The Experience

+ Initial Contact

Filling in the initial form, this is the hardest step for a lot of people. Just say hi! I’ll welcome you to my world and we'll briefly touch on your reasons for doing the shoot and set up a call. I’ll also run you through the session fee and what it includes. Though if you’re reading this, you probably already know this information – smart arse!

+ Welcome Call

You'll have a short call with Naomi or another one of our team over the phone or Zoom so we can get to know you a bit more. It really helps us paint a picture of the person we're going to guiding through this experience. Each person is unique and often wants a completely different outcome to the last so it's important for us to understand and learn more about you.

We'll tell you about what to expect from the booking process and the experience itself and of course you'll get a chance to ask us all the questions in the world! I'm sure you've got loads. You'll discuss pricing, we'll talk to you about product options and more about what the shoot will be like (hint: fun!).

+ Planning Session

You'll swing by and meet me in Person! This is an amazing chance to chat all about your upcoming shoot and get to meet one another for the first time. Any questions you have for me, save them for this session as we can use this time to help put any nerves at bay and channel them into excitment! :)

+ After the Planning Session

If you decide to go ahead with the shoot, I'll send you over an invoice for your session payment along with a contract. Once these are paid and signed I’ll then forward to you a short questionnaire (asking things like your favourite parts of your body, your favourite music etc) along with a guide showing you exactly how to prepare for your shoot. You’ll also be given some mini homework to have a look at my Pinterest boards for photos that you like the look of along with hair and makeup styles that you love. These are for inspiration only so don’t get scared!

+ Shoot day

The day you’ve been waiting for! It’s so exciting, right?! You’ll receive the warmest welcome to the studio. Smiles and hugs all-round. Glass of prosecco? We’ll have a chat to see how you’re doing and then if you've chosen to have hair & makeup you’ll be in the hands of my amazing hair & makeup artist. Every artist I work with is super professional, friendly and very, very good at what they do. You’re in very capable hands!

+ Shoot day - Choosing outfits

Once we've had a chat and you're done with your hair & makeup we’ll go through your outfits. You’ll have an opportunity to express how adventurous you’re feeling. There is no pressure to wear anything you don’t want to – even if you brought it with you. We all get second thoughts. I’ll give you my opinion on what works and we’ll agree on an order of service! Typically it starts with most conservative to least conservative as you get more and more confident throughout the shoot. I do find that comfort levels soften as the shoot goes on too so don’t be surprised if this happens to you!

+ Shoot day - Picture time

The best part of the day. If the idea of this gives you knots in your stomach, please believe me when I say that the shooting experience is WAAAAY easier than you think it’s going to be. Check out the testimonials page (if you haven’t already) to see other people testify to this. Everyone says the same thing by the end: “oh, was that it?” haha.

Nobody knows how to pose. Remember this. There is no expectation on you to know what to do. I’ll place you in various locations and poses within the studio and direct you completely. From how to stand, where to sit and the best place to lie down.

The shooting takes 2-3 hours. For some people it’s more, for others it’s less. Every client is unique.

+ After the shoot

You’ll get changed back into your decent clothes(!) and I’ll send you off back into the world with tons more confidence. My best advice here is to make plans - you will feel like you can take on the world! You'll also receive an invitation to come back in for your...

+ Photo reveal!

2-3 weeks after your shoot, you'll come back in to see me (or via zoom if you prefer) and we'll sit together and watch a slideshow of your images. I always have tissues around for this part. I’ve had some criers in my time. Most people have not seen themselves made up and sensual in this way. It can be overwhelming…

We’ll go through your favourites and discuss what products you’ll like. Most people opt for the Confidence Card because it's convenient and discreet and also the photo album as it’s a beautiful and tangible product they can hold in their hands, yet keep it private at the same time (though I’m totally encouraging of anyone that wants to get the 20x16 frame above the mantlepiece haha).

+ You did it!

And that’s it! I wish you goodbye! What will you do after the shoot now that you’re all glammed up? Dinner with your best friends, a hot date? 1700 selfies? Whatever it is, go make the most of it. You deserve it.

+ Delivery of your images

One final thing and that's receiving your images. Obviously this depends on what products you opted for. If you just went for the digital option (custom mobile app/digital files) then you should receive these within 10 days (and sometimes on the same day if possible!). For photo albums and folio boxes, these take a little longer as they're imported from Italy. So turnaround time is anywhere from 3-6 weeks for delivery. Well worth it though, I promise!