Behind the Scenes Boudoir

Behind the Scenes Boudoir in Appleton

Behind the Scenes Appleton Boudoir

If you’ve had your photos done by JLReis Photography, you’ve met Prudence and I and you know that if nothing else, we are batshit crazy in the most loving and hysterical kind of way.

One of the biggest things we hear from our girlies is that they don’t know what to expect when they come for a session. It’s simple really, you walk in and we smother you in love and laughter. We go through your wardrobe and all of the panties you bought special from Vickie’s, we pick out shoes and jewelry from the Boudie Closet. Then we lay out your outfits in order and plop your ass in the makeup chair .

Once we have you where we want you, we start telling you jokes and stories and Pru proceeds to make you camera ready. She doesn’t make you “beautiful”. You’re already beautiful. Prudence accentuates your eyes and your lips and does your hair so it frames your gorgeous face.

While you’re in the chair we talk about anything and everything – just normal girlie stuff that ALL women talk about. I might take some photos of you in the chair to share with group (you’re in group, right? If not, get OVER there and join!!!)

We know what’s going through your mind while you’re sitting there in Pru’s chair: “I have NO IDEA how to look sexy in front of a camera”. We got you, boo! Prudence, our in-house “Instigator of Underwear”, will get right down on the floor – because I’m old as dirt and if I get down, I may not get up – and show you every pose. We touch you inappropriately to get just the right turn in your ankle and pop in your booty. And like my mama always said: “If it don’t hurt, you ain’t doing it right.”

When we book, we always tell clients to stretch in the days before their session. We aren’t kidding, posing is hard work and you’re gonna feel your session the day after!

Some of the poses and facial expressions will feel awkward and sometimes right down stupid, but trust us, we know what we’re doing and everything we tell you to do is to make your photos look amazing.

When we’re done, we peel you out of your panties bundle you back into your sweats and walk you out to your vehicle. Later that day I go through your photos and choose the best of the best and pick one for a sneakie-peek.

Pru and I enjoy your session as much, if not more than you do. We LOVE making you laugh and we love helping you see that you really are gorgeous. I have spent so much of my life building women up, being able to actually SHOW them is amazing and blows me away every time.

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

Angel Wings Boudoir – Give YOURSELF a Gift

Green Bay Angel Boudoir

Angel wings!! Ah … the holidays are over. Time for you to do something special for YOURSELF.

Choose from any of my packages and wear the wings for NO EXTRA CHARGE!

ALL SESSIONS INCLUDE:

An initial meeting to discuss your session
A private session in cozy little studio (or on the attached patio, if weather permits)
Professional retouching and printing on all final images
A digital copy/print release of every image you purchase

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

February Boudie Call

Wisconsin Boudoir Photography

Booking for March!

Due to overwhelming interest in last month’s event, Pru & I are holding our second model call of 2019! We’re looking to shoot seven different themes in March, no experience required. We are on the hunt for REAL PEOPLE of any shape or size that are willing to sign a release and allow their photos to be used by us for advertising purposes (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, website, etc.)

It’s hard take that first step and we have nothing but tons of love for our clients who’ve come in, thrown their clothes off and contorted themselves into some pretty painful positions. We are grateful for those women who allow us to share their photos in any capacity and we can’t wait to do it again and again. We also love those babes who prefer NOT to share their images with anyone and we NEVER post your images without your permission and a signed release.

Intimate photography isn’t just a simple makeup session and photo shoot. It’s not just something you do for someone else. Having these photos taken can be the biggest ego boost you ever have. When you come and hang out with us we make you laugh, we give you the gift of discovering yourself. We tease out your femininity. We give you the opportunity to experience that side of you that you’ve always wanted to.

Boudoir photography is a life changing experience and every woman should experience this side of them. Our boudie call babes help other women see that they can do this too!

FINE PRINT: The $125 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you don’t show, you don’t get your money back. ONE reschedule is allowed. Photos will be used for advertising purposes of any kind. You are not tagged by us, but you may tag yourself. Five images are included in the model call but additional images/products are available for purchase during your reveal with your product credit.

REFERRAL PERKS: Refer a friend who books a model call and you get $50 towards a FULL PRICED TEASE SESSION (hair/makeup not included). Referral credits don’t expire and are stackable. Your friend must mention your name at time of booking.

Wanna Jump Into It?

Click below!

https://jlreisphotography.com/index.php/february-boudie-call/

Prepare for Your Boudoir Photo Shoot

Appleton Boudoir Photography

Valentine’s Day is coming up, beauties. If you’re thinking of having your photos done for that special someone I’ve got some tips and tricks for you so you’ll be ready for your big day. If you start getting ready at least two weeks before your session, you’ll be more than ready when the shutter clicks.

SKIN – My biggest tip for skin, especially during the winter, but basically all year round, is to invest in a jar of coconut oil. Bring it home, heat it up in the microwave, then funnel it into a small squeeze bottle and put it in your shower. When you get in the shower, put that bottle near the drain so that the coconut oil melts again and before you get out of the shower, after you’ve washed, conditioned and shaved, rub it all over your wet body and massage it in. Coconut oil is amazing and can be used for so many things (make-up remover and frying hamburgers to name just a few) but it’s the perfect skin moisturizer. Check your current body lotion. The first ingredient is WATER. What does water do when it sits on a surface? It evaporates. If that surface is your skin, it evaporates and takes all the moisture with it. Hello sandpaper skin!

I’m not gonna tell you not to tan, we all look good with a little golden glow. Just don’t overdo it, girl! And don’t do it right before your session. Buy a small package a week or two before your session so you have just the tiniest bit of color.

Stay the hell away from spray tans and self tanners! I don’t care what they tell you, you look ORANGE. You will photograph ORANGE. And I will try to edit your photos and lose my mind. Say no to the oompa-loompa look and we’ll all be happy.

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DIET – In the week before your session drink a LOT of water and stay away from anything you know makes you bloaty.

EXERCISE – Wait, what? Calm down, I’m not suggesting you run out and sign up for a Zumba class. I’m just saying you’re gonna need to limber up before your session. Pru and I put you in to some interesting positions, so stretching the 2-3 days before your session would be smart.

Appleton Boudoir Photography

HAIR/MAKEUP – I can’t emphasize enough the importance of having your hair and makeup done professionally. Our HMUA, Prudence is amazing. She not only has years of experience behind the chair, she gets you rolling and loosens you up before you step in front of the camera. She’s our very own Instigator of Underwear

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WARDROBE – Wear something loose the day of your session. No bra, no socks and nothing that goes on or comes off over your head.
We will discuss your session wardrobe before the day of your shoot, but I want you to wear what makes you feel comfortable and sexy. If you buy something new for the session wear it a few times before you come in. Lay down, roll around in it. Stretch (there’s that damn exercise again!) and bend. If you don’t feel comfortable in your outfits it will come across in your photos. We don’t want that.

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SHOES – I suggest you bring HOT shoes. I don’t mean those shoes you bought for your cousin’s wedding or the nice pair you wear to church. For these kind of photos you need CFM pumps … stripper heels. You’re not gonna be walking in them, in fact we don’t allow that, but you’ll be wearing them to make your legs look AMAZING. Don’t have CFMs? That’s okay, I DO. And I have them in YOUR size. If I don’t, I’ll get them.

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PRACTICE – While we’re on the subject of looking amazing, practice “looking sexy”. Whoever you’re having these photos done for, whether it’s for yourself or a loved one, you want your images to have the WOW factor. So, if you’re not already, practice being comfortable with yourself. Run your hands up and down your body. Stretch and arch and run your fingers through your hair. Look in the mirror and lick your lips, throw yourself kisses, cross your eyes and throw your head back and laugh … do it til you get comfortable with it (which will never happen, doll, but now you know what we’re gonna be doing when you show up for your session).

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SLEEP – Go to bed early the night before your shoot and think sexy thoughts

FINALLY – Don’t do anything crazy in the days before your session. Don’t decide you’ll look better as a redhead. Or shave one side of your head. Or get a tattoo

Appleton Boudoir Photography

WE’RE GONNA HAVE FUN – Unless you PLAN on looking like Cinderella or Snow White, we’re going for SIZZLE. SMOKE. HOT. I can take the photo, but YOU gotta give me the goods. We don’t want a stiff Barbie doll in front in front of the camera and I know you don’t want to be stiff either.
I do this because I believe with all my heart that EVERY WOMAN IS BEAUTIFUL and that if they can SEE it, they’ll believe it. I want my clients to take out their photos and look at them and be reminded that the beautiful, confident HOT chick in those images is always with her.

So! If you’re thinking of having your photos taken, give yourself and US enough time. Time to pick your wardrobe, time to choose your favorites, time to edit your final images and time to create and order that special album or wall print.

Ready? We’re here to start walking you through every single minute.

GO!

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

Couples Boudoir in Milwaukee

Green Bay Couples Boudoir

Couples boudoir is a lot more fun than I thought it would be! E and G look like they had a great time as well – so HOT

Hair and makeup by our very own Instigator of Underwear, Prudence Walker

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

Selfies Are HARD, Y’all

Green Bay Boudoir | Appleton Boudoir


Boudoir selfie or professional photographer? Gah … I can shoot my clients, but taking my own photos, even with a professional camera and the knowledge I have is really fucking HARD. After yesterday I think I’m gonna do some searching and find a local photographer to do mine.

My job – my passion – is taking photos that allow women to look at themselves and love what they see, whether they’re taking the photos for someone they love or for themselves. Taking selfies is an exercise in PAIN… I am not kidding, my back is killing me from trying pose and hit the shutter at the same time. I warn my clients all the time that they’re gonna be sore and it’s true!

I’ll tell you what HAS happened since I started taking my own photos: I am accepting myself and my body. People, I am nearly 60 YEARS OLD!!!! That fact slaps me in the face on a regular basis and you know what? SO WHAT?

I’m becoming more confident in this mom-bod and my lived in face. Sometimes I see my own mom in my face. Sometimes I see my face in my daughter. This is me and if I don’t get good with what I have now, at the age of 57, when will I?

I’ve lost some weight recently, not on purpose, but I still have the wrinkles and the cellulite and that damn belly roll in the front and I’m okay with it. I really think a lot of it has to do with boudoir photography. I see my clients come in and toss off their clothes, trust me to make them look good and I KNOW I’m good too!

So yesterday I curled my hair with a flat iron because it was too freaking cold to go out to the studio more than once, watched a make-up video on YouTube, threw all my gear into a bag and went out to the studio.

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

Valentine’s Day Boudoir 2019

Green Bay Boudoir | Appleton Boudoir

The Christmas season is over and we hope it was your best ever! This was our busiest, and most fun, Christmas season to date and Pru and I hope the new year brings more fun and love.

So … about Valentines Day! Time is flying my girlies and I only have a few days open to guarantee delivery for Valentine’s Day!

We are running a Valentine’s Day Special: Forty-five minute session, professional make-up by the stunning and talented Prudence from Rustic Cuts & Co. This includes a minimum of seven fully edited images with print release.
Reservation fee is $175, paid in full before your session. Images and print release will be delivered via private gallery in plenty of time for Valentine’s Day.

Want to skip the hassle of printing your own photos? Create a stunning 6×6 twelve-page photo album for an additional $179.

Shoot dates are limited for January: 8,9 and 10

Boudoir sessions are easy to set up. Want to set up your own session? Just email me or Facebook PM and we’ll get the ball rolling

Final Cyber Sale of the Year

Final Cyber Sale of the Year

Cyber Monday!!! There’s a special to fit everybody, but deals are limited!

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JLReis Photography is offering the FINAL special deals of the year, my prices are going up after January 1, 2019! Each offer is limited, please read the following before making your selection. I am completely booked for the rest of 2018 and I am booking very lightly in 2019, so unless a currently booked session is canceled and becomes available, you may find it difficult to secure your preferred date.

Buy your session TODAY – November 26, 2018 and schedule your session anytime from January 2nd to December 31, 2019.

BOOK YOUR SESSION:
Click the “Buy Now” button after the session you want to purchase
Make your payment using your Paypal account or a debit/credit card
When your payment is made, you’ll be directed to the Session Calendar
Choose your date from the available TURQUOISE COLORED BOXES then email me from the link at the top of the page with your choice! It doesn’t get any easier than that!

PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE:
Click the “Buy Now” button after gift certificate you want to
Make your payment using your Paypal account or a debit/credit card
You’ll receive confirmation and a virtual copy of your gift certificate no later than close of business Monday, November 26, 2018

DETAILS:
The Cyber Monday Specials are available ONLY for the turquoise colored dates on the Session Calendar.

Please do NOT message me through Facebook, I don’t always get those messages. Emailing me is the best way to reach me; I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Before emailing with questions about the shoot, be sure to check out the what to expect page, many of your questions will be answered there.

Cyber Monday Specials – ONE DAY ONLY

The Goddess
One hour meeting to handcraft your Goddess Session
Bring Your Own Wardrobe or Use the Boudie Closet – 3 outfits
Professional hair/makeup services
1.5 hours of shooting – in studio
Private, in person proof viewing
6×6 24-page Little Black Book and
All purchased images on a hand-delivered custom DVD w/print release
ONLY TEN SESSIONS AVAILABLE! – $300 (reg. $479)





The Flirt
Pre-session Consultation
One outfit plus implied nude “White sheets”
Professional hair/makeup services
45 minutes of shooting – in studio
Private, in person proof viewing
5 beautifully retouched digital images on a hand-delivered custom DVD
ONLY TEN SESSIONS AVAILABLE! – $200 (reg. $239)





*** SESSIONS MUST BE PAID FOR BY 11:59PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 and BOOKED BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST, 2019***

*** NO REFUNDS **

*** ALL SALES ARE FINAL ***

Click “Buy Now” to pay with your Paypal account or debit/credit card and you will be directed to the session calendar where you can pick your session date and confirm your session by email.

Don’t know the date you want to book? No problem, you can choose your date any time you desire (as long as you keep the calendar link) and I’ll remind you throughout the year to book your date, so you don’t forget.

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Gift Certificate Deals!!!

$100 Gift Certificate – $50.00 (Twenty available)

Gift Certificate worth $100 of product or valid toward any service. Cannot be combined with discounted sessions or services, mini-sessions or previously purchased products or sessions. Other limitations may apply. Non-refundable.




$200 Gift Certificate – $100.00 (Ten available)

Gift Certificate worth $200 of product or valid toward any service. Cannot be combined with discounted sessions or services, mini-sessions or previously purchased products or sessions. Other limitations may apply. Non-refundable.




$300 Gift Certificate – $150.00 (Ten available)

Gift Certificate worth $250 of product or valid toward any service. Cannot be combined with discounted sessions or services, mini-sessions or previously purchased products or sessions. Other limitations may apply. Non-refundable.




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FINE PRINT: Your boudoir experience includes everything you need to set up your unique, one of a kind boudoir session, no matter the package: personalized styling before your session to choose EXACTLY what you’re going to wear and how you’re going to look, professional hair and makeup with the one and only Prudence from Rustic Cuts & Co, one-on-one camera time with me, access to the Boudie Closet and step by step posing instruction during your session. You also receive a complimentary mobile app with purchase (a $199 value)

After your shoot: We will will meet three weeks after your session to view your FULLY retouched images and choose your images. Any additional images are purchased separately after your session.

Your Black Friday Purchase is good for listed 2019 dates ONLY and is NON-refundable. Session is not redeemable after December 31, 2019. After that date, session fee retainer and payment is forfeited.

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There will be NO REFUNDS on purchases. All JLReis Photography Cyber Monday specials purchased on 11/26/2018 expire on 12/31/2019.