Why Are Boudoir Sessions So Expensive?

When looking into having boudoir photos done, I’m sure you’ve had some sticker shock. I understand where you’re coming from. How could boudoir sessions be so expensive?! Let me help you into why boudoir is one of the most expensive genres of photography out there!

Why Are Boudoir Sessions So Expensive?

Professional boudoir photographers should put your comfort levels first. This is our number one priority when we take on new clients. I want to make sure every potential boudoir client has an amazing experience with this style of photography. A boudoir session is so much more intimate than family portraits and requires a wide range of education. It’s so important that your professional photographer has a background in emotional artistry as well as the ability to coach and pose you without the stress of figuring out what to do next.

When having your own boudoir photography session, your time is your time. Your session with Megan Baxter Boudoir is always open-ended. Your session usually will be about 2-4 hours but could be a little bit shorter or longer depending on your outfit choices. We offer a luxury boudoir experience for our clients who are in hair and makeup. We also boast a large client closet for a variety of body types! I cannot tell you the number of emails I’ve gotten from clients who have to redo their photos with me because they went with cheaper boudoir photographers who were trying to make a quick buck and didn’t put in the real work.

I have spent countless hours on my education. I never know what is someone’s trigger or what they’ve experienced in their lives. Consent is so freaking important and it’s what many budget boudoir photographers end up lacking. There are so many amazing boudoir photographers out there who produce amazing boudoir pictures that are truly artistic types of photography.

Our collections include only the best high-quality prints from a boudoir-friendly print laboratory. Of the different types of photography, the boudoir is in my opinion the most intimate. Taking boudoir photos of your body as a piece of art and then slapping it on Walmart photo paper is doing it a disservice. Not to mention when using low-quality labs, you receive low-quality results. That’s why professional photographers use professional labs to print your most personal images. Factoring in the professional editing software that is used with boudoir. The time it takes to edit each image perfectly without ruining one’s self-image is a very thin line to walk. Boudoir photographers want to bring beauty to life while also promoting body acceptance and self-love.

Boudoir photographers understand the importance of their clients feeling comfortable and confident in front of the camera. As such, we go to great lengths to ensure that your session is enjoyable and tailored to you. We strive to provide a safe space with an atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed and beautiful. From the moment you walk in until you leave, we will be there to guide and support you every step of the way. 

That is what we focus on here at Megan Baxter Boudoir. We are focused on making your body the masterpiece it truly is. Luxury boudoir sessions are expensive because of the intimate nature of our work. I truly love to see every person have an amazing boudoir experience every time so we do offer in-house payment plans to make it financially feasible for every budget. Our custom payment plans are tailored to each individual client! Contact us today for a free initial phone consultation on how we can help you become one of our boudoir photography clients!