Boudoir Photoshoot & Image Pricing
PRICING WITHOUT THE PRESSURE
I operate differently from most studios. I do not believe in high-pressure sales, restrictive packages, or minimum spends.
My philosophy is simple: You only pay for the photographs you love.
If you don’t love them, you don’t buy them. It’s that honest. This puts the pressure on me to create artwork that blows you away, rather than putting the pressure on you to sign a sales contract.
Boudoir Photoshoot Pricing
Your session starts the moment you book. Comprehensive prep guide, then an in-person consultation at the studio where we plan every detail tailored to you. On shoot day, I photograph one client only, the space and my undivided attention are yours alone. A decade specialising exclusively in boudoir. I've spent ten years mastering every angle, every lighting setup, every way to make you look absolutely devastating.
Essential Session
$299 (DIY Makeup)
Perfect if you want to do your own hair and makeup or keep things natural.
What's Included:
- 2-hour shoot – The studio is yours. Bring whatever energy you want to unleash.
- Unlimited outfit changes – Bring a suitcase. We'll explore every mood.
- Guided posing – I demo each pose first, adjust every angle, keep the vibe light so you never feel awkward.
- Styling guide – My boudoir prep guide with wardrobe tips, confidence boosters, and posing secrets lands in your inbox the moment you book.
- Sips & nibbles – Stay fueled and fabulous with sweet bites and chilled drinks throughout.
- Coffee break – After the photoshoot take 30 minutes to recharge while I prep your images for the same day viewing session.
- Private viewing session – 1-hour reveal on the studio big screen.
- Bonus Polaroid keepsake – One vintage-style Polaroid captured during your session. No filters. No reprints. Just you.
Total experience: 3.5 hours
Session fee covers your experience. Albums, prints, and digital image collections are purchased separately after you've seen your photos.
Luxury Session
$599
The full experience with professional glam, champagne, and every detail handled.
Everything in Essential, plus:
- 90-minute professional hair & makeup – Camera-ready glam by my beauty team. Lashes, airbrush, or natural glow, your call.
- Private in-person consultation – Meet at the studio before your shoot. See the space, plan your vision, walk through poses, eliminate the nerves.
- Priority booking access – First selection of weekend slots and high-demand dates.
- One glass of champagne – Start your session with some sparkle . Because you're worth celebrating. (Sparkling mocktails available.)
- 60-90 second boudoir video - Cinematic footage captured during your session. Movement, mood and you at your most powerful.
Total experience: 5 hours
Session fee covers your experience. Albums, prints, and digital image collections are purchased separately after your viewing session.
Which Boudoir Session Is Right for You?
Not sure which session to choose? Here's a quick guide
The Essential Session is perfect if you…
- Want to do your own hair and makeup or keep it minimal.
- Are working with a set budget but still want the full experience.
- Prefer a straightforward, "let's just do this" session.
The Luxury Session is perfect if you…
- Want to feel pampered from the second you walk in.
- Love the idea of professional hair & makeup tailored to your vibe.
- Are celebrating something big (wedding, birthday, anniversary, new chapter).
Still not sure? Send a quick message and tell me what you're thinking, I'll help you choose.
Boudoir Session & Price FAQs
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Only the Luxury session includes makeup and hair-styling.
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That would be me, Matthew Hamm. I’m a full time boudoir photographer with over 10 years experience with shooting only boudoir.
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All of my boudoir photos include full rights. This means you are in direct control of your boudoir photos, and you can use your photos for anything you wish.
Examples of how you can use your boudoir photos
Local lingerie designer can use the photos for advertising their designs.
Models can send their photos into modelling magazines or competitions.
Content creators are free to upload the images and make money off them.
And many more!!
When you use the photos. Giving me credit is nice but is not required.
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Yes, The JPG files you will receive will be the highest possible quality.
I'll never give you subpar size images or try to up-sell you full-size images. You will always receive the best digital files!
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Yes, I keep comprehensive, secure backups of all client photos. If you have lost your files I will send them to you at no extra cost.
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Yes, knowing what looks great on you and what doesn't can be hard to figure out by yourself.
I know what looks best on all body types. Even if you don't need help, having a second opinion can be helpful.
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Yes, of course.
You don't need any modelling experience when working with me. Knowing all the best poses is my job, and that's why you hired me.
I use clear language on how to move, and I also demonstrate the poses myself if you are having any trouble understanding how the pose works. The slightest differences like your eyes or hands can make a big difference in the final photo.
Image & Product Pricing
Digital Image Pricing
Belle-Vous is a digital first studio. The focus is on giving you ownership of the artwork, without the requirement to purchase physical products.
There are no minimum spends and no complex tiers. During your viewing session, you simply curate the images you love.
The Narrative Arc
I design the session to have a natural flow. We typically begin with softer, understated portraits to let you settle into the space, then gradually build toward bolder, more atmospheric work as the shoot progresses.
Because this creates a complete story, from the quiet beginning to the confident finish, most clients choose the 30-image collection to keep that narrative intact.
The Investment
Individual Image: $85
10 Images: $760
20 Images: $1,450
30 Images: $2,100
40+ Images: $2,250
The Finish
Every selection receives full professional retouching, refined and polished, but always retaining real skin texture and character. You receive both the colour and black & white versions for every image you choose, delivered as high-resolution, print-ready files.
Luxury Albums
$500 - $3000
A gift requires substance.
If the intention behind your session is to gift these images to a partner, the presentation matters as much as the photography.
There is very little romance in handing someone a USB drive or sending a Dropbox link. Those feel like admin. A heavy, handcrafted album, however, is an object of intent. It turns the images into a private archive, something tangible that demands to be held, opened, and appreciated slowly.
The Presentation The album is designed to feel permanent and significant the moment it is unwrapped.
Impact: The weight and texture of the materials signal immediately that this is not a standard photobook. It feels like an heirloom.
Customisation: We select the cover materials to suit the mood of the shoot—whether that’s a masculine leather, a soft velvet, or a textured linen.
This is the difference between sending a photo and giving a piece of art.
Bespoke Design
Every album is built to order. We don’t just pick a template; we select the materials that complement the specific mood and lighting of your images.
Cover Textiles: You have access to over 40 distinct finishes. We can match the tone of the shoot with raw textured leathers, organic linens, or soft-touch vegan suedes.
Archival Construction: The pages are heavyweight and designed to lay completely flat. This seamless binding allows panoramic images to span across two pages without being lost in the gutter.
Paper Surfaces: We choose the finish that best serves the photographs, whether that is a restrained, art-matte finish or a high-gloss surface for deep contrast.
Format Options: Sizes range from discreet books to large-format portfolio albums intended for display.
Each piece is handcrafted by professional bookbinders to ensure it stands up to being handled, viewed.
Small Sample of the Covers available
Small Sample of the Linings available
Wall Art
$800 - $2500
Art is meant to be seen.
There is a common misconception that intimate portraiture must always be hidden away in a drawer. While some images are purely private, many of the portraits we create are simply beautiful pieces of photographic art. They deserve space in your home.
When an image is printed large and framed correctly, it stops being just a "photo of you" and becomes a piece of the room’s architecture. It sets a tone.
The Standards We treat these pieces with the same rigor as an exhibition print.
Museum-Grade Printing: We use archival cotton-rag papers and canvas that hold deep blacks and rich texture. This ensures the image looks like art, not a glossy poster.
Gallery Framing: The framing is minimal and deliberate. We use modern profiles and non-reflective glass to ensure the focus remains on the image, not the frame.
Scale: Small prints can get lost. We design wall art to fit the specific wall it’s intended for, ensuring the scale commands the space appropriately.
This isn’t about vanity. It is about acknowledging that this version of you is worth framing
Folio Box
$500
The flexibility of loose prints with the narrative of an album.
The Portfolio Box is the most versatile format we offer. It bridges the gap between wall art and a bound book, giving you complete control over how the images are viewed.
This is a handcrafted, clamshell presentation box containing a curated set of your strongest images. Each photograph is professionally matted in archival mount board, making them stable, protected, and ready to frame immediately if you choose.
Why choose the Portfolio?
Versatility: Because the prints are not bound, you aren’t locked into a single sequence. You can frame a few favourites, rotate them on a display stand, or keep the entire collection private inside the box.
Presentation: The box itself is designed to sit on a bookshelf or coffee table as a discreet design object. It doesn’t announce what is inside; it simply looks like a high-end linen or leather case.
Archival Protection: The mats prevent the prints from being touched directly, preserving the paper surface. This is a personal archive designed to be handled and kept for the long term.
It is a quiet, elegant way to keep the work, allowing you to decide when and how the images are seen.
Stereoscopic 3D & Reels
$150
Photography normally flattens the world. This restores the dimension.
Standard photography compresses a three-dimensional person into a two-dimensional image. While beautiful, it loses the sense of space and depth that makes a person feel "real."
I offer something very few studios do: true stereoscopic photography.
This isn’t a digital filter or an AI trick. I shoot using a dedicated twin-lens camera that captures two perspectives simultaneously, mimicking exactly how human eyes perceive depth. It creates an image that feels like you could reach out and touch it.
The Formats
The Analog Viewer: We create a custom reel of your images, viewed through a handheld stereoscope. It’s a nod to a classic analog format, but the result is sharp, modern, and startlingly lifelike.
Digital VR: For a modern application, I can also provide the digital stereoscopic files compatible with VR headsets (such as the Meta Quest). This allows you to view the portraits at scale in a fully immersive, private environment.
A Note on Planning Because this technique requires a dedicated camera system distinct from my standard equipment, please let me know if you are interested in this format before your session. I need to plan the lighting and workflow specifically to accommodate the 3D capture.
The Polaroid
A Singular, Tangible Keepsake
Everything else we do in the studio is about precision—sculpting the light, perfecting the composition, and capturing the highest resolution version of you.
But there is something undeniably romantic about instant film.
It is the antidote to the digital world. There are no backups, no retouches, and no pixels. It is simple chemistry meeting a singular moment. It’s imperfect, grainy, and completely honest.
A Singular, Tangible Keepsake
Everything else we do in the studio is about precision, sculpting the light, perfecting the composition, and capturing the highest resolution version of you.
But there is something undeniably romantic about instant film.
It is the antidote to the digital world. There are no backups, no retouches, and no pixels. It is simple chemistry meeting a singular moment. It’s imperfect, grainy, and completely honest.
The First Frame is Yours
At the end of your session, I take one instant photo. It’s not for the gallery, and it’s not for social media. It develops in your hands while the adrenaline of the shoot is still settling.
Consider this my gift to you. It’s a physical reminder of the woman who stepped in front of the lens today.
Want More?
The first Polaroid is always included. If you find yourself falling in love with the analog process and want to capture a few more moods—perhaps something softer, or something with a bit more edge, we can shoot additional frames.
First Polaroid: Complimentary with every session.
Additional Frames: $25 each.
Slip it into your handbag or keep it on your bedside table. It’s a small piece of art that belongs entirely to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The cost is structured in two parts:
The Session Fee: This covers the time, the studio experience, and the creative direction on the day.
The Artwork: You purchase your images (albums, wall art, or digital files) after you have seen them. This way, you only pay for what you love.
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This fee secures your date and covers the entire shoot experience. It includes the private use of the studio, my time directing and lighting the session, and the same-day cinematic reveal of your images.
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No. There is no minimum spend and no obligation to buy a specific "collection." You are in control of the final cost based on what you decide to keep.
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Most clients choose to invest between $2,500 and $3,000 total (session fee + artwork). Some clients select just a few key digital files, while others commission a full album and wall art. The range is entirely up to you.
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You are commissioning a piece of artwork, not just a snapshot. The cost reflects the expertise required to light and pose the human form correctly, the overhead of running a business, and the time involved in the process. I spend approximately 20–25 hours on each client, from planning and shooting to editing and design, to ensure the final result is artwork you’ll fall in love with.
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I choose not to.
This is an ethical stance. I am not comfortable encouraging anyone to go into debt for a portrait session. Financial pressure adds a layer of stress that is the opposite of how this experience should feel.
Instead, I structure the pricing to give you flexibility and control:
A La Carte Purchasing: You don't need to buy a massive album upfront. You can purchase a smaller selection of images now that fits your budget comfortably.
The "Open Archive": If there are more images you love but can't purchase on the day, I archive your session. You are welcome to come back months later to purchase additional files or prints without needing to book a new shoot.
DIY Styling Option: You can book the $299 session and handle your own hair and makeup. You get the full studio experience and direction without the cost of the beauty team.
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The session fee is paid at the time of booking to secure your date. You pay for your images and products at the end of your session, during your image reveal.
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No. The prices listed on the website are exactly what you will pay. Transparency is essential to trust.
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Yes. I believe in polish, not plastic. I remove temporary distractions (blemishes, bruises, strap marks) while leaving your skin texture and natural shape intact. You will look like yourself on your best day.
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Yes. You can purchase individual high-resolution files. Many clients start with digitals and choose to print them later.
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I offer a range of archival-quality options:
Fine Art Albums: $500 – $3,000
Portfolio Boxes & Prints: From $500
Wall Art: $800 – $2,500
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Occasionally. If we decide to shoot at a specific hotel, forest, or beach, there may be costs associated with permits, travel time, or venue hire. I will always quote this clearly before we finalise the location.
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You can reschedule once free of charge up to 72 hours before your booking. Session fees are refundable if cancelled within 7 days of the initial booking date.
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Yes. My expertise is in lighting and directing the human body, regardless of shape, age, or size. I guide every angle, hand placement, and expression. You don't need to "know what to do"; that is my job.