Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered!

  • The studio building is located in Chatham ON, on the historical Victoria Ave. This truly unique space is exclusive to Velvet Boudoir Studio by Angela Speller Photography.

    Velvet Boudoir Studio is where the majority of boudoir sessions will take place, unless otherwise agreed upon. With three large windows, tall ceilings, a blue velvet couch, queen sized bed, gorgeous tapestries, a yellow velvet accent chair, and a makeup & hair styling area. This space is super luxurious and comfortable!

    The studio is a judgement free zone. All shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and ages (19+) are more than welcome! This is the perfect place to experience a boudoir session in a safe, private, clean, and inclusive environment.

    View the Velvet Boudoir Studio HERE

  • First things first, take a few minutes to read about how to book HERE and fill out a contact form! I want to learn about you, and your motivation behind wanting this empowering boudoir experience! We will then plan your complimentary phone consultation! Your session date is officially booked with a signed contract and 50% session retainer, then I’ll send you the Exclusive Client Access Login info!

    The Exclusive Client Access includes:
    -The Prep Guide
    -The Styling Guide
    -Premium Product options
    -Payment Plan info
    -Boudoir Questionnaire
    -Location & directions to The Velvet Boudoir Studio in Chatham!

  • Preparing for your session is a lot easier than you would think! As soon as you are officially booked, you will receive a link to the Exclusive Client Access Login, which includes the Prep Guide as well as a detailed Styling Guide to get your mind, body, and wardrobe ready. I will never ask you to drastically change yourself, no crash dieting or extreme makeovers. I still want you stay true to who you are! Fake tanning or spray tanning is usually not recommended though. But if you would like to be a little more tan for your session, message Angela owner of Velvet Boudoir for her recommendations!

  • All sessions include professional hair styling and makeup application at the studio or location of your session. This experience is about pampering you from start to finish, which will help you look and feel your best for your session! Keep in mind, you do not have to have super glamorous hair and makeup for these sessions. If you are a more natural gal, we can most definitely provide you a polished natural makeup look.

    If you would rather do your own hair styling or make up application for your session, the session fee will remain the same. We totally understand if you like styling your hair a curtain way, and choose to forgo these professional services offered to you. If doing either your own hair or makeup, please complete it before arriving at the studio as to not take up your session time.

  • Girl we got you covered! We have a Client Closet FULL of lingerie for you to borrow for your boudoir session! Our Client Closet includes sizes XS-6X in a variety of styles! However, we still recommend that you bring at least one outfit you know you love just incase your style is different than ours.

    PS. Lingerie is not a make or break for your session! We can get pretty creative with only a fitted T-shirt, robe, or bed sheets. Other than that, this is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new piece of classy lingerie! The Styling Guide will be your best resource when it comes to choosing your outfits to bring!

  • Not at all! It is NOT required in any way to be nude for your session. In fact, you can wear as little or as much as you want! It's whatever makes YOU feel sexy and empowered! If you do end up deciding that you would like to be a little more risqué, the poses will continue to be classy. You will NEVER be fully exposed. I keep my sessions fun, yet very professional in every way.

  • If your session is on a tight time frame please let me know as soon as possible. Typically I recommend your session happen at least 8-10 weeks in advance if you are on a timeframe. I will always do the best I can to accommodate your needs. However, product orders can only be placed as soon as your payments have been made IN FULL. Orders can take up to 4 weeks to arrive as they are all custom, and handmade with care. I highly recommend setting up a Pre-Payment Plan to SAVE 10% OFF your favourite Premium Products, and receive everything much faster!

    Choose the Premium Product you’d like to SAVE 10% OFF HERE

  • Boudoir sessions start at $555 which includes a professional hairstylist and makeup artist, beautifully hand-retouched photographs, as well as my full guidance, talent, and knowledge to insure you feel beautiful, confident and sexy! Additional images and Premium Products are available as an ADD ON to your boudoir session. The Prep Guide, Styling Guide, and complimentary boost in your self-esteem is always included! Payment Plans are also available upon request!

    Choose the perfect boudoir session for you HERE

  • Yes! Absolutely! I offer an incredible selection of Premium Products for you to choose from! These are available as an ADD ON to your boudoir session. This selection of professional quality, Canadian sourced, and custom handmade items were specifically chosen by myself to give all my amazing clients access to the best of the best! Turn Yourself into a work of art FOREVER!

    Retouched high quality digital photos are valued at $75 per photo & are available to add on individually AFTER a Premium Product or Digital Gallery is purchased.

    View the Premium Product options HERE

    *ALL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT PLAN. DETAILED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS SOON AS SESSION IS BOOKED*

  • The technical info: 50% Session retainer payment is due at booking, the remaining amount (including your Premium Products, Add Ons, and the other half of your session) will be divided into bi-weekly or monthly automatic payments due 1 week before your session date. More detailed information is provided with the Exclusive Client Access

  • This is the easiest way to afford your STUNNING Premium Products!

    These plans are designed to help you pay for the products you desire in advance over time so you can turn yourself into a work of art, of gift it to that special someone! (Because printed products offer a whole different kind of “WOW” factor!!)

    BENEFITS:

    • Save 10% OFF ANY Premium Products

    • Lock down the current prices

    • Pay small amounts over time (up to 10 payments due by session)

    • Receive all of your beautiful photos & Premium Products right away

    • Option to upgrade at your image reveal

    • Automatic payments available to make it even easier for you!

    HOW TO START A PRE-SESSION PAYMENT PLAN IF YOUR SESSION IS ALREADY BOOKED:

    1- Send Angela owner of Velvet Boudoir a message with your favourite Premium Product.

    2- Let me know if you would prefer up to 10 weekly or bi-weekly payments due by your session date

    3- First payment and signed/filled out Order Form are required to secure your Pre-Payment Plan and Discount!

    It’s that simple!

    Choose the Premium Product you’d like to SAVE 10% OFF HERE

  • The day of your session, when you arrive, we will take a look at the outfits you’d like to wear and chat about any nerves you may have. (PS. It’s totally normal to feel nervous at first) Then we will continue with complimentary champagne (if you’d like) and music for a relaxed ambiance, followed by hair styling and makeup application. After the stylists have finished and you are 110% satisfied with your look, we will begin! I will go into more detail on how I will be photographing each pose. Rest assured, that after the first few clicks, and some gentle encouragement, you will feel more relaxed.

    There is no right or wrong, and either way you will look beautiful, confident and sexy. Some clients will prefer to stay mostly under a sheet or pretty robe, and some are daring enough to go more risqué with less clothing. You may end up leaving sore from all the back arching, yet SO proud of yourself for what you just accomplished!

  • After your fun and empowering boudoir experience, will sit down and chat about how things went for you during the session. We will also schedule your image reveal where you will be welcomed back to the studio one more time to preview all of your beautifully hand-retouched photographs! Your image reveal must take place within 30 days of your session date.

    During your image reveal, you will see your beautiful final edited photographs in a lovely slideshow. There will be multiple final images of which you may choose the photos that fulfil your package selection. The remaining final digital images are available for purchase. Also, I will provide you with expert advice to help select your favourite images, and to make sure your album design is one of a kind, if you choose that option. We will also go over the various Premium Products such as wall art should you choose to proudly display your session at home!

  • This is one of the biggest misconceptions about boudoir sessions. You NEVER have to share your images anywhere, all of the images you see online, in my portfolio, or social media are shared after clients have given permission in order to do so. Your session can be kept as private or as public as you choose. We will go over this together at your image reveal. If you do choose to allow Velvet Boudoir to share photos from your session, fantastic! And if you enjoyed your photos the biggest thank you or compliment you can give, is sharing your session and tagging Velvet Boudoir by Angela Speller Photography!

It’s time to invest in yourself!