Boudoir Calgary Question and Answer

Yes! Absolutely we do. We strongly feel that EVERY woman should be able to experience Boudoir for herself. Most of our clients are in the middle of a major life event like their wedding, so every dollar counts! We started to offer flexible payment options as a lot of potential clients reaching out to us […]

Don’t get me wrong, I would totally love to have a mini Victoria Secret in my closet! BUT, it’s not sanitary and from what I learned  women have such different styles which is amazing. You want to stylize your boudoir shoot to your style and taste!

No, you don’t have to, but they come highly recommended to get the looks that you see on our website. Make up application for studio photography is very different than everyday make up. I do try to help you not blow your budget so please don’t be shy to reach out to discuss options.

All female gang right here! I’m Yana Kembel and I’m then photographer at Calgary Boudoir. I wear pretty much all black wardrobe, my makeup “kit” fits in the palm of my hand and consists of my lash spooly. toner and mositurizer, I feel best with no pants and messy hair, I have two pups that […]

Over the last few years, private boudoir parties have become an incredibly popular option for birthdays, milestone celebrations, and bachelorette parties. One of the biggest misconceptions about what happens at private boudoir parties is that you’ll all pose naked together as a group. The truth is, boudoir parties are customized, so if you want to […]

Payments are accepted via cash, debit, credit, PayPal. I do offer payment plans (free of those pesky credit checks), for more information please reach out 🙂

It takes about 2 weeks to carefully edit the images from your boudoir shoot. I know this could feel like eternity when you are pretty excited to see your images so I strive to get them back to you as soon as I can. Rush orders are available for an additional cost of $150 (24-hour […]

You will receive a link to your secure online proofing gallery and a password so you can view/download them directly from your home computer. You can also set up a viewing time in our studio so we grab a coffee (or a glass of wine) and can go through them together.  

Things happen in life, you get sick etc so I understand. However, cancellations must be in writing and within 48 hours of appointment time. A non-refundable 30% date retainer is required and a contract and questionnaire must be completed before holding your time slot. If you have to reschedule (with sufficient notice) the retainer can […]

YES! Sometimes your best friend is exactly what you need to calm your nerves and give you the reassurance you need to get started with your session! I don’t mind at all if there is one friend with you! I DO ask that the friend not interfere with the shoot (running in to “touch you […]

I will send you Prep Guide shortly after booking your session. This will cover exactly how you should prepare your face, body, and mind for your photo shoot, as well as a complete list of resources for beauty appointments and wardrobe for your photo shoot! No question will remain unanswered. We can also discuss this […]

YESSS Please!!!! Your Boudoir photography experience is not about looking or being thin, it’s about looking and feeling beautiful in the skin you are in right now! I have photographed MANY MANY women of ALL shapes, size and ages. I will guide you through the entire process and show you how gorgeous you are, I […]

I can TOTALLY understand respect the fact that you may not want your images shared with the public! You can rest absolutely assured that your images will NEVER be shared without your permission. All editing is done here in the studio and not outsourced to anyone! In the event that you  do permit me to […]

While I make the skin look it’s best, but we keep the “Photoshopping” to a minimal as we want to showcase you true beauty! My poses and angles play an important role in the overall look and aids in playing down “problem” areas that concern you.  However, I do edit out minor blemishes/skin flaws as […]

Our boudoir studio is a home based bungalow studio located in SE Calgary, it’s comfy and designed specifically with boudoir in mind. Main floor is light drenched while the lower level is dark, dramatic and sultry! Book a complimentary consultation and pop in for a tour, we can chat about outfits and how we can […]

Yessssss!!! One thousand times Yesss!!! I photograph women in dress or undress! If lingerie etc then you can certainly look sexy in jeans and tank, hoody and jean shorts, off-shoulder sweater, the opportunities are endless.

Our boudoir photography pricing is unique and wayyyyyy more approachable and affordable. When I was starting out as a photographer in Calgary years ago I looked at pricing from comparable photographers and was shocked to learn that I wasn’t even getting ANY of the images from my boudoir shoot! I offer a single and basic […]

Your boudoir photography experience is supposed to be pampering and relaxing and who wants something else to worry about in life. So, I recommend that you have your shoot date scheduled roughly 2 months prior to needing the finished product in hand. Weekends book up rather quickly, so don’t wait to book, it’s never too […]

The women shown on our website are just like you and me who also thought “hmmm….my photos won’t look anything close to good…I don’t look like a model”. Not to worry, I will coach you through the entire process. I know what looks good and what doesn’t in front of the camera. I have many […]