FAQS
What should I bring to my shoot?
Your outfit choices plus extras just in case, shoes that are comfortable to walk in and can easily slip off for your outdoor shoot, 1-2 towels to dry off if shooting in the water, a hair brush, makeup to touch up, an open mind and excitement for your session!
How should I prepare?
Book a Zoom consultation with me. During your call we will go over wardrobe, how to prep your skin for hair and makeup, and recommended local businesses for lingerie fittings, purchases, and hair removal, if wanted. You can also view my Skin and Makeup Prep Guide to help prep and make your skin glowy!
An important thing to you can start now before booking a photoshoot is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Start taking care of your skin and drink plenty of water every day. Also try to stay away from food in high fat, sodium, and grease to help keep your skin clear and glowing!
How much do you retouch the photos?
I like to view editing your images as just a way to emphasize your beauty, like makeup, would do. I smooth rough skin and lines, contour and highlight, darken eyelashes and eyebrows, brighten irises, and add a little vavoom to your hair. If scars and stretch marks would like to be retouched please let me know. To note, sometimes under foundation moles and beauty marks can seem like a possible blemish being covered up, please let me know otherwise and I will not edit them out.
What products do you recommend?
A folio box and wall art! I believe in the power of positive affirmation and using your very own fine art portrait to remind yourself that you are a beautiful, confident, badass woman every single day is the perfect way to tap into that power.
How much is a shoot?
My booking retaier is $500 + tax. Individual images start at $300 and go up from there. Save up to 40% with a collections that include the booking retainer. The bigger the collection the more you save. My average client spends around $2,900. How I take payment is very flexible and I offer payment plans for everyone with the $500 non refundable retainer due to book.
Do you share my images?
Client privacy is very important to me and I understand how sacred these images can be. I only share your images if given permission and only if a model release contract is signed. You also have control over which images I am allowed to share. After your photoshoot, you will receive an email with a questionnaire attached. There will be different tiers of privacy available to choose from.
How long do you store images?
I tend to store images for up to 2 years, giving just enough time for you to look forward to and book another photoshoot! I always recommend backing up your images to two different locations.
Is my shoot private?
Since I am an outdoor boudoir photographer I cannot guarantee your privacy. However, I schedule most of my shoots at sunrise to not only provide the most privacy but to shoot during the best light of the day.
I also backup all my hard drives to the cloud and use third-party manufacturers to print and make your products. Although I use passwords and other security, I cannot 100% guarantee privacy.
If privacy is a huge concern for you I have photographed clients using instant Polaroid film. There is an extra cost for the film.
How do I book?
Shoot me an email at laurakaysaucedo@gmail.com I will create your very own portal online where you invoices, questionnaires, and future galleries will be stored. I will email you a contract and a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due to book your date,
How does your referral process work?
Each client will be entered my referral program after their session. For each woman, you refer you will receive a $100 credit to go towards products or a future photoshoot. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF CREDIT YOU CAN RECEIVE! If you refer 10 women that book and pay their deposits you will receive $1000, for example! Not a bad incentive, huh? In return the women you refer get $100 off their photo session.
Please note there is an expiration date that your referrals will need to book in order to receive the full $100 credit! However, a portion of that credit will always be honored when you refer to someone!
Are hair and makeup included?
As of now, hair and makeup are NOT included with your photoshoot. I recommend Lisa Gleeson and Hello Brittany ATX They are always up for sunrise hair and makeup styling! You are responsible for booking your hair and makeup in regards to your photoshoot schedule.
What should I wear?
First I would start by taking my Find Your Boudoir Style quiz. Answering 10 cute dog questions will reveal your boudoir style. Your results will link to my Pinterest, where you will find loads of inspiration and ideas. Choose wardrobe that you are comfortable in and feel like YOU. You will also find wardrobe tips in the Boudoir Prep Guide I sent you, as well! Until receiving that here are my Top Wardrobe Ideas for my signature boho-wild style.
For color inspiration, I have put together 2 mood boards with my 2 favorite color combinations.
Warm Tones
Classic Black
As you pick out wardrobe I am happy to help! Feel free to email or text me with photographs and ideas. I always recommend bringing 1 or 2 extra outfits to choose from just in case! Before starting your shoot I will help style you.
Do you give discounts?
The only discount I honor is if you are referred by someone. You will receive $100 off your photoshoot or products. However, I am a babe on a budget most days and I am very flexible with how I receive payment. I offer payment plans and you can also apply for Paypal credit for your photo experience.
Where do I change my outfits during the shoot?
Most clients change into their first outfit in the bathroom on location and by the second outfit change, they feel comfortable enough to change in the open. However, I do offer a portable pop-up changing tent.
What if I don’t know how to pose?
Relax I do not expect you to know what you are doing. That is what I am here for! I will direct you every step of the way. I will start by putting myself in the pose for you to mirror. I will then direct you, making tiny adjustments so you look your absolute best.
I am not 100% happy with my body and am unsure if this is for me!
Trust when I say you are not alone in your feelings. Every single woman seeks improvement, myself included. A boudoir session is part of that journey of self-love and self-acceptance. I believe that self-acceptance and wanting to improve by taking care of your body can co-exist. I start your photoshoot by asking what your favorite attributes are and if there are any body parts you would rather downplay. Through posing and direction I will make you look and feel beautiful.
Do you shoot weddings or other types of photography?
YES! I shoot weddings with my husband at Ben and Laura Photography. We specialize in offering a casual, creative, and emotive wedding day experience. I also offer studio styled shoots on a seamless backdrop.
So how does all this work? What is the timeline?
Either before booking your shoot date or after, we will schedule a consultation/coffee date. I host most meetings in my south Austin home and offer coffee and refreshments. We will discuss ideas, product examples will be available to view and touch, and we will start to plan your shoot!
I will also email my Boudoir Prep Guide that you can refer back to whenever needed to prepare for your shoot.
I will create your very own portal that will house your invoices, contracts, questionnaires, and future gallery. Here is where you will access to pay your $500 deposit, sign your contract, and fill out your pre-shoot questionnaire so I can give you the very best experience! You will also receive an email with instructions on how I take payment.
You will be given homework to create a Pinterest board named “YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME BOUDOIR” Start pinning ideas so I can have a better idea of your aesthetic.
The day of your session we can either carpool to your shoot location or if you are having your hair and makeup done you will arrive on your own. Before your session, we will sit down and discuss your Pinterest board, I will explain how I will be directing you and adjusting wardrobe, and if wanted we will start with a 5-minute meditation to center ourselves for this amazing experience.
I play music, we will have dance parties, and time will go by way to fast! By the time you leave you will already be planning YOUR NEXT SHOOT!
3-4 weeks following your photoshoot we will schedule your photo reveal. I host photo reveals in my South Austin home. I will show your highlight reel slideshow while we sip Summermoon coffee and have refreshments. We will then go through all your images one by one. During your reveal, you will choose the images you want that are included in the collection purchased. Any additional images and products that you purchase will receive 10% off
2-3 weels following your reveal appointment you will receive an email notifying you that your products are ready for pickup!
You will love it all and will already be ready to book your next photoshoot!
Your outfit choices plus extras just in case, shoes that are comfortable to walk in and can easily slip off for your outdoor shoot, 1-2 towels to dry off if shooting in the water, a hair brush, makeup to touch up, an open mind and excitement for your session!
How should I prepare?
Book a Zoom consultation with me. During your call we will go over wardrobe, how to prep your skin for hair and makeup, and recommended local businesses for lingerie fittings, purchases, and hair removal, if wanted. You can also view my Skin and Makeup Prep Guide to help prep and make your skin glowy!
An important thing to you can start now before booking a photoshoot is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Start taking care of your skin and drink plenty of water every day. Also try to stay away from food in high fat, sodium, and grease to help keep your skin clear and glowing!
How much do you retouch the photos?
I like to view editing your images as just a way to emphasize your beauty, like makeup, would do. I smooth rough skin and lines, contour and highlight, darken eyelashes and eyebrows, brighten irises, and add a little vavoom to your hair. If scars and stretch marks would like to be retouched please let me know. To note, sometimes under foundation moles and beauty marks can seem like a possible blemish being covered up, please let me know otherwise and I will not edit them out.
What products do you recommend?
A folio box and wall art! I believe in the power of positive affirmation and using your very own fine art portrait to remind yourself that you are a beautiful, confident, badass woman every single day is the perfect way to tap into that power.
How much is a shoot?
My booking retaier is $500 + tax. Individual images start at $300 and go up from there. Save up to 40% with a collections that include the booking retainer. The bigger the collection the more you save. My average client spends around $2,900. How I take payment is very flexible and I offer payment plans for everyone with the $500 non refundable retainer due to book.
Do you share my images?
Client privacy is very important to me and I understand how sacred these images can be. I only share your images if given permission and only if a model release contract is signed. You also have control over which images I am allowed to share. After your photoshoot, you will receive an email with a questionnaire attached. There will be different tiers of privacy available to choose from.
How long do you store images?
I tend to store images for up to 2 years, giving just enough time for you to look forward to and book another photoshoot! I always recommend backing up your images to two different locations.
Is my shoot private?
Since I am an outdoor boudoir photographer I cannot guarantee your privacy. However, I schedule most of my shoots at sunrise to not only provide the most privacy but to shoot during the best light of the day.
I also backup all my hard drives to the cloud and use third-party manufacturers to print and make your products. Although I use passwords and other security, I cannot 100% guarantee privacy.
If privacy is a huge concern for you I have photographed clients using instant Polaroid film. There is an extra cost for the film.
How do I book?
Shoot me an email at laurakaysaucedo@gmail.com I will create your very own portal online where you invoices, questionnaires, and future galleries will be stored. I will email you a contract and a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due to book your date,
How does your referral process work?
Each client will be entered my referral program after their session. For each woman, you refer you will receive a $100 credit to go towards products or a future photoshoot. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF CREDIT YOU CAN RECEIVE! If you refer 10 women that book and pay their deposits you will receive $1000, for example! Not a bad incentive, huh? In return the women you refer get $100 off their photo session.
Please note there is an expiration date that your referrals will need to book in order to receive the full $100 credit! However, a portion of that credit will always be honored when you refer to someone!
Are hair and makeup included?
As of now, hair and makeup are NOT included with your photoshoot. I recommend Lisa Gleeson and Hello Brittany ATX They are always up for sunrise hair and makeup styling! You are responsible for booking your hair and makeup in regards to your photoshoot schedule.
What should I wear?
First I would start by taking my Find Your Boudoir Style quiz. Answering 10 cute dog questions will reveal your boudoir style. Your results will link to my Pinterest, where you will find loads of inspiration and ideas. Choose wardrobe that you are comfortable in and feel like YOU. You will also find wardrobe tips in the Boudoir Prep Guide I sent you, as well! Until receiving that here are my Top Wardrobe Ideas for my signature boho-wild style.
For color inspiration, I have put together 2 mood boards with my 2 favorite color combinations.
Warm Tones
Classic Black
As you pick out wardrobe I am happy to help! Feel free to email or text me with photographs and ideas. I always recommend bringing 1 or 2 extra outfits to choose from just in case! Before starting your shoot I will help style you.
Do you give discounts?
The only discount I honor is if you are referred by someone. You will receive $100 off your photoshoot or products. However, I am a babe on a budget most days and I am very flexible with how I receive payment. I offer payment plans and you can also apply for Paypal credit for your photo experience.
Where do I change my outfits during the shoot?
Most clients change into their first outfit in the bathroom on location and by the second outfit change, they feel comfortable enough to change in the open. However, I do offer a portable pop-up changing tent.
What if I don’t know how to pose?
Relax I do not expect you to know what you are doing. That is what I am here for! I will direct you every step of the way. I will start by putting myself in the pose for you to mirror. I will then direct you, making tiny adjustments so you look your absolute best.
I am not 100% happy with my body and am unsure if this is for me!
Trust when I say you are not alone in your feelings. Every single woman seeks improvement, myself included. A boudoir session is part of that journey of self-love and self-acceptance. I believe that self-acceptance and wanting to improve by taking care of your body can co-exist. I start your photoshoot by asking what your favorite attributes are and if there are any body parts you would rather downplay. Through posing and direction I will make you look and feel beautiful.
Do you shoot weddings or other types of photography?
YES! I shoot weddings with my husband at Ben and Laura Photography. We specialize in offering a casual, creative, and emotive wedding day experience. I also offer studio styled shoots on a seamless backdrop.
So how does all this work? What is the timeline?
Either before booking your shoot date or after, we will schedule a consultation/coffee date. I host most meetings in my south Austin home and offer coffee and refreshments. We will discuss ideas, product examples will be available to view and touch, and we will start to plan your shoot!
I will also email my Boudoir Prep Guide that you can refer back to whenever needed to prepare for your shoot.
I will create your very own portal that will house your invoices, contracts, questionnaires, and future gallery. Here is where you will access to pay your $500 deposit, sign your contract, and fill out your pre-shoot questionnaire so I can give you the very best experience! You will also receive an email with instructions on how I take payment.
You will be given homework to create a Pinterest board named “YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME BOUDOIR” Start pinning ideas so I can have a better idea of your aesthetic.
The day of your session we can either carpool to your shoot location or if you are having your hair and makeup done you will arrive on your own. Before your session, we will sit down and discuss your Pinterest board, I will explain how I will be directing you and adjusting wardrobe, and if wanted we will start with a 5-minute meditation to center ourselves for this amazing experience.
I play music, we will have dance parties, and time will go by way to fast! By the time you leave you will already be planning YOUR NEXT SHOOT!
3-4 weeks following your photoshoot we will schedule your photo reveal. I host photo reveals in my South Austin home. I will show your highlight reel slideshow while we sip Summermoon coffee and have refreshments. We will then go through all your images one by one. During your reveal, you will choose the images you want that are included in the collection purchased. Any additional images and products that you purchase will receive 10% off
2-3 weels following your reveal appointment you will receive an email notifying you that your products are ready for pickup!
You will love it all and will already be ready to book your next photoshoot!