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Your First Boudoir Session: What to Expect

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Palm Beach · Wellington · Boca Raton · Miami

Most women open with the same line: I have never done this before. Good. Here is the whole session, start to finish, so nothing catches you off guard.

A first session with Felipe Restrepo runs about two and a half hours: hair and makeup, then 90 minutes of directed shooting at your place or a hotel suite in Palm Beach County or Miami. First selection the same day, proofs in 24 hours, retouched images 7 days after you choose.

The questions first-timers send before they book

Almost every first message has the same three worries, so here are the answers up front.

“I do not know how to pose.” You are not supposed to. I give one instruction at a time, a hand here, a chin there, and show you the back of the camera after the first few frames so you can see it working.

“I do not like my stomach, my arms, my scars.” That is the most common sentence I hear in the first ten minutes. We solve it with light and angle, not with hiding: a window to one side gives shape and softness, and a sheet or an oversized shirt covers exactly what you want covered.

“What if I cannot relax?” Most hotels in Palm Beach County let you in around mid afternoon, so we do not rush the room. We start by talking, with the camera down, and I only begin shooting once you say you are ready.

Come with three to five looks, one you already feel good in, and a short list of what you do not want photographed. That list is respected without any explanation.

I.

Before the session

We start with a short conversation. Why you are doing this changes the whole shoot: a gift, a milestone, or only you. Then the place: a hotel suite, your home, or a location in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton or West Palm Beach.

What to wear: three to five looks. Lingerie you already own, an oversized shirt, a sheet, a robe. What you already like wears better on camera than something new you doubt. Curious how hair and makeup fit in? See what happens in the first hour of hair and makeup.

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II.

During the session

You never have to guess what to do. I direct every pose, one small move at a time, and show you the back of the camera early. Most women loosen up in the first fifteen minutes. Bring a friend, pause whenever you want, and nothing happens that you did not agree to.

III.

Who sees your photos

You. Private, password-protected gallery. As set out in the Session Agreement you sign after the deposit, selected images may appear in my portfolio, website and social media, never with your full name, contact details or location.

IV.

After the session

You pick your favorites from a private online gallery. Each one is retouched by hand: real skin, no plastic finish.

V.

Choosing a session

  • Session feeconsultation, 90 minutes, hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, same-day reveal and 5 retouched images.$450
  • Esencia15 retouched images$895
  • Musa30 retouched images, 8×8 album and digital files. The one most clients choose.$1,695
  • Iconoevery image, 10×10 album and 16×20 wall art$2,795

Getting married? Ask about bridal boudoir, a private gift for your partner.

Collections can be paid in 3 installments.

A 50% deposit reserves your date, and the rest is paid on the day of the session.

Still undecided? Write and ask. I have heard every question, and I would rather answer it before we meet than on the day.

VI. — Before you book

5 questions.

How long does a first boudoir session take?

Hair and makeup, then 90 minutes of shooting. Plan for the whole afternoon or morning.

Do I need to know how to pose?

No. Every pose is directed, one small movement at a time.

What should I wear?

Three looks: lingerie you already like, something oversized, one piece with texture — lace, silk, a blazer. The styling guide arrives after you book.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes. A friend or your partner is welcome at any session, and you can pause whenever you want.

How much does a boudoir session cost?

The session is $450: 90 minutes, hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, a same-day reveal and 5 retouched images. Collections are Esencia $895, Musa $1,695 and Icono $2,795, payable in 3 installments.

Your turn

Your place. Your rules. My lights.

Send your date and your idea. It goes only to Felipe.

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