Last Summer Mini-Session! The Shower Set!

Oh hello ladies! Summer is in full force and we’re celebrating all this hotness by cooling off with our last summer mini-session, the shower set.

I’m done with all the goofy heat references so let’s get serious. The shower set is one of the hottest, most intimate, sets in the studio. This is my last mini-session of the summer! Therefore, I’m inviting you to take a test run of a boudoir session via this set. Mini-sessions are a fantastic way to dip your toes into the boudoir photography session experience. A sweetened condensed version of a full boudoir session if you will. They are also a good way for clients who’ve done a session to come back in and experience a set they have shot in or update their existing images with another look. Whether you’re a returning client or a new face to the studio you will have a unique experience in our shower set.

Last Summer Mini-Session

As with past mini sessions your complete glam makeup styling is included. The lovely Miss Emily Steele will be on tap for makeup. Click here to see her work. You’ll also receive a custom mobile app of your purchased images. We’ll do all of the pre-session prep and planning that you get with a full session too. I don’t leave you hanging out there wondering what to bring or do. I’m open to answer any questions you have throughout this process.

$199 Session Fee

August 29th ONLY!!

FAQ:

Q: Is makeup and hair styling included?
A: Makeup styling is!! Arrive with your hair styled in your favorite style for this set. It may get a little wet!

Q. How many pictures are included in the session fee?
A. None! All images, digital files, prints etc are sold separately. Request a product guide PRIOR to booking. Products start at $525.

Q. What is the mobile app that’s included?
A. The mobile app is a custom image gallery app packed with the images you purchase at your image reveal. Whether you purchase 5 or 50 they’ll be in your app. It stores the images on your phone, separate from your camera roll, and is shareable. The app is normally only available in our complete collections.

Q: I wasn’t planning for this but it’s such a good deal. Do you do payment plans?
A: Always! I offer interest free payment plans on product orders over $800. Ask me for details when we talk.

Q: How many outfits will I have time for?
A: Mini-sessions give you time for 1 outfit.

Q: Do you supply my outfit?
A. Not for mini-sessions. No time to launder between clients = no one wants that. We will do a style consultation prior to the session to give you ideas of what to wear.

Q: Will anyone else be present during my session?
A: Yes! I will have Miss Emily Steele on makeup. Other ladies being photographed will come and go during your session.

Q: Can I do this with my partner? Is there a different date for couples to come do this?
A: Yes you can! Couples can book this special mini-session rate for August 28th.

Q: Sign me up!! How do I book?
A: That’s easy! Email me ginger@422studio.com, or fill out my contact form. Put Shower Mini-Session in the subject. I’ll send you the product guide. Then we’ll set up a call time so I can answer your questions and collect your session fee ($199+ tax) and get your time all locked in.

What do we call my style of photography? Do we call it glamour? Is it in fact boudoir? Perhaps women’s portraiture? Well, these names are all perfectly good ways to find me. I have been creating some form of women’s portraiture in Richmond for over a decade now and I’ve heard each of these and more. In my opinion as long as it helps you find me I’m glad you used it. With the recent crack down on certain words on social media boudoir photographers are having to get more creative in how we describe what we do. And saying I help women see how gorgeous they are doesn’t fully express it.

Now for a visual example of what I do. The lovely Miss B here came in for her session earlier this year. Here I am slowly catching up on the beautiful sessions I have on my to blog list. I’ve got many more in store for you and I hope you see samples of what you’d like to do with your boudoir photo session too.

This necklace is a Vesper massager! LOVE IT! It added a totally unique and very personal touch to her styling.

Intimate connections are important to me.

Being able to intimately connect with your sensuality and femininity in a safe space is hugely important to me. I understand that a boudoir experience is deeply personal and unique to each clients needs and wishes. As a result offering women’s portraiture in Richmond has been such a positive experience for me as a photographer too. I get to be on this journey with each of these women as they take a big step (no baby steps in boudoir 😉 ) toward being more accepting of and loving toward themselves. It’s the most fulfilling work I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing.

Curious about how a photo session with me would work for you? Then Email me today and let’s get chatting. You can also join my Facebook VIP group and talk directly with other women who’ve done a session with me. It’s certainly nice to hear about other women’s experiences before you come in too.

Richmond boudoir, 422 Studio, offers intimate portrait photography for women in Virginia. My clients come to my studio in Richmond from all over this great state from DC, Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Norfolk and beyond.

“Do it! You won’t regret it!” That’s what Miss S has so say about her session with Richmond Boudoir. At the end of last year I did a series of “Model For A Day” sessions and Miss S jumped on board. Being a very busy mom and wife she was able to carve out a bit of time to come in to the studio for a day of self care and pampering. We talked and laughed and had a great time creating her boudoir images. I love seeing women prioritize themselves. When we put ourselves up higher on our priority list it really does make us see our value more clearly. It also helps our loved ones to see that we value ourselves and make time for our own care too.

Keep reading to learn more about her boudoir session experience.

Q. Why did you pick me for to be your photographer? 
A. You were referred to me by a friend who is a former client.

Q. What prompted you to do a boudoir session?
A. I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO ONE!!

Q. What were you nervous about coming into the session?
A. ALL AND NONE OF IT. HAHA  

Q. What was something you did to calm your nerves before your Session?
A. Had a glass of champagne and told myself to simply enjoy it!

Q.What would you say to another women who was considering doing a session with me? 
A. DO IT –  YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. 

Q. What did I do for/with you that was most helpful?
A. You talked me through everything and made me feel like we have been friends forever!

Q. How did you feel when you left the studio the day of your session? 
A. Like I could conquer anything!

Q. What is the best thing you took away from your session?
A. To be comfortable in my skin.

Q. What could I have done better? 
A. Nothing it was perfect. 

Q. What was your favorite piece of lingerie you brought for your session? A. The black butterfly back panties. 

Her gorgeous hair and makeup styling was by the lovely Miss Kelsea Dayberry of Radiant Reflections

Are you read to do it? You won’t regret it! Contact Richmond Boudoir today!

My Virginia boudoir studio has focused on women’s portraiture for over a decade. It’s what I love to shoot. Working with women brings me a great deal of joy. Seeing each of you leave your session feeling powerful, beautiful and confident makes my job the best ever. When Miss A came in for her session I was so excited. She signed on to do a Model For A Day session so I knew going into it that we would end up sharing images. She had told me she was bouncing back from a rough couple of years and had worked very hard to get back on track. I knew she’d be my kind of client, a badass, right off the top. She is fearless and fierce and we captured some of my favorite images of the year. Now I’ll shut up and let you read her words about her session experience.

Q: Why did you pick me for to be your photographer?
A: I looked at several boudoir photographers but your website and your photos appealed to me the most.  I liked your use of lighting and every picture seemed to accentuate their strongest assets.

“I can remind myself daily that I am strong and beautiful.”

Q: What prompted you to do a boudoir session?
A: After going through a rough divorce in 2012 and losing my best friend unexpectedly, my self confidence took a tumble. It was 3 more years until I began to feel normal.  I have since gotten myself into shape and wanted to capture my success in photos so I can remind myself daily that I am strong and beautiful. It also was a great Christmas gift for my (now) husband!

Q: What was something you did to calm your nerves before your big day?
A: I thought about having a mimosa but decided not to. I just had a nice hot shower, loofah’d my whole body and said “chin up girl, have fun!”.

“GO FOR IT!  It will be the best thing you do for yourself.”

Q: What would you say to another women who was considering doing a session with me?
A: GO FOR IT!  It will be the best thing you do for yourself.  Relax, let Ginger lead you through it and have fun. Every inch of every body is gorgeous and this is your time to celebrate YOU!

Q: What did I do for/with you that was most helpful?
A: Made me feel completely at ease and at the same time sexy!

Q: How did you feel when you left the studio the day of your session?
A: AWESOME…empowered….sexy…. and a bit tired.

Q: What is the best thing you took away from your session?
A: How fun it was to feel confident and proud of the work I have done.  I wanted to do it again!

Q: What could I have done better?
A: Not a thing… but I do still want lessons on make-up  LOL

Q: What is your favorite piece of lingerie you brought for your session?
A: The strappy black one

I welcome you to visit my Virginia boudoir studio. We host events in the studio several times a year. Join my Facebook VIP group to see when events are happening. Set up your own session consultation to get more information. Simply fill out my contact form here. I look forward to chatting with you.

What is it about having a boudoir photography session that makes us feel so confident?

Many women, myself included, don’t always see ourselves clearly because we are viewing ourselves through a negative lens. As a result of this we may have a distorted view of our bodies, our beauty and our value. Overcoming a negative perspective is necessary if we are to live lives that are fulfilling and joyful. There are hundreds of ways to build self confidence and self esteem. You could work with a life coach or hire a personal trainer, a therapist or yogi, and read self help books. The list of ways we can improve our self view is extensive.

So what is it about a boudoir photography session that is different than any of these other things? Well for me, a boudoir session can help you to see where you actually are right now. It helps you to have a clear view of yourself as you are today. Without changing a thing about yourself. We are often our own worst critic. We stand in front of the mirror and criticize everything from our fine lines to our waist line and more. If there is a “flaw” there we’ll find it, and pick at it. We base our value and our self worth, on this distorted perspective. Consequently we’re wrecking our self esteem.

Changing lives one boudoir photography session at a time.

Many of my clients have come to me after their session telling me how life changing the confidence boost they got has been. Seeing themselves more positively, thanks to their boudoir photography session, helped them to tackle other challenging areas in their life. Thing’s that they’d been putting off. Like starting their own business or, leaving an unhealthy marriage, starting their health and fitness journey and being more present in their lives. In other words they felt finally able to grow in those areas.

Boudoir photography helps us to literally see ourselves in a new light and through someone else’s eyes. As a result it helps us place things in their proper perspective and, if done lovingly, it helps us to view ourselves through a more gentle set of eyes. That is to say through a positive lens. Doing a boudoir photography session defies our negative self talk patterns and opens our hearts to being more loving toward ourselves. It is an act of self acceptance and self love.

I recommend doing a session, of course I may be biased, but I think every woman could benefit from loving herself a little more right now.

Read more about doing a session now without losing 15 pounds first? Click here!

Join my growing tribe of women working on loving themselves and subsequently living their best lives? Click here and join my Facebook VIP group.

Richmond Mom Prom 2019

The Richmond Mom Prom, in it’s 9th year now, is always such a blast. I have had the pleasure of being at this event for 7 of it’s 9 years.  As a result I’ve watched this event grow from less than 50 attendees to literally hundreds of area women. In that time I’ve met hundreds of wonderful women. All coming together to celebrate and raise money for a great new cause each year. Each year they select a new charity and theme.  This years theme was masquerade. There were so many beautiful gowns and creative masks. It really was a beautiful sight. Above all it’s a fundraiser and this year they raised money for pediatric mental health.

Amanda, posing here with her mom, is the organizer of this event.

As you may know I am a boudoir photographer, however for this event I do a photo-booth. My focus is working with women. Specifically working with women to help them see their beauty. Helping women to feel better about where they are today so that they are able to go out and live a more fulfilling life is what I do. I do this through my photography work.

She won most creative dress.

Hey that’s me on the left!

One amazing mask

A couple of times a year I will volunteer to work with different groups that are also focused on the growth of women. Being able to be a party of Richmond Mom Prom for so many years now brings me great joy. The organizers are wonderful and all they are able to give back to their chosen charity is amazing. Seeing them announce the amount raised by this seriously fun event fills my heart.

Richmond Boudoir 12th Anniversary coming in April!

Many of you ladies asked about my photography, and so I mentioned the studio’s upcoming 12th anniversary. I’d love to make sure we stay in touch so you don’t miss out on our celebrations and our big birthday sale. Be sure to sign up on my email list to get boudoir styling tips and to get notified about what’s on tap for our big day. Click here to join. 

If you were at this  years event and are looking for the pictures click this link to head over to Facebook and find yours. Not on Facebook? View Mom Prom Gallery Here