Before a boudoir session, you should be able to ask practical questions about the room, the photographs and what happens to the files afterwards. Those details are part of planning the shoot.
Here is how I approach boundaries during a standard paid session, and how the current Photique Privacy Policy separates private delivery from public image use.
Agree what you want to photograph
We discuss the mood, clothing, poses and level of coverage before the session. You can tell me what you would like to try and what you want to leave out. A reference photograph helps explain an idea; it does not commit you to everything shown in it.
There is no required progression towards more revealing photographs. We can stay with the outfits and level of coverage you choose.
Keep publication permission separate
Booking a standard paid session does not give me permission to publish your identifiable photographs. Public use needs a separate, express written choice. Keeping the photographs private is an option.
If you do agree to publication, we should be clear about which images and channels that permission covers. Collaborative or editorial projects have their publication terms stated in advance in the agreement.
During the photoshoot
Know what the private gallery is for
Your selection gallery is private and password protected. You choose the photographs included for detailed retouching and final delivery. Keep the gallery link, password and downloaded files with the people you intend to share them with.
Photique uses service providers for parts of processing, storage, delivery and related work. The Privacy Policy explains those arrangements, retention and how to ask about your information.
Work with clear posing direction
I explain and demonstrate poses rather than moving your body into position. We can begin with the clothing you have chosen and work through changes in posture, hands and expression at a pace you are comfortable with.
You can ask for a break, skip a pose or change your mind about an outfit or level of coverage. Tell me if something feels awkward or if you want an adjustment; we can change the approach.
Discuss the room and who will be there
Before the shoot, we confirm the location and the people involved, including a makeup artist if one has been arranged. Ask about changing space and any access needs while we are choosing the room.
If you would like a support person there, bring that up during planning so we can agree the arrangement and check the space.
Ask before making a decision
If you have questions about gallery access, file handling or an existing publication choice, contact me directly. The policy sets out how to request access, correction or withdrawal of permission and the limits that may apply.
For the current collections and session process, see the boudoir photography page. An inquiry starts a conversation; it does not reserve a date or commit you to a collection.
