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From Inquiry to Product Delivery: What to Expect When You Book a Boudoir Session
From Inquiry to Product Delivery: What to Expect When You Book a Boudoir Session

So, you’re thinking about booking a boudoir session, but you're wondering what exactly happens from the moment you reach out until you get your gorgeous images in hand? Well, bestie, you’re in the right place! I’m here to break it all down for you, step-by-step, so you know exactly what to expect. Whether you're a first-timer or you've been daydreaming about doing this for years, let's take a little journey through the boudoir experience—my style. Spoiler alert: you’re in for one hell of a ride.

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InformationalTara SmithFAQ, Implied NudeComment
Celebrating ALL of the Roles you Play in an Empowering Boudoir Photoshoot
Celebrating ALL of the Roles you Play in an Empowering Boudoir Photoshoot

I talked a lot last week in the VIP group about capturing different sides of your personality, what you consider “sexy” and various ways we can customize your experience with personal touches. I pride myself on being able to create a truly custom luxury experience for every client, whether it is your first or 10th time in the studio.

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NOW OFFERING IN PERSON STYLING CONSULTATIONS | Oak Grove Boudoir Photographer
NOW OFFERING IN PERSON STYLING CONSULTATIONS | Oak Grove Boudoir Photographer

House of Divulged is now offering in-person Styling Consultation appointments! This is an opportunity to come into the studio a couple of weeks before your session to go over your sets, styling, and product selections. You will get to try things on from the closet and bring in your own pieces for styling advice. 

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InformationalTara SmithDivulged Studio, Dressing Room, Wardrobe Styling AppointmentComment
"WHY IS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SO EXPENSIVE?" | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
"WHY IS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SO EXPENSIVE?" | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

Can we talk about the elephant in the room for a second? MONEY is a topic many people tend to shy away from but I think it’s important to talk about. There are many misconceptions about boudoir and sometimes inquiring clients get sticker shock when I send them my pricing. I get it. We see posts all the time of our local photographer offering family sessions for as little as $100. So when I send you my price guide and there are 4 numbers before the decimal - it's shocking. However, I find that usually sticker shock comes from clients not being fully educated on what a boudoir session entails.

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InformationalTara SmithNashville, FAQComment
Should I Tan Before my Boudoir Session?
Should I Tan Before my Boudoir Session?

We are fully in the thick of summer here in Kansas City….I mean ALL THESE 90-100 degree temps LATELY, whyyyyyyy?? With summertime comes, well, sun.

Let’s chat tanning shall we?! A question clients often have when booking a boudoir session is “Should I tan before my photoshoot?” Depending who you ask, you might get varying answers - so I’m sharing my opinion regarding the matter.

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InformationalTara SmithIntimate Outdoor, FAQComment
Can you move your...ummm...thread?! | Periods and Boudoir Photoshoots
Can you move your...ummm...thread?! | Periods and Boudoir Photoshoots

So what should you do if you start your period before your boudoir session?!

I encourage all clients to take their monthly friend into consideration when booking a session date to avoid issues down the road. However, if you are anything like me - while my periods are light - the timing is unpredictable. She kind of does her own thing and shows up when she feels like it - kind of like that friend or relative that pops in unannounced and usually at the worse possible time.

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InformationalTara SmithNude, Calm and Chaos Workshop, FAQ, Bondage GearComment
How It All Started | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
How It All Started | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

After photographing a few more friends and models for practice I quickly found how impactful a boudoir photoshoot can be for someone. It is a full day, focused on making you feel like a million bucks! The session is SO MUCH FUN. It is like playing dress up with your gal pal and laughing the whole time. You get to see yourself dolled up with the red carpet treatment - complete with hair and make up - posed to perfection. It is having the biggest hype man - me - by your side cheering you on the whole day. GO LITTLE ROCKSTAR! It’s finally being able to see the beauty in yourself that everyone that loves you sees. TALK ABOUT EMPOWERING!

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LINGERIE LAUNDRY CARE TIPS | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
LINGERIE LAUNDRY CARE TIPS | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

Great lingerie is not only delicate, but it can be quite expensive. If you’ve invested in pieces you love and feel confident in, it’s important to know how to properly care for your garments to maintain quality and lengthen their life.

We have all ruined garments in the washer or dryer at least once in our life. And IT SUCKS! Our intimate wear is one of those categories of clothing that come with special handling instructions to make sure it lasts a long time. You want your lingerie to keep its shape and withstand wear after multiple washes.

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InformationalTara SmithClient Closet, FAQComment
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT | Candlelight Set | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT | Candlelight Set | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

The Candlelight Set creates the perfect moody romantic ambiance in your images. Using a variety of real candles adds a delicious warm glow sprinkled throughout your images.

Since the set is built from the basic Black Wall corner, we can really customize this set even further to match your personality. Not feeling the more glamorous floral bench? No problem! Swapping it for more neutral elements or even stripping the set down to a very clean slate can really personalize the set to what you envision!

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Informational, Studio SpotlightTara SmithStudio Spotlight, Candlelight Set, Grid Door, Black WallComment
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - The Black Wall | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - The Black Wall | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

The Black Wall set is oh so versatile ya’ll. We can really go to town and customize this set to match the vibe you are after. The basic elements of this set are the black wall, grid windows, and the concrete floors making it the perfect minimal classic studio portrait set. I love the clean modern lines and industrial feel of this corner.

By bringing in other elements, we can quickly change up the look of this set. I love bringing in the old, paint chipped ladder, lush green plants, and other furniture to instantly add texture and interest.

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Informational, Studio SpotlightTara SmithBlack Wall, Studio Spotlight, Divulged Studio, Grid DoorComment
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT | Laundry Line | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT | Laundry Line | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

THE VIBE

The Laundry Line set just screams sweet sweet summertime! The sheer and lace pieces add a soft and romantic feel to your session, while the bright white minimal color pallet helps bounce the sunlight around for the most flattering glow and sparkling eyes in your portraits. The laundry line set can be styled and posed more casual or a little more feminine - the choice is yours! I love that we are also able to easily tweak this set to included other personal elements. Several clients have even hung flags for causes dear to them - such as military, police, or pride!

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Informational, Studio SpotlightTara SmithIntimate Outdoor, Studio Spotlight, Divulged Studio, Laundry LineComment
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - Outdoor Creek | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - Outdoor Creek | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

I love the creek set very obviously for it’s natural beauty. The rocks are perfectly positioned for a place to sit next to the creek without needing to actually get wet if you don’t want to. The overall colors from the trees and grass, rocks, and muddy creek are so warm and inviting. The sun peeks through the tree tops to provide interesting shadow patterns. The creek set is located just inside the property’s tree line, making it private enough to opt for implied or full nude which is always thrilling. There is a lot to love here.

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LIVE PHOTOSHOOT - Candlelight Set with Stephanie | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
LIVE PHOTOSHOOT - Candlelight Set with Stephanie | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

One thing since returning that I would love to focus on more is shooting LIVE in the Facebook VIP group for you guys. I have gotten such positive feedback each time I photograph a set LIVE in the group. It gives you a behind the scenes look and many of you have expressed that it is very helpful so you know what to expect in a session with Divulged!

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Informational, Client SessionsTara SmithLive Photoshoot, FB VIP, Candlelight SetComment
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - Clawfoot Tub | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
STUDIO SET SPOTLIGHT - Clawfoot Tub | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

The black clawfoot tub set features a minimal, moody, and sensual feel. The classic color pallet of black, white, and wood tones create a simple style to fit any client’s aesthetic. The black clawfoot tub set is nestled underneath the staircase allowing optimal use of different angles and variety. The clean lines from the stair railing creates a modern symmetrical feel.

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Informational, Studio SpotlightTara SmithClawfoot Tub, Studio Spotlight, Divulged StudioComment