Boudoir photoshoot questions, answered plainly.
What a boudoir session is, how private it is, what to wear and how booking works in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
What it is.
What is a boudoir photoshoot?
A private portrait session, usually in a bedroom or hotel suite, in lingerie, a robe, a shirt or whatever makes you feel good. The photos are intimate in mood and tasteful in style. You decide how covered you are.
Who books a boudoir session?
Women of all ages and body types. Most book for themselves, to mark a birthday, a new chapter or simply to see themselves differently. Others book a gift for a partner or a session before a wedding. Couples and men book too.
Do I need experience in front of a camera?
No. Alice models herself and demonstrates each pose before you try it. Nearly every client says she was nervous for the first ten minutes and not after.
Do you have a studio?
No. Sessions take place in your hotel suite or your home in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, by appointment. Couples and men's sessions are in hotel rooms only.
What if I do not like my photos?
You see them while there is still time to change them. During the session Alice shows you the photos on the camera screen and on an iPad. If something is not right, say so there and then, and she changes the pose, the light or the look until you like it. For that reason there is no reshoot afterwards.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Sessions are for clients aged 18 or over, and ID is checked before the session.
Will anyone else be in the room?
Not in a women's session: it is only you and Alice, and a female friend if you wish to bring one. Couples and men are photographed by two photographers, a man and a woman.
Will my photos be posted online?
No. Client photos are never published, on this website, on Instagram or anywhere else. The photos you see on this site and on Instagram are from collaboration shoots and hired models, shown with their consent.
Who edits my photos?
Alice edits them herself.
How do I receive them?
Through a private, password-protected gallery link sent to you alone, within 5 business days (3 days with the VIP package). Express photos arrive the same day by a secure Google Drive link. The gallery stays online for 10 days after delivery, so please download your photos in that time.
Can I have everything deleted afterwards?
Yes. Everything is deleted from Alice's computer after 30 days in any case. If you want it deleted sooner, ask in writing once you have downloaded your gallery.
What should I wear?
Bring two or three outfits depending on your package. A good mix is one lingerie set, one robe or oversized shirt and one dress or bodysuit. Alice goes through your options with you on WhatsApp beforehand.
Do you provide hair and makeup?
No. Hair and makeup are not included, so please arrange your own before the session.
Is there nude photography?
No. In every session, for women, couples and men, underwear or lingerie is the minimum.
Which hotel should I book?
Any room with large windows and neutral décor works. The hotel shoot guide lists what to look for. Please book the room yourself, in your own name; Alice arrives as your guest.
Can the session be at my home?
Yes, for women's sessions. Alice brings her own lighting, so the room does not need to be large or bright. Couples and men's sessions are in hotel rooms only.
How should I prepare in the days before?
Sleep well, drink water and avoid a new skincare product or a spray tan in the last two days. Arrive in loose clothing so there are no marks on your skin.
How much does a boudoir photoshoot cost in Dubai?
Sessions with Alice are AED 2,500, AED 3,500 or AED 5,500 depending on time, looks and the number of retouched images. The hotel room and the travel fee are separate.
How do I book?
Fill in the booking request with a few possible dates. It opens WhatsApp with your answers already written, and Alice replies with her availability. Your date is held once the retainer is paid. The retainer is not refundable.
How soon can I book?
Up to about one month ahead. Alice rarely takes bookings further in advance than that. Send a few dates that suit you and she will reply with her availability.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer or in cash. The balance is due before the session starts. Card payments are not available.
Can I have my photos the same day?
Yes, with the Express option: a 2-hour session for AED 5,000, with all the good photos delivered unedited the same day by a secure Google Drive link. Retouching can be added later at AED 25 per image.
What if I need to reschedule?
One reschedule is free, on a new date that depends on Alice's availability.
Do you photograph couples, maternity or bridal boudoir?
Yes. Couples sessions and men's sessions have their own pages. The same packages and prices apply to every session, including maternity and bridal boudoir.
Do you travel outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes, to Al Ain, with a travel fee of AED 500. Other emirates are on request. Inside Abu Dhabi the travel fee is AED 300 and in Dubai AED 500, added to the package price.
Which languages does Alice speak?
English, Urdu and Hindi.
Still have a question?
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