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Smoulder [smohl-der]: a verb meaning to burn slowly and remain sustained by a constant heat.

"...When I have a brand new hairdo with my eyelashes all in curl, I float as the clouds on air do, I enjoy being a girl..."

Sassy, seductive, and adorably sexy--We give you the full supermodel boudoir experience, creating classy and sexy photographs for his eyes only!

Rosemary and Jonathan truly believe that the sexiest thing about a woman is her

confidence. That's why we strive to make our boudoir clients feel confident and fabulous from the moment they step through the door of our home studio.

We realize that you may be wondering about a few things when it comes to a b-session, so take a moment to check out our quick Boudoir Glam FAQ!

What exactly is a Boudoir Glam Session?

The term "boudoir" refers to the French term for bedroom. A b-session is a photo shoot that enables you to become a sexy supermodel for the day. We approach the session as a high-energy fashion shoot with a commercial look. We take the feminine allure of "Vicki's Secret" and mix it in with a little sports jersey, t-shirt and jeans "girl next door" concept--and, of course, throw in some awesome men's magazine and centerfold shots in there, too! And for good measure--we put some Marilyn Monroe Old Hollywood in, too! You get it all!

Why should I do a Boudoir Glam Session?

Women have boudoir glam photos taken for different reasons, but the main reason is that they want to look and feel good about themselves. Boudoir glam photos make the perfect gift for that special someone, too--Wedding, Valentines Day, Christmas, Anniversary, etc. Although most of our boudoir clients are brides-to-be, we also have women who have lost weight and want to celebrate. We have married women and moms who want to do something special for their husbands for a birthday or anniversary. And we also have clients who simply do it for themselves as a confidence-booster!

Who will photograph my session?

All boudoir sessions are photographed by Rosemary and Jonathan exclusively--no one else will be present in the shooting area (unless the client brings someone with her). Rosemary does all of the posing, composition, and direction while Jonathan does the photography (although Rosemary has been known to jump behind the lens, too). What you get is the direction of a female with the eye of the male. Rosemary thinks like a girl (she knows how nerve-wracking it can be to pose in front of a photographer) and Jonathan works not only as the photographic artist, but also with the mindset of what goes into a successful men's magazine-style photo shoot. Rosemary also assists with any clothing changes, advice, etc.

I'm nervous--What is it like?

Its normal for most people to feel nervous before and when they first arrive. By the end of the session everyone says how much fun they had. Trust us--you just have to get out of that crazy comfort zone and know that we will take great care and respect with your session.

What if I have parts of my body that I don't like?

We all feel that way! Please believe that you are beautiful the way you are. Our job as photographers is to emphasize the positives and minimize any areas that you are self-conscious about. When you receive your images we hope that you will see yourself being as beautiful as your significant other does. We do, however, talk about any body issues that you may have--as well as what you and your significant other sees as your best parts!

How much skin do I have to show?

That is entirely up to you--sessions generally do not include frontal nude or fully exposed images. However, if you do want these types of images, we will do them in a tasteful manner. The female body is beautiful and needs to be treated with respect. What we specialize in is "implied" nudity, which leaves a little up to the imagination...

Are the photos retouched?

You better believe it! Hey--you don't think that those models in those magazines look like that in real life, do you? It's all about you still looking like yourself--just a super-sexy flawless version of you! All images you receive are completely retouched at no additional cost. Retouching includes enhancement of the skin and any facial or body imperfections. We even do a little contouring or reshaping of the body as needed. If you have a mole or tattoo removed for the final images, please request that ahead of time.

How do I prepare for the session?

Unless you tan regularly, do not self or spray tan before the session, especially if you are doing so for the first time as you may get unexpected results. If you do tan, be sure to do so with tan lines in mind. Be sure to shave and moisturize the body, Take care of your knees, elbows, fingernails, and toenails. Please have your make-up and hair ready when you get to your session--and remember to look the way that makes you feel confident about yourself! Iron any clothing and use hangers to bring outfits that can wrinkle. Wear loose fitting clothing and undergarments when you arrive so that you don't have red marks on your skin. Bring outfits that you like and make you feel good, confidence shows in the images! Don't forget some high-heel shoes and accessories!

How many outfits should I bring?

There is no real limit as long as time permits. You may want to bring additional options and see what is working best for you that day. Bring more than you think you need, you never know what you might decide to wear last minute. Remember you can easily dress up a bra-and-panty outfit with thigh highs, garters, etc. You may want to bring something that belongs to your significant other: a sports jersey, button-down shirt, a tie, hat, etc. Bring heels to go with some of your outfits and jewelry, too. At the beginning of the session, Rosemary will help you set everything out in the dressing area and discuss what order the outfits will be put in for the photo shoot.

Should I bring props?

Props can make your images special for your significant other. We've had everything from a golf club to full firefighter turn-out gear! Some ideas include flowers, cowboy hat, motorcycle helmet, birdcage veil, and props relating to your partners profession or personal interests.

Can I bring a friend?

You are welcome to bring a friend in with you to help with clothing changes and touch-ups, but we do ask them to stay out of the way during the session--they may stay off to the side and watch the photo shoot if you wish, or they may stay in the dressing area. We have a tiny studio, but a friend is welcome to help you that day!

Oh, and we can accommodate more than one client during a session--if you and a friend want a separate session at the same time, we can alternate your modeling times so you two can have the session together--fun!

How long does it take to receive the images?

Images are ready for viewing and proof pick-up within 2 weeks of your session. Rush service is available for a small extra fee. Reprints and other products can take up to 10 days, depending on the size and type of product ordered. We can also design albums of all of your images!

Will you post my images on the Internet?

We provide complimentary on-line viewing and ordering through a private, secure, password-protected link that is not publicly listed on our web site. This gives our b-session clients the utmost privacy because only they know the link and password. And any images used on our site are with client approval (and a little creative cropping to maintain client's anonymity). We only show faces if granted permission to do so.

And finally, here's what a few of our Boudoir Glam clients had to say about the session experience:

From Shelia: "OMG! I can't believe it. Wow! Thanks so much! "

From Adrienne: "Thank you again for the beautiful work you did! Thank you so much! I LOVE them!! It's going to be hard picking my favorites!"

From Suzy: "He loved them! He was so shocked and said he never would have thought I would do it. You guys did an amazing job!"

From Dawn: "YES!!! He looooooves them. He wants to break the bank buying reprints!!!!!"

From Jennie (she sent the images over to her husband who is serving his country in Iraq): "He LOVED the pictures. We opened gifts over a video chat session, so I got to see his face when he opened them. He was so surprised and I think he turned about 100 shades of red!"

From Kara: "I just wanted to send a follow-up and extend a thank you for all the hard work that you and your husband put in on the session! I felt 100% comfortable and had a great time. I appreciate all the time and effort that you each spent to make the experience well worth it! I am SOOOOO excited to give my husband the images!"

From Katina: "He loved them AND he was finally surprised...he had no clue for once what I was up to--thank you!"

From Tracy (whose husband came to pick up his own album and shook Jonathan's hand--so funny): "Thanks again for everything. You guys were absolutely wonderful to work with. I will most definitely send more boudoir clients your way!"

If you are interested in viewing our Boudoir Glam images, please call Rosemary at 502.641.0744 and you will be sent our super-fun image music video link. You may also e-mail her at Rosemary@monarch-photography.com. Be a Monarch Boudoir Glam girl!

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