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COMMON QUESTIONS

The most frequently asked questions and concerns about booking a boudoir session with us.

What to Expect & How to Get Started

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?

We have a consultation over the phone or in person, discuss your vision for your session, talk details, mood board, inspiration, and wardrobe. Then at your scheduled session day, we have your shoot. That will be an incredible day all about you. That next day, we will review the un-retouched images at your ordering appointment. This is where you choose the images you fall in love with and decide which ones you want to order in your leather album, prints, or wall art. Your chosen images will be retouched and sent to you for approval before your products are ordered. You should have them within a month depending on the collection you purchase.

When you call me or inquire through my website, I will respond within an hour usually. I will call you and ask what motivated you to decide to do boudoir photoshoot. We will chat a little bit about that and what you love. I want to know everything you were inspired by. Then I will answer your questions and ask if you want to do a zoom or in person consult as I know for some, meeting in person really helps make a decision on such an intimate photoshoot. I will always stay professional while bringing a light-hearted approach to our talk. I want to make sure that you are comfortable and know that this is an absolutely safe space. Either over the phone or in person, you will be able to book your session and then we will begin talking details. I will help you find or brainstorm wardrobe items. You can even take advantage of our client closet. The client closet is a special area we keep  wraps, lacey items, materials, furs, crowns, but no undergarments are provided. We keep everything clean and sanitary. 

I always ask clients if they have created a Pinterest board or anything that would like to share with me just to give me insight on their style and mood. We will discuss the details of the look you love and decide where to buy something to wear, put together something you have, or create something from materials here in studio. We decide number of outfit changes etc. Part of this process is the How to Prepare email I send about a week before your session. This will tell you how to get the most out of your special day. There will be tips like making sure you have fresh nails and toes, fresh hair roots if you dye. I will also tell you about the importance of drinking tons of water and exfoliating your skin. All these things really make a big difference in how you feel and how energized you look on the morning of your session. 

This is a day all about you and you will rock this session! Open your eyes refreshed and get moving. When you arrive to the studio, we will get you into the makeup chair, I will put a glass of champagne or mimosa in your hand, a  heated neck wrap filled with the tranquility of fragrant lavender on your shoulders and you will begin to relax. Get ready, you know this is going to be the most amazing thing you have ever done for yourself. 

You are gonna look drop-dead gorgeous! When it is time to shoot, I will guide you so don’t worry about that. All your fear or anxiety will just fade away and the inner goddess will take over. By th end of the session, you will feel like you have modeled before. I will show you a few images on back of my camera to let you know kind of where we are. But nothing will prepare you for your reveal. Those retouched images will blow you away. 

The day after your session, I will invite you back in to the studio to see your unedited images. We go through all of them together and you get to choose the ones you fall in love with! If you love the posing and expression, you will absolutely fall in love with the retouched ones you choose. You have the option of ordering an album, wall art, or prints.  

We have collections of prints and albums available that include the digital images as well as mobile apps for sharing with your significant other. 

We also take a variety of images that are perfect for wall art so that you have a great mix to choose from. 

Once you choose your favorites, we will determine what collection level you are at and proceed to payment arrangements. We offer a ton of incentives and extras at every collection level so that you can have the gorgeous images you love. Afterwards, I will get to work on hand-designing your album or collection of choice.

Frequenty Asked Questions

OTHER QUESTIONS

Our boudoir sessions are completely customizable. All our session fees cover:

-An incredible guided luxury boudoir photo shoot

-Skilled posing direction meant for your body type

-Professional makeup and hairstyle

-Access to the Client Closet (does not contain undergarments)

-The ultimate planning guidance to help you prepare for your shoot

-Your favorite playlist

-Choice of sips

-Up to four outfit changes

Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your needs and to get a quote for your dream shoot.

No, that is what we are here for. We guide you every step so that there is no guessing what your hands or body should be doing. It’s actually preferred to not have previous modeling experience so there is a clean slate. We will pose you to look like the most beautiful you!

We accept all credit cards, cash, checks, as well as offer an in-house payment plan for up to 3 months of financing. There is no fee for this with a signed payment agreement.  Payment is due prior to retouching your photos.

Yes, we have them in increments of $50 or purchase the $299 makeover gift card which makes the perfect gift!

We make it easy and stress-free to prepare for your special boudoir session. During your consultation we will schedule the date for your shoot and we will book your makeup artist for that day. About a week before your appointment, we will send you a guide on how to prepare and what to bring. We will discuss what to wear at your consult. If you have questions we will always respond to your messages and answer them.

Most of the time, makeup will take about 1.5 -2 hours. The session is done within two hours. The entire experience will be complete in about 3.5 hours.

We do all of our boudoir sessions in our clean, welcoming, private studio in Lexington, SC. By special request, we could arrange to do these on-location. 

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Testimonials

REVIEWS & KIND WORDS

Sherry

Amy

Hanna

Kadence

Kandice was such fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable in your own skin! She is great with guidance for poses and truly makes your session about YOU! Her studio is nice and private with many options for backgrounds, accessories, and colors. Her work is truly beautiful; she edits her photos to help accentuate your natural beauty instead of trying to cover up everything with unnecessary filters. There are so many options for prints and packages as well. You’ll feel like an absolute queen being photographed by her and the photos will be absolutely magical when all is said and done! She’s very responsive and flexible with her time when needed and will do her best to stay connected with you throughout the ENTIRE process. I’ll admit the prices can be high, but it’s the best money I’ve ever spent on myself and worth every penny plus some. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Nichelle

Kandice does an amazing job! It was my first time ever taking professional photos and she made it look like it I’ve been doing it for years! She help me with poses and tried different things.. it was truly perfect.

Terry

My experience with Kandice of Beautiful Soul Portraits was simply amazing! She Was very informative about the session so that I would know what to expect. Her space is very warm and welcoming. She is very professional, but also very personable. Her goal is to get the best photos possible and she does. Her artistry, experience, and professionalism is impeccable!

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Email: kandicemh@gmail.com

Phone: 803.730.5618

Lexington and Columbia, SC