Session Guide

Where are you located?

My private luxury studio is located in Howell, MI. The studio is FULL of gorgeous natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, greenery, and a selection of different satin sheets and fun sets to choose from! You will also have access to my awesome coffee bar (complete with tea & hot chocolate as well!)

So what is boudoir?

Boudoir technically is a French word which means 'a woman's dressing room or bedroom', but I like to think of it as just a fancy word for women's intimate portraiture. Boudoir is NOT pornographic. Boudoir can be fun, flirty, beautiful, cute, sexy, feminine, intimate, candid, posed, or really anything else you want it to be. If you have not already joined our private VIP group on Facebook, I highly suggest that you do!

What would I do with boudoir portraits?

I truly think that boudoir is the best gift you can give YOURSELF, to capture your essence as you are now. When you need a reminder of the strong, beautiful woman that you are, you will have a collection of amazing portraits to look upon. I love it when women come to me for themselves. The images we create together will boost your self esteem and your confidence, and that should be celebrated by YOU! It will help you reclaim your femininity, your sexuality, two things that are often lost as we get consumed with our lives, our jobs, our families. Put that pep back in your step, and reflect on the sexy lady you are. Celebrate the body that you live in!

I don't look like the women in your portfolio

There is no such thing as the perfect body. You are never too big, too small, too old, too young (well, I only accept boudoir clients who are 18+) to do a boudoir session. Boudoir is for every BODY. Let me show you.

Can you make me look thinner?

I want to help you feel beautiful now, just the way you are. I will flatter you with hair and makeup styling and amazing lighting and posing techniques to highlight your best ass-sets (see what I did there?). I will gladly smooth skin, remove all of your bruises and pimples, smooth wardrobe/posing bulges, but you will never look at your photos and think "oh my gosh, she photoshopped the crap out of me". We already live in a time where we are consumed with unrealistic bodies in the media, I want to show you that you are beautiful at this very moment.

What about retouching?

I am happy to retouch your images! All of my images will have pimples, bruises, scratches, and under eye circles removed. I also moderately retouch things like cellulite, scars, stretch marks, etc. I do my best to ask clients if they would like scars/stretch marks removed or if they'd rather keep them. It's all personal preference! Honestly though, most of my clients are WOW-ed at how amazing their images look straight out of camera. I do not remove tan lines or correct skin tone from tanning beds or spray tans, so proceed with caution.

What will I wear?

I have created a beautiful and comprehensive wardrobe guide that should give you all the tips on how to look and feel like a bombshell for your session. My policy is always "when in doubt, bring it"! I also have nearly 100 pieces of lingerie in my client wardrobe that you can borrow from for your session with sizes ranging S - 3/4XL that you are MORE than welcome to browse through.

Do I get to talk with you before my session?

Before your session we will have a consultation over the phone so that we can prepare you for your session and I can get to know you better. I am here for you every step of the way to make sure that you feel prepared and comfortable during this whole process. If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Email is how I communicate with clients, you can email me anytime at a.frantjeskos@gmail.com

How does this work?

Your entire experience will last about 6 hours. You will receive complimentary hair and makeup, access to the client wardrobe, and much more! I am going to pose you from head to pointed toe, and help you with a variety of facial expressions! Prepare to be sore after your session, we do a LOT of bending and twisting (it's quite the workout!). Studio Sessions begin at 10AM Monday - Friday, we break for lunch & shopping (or errands or whatever else you feel like doing!) around 12PM while I retouch your images, and you will return to the studio around 3PM for your Image Reveal & Ordering Appointment! When you return for this appointment, you will be seeing all of your FULLY RETOUCHED images that very same day! We will select which images you would like to purchase and how you would like to display them at home! Ordering appointments sometimes take up to 1 hour, so please plan to be with me until about 4PM at the latest! Come prepared to pay in full at your viewing session unless you are taking advantage of our payment plans (more info on this coming to you soon!).

How long does it take to get albums & prints?

If you decide to order digital images, you will have access to those the SAME DAY as your session! As far as prints & products, I do order them from the print lab the day of your session as well. Shipping varies, but I usually will have your products within a week. I do not offer multiple appointments for your reveal, all ordering decisions must be made at your reveal appointment.

So what do I need to book?

The Session Fee is $500 and is required to be paid in full to reserve a space on my calendar.

 The Session Fee includes:

Pre-Session Consultation

Professional hair & makeup

Access to my client closet

60-90 minute session

Complete posing guidance

Professional retouching

Same day image reveal

**All images are purchased separately from the Session Fee**

What can I expect to spend at my ordering appointment?

Before we have created your images, it is hard for me to give you an exact figure as to what to expect. Some women come to me and just get a basic album, others come to me and want it all and invest several thousands on a variety of products. Keep in mind what you spend is up to you. You can purchase from my Collection Menu or the A La Carte Menu, both which will be sent to you immediately following the completion of your booking process. What I can say is this, if you are looking for a "quick shoot" or "just a few images," this is not the session for you. I offer an entire day luxury experience and will show you anywhere from 70-100 final images that will be printed on high quality products. It is certainly an investment, one that is worth its weight in gold. You'll never tire of looking at your images or forget the way the session day made you feel.

Albums begin at $1500 and go all the way up to $2600.

Collections begin at $1900 and go all the way up to $3500.

On average, most clients spend about $2200 at their ordering appointment. Minimum investment (after session fee) is $1500.