be printed. You can also choose to buy a DVD with 25 retouched images for an extra $250.00.
Q: Will you use my images on the Internet?
A: Definitely NOT! Unless you give us written permission to do so, we will not.
Q: I am camera shy and don’t really know how to pose....
A: No problem we help you pose and guide you all the way throughout your boudoir session.
Q: Can I do my own hair and make-up? And if yes is there a discount on my package?
A: We strongly recommend that you do not do your own make-up. We understand that some people are very picky about there make-up but our make-up artists are very professional and know how to bring out your best features. There is no discount on our boudoir packages if you decide to do your own make-up.
Q: Can I get false eyelashes?
A: Yes you can, please let us know ahead of time. There will be an extra $10 charge.
Q: What should I bring to my boudoir shooting?
A: We ask that you bring a minimum of 6-8 outfits to choose from. Having a couple of extra outfits gives us more variety. Bring a couple of different bra and panty sets, maybe a corset set, a teddy or camisole also works great. Your boyfriend’s shirt or your wedding veil.
Q: Do I need to bring accessories?
A: Yes, accessories are always great for boudoir. Bring shoes, hats, feather scarf, jewelry, stockings or whatever your heart desires. Try to have your accessories match your outfits.
Q: Do we meet before the session?
A: No for our Yaeko Boudoir sessions we do not meet beforehand. We will have a phone consultation before the shooting date to go over all the details.
Q: Do I get the high resolution images?
A. The high resolution images do not come with all our packages. But you may purchase the Retouched High Resolution images on DVD for $250.00. The DVD will include 25 digital images.
Q: Do I get an online gallery of my portraits?
A: Yes we will send you an email with a link to our online gallery. This gallery is password protected and you are the only one that will receive this information. You may share it with your friends if you wish.
Q: How long after my Boudoir Shoot do I get to see my portraits?
A: About 7-10 days after your session we will email you the link to your online gallery.
Q: How long does it take to get the finished product?
A:Once we have the pictures online and you have chosen your favorite ones. It will take up to 2 weeks for prints and 4 weeks for books.
Q: Do I have any control offer the design of the custom photo book?
A: You choose the images that will go into the book but Yaeko Photography has total control of designing the book. We are happy to show you a sample of a book similar to what we are creating for you.Our Boudoir Books are 20 pages. You can add pages at an extra charge.
Q: Can I order other products from you?
A: Yes once your boudoir portraits are online you can order prints, canvases, books, calendars or any other products that we offer.
Q: How do I pay for my session?
A: You may pay online via PayPal or credit card. Click here. Or with a check. (There will be a charge for any returned checks)
Q: Do I have to pay a deposit to hold the date?
A: Yes there is a $200 dollar non refundable deposit to hold the date and time. The $200 will be credited to your package.
Q: Can I reschedule?
A: Yes you can reschedule at least if you call at least 7 days before the Boudoir session. As Yaeko is very busy, there will be a $50 rescheduling fee. You may reschedule your Boudoir shooting date to be within a 2 month timeframe from you original booking. After that your deposit will be forfeited.
Q: Traveling fee?
A: If you live outside of the Bradenton/Sarasota and Tampa area there is a small traveling fee for our regular packages, if we shoot on location.
