Yup, this is me – Maura Chick – in my boudoir glory! I’m NOT ASHAMED of what I do for my clients so I think it’s only fair that I share with about my boudoir experience last year….along with some photos!
This is my second boudoir. The first was back in 2013. I decided that I needed to do another boudoir because I didn’t want to lose touch with how it feels to be a client. I need to know what it’s like to be you – going to someone you don’t know, stripping down, and standing in front of a camera. I know that I’m able to get my clients to relax quickly – otherwise my photos would be crap. But, I was wondering if during this session I would be able to turn the photographer off in me. “Why is she shooting from that direction? This isn’t going to look good.” etc. 🙂
I was able to relax for the most part and allow her to work – I had a couple of ideas for posing, which she tried. And, I will say that I styled myself perfectly!
If you want to read about my experience, you can join my private Facebook group, as I shared all the juicy details there.
What I want to talk about in this blog post is something I’ve been reflecting on for a while. Since late last year, I’ve been a part of the Flourish Academy, which is an educational site for photographers. I have written some blog posts about what I’ve learned in my journey thru photography, as well as done some live videos on our Facebook page just about every day life as a photographer. I had people asking me what I attribute my success to, so in this post, I’m highlighting that. This isn’t to boast or be cocky, but I truly believe I’m successful because of my passion and perseverance! Other key areas are below:
~I over prepare my clients. I’m with my clients every step of the way and that starts at the time they initially contact me about a session. And upon booking, I send them the most extensive boudoir session guide I’ve ever seen! Any question they have, it’s in the guide. I want to make sure they are prepared from beginning to end. I also send some tips to them along the way via email. I also offer pre-session consultations if they need to come in and chat before their shoot.
~The experience I give my clients is top notch. Yup, I truly believe that the experience is beyond wonderful, and I’m always looking for ways to make it better for my clients. I want clients to leave their shoot FEELING beautiful and happy…and with their shoulders back and some confidence in their step!
~The reason I’m successful is because of me. Gosh, that’s not supposed to be cocky. But, I know what I’m doing…this is my PASSION! There is nothing else in life for me to do but be a boudoir photographer! I love working with women and I think that my clients are able to see and FEEL my passion for the job! My focus is my clients and my experience, and that makes me successful. I always tell other photographers – you can’t fake passion! I have so many repeat clients because I’m able to connect with people, and my clients a truly special to me!
PS … I’ll do it another boudoir shoot this year. Because, after all I’m worth it. I will invest in myself. I deserve it.
