You are a work of art, and we’ll prove it to you.
Home is where the heart is after all. And it’s the place where our story begins and ends each day. Ignore whether your home is “photo-ready” and instead focus on boosting your confidence in a place of familiarity. Your future self will thank you for the strong connection to home when you view your images in 30 years from now.
THE HOME EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a luxurious 1.5-hour photo shoot experience in the comfort of your own home, tailored just for you, including time for 3 to 4 outfit changes. This is your space, filled with memories and moments that are a part of you, so there’s no need to worry about it being “photo ready.” Your collection will feature expertly curated and colour-graded images, with a private photo reveal appointment about a week after your session, where you can view and select from approximately 50 stunning images.
You’ll receive 10 professionally printed 8x6 images chosen by you displayed in our Classic YaY Box, plus a personalised Confidence Card to access your gallery instantly via a tap on your phone. Full-res digital downloads of all your selected images are also included.
The experience investment is divided into four payments of £375. The first payment of £375 is your session retainer deposit, with the remaining three payments due before your session. You can choose to spread the remaining 3 payments over a number of months, according to what suits you best!
Additionally, you have the option to purchase extra printed or digital products a la carte during your photo reveal.
The Classic YaY Box and Confidence Card
Let’s take a detailed look at what you can expect from the experience…
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Filling in the initial form, this is the hardest step for a lot of people. Just say hi! We’ll welcome you to our world and we'll briefly touch on your reasons for doing the shoot and set up a call with Naomi. She’ll also run you through the experience fee and what it includes. Though if you’re reading this, you probably already know this information – smart arse!
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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 session 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!).
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If you decide to go ahead with the shoot, we'll send you over an invoice for your experience or just the deposit and instalment plan, along with a contract. Once these are paid and signed we’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.
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You'll swing by and meet Merv 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 him, save them for this session as you can use this time to help put any nerves at bay and channel them into excitement! :)
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The day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, and this time, the magic happens in the comfort of your own space. Whether it’s your place, a cozy spot at your mum’s, or even a friend’s house or your favourite hotel room, we’ll bring the experience right to you.
Merv and our team will arrive with everything we need to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Fancy a glass of prosecco? We’ll make sure you feel at ease before we dive in.
If you've chosen hair & makeup, one of our incredible artists will work their magic on-site. Every artist we partner with is not only skilled but also friendly and attentive, ensuring you feel beautiful and empowered in your own environment. You’re in the best hands, ready to capture your
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Once you've had a chat and you're done with your hair & makeup you and Merv will 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. Merv will give you his opinion on what works and you’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. We do find that comfort levels soften as the shoot goes on too so don’t be surprised if this happens to you!
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The best part of the day. If the idea of this gives you knots in your stomach, please believe us when we 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. Merv will place you in various locations and poses within the space and direct you completely. From how to stand, where to sit and the best place to lie down.
The shooting takes 1-2 hours. For some people it’s more, for others it’s less. Every client is unique.
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And that’s it! We wish you goodbye! Or rather, we’ll pack up and leave you to it! 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.
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You’ll get changed back into your decent clothes(!) and we’ll send you off back into the world with tons more confidence. Our 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...
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1-2 weeks after your shoot, you'll come back in to see Merv (or via zoom if you prefer) and you'll sit together and watch a slideshow of your images. We always have tissues around for this part. We’ve had some criers in our 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 choose the 10 you’d like which are included in the experience along with the Classic Box of mounted prints and Confidence Card. We’ll also discuss if you'd like any additional products - there's never any pressure here! Many people upgrade to 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).
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One final thing and that's receiving your images. Obviously this depends on what products you opted for. For the digital gallery you're looking at around 10 days, but for the YaY Box, Confidence Card or other products such as Photo Albums 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!
other experiences…
THE DESTINATION EXPERIENCE
Taking place in your wildest imagination, these sessions are for those who no longer want to be contained. Reviewed as the most liberating thing ever experience, you’ll go on a journey of nerves, excitement and freedom. This is for the hearts set alight by the longing to be free. This is for the wild. I’ll be on hand with a towel and a high-five!
THE STUDIO APARTMENT EXPERIENCE
This is for the everyday person who has never done anything like this before but knows there is something greater than what they can see lying under the surface. Through creating artwork you can’t imagine right now, you'll feel and see just how incredible you are TODAY. Prepare yourself for an experience like no other.