What happens on the day?

On the day of your shoot you will meet with your photographer (John Wood) – either at your home or the chosen venue for the boudoir shoot. First of all we will sit down and get to know each other a bit, discuss any ideas you have had and look over any clippings from magazines or catalogues that you have collected in the run up to your shoot. This initial conversation is very important and will direct how the rest of the session will run its course.

If the boudior session is taking place in your home, I will have a look around to identify good locations for photos, taking into account space and availability of natural light etc.

I use the Nikon range of professional cameras and Elinchrom professional photographic lighting equipment combined with light modifying accessories. These enable me to achieve a stunning look to all of your photos. The careful placement of lighting, subtle camera angles and the direction of your photographer will be used to create your stunning images.

Once we have identified some areas to photograph you in and before we start the main boudoir shoot itself, we will take some test shots in position and wearing your normal 'everyday' clothes to hopefully get you relaxed, used to the camera and enable you to have a go at practising some poses. This should help build your confidence if you are not used to being in front of a camera.

We will then move on to the boudoir shoot itself. If you feel more comfortable, then please do bring along a robe or dressing gown to wear before we start taking the boudoir photos. We can position you for the poses we discussed or tried earlier before you de-robe and we will then start taking the photos. Throughout the shoot you will be able to immediately see the results as we try different poses, lighting and camera viewpoints. As your confidence grows we can move on to other outfits you have brought with you but it is totally your choice as to how much or little of yourself you want to reveal!

There is no limit to the number of photos that I take during a typical boudoir session and I don’t want you to feel rushed. I allow a couple of hours (sometimes more) for us to work together to build a great selection of photos.

After the shoot, I will make an initial sort and then start the post processing of your photos. I will apply a range of effects to your photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software packages. Throughout, I will carefully check over all of your images and where necessary make minor cosmetic changes (removal of the odd blemish here or there) but not so many that you become unrecognisable!

Once the post processing has been done, I will create a slideshow of proofs for you on DVD that you will be able to watch on your television at home and in your own time. With the DVD I will also supply a set of contact sheets so you can note down the photos that you really like.

Your images will be available in a range of formats from prints (with optional framing), canvasses and acrylic wall art, through to beautiful photobook albums. At this stage, we will discuss what options are available to suit your requirements. Whatever you choose, I want you to be delighted with your pictures – that is my sole aim.

Finally, and very importantly, I want to assure you that I will treat your photos and details with complete professional confidentiality. None of your photos will ever appear on websites or in published promotional material without your authorised and signed permission. I realise that the photos may be of a very personal nature to you and your confidentiality is guaranteed.