Everything you need to know about Working With Ember + Coal, Calgary’s Boudoir Studio
What is the Investment?
The complete boudoir experience with Our Calgary Alberta Boudoir Studio starts at $499 which includes hair and makeup with one of Calgary's Leading hair and makeup artists, access to our client wardrobe, a photoshoot with full posing guidance, and a private viewing and ordering session where you get to see all of your images on the big screen and feel like a Hollywood movie star, same day as your session in our Calgary Boudoir Studio. All images are purchased separately and are not included in the $499 Session Fee.
We offer Collections, as well as A La Carte Sessions so that we are able to fully customize your day with us leaving you with the best products for your individual lifestyle. Our pricing begins at $1500 and goes up from there with various options available. We offer all of our clients interest free payment plans to make any experience “budget friendly” as well as Financing options.
Do you offer Payment Plans?
Heck yes! We offer interest free PRE SESSION payment plans for up to 12 months! They’re super simple and flexible to set up and we can make your dream session a reality. We are always happy to discuss payment plan options on the phone prior to booking if you would like! All you have to do is set up a consult on our “Contact” page! No obligation required.
We do NOT offer post session payment plans to clients.
We also have AFFIRM*** Financing + Klarna Financing options! You must be approved through affirm or Klarna for up to 36 month for these!
Are you going to share my photos?
Obviously once you see your images you will fall in love with them and want to share them with the world, but we will never share your images without your permission.
Do you Edit My images?
Editing is included in our image pricing, but you are going to be amazed at how great you look with our “less is more” approach. All of the final purchased images will receive the custom edits that make our images incredible. We can edit out things like pimples, bruises, scratches, undereye, skin texture or redness, etc. We can do some nip-tuck, but with our expert posing and lighting skills it is usually not necessary. We do offer additional retouching services at no cost on things like cellulite, stretch marks, and scars, but we always leave those decisions up to you. You are beautiful just the way you are, no matter your age or size and we want to emphasize your natural beauty. Posing is key, as is communication. We all have our self perceived flaws, so let's work together to help you look and feel your best!
How do I book a session?
That’s easy! You can just reach out to us as soon as you are ready, and we will go over all of the information, pricing, and availability with you and get you on our calendar ASAP. Once you pay the Session Fee retainer (we collect a $499 Session Fee This can be added to your financing should you want to pre purchase your collection or split into two payments, one at the time of booking and one 30 days later), your date will be locked in and good to go!
Can I skip Hair and Makeup?
This is a step you DON’T want to skip!
Amazing hair and makeup goes miles for your transformation, and it will make you FEEL like a million bucks! It’s also a lot of fun to be pampered for a bit before your session, it gives you some time to unwind with our girls and get comfortable in the studio. Proper makeup application and hair styling also saves us oodles of time during retouching, because you will already look flawless. Our calgary Alberta Boudoir Studio will handle all the details for you.
When should I book?
Our studio usually books at least 6-9 months in advance, if not more. When selecting a date to book, I always recommend booking 12 weeks in advance of the date you need your images for (like a wedding, holiday, etc). For instance, if you are getting married in October I would recommend coming in no later than June for your session! Our calendar fills up fast so I always tell people to grab a date as soon as they can so they don’t miss out on any deadlines. We can rush orders for clients who find themselves in a bind, but we’d rather plan in advance so your experience is stress free!
How Do I prepare?
We are going to send you a detailed prep guide a few weeks before your session that will go over all the details. Mani's and Pedi's are a small detail most forget! Come with a clean face and hair. Take care of your skin a few weeks out to prevent any breakouts, get lots of sleep and DRINK WATER! This will reduce dark circles/puffy eyes and reduce bloating. Make sure you eat so you have lots of energy to spend your day with us! Don't stress, this is going to be FUN. We have the best team and have been doing this for years.
What does a typical session day look like?
On the day of your Calgary Boudoir Session, we start bright and early at 9 AM. The day begins with either a fun start in the rain room or by heading straight into hair and makeup - based on what you’ve selected for your session day.
If we start in the rain room you’ll get to unwind in a creative and bold environment which helps you feel comfortable for the rest of the day.
After that we will move into the studio for hair and makeup. You will be pampered by our professional stylist who will get you feeling fabulous and camera ready. Once that is done we dive straight into the session which typically last between 60-90 minutes. Ensuring you feel confident and stunning throughout, I will guide you throughout the whole process.
Once we’ve wrapped up the shoot I will send you out for a lovely lunch break and when you return about an hour later we will jump into your SAME DAY REVEAL! This is the part I know you will love. You will get to see your beautiful, professional photos for the first time, all carefully selected to feature you’re best images.
It is an empowering and exciting moment, and I can’t wait to share your images with you.
Once you have selected your favorite images we will customize your collection to look exactly as you want! From digital only to custom luxe albums, gift products and wall art we will curate the perfect collection for you!
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