Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

We got you, love! We want you to feel 100% confident every step of the way. If your question isn’t answered here, just send us a message, we’ll get back to you within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.

We got you, love! We want you to feel 100% confident every step of the way. If your question isn’t answered here, just send us a message, we’ll get back to you within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.

What Days DO YOU shoot?

We shoot Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM. Most clients take a vacation day for their celebratory session (playing hooky just adds to the fun!).

We also offer a limited number of evening shoots during the winter as an upgrade. You can check our availability after selecting your preferred service. If you’re hoping for a time that’s not listed, feel free to email us at hello@susandelene.com, we’ll do our best to make it work!

We shoot Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM. Most clients take a vacation day for their celebratory session (playing hooky just adds to the fun!).

We also offer a limited number of evening shoots during the winter as an upgrade. You can check our availability after selecting your preferred service. If you’re hoping for a time that’s not listed, feel free to email us at hello@susandelene.com, we’ll do our best to make it work!

What are your rates?

You’re investing in a luxury experience and a luxury product, commissioning an internationally award-winning boudoir photographer to turn you into art. That’s iconic. Confidence shifts everything, and after your shoot, you’ll be on a whole new high. It’s worth it.

We offer flexible payment options: AfterPay, Affirm, Klarna, and custom plans. Start with our $1300 Mini Collection or go all in, it’s your call. And the best part? You don’t have to decide until you see your images.

Here’s the breakdown:

Mini Print Collection: $1300 for 10 prints
Albums & Keepsake Boxes: $2000 for 20 images
Full Collections (Album + Digitals): $2969+

Your session retainer is $347, which secures your date and covers the shoot. Add $150 for professional hair and makeup. All products are sold separately.

And if you’re not in love with your photos? We’ll refund your session fee. Zero risk. All reward.

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You’re investing in a luxury experience and a luxury product, commissioning an internationally award-winning boudoir photographer to turn you into art. That’s iconic. Confidence shifts everything, and after your shoot, you’ll be on a whole new high. It’s worth it.

We offer flexible payment options: AfterPay, Affirm, Klarna, and custom plans. Start with our $1300 Mini Collection or go all in, it’s your call. And the best part? You don’t have to decide until you see your images.

Here’s the breakdown:

Mini Print Collection: $1300 for 10 prints
Albums & Keepsake Boxes: $2000 for 20 images
Full Collections (Album + Digitals): $2969+

Your session retainer is $347, which secures your date and covers the shoot. Add $150 for professional hair and makeup. All products are sold separately.

And if you’re not in love with your photos? We’ll refund your session fee. Zero risk. All reward.

[View Investment Options]
[Book Your Session Now]

What Should I Wear & What Do You Provide?

This isn’t about playing dress-up, it’s about gently peeling back the layers and styling the real you.

We’ve got a curated lineup: oversized white button-ups, sheer skirts, and luxe robes. You bring the heat: bras, panties, bodysuits, heels… or nothing at all. It’s a collaboration, babe. You bring the vibe, we bring the vision.

Go-to pieces:
Bodysuit
Multi-piece set with garter & thigh-highs
Black bra & panty set
White tank top
Favorite jeans
Oversized sweater or tee
And yes… nudes. Always nudes.

We’ll share inspo boards to spark your creativity, and tailor the look to your mood: soft, savage, siren. Want a personal branding or glamour twist? We’ll style that too.

This shoot is a mood. Dress like you mean it.

This isn’t about playing dress-up, it’s about gently peeling back the layers and styling the real you.

We’ve got a curated lineup: oversized white button-ups, sheer skirts, and luxe robes. You bring the heat: bras, panties, bodysuits, heels… or nothing at all. It’s a collaboration, babe. You bring the vibe, we bring the vision.

Go-to pieces:
Bodysuit
Multi-piece set with garter & thigh-highs
Black bra & panty set
White tank top
Favorite jeans
Oversized sweater or tee
And yes… nudes. Always nudes.

We’ll share inspo boards to spark your creativity, and tailor the look to your mood: soft, savage, siren. Want a personal branding or glamour twist? We’ll style that too.

This shoot is a mood. Dress like you mean it.

Will you help me with posing?

Hell yes. That’s one of my main jobs. I’m your hype girl, your biggest fan, and your behind-the-scenes sorceress. I’ll guide you from head to toe with posing, angles, and lighting that flatter every inch of you. You’ll feel confident, look divine, and have a damn good time doing it.

And those in-between moments? The raw, natural, unfiltered ones? I’ll catch those too. It’s a beautiful mix of power and play.

Hell yes. That’s one of my main jobs. I’m your hype girl, your biggest fan, and your behind-the-scenes sorceress. I’ll guide you from head to toe with posing, angles, and lighting that flatter every inch of you. You’ll feel confident, look divine, and have a damn good time doing it.

And those in-between moments? The raw, natural, unfiltered ones? I’ll catch those too. It’s a beautiful mix of power and play.

I got you. Always.

Can I bring a friend to the shoot?

This day is all about you. Ideally, we keep the spotlight on you alone, but if having a friend helps you feel more comfortable, bring your best cheerleader. Some clients have a friend join for glam, then step out for the shoot. That works beautifully.

Want to do a couples or bestie boudoir session? Just let us know, we’re totally down to plan something unforgettable.

Want to do a couples' boudoir shoot or a shoot with a friend? We’re totally down, just let us know and we’ll plan something unforgettable.

This day is all about you. Ideally, we keep the spotlight on you alone, but if having a friend helps you feel more comfortable, bring your best cheerleader. Some clients have a friend join for glam, then step out for the shoot. That works beautifully.

Want to do a couples or bestie boudoir session? Just let us know, we’re totally down to plan something unforgettable.

Want to do a couples' boudoir shoot or a shoot with a friend? We’re totally down, just let us know and we’ll plan something unforgettable.

Do you offer couple's boudoir?

YESSS! I’m obsessed with couples’ boudoir. We can shoot you both together, or start solo and bring in your partner (or partners) when the mood strikes. You do you, boo. It’s all about connection, chemistry, and capturing the magic between you.

YESSS! I’m obsessed with couples’ boudoir. We can shoot you both together, or start solo and bring in your partner (or partners) when the mood strikes. You do you, boo. It’s all about connection, chemistry, and capturing the magic between you.

How much editing will you do?

I want you to look like you. I do basic color correction and image cleanup, and you’ll have the option to remove blemishes or bruises or keep them. About half my clients leave them in. Personally? I keep mine. Bruised and beautiful.

I don’t reshape bodies. I use flattering light, intentional posing, and a soft film-style grain that’s forgiving and gorgeous. You can also opt for a light skin-softening effect, subtle enough to still look human.

And for a few select shots? I love adding a painterly Fine Art edit. It’s bold, dreamy, and perfect for wall-worthy moments.

I want you to look like you. I do basic color correction and image cleanup, and you’ll have the option to remove blemishes or bruises or keep them. About half my clients leave them in. Personally? I keep mine. Bruised and beautiful.

I don’t reshape bodies. I use flattering light, intentional posing, and a soft film-style grain that’s forgiving and gorgeous. You can also opt for a light skin-softening effect, subtle enough to still look human.

And for a few select shots? I love adding a painterly Fine Art edit. It’s bold, dreamy, and perfect for wall-worthy moments.

Will my images be shared online?

I would love to share your images, you sexy thing!!! I will, of course, only share what you are comfortable with. We have a written release for such images, if you should choose to share. It’s completely up to you! 

I would love to share your images, you sexy thing!!! I will, of course, only share what you are comfortable with. We have a written release for such images, if you should choose to share. It’s completely up to you! 

Do you give or sell raw files?

No. This is my passion and my art form. To make sure all images are my work from start to finish, no Raw images are released. No editing of digital images is permitted.

No. This is my passion and my art form. To make sure all images are my work from start to finish, no Raw images are released. No editing of digital images is permitted.

Do you sell Digital Files?

Prints and Wall Art are ordered with me to ensure professional printing and color correction.

Web files and High-resolution digital files with print release up to an 8x10 are available for purchase if that's what you prefer. We also have collections that include products and digital files.

Prints and Wall Art are ordered with me to ensure professional printing and color correction.

Web files and High-resolution digital files with print release up to an 8x10 are available for purchase if that's what you prefer. We also have collections that include products and digital files.

How soon will I get my pictures back?

You'll see your images SAME DAY! Get excited. You don't have to go home with the anticipation of not knowing what you'll see! Two hours after your shoot, you'll get to view your images and purchase your package.

Digitals are delivered within 2 weeks. And physical artwork is delivered 6-8 weeks after being paid in full. Rush is available. We can even print an image up to 8x10 here at the studio to take home the same day as a sneak peek.

You'll see your images SAME DAY! Get excited. You don't have to go home with the anticipation of not knowing what you'll see! Two hours after your shoot, you'll get to view your images and purchase your package.

Digitals are delivered within 2 weeks. And physical artwork is delivered 6-8 weeks after being paid in full. Rush is available. We can even print an image up to 8x10 here at the studio to take home the same day as a sneak peek.

When Do I Pay

To lock in your shoot date, a non-refundable $347 retainer is required. Most clients book 1 - 3 months ahead, but we’ve got last-minute magic if needed.

You’ll choose your package after the shoot, once you’ve seen your stunning images. We accept cash, credit cards, Klarna, AfterPay, Affirm, and offer in-house, interest-free payment plans.

Products are ordered once payment is complete. No pressure, no rush, just your pace, your power.

To lock in your shoot date, a non-refundable $347 retainer is required. Most clients book 1 - 3 months ahead, but we’ve got last-minute magic if needed.

You’ll choose your package after the shoot, once you’ve seen your stunning images. We accept cash, credit cards, Klarna, AfterPay, Affirm, and offer in-house, interest-free payment plans.

Products are ordered once payment is complete. No pressure, no rush, just your pace, your power.

Do you photograph men?

I specialize in photographing people who identify as women. I also offer couples boudoir, which can include solo shots of each partner. At this time, I don’t photograph men 

I specialize in photographing people who identify as women. I also offer couples boudoir, which can include solo shots of each partner. At this time, I don’t photograph men individually.

Where are you based? And do you travel?

Our studio is nestled in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. If you're coming from out of town, I’ll share my fave spots to stay, eat, and explore. Make it a girls’ getaway, or an empowering solo escape.

We also offer destination experiences a few times a year. They’re announced first on social, so follow along and don’t miss the magic work!

Our studio is nestled in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. If you're coming from out of town, I’ll share my fave spots to stay, eat, and explore. Make it a girls’ getaway, or an empowering solo escape.

We also offer destination experiences a few times a year. They’re announced first on social, so follow along and don’t miss the magic work!

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