What is boudoir photography?
Boudoir photography can be romantic, sexy, glamorous, erotic, with lingerie, nude, or artistic black and white. I will try to work with you to help you get the "look" that you want.
Boudoir photography can be romantic, sexy, glamorous, erotic, with lingerie, nude, or artistic black and white. I will try to work with you to help you get the "look" that you want.
We value your right to privacy.
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FAQ - Boudoir Photos, Calendars, and Videos
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Since you are considering exposing some very personal aspects of your life, I have added this FAQ to my website to try to improve your comfort level. These are actual questions asked by customers.
If you have questions, please email them to me at Photos@salsgiver.com and I will answer them. And, unless you state otherwise, I may include your new question in this FAQ (anonymously).
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QUESTION: Why are there no nude photos on your website?
ANSWER: I don't post nude photos on the website, and I don't send nude photos to people. However, I can show nude photos to customers when they come in. All of the photos that I show to customers are of models who have agreed that I may show their photos.
I have releases from each model to use their photos any way I wish, but I consider it inappropriate to let their nude photos out of my control.
Any of the photos on the website can be photographed nude if you wish.
____________________
QUESTION: I have some photos that I downloaded from the internet that I like. Can you photograph me like this model?
ANSWER: If you have any example photo (from the internet or whatever) that depict how you would like to appear, and if you email them to me, I can usually replicate the photo with you.
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QUESTION: What are your hours of operation?
ANSWER: I schedule photo shoots from noon to 8pm seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. However, everything is by appointment.
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QUESTION: How do I make an appointment?
ANSWER: Contact me at Photos@salsgiver.com or 724-316-2007 to get the ball rolling. I try to answer the phone personally 24/7, because you may not want to leave a message and have me call back at an inconvenient time. I will respond with some available days and times, and we can set up an appointment.
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QUESTION: I have to travel a long distance to your studio. Is there any way to reduce the number of trips for a photo shoot (once for a go-see, second for the shoot, third to view the proofs, and fourth to pick up the prints)?
ANSWER: If you are far from me, we can skip the go-see and we can set up an appointment for a photo shoot and you can come in and we can just "wing it". We can do it with two trips. One to do the shoot and one to pick up the prints or DVD.
If you wish to come in to do a shoot without a go-see, then you should bring with you a photo ID (to establish that you are over eighteen), your hair and makeup stuff, and any clothing you may wish to wear. Even though you may primarily want nude or lingerie shots, it may be nice to have a "dressy" shot (dress or skirt and top with jewelry, heels and so forth), maybe a "sporty" shot with shorts and halter top, and perhaps a "swim suit" shot with a two piece swim suit. Also, a lace bra with matching panties usually looks good.
After the photo shoot, I can send the proofs to you by email, using password protected zip files. We should establish a password while you are here. If your operating system will not open a zip file, you can go to this website for a free application which you can download and install to open zip files -
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Compression_and_Zip_File_Utilities/BitZipper.html
After you view the proofs, you can place your print order by email. The filename of the jpg file is the id number for the picture on my computer.
After I make the prints that you order, I prefer that you to pick up the prints in person. However, I can send them to you via UPS or Federal Express (but I don't like to do this). I don't send prints via the US Postal Service because they have rules about nudity.
____________________
QUESTION: Is there a particular day of the week or time of day that you prefer to take pictures?
ANSWER: Monday thru Friday from noon to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday Noon to 8pm work out good for me. I schedule initial meetings and photo shoots by appointment only. Initial meetings take about twenty minutes. Photo shoots take about two hours. I have a flexible schedule and can accommodate your schedule if needed.
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QUESTION: I want to create a calendar for my husband for a Christmas gift. How much lead time do we need?
ANSWER: We should schedule the first shoot for a calendar about nine weeks before the day that you want to have the finished calendar. I have busy times and I have slack times, and we want to have your calendar finished before that special day.
____________________
QUESTION: How much advance notice do you need to schedule the shoot?
ANSWER: Advance notice to schedule a shoot varies greatly. Just call or email me, and we can set up a time. I fit the photography in between my other activities. I prefer an informal meeting with photo and video customers about a week prior to the shoot. An informal meeting allows you to see example prints and what props and so forth that I have, and I can kind of get an idea of what set I should have ready for the shoot. However, if you have to travel too far, we can skip the informal meeting and just wing it.
____________________
QUESTION: I've seen some photos that I really like in a magazine. Can you photograph me like that?
ANSWER: Please bring the photos with you, and we can look at them together. Showing a picture to me is worth ten thousand words. Better yet, email the photo(s) to me and I can think about it ahead of time. Photos from magazines may give us a starting point for the photo shoot.
____________________
QUESTION: What if I'm not a model with a perfect body?
ANSWER: Not a problem. Besides using posing and lighting to help you look you best, the photos are run through photo editing software. Blemishes, scars, discolorations, loose skin, and so forth are all correctable. It is in both of our best interests to produce photos that are the best that they can be. Since I do not have a "sitting fee", it is up to me to create photos that the customer will buy.
____________________
QUESTION: I feel awkward about coming to someone's house alone. Is it ok to bring a friend along for the initial meeting? And what about bringing along a friend to a shoot?
ANSWER: I would like for you to feel comfortable during your photo or video session. My studio is in my home, and I live alone. You may bring along anyone you wish to the initial meeting and/or to the shoot.
____________________
QUESTION: We would like to know some details of what you studio is like. Your web site indicates that it is in your home. Is it a separate area from your typical living area? We had some pictures taken a number of years ago and the photographer’s wife and young son were at home, actually the son walked in on my wife at one point, it made things a little awkward.
ANSWER: No one can just walk in - the doors are locked, and I schedule only one customer at a time. My studio is in my home. I live alone. Actually, my home is more like my base of operations. The studio and dressing room and dark room are attached to my home. Props are everywhere.
____________________
QUESTION: If I order prints, but after they are printed I decide that I don't like them, what happens then?
ANSWER: No one is obligated to pay for something with which they are not pleased. That is the the reason that there is no "sitting fee". If you don't like the finished product, then leave it here and I will destroy it. Or, we can re-shoot, re-print, re-edit, or do whatever is needed to correct the problem.
____________________
QUESTION: I see "Fetish OK" in several places on your website. What does that mean?
ANSWER: Many people would like to be photographed or video taped in unusual ways. "Fetish" refers to attention given to an inanimate object, body part, body feature or sexual behavior. Some examples would be to be photographed or video taped in leather, or cross-dressing, or while restrained in handcuffs or ropes. While this is not for everyone, there are many people who enjoy this type of activity. And "Fetish OK" is my way of letting these people know that my services are available to them.
____________________
QUESTION: Who wants this type of photo and video, and what do they do with them?
ANSWER: I never ask. However, many people tell me without prompting, so that they can get the results they want. Just a few:
(a) her boyfriend/husband is in the Armed Forces and stationed far away, and he wants a sexy photo of his honey to carry with him next to his heart, or to put up in his living area. It is also a reminder of who is waiting for him when he comes home.
(b) a woman's mother suggested to her thirty-five year daughter that she document her beauty before it fades.
(c) a woman who was getting married wanted some sexy photos for a wedding gift for her husband.
(d) as a gift to a lover, husband, or boyfriend on a special occasion.
(e) to keep in her dresser drawer to look at when she feels ugly.
____________________
QUESTION: Are you typically the only person present during the photo shoot? It's ok if not, just want to know what to expect.
ANSWER: No one will be present during a shoot unless the customer brings someone with them, or the customer requests me to have a woman assistant here with me.
____________________
QUESTION: We're interested in the 12-picture calendar but would also like to have the session video recorded, is this OK with you?
ANSWER: Video taping the session if fine. I use a Sony camera with Mini-DV tape. It is a broadcast quality camera. If you just want a DVD copy of the raw tape, without any editing, that would cost $20. If you want me to edit it, and make a DVD of the edited tape, then it would be $75. Or, you can bring your own video camera and tape it yourself for free (you will need to bring someone along to operate your camera).
____________________
QUESTION: How many individual pictures are taken to choose from to end up with the 13 needed for the calendar?
ANSWER: I work in two hour sessions. In the first two hour session, we would probably take fifty or so pictures. A second session is usually needed. At the second session, we look at the photos from the first session, and decide what to use and what is still needed. Then we can shoot whatever is still needed. If we still don't have thirteen (we usually include a cover page), we can schedule a third session.
____________________
QUESTION: You mention in your website that models are available to hire. What are the models typically used for? Are they ever incorporated or included in the pictures? This is something we might be interested in pursuing.
ANSWER: By the way, I welcome models to get on my list.
Each model has their own limits. The models do whatever you (the customer) and the model agree to do. I don't "rent" models to my customers. If you want a model to work with you, I take your contact info and ask what you have in mind. The cost is arranged between you and the model (I do not get a "cut" of the model's money). I take your information, and your proposal, and I will contact the models that are currently available. If the model is agreeable, the model will contact you, and you can discuss it with the model. Yes, some models have agreed to be incorporated into the photos, but that is something that is arranged between the customer and the model.
If the model goes on location, either I go along as an assistant or the model takes a friend with her (i.e., a bodyguard). In that case, there is an extra fee of $10 an hour for the bodyguard.
____________________
QUESTION: I called the phone number on your web site (724-316-2007), but you did not answer. Has your business status changed? I would like to get some information regarding a calendar and possible video. I have some questions but would like to talk to you on the phone. Would you please provide a current number where you can be contacted and at what time of the day is convenient for you?
ANSWER: My business status hasn't changed in thirty years.
I have been using cell phones for years, but it seems that recently the cell phone reception has gotten worse.
I'm sometimes on the road, and in most areas the cell phone works ok. Unfortunately, my cell phone does not work in certain areas.
If you call back, I try to answer every call personally. I am usually available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please keep in mind that I can't answer the phone sometimes (e.g., when I am working in the darkroom).
Hopefully, we will have better luck the next time you call.
____________________
If this FAQ does not answer your questions, feel free to ask more questions.
You may email me at photos@salsgiver.com
Wishing you well,
Bill Moore,
Soft Images, Inc
____________________
To set up an appointment, or if you have questions or comments about Photography, Videography, or this website, feel free to contact me.
Contact Information:
E-mail:
photos@salsgiver.com
Telephone:
724-316-2007
Postal address:
Soft Images, Inc
326 Edgewood Drive
Cabot, PA 16023
____________________
Prices are in effect until June 30, 2010
Copyright © 2010 Soft Images, Inc
Last modified: 03/06/2010
Since you are considering exposing some very personal aspects of your life, I have added this FAQ to my website to try to improve your comfort level. These are actual questions asked by customers.
If you have questions, please email them to me at Photos@salsgiver.com and I will answer them. And, unless you state otherwise, I may include your new question in this FAQ (anonymously).
____________________
QUESTION: Why are there no nude photos on your website?
ANSWER: I don't post nude photos on the website, and I don't send nude photos to people. However, I can show nude photos to customers when they come in. All of the photos that I show to customers are of models who have agreed that I may show their photos.
I have releases from each model to use their photos any way I wish, but I consider it inappropriate to let their nude photos out of my control.
Any of the photos on the website can be photographed nude if you wish.
____________________
QUESTION: I have some photos that I downloaded from the internet that I like. Can you photograph me like this model?
ANSWER: If you have any example photo (from the internet or whatever) that depict how you would like to appear, and if you email them to me, I can usually replicate the photo with you.
____________________
QUESTION: What are your hours of operation?
ANSWER: I schedule photo shoots from noon to 8pm seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. However, everything is by appointment.
____________________
QUESTION: How do I make an appointment?
ANSWER: Contact me at Photos@salsgiver.com or 724-316-2007 to get the ball rolling. I try to answer the phone personally 24/7, because you may not want to leave a message and have me call back at an inconvenient time. I will respond with some available days and times, and we can set up an appointment.
____________________
QUESTION: I have to travel a long distance to your studio. Is there any way to reduce the number of trips for a photo shoot (once for a go-see, second for the shoot, third to view the proofs, and fourth to pick up the prints)?
ANSWER: If you are far from me, we can skip the go-see and we can set up an appointment for a photo shoot and you can come in and we can just "wing it". We can do it with two trips. One to do the shoot and one to pick up the prints or DVD.
If you wish to come in to do a shoot without a go-see, then you should bring with you a photo ID (to establish that you are over eighteen), your hair and makeup stuff, and any clothing you may wish to wear. Even though you may primarily want nude or lingerie shots, it may be nice to have a "dressy" shot (dress or skirt and top with jewelry, heels and so forth), maybe a "sporty" shot with shorts and halter top, and perhaps a "swim suit" shot with a two piece swim suit. Also, a lace bra with matching panties usually looks good.
After the photo shoot, I can send the proofs to you by email, using password protected zip files. We should establish a password while you are here. If your operating system will not open a zip file, you can go to this website for a free application which you can download and install to open zip files -
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Compression_and_Zip_File_Utilities/BitZipper.html
After you view the proofs, you can place your print order by email. The filename of the jpg file is the id number for the picture on my computer.
After I make the prints that you order, I prefer that you to pick up the prints in person. However, I can send them to you via UPS or Federal Express (but I don't like to do this). I don't send prints via the US Postal Service because they have rules about nudity.
____________________
QUESTION: Is there a particular day of the week or time of day that you prefer to take pictures?
ANSWER: Monday thru Friday from noon to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday Noon to 8pm work out good for me. I schedule initial meetings and photo shoots by appointment only. Initial meetings take about twenty minutes. Photo shoots take about two hours. I have a flexible schedule and can accommodate your schedule if needed.
____________________
QUESTION: I want to create a calendar for my husband for a Christmas gift. How much lead time do we need?
ANSWER: We should schedule the first shoot for a calendar about nine weeks before the day that you want to have the finished calendar. I have busy times and I have slack times, and we want to have your calendar finished before that special day.
____________________
QUESTION: How much advance notice do you need to schedule the shoot?
ANSWER: Advance notice to schedule a shoot varies greatly. Just call or email me, and we can set up a time. I fit the photography in between my other activities. I prefer an informal meeting with photo and video customers about a week prior to the shoot. An informal meeting allows you to see example prints and what props and so forth that I have, and I can kind of get an idea of what set I should have ready for the shoot. However, if you have to travel too far, we can skip the informal meeting and just wing it.
____________________
QUESTION: I've seen some photos that I really like in a magazine. Can you photograph me like that?
ANSWER: Please bring the photos with you, and we can look at them together. Showing a picture to me is worth ten thousand words. Better yet, email the photo(s) to me and I can think about it ahead of time. Photos from magazines may give us a starting point for the photo shoot.
____________________
QUESTION: What if I'm not a model with a perfect body?
ANSWER: Not a problem. Besides using posing and lighting to help you look you best, the photos are run through photo editing software. Blemishes, scars, discolorations, loose skin, and so forth are all correctable. It is in both of our best interests to produce photos that are the best that they can be. Since I do not have a "sitting fee", it is up to me to create photos that the customer will buy.
____________________
QUESTION: I feel awkward about coming to someone's house alone. Is it ok to bring a friend along for the initial meeting? And what about bringing along a friend to a shoot?
ANSWER: I would like for you to feel comfortable during your photo or video session. My studio is in my home, and I live alone. You may bring along anyone you wish to the initial meeting and/or to the shoot.
____________________
QUESTION: We would like to know some details of what you studio is like. Your web site indicates that it is in your home. Is it a separate area from your typical living area? We had some pictures taken a number of years ago and the photographer’s wife and young son were at home, actually the son walked in on my wife at one point, it made things a little awkward.
ANSWER: No one can just walk in - the doors are locked, and I schedule only one customer at a time. My studio is in my home. I live alone. Actually, my home is more like my base of operations. The studio and dressing room and dark room are attached to my home. Props are everywhere.
____________________
QUESTION: If I order prints, but after they are printed I decide that I don't like them, what happens then?
ANSWER: No one is obligated to pay for something with which they are not pleased. That is the the reason that there is no "sitting fee". If you don't like the finished product, then leave it here and I will destroy it. Or, we can re-shoot, re-print, re-edit, or do whatever is needed to correct the problem.
____________________
QUESTION: I see "Fetish OK" in several places on your website. What does that mean?
ANSWER: Many people would like to be photographed or video taped in unusual ways. "Fetish" refers to attention given to an inanimate object, body part, body feature or sexual behavior. Some examples would be to be photographed or video taped in leather, or cross-dressing, or while restrained in handcuffs or ropes. While this is not for everyone, there are many people who enjoy this type of activity. And "Fetish OK" is my way of letting these people know that my services are available to them.
____________________
QUESTION: Who wants this type of photo and video, and what do they do with them?
ANSWER: I never ask. However, many people tell me without prompting, so that they can get the results they want. Just a few:
(a) her boyfriend/husband is in the Armed Forces and stationed far away, and he wants a sexy photo of his honey to carry with him next to his heart, or to put up in his living area. It is also a reminder of who is waiting for him when he comes home.
(b) a woman's mother suggested to her thirty-five year daughter that she document her beauty before it fades.
(c) a woman who was getting married wanted some sexy photos for a wedding gift for her husband.
(d) as a gift to a lover, husband, or boyfriend on a special occasion.
(e) to keep in her dresser drawer to look at when she feels ugly.
____________________
QUESTION: Are you typically the only person present during the photo shoot? It's ok if not, just want to know what to expect.
ANSWER: No one will be present during a shoot unless the customer brings someone with them, or the customer requests me to have a woman assistant here with me.
____________________
QUESTION: We're interested in the 12-picture calendar but would also like to have the session video recorded, is this OK with you?
ANSWER: Video taping the session if fine. I use a Sony camera with Mini-DV tape. It is a broadcast quality camera. If you just want a DVD copy of the raw tape, without any editing, that would cost $20. If you want me to edit it, and make a DVD of the edited tape, then it would be $75. Or, you can bring your own video camera and tape it yourself for free (you will need to bring someone along to operate your camera).
____________________
QUESTION: How many individual pictures are taken to choose from to end up with the 13 needed for the calendar?
ANSWER: I work in two hour sessions. In the first two hour session, we would probably take fifty or so pictures. A second session is usually needed. At the second session, we look at the photos from the first session, and decide what to use and what is still needed. Then we can shoot whatever is still needed. If we still don't have thirteen (we usually include a cover page), we can schedule a third session.
____________________
QUESTION: You mention in your website that models are available to hire. What are the models typically used for? Are they ever incorporated or included in the pictures? This is something we might be interested in pursuing.
ANSWER: By the way, I welcome models to get on my list.
Each model has their own limits. The models do whatever you (the customer) and the model agree to do. I don't "rent" models to my customers. If you want a model to work with you, I take your contact info and ask what you have in mind. The cost is arranged between you and the model (I do not get a "cut" of the model's money). I take your information, and your proposal, and I will contact the models that are currently available. If the model is agreeable, the model will contact you, and you can discuss it with the model. Yes, some models have agreed to be incorporated into the photos, but that is something that is arranged between the customer and the model.
If the model goes on location, either I go along as an assistant or the model takes a friend with her (i.e., a bodyguard). In that case, there is an extra fee of $10 an hour for the bodyguard.
____________________
QUESTION: I called the phone number on your web site (724-316-2007), but you did not answer. Has your business status changed? I would like to get some information regarding a calendar and possible video. I have some questions but would like to talk to you on the phone. Would you please provide a current number where you can be contacted and at what time of the day is convenient for you?
ANSWER: My business status hasn't changed in thirty years.
I have been using cell phones for years, but it seems that recently the cell phone reception has gotten worse.
I'm sometimes on the road, and in most areas the cell phone works ok. Unfortunately, my cell phone does not work in certain areas.
If you call back, I try to answer every call personally. I am usually available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please keep in mind that I can't answer the phone sometimes (e.g., when I am working in the darkroom).
Hopefully, we will have better luck the next time you call.
____________________
If this FAQ does not answer your questions, feel free to ask more questions.
You may email me at photos@salsgiver.com
Wishing you well,
Bill Moore,
Soft Images, Inc
____________________
To set up an appointment, or if you have questions or comments about Photography, Videography, or this website, feel free to contact me.
Contact Information:
E-mail:
photos@salsgiver.com
Telephone:
724-316-2007
Postal address:
Soft Images, Inc
326 Edgewood Drive
Cabot, PA 16023
____________________
Prices are in effect until June 30, 2010
Copyright © 2010 Soft Images, Inc
Last modified: 03/06/2010
