Ladies, are you ready to capture your inner goddess and indulge in a luxurious boudoir experience like no other? Well, we have some exciting news for you!
Our annual CGP Body Love Campaign is back! We're seeking women who have dreamt of a portrait session, those eager to feel empowered and share their stories. Most importantly, we're looking for women ready to celebrate their achievements and capture this significant moment in their lives through photography.
Step into a world of elegance and beauty at our luxury portrait studio, where every detail is designed to make you feel like the star you are. From the lush greenery to the rich textures, each corner of our studio offers a unique backdrop for your dream photoshoot.
First of all, WELCOME!
First, let me say that I am SOO excited that you have taken a very big step towards booking your very own body love boudoir shoot with me! Literally 90% of the women I speak with about boudoir light up, and immediately say that they want to do it! But- I don't always have the chance to work with them right away because they never actually take that very important first step. Well lovely, YOU are in for a treat!! I like to think of it as an extended spa day – but better! A boudoir session is better because you get to take home images that remind you everyday of how amazing you truly are! Overall, I want to create images that you would be proud to blow up & hang on your bedroom wall.
We believe that every woman is uniquely beautiful and should celebrate who she is, as she is, right now.
As women, we often have a critical voice in our head, telling us we're not good enough. We compare ourselves to others, scrutinize our flaws and focus on what we don't like about ourselves. But what if there was a way to silence that negative voice and unleash your confidence? What if there was a way to celebrate your body, your femininity, and your unique beauty? There is, and it's called a boudoir session.
A boudoir session is a photo shoot that captures intimate, sensual, and classy images of you in lingerie or whatever makes you feel sexy and confident. It's about showcasing your beauty, celebrating your body, and embracing your femininity.
WHY BOUDOIR & BEAUTY?
My name is Candace, I am the owner of Candace Gurley Photography. I have been specializing in boudoir portraits for 8 years, this genre is the only one I shoot 365 days a year. Boudoir is so special to me because I love helping women feel better. I love helping women learn to embrace and love their bodies exactly how they are. Not only will the session show you how beautiful and sensual you can be, but my goal is to change the way you feel about yourself. I want you to love that woman that you see in the mirror every day. We all struggle with self-image, and I want to help women overcome as much of that as I can. Almost every woman that comes to me is self-conscious about their body, but I make it my mission to show them that they're wrong. I believe all women deserve to feel this special and I hope you really consider treating yourself. You may be thinking of gifting these images to your spouse or loved one, but most importantly do this for YOU, you're worth it! Boudoir AND beauty sessions are the ultimate empowering experience, and they are revealing in more ways than one. After seeing yourself in a new light, you will have a new perspective on the strong and inspiring woman you are. I promise you will have no regrets in giving yourself this gift of confidence and beauty.
YOU DON'T NEED TO LOSE 15 POUNDS TO DO A SESSION WITH ME. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE BEYONCE CURVY. YOU JUST NEED TO BE YOU. HAVE FUN. AND ENJOY THIS MOMENT. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!
“The entire experience was really life changing. I arrived that morning feeling like the number on my scale was going to determine how my pictures turned out. I left there an hour later and felt like a goddess. I felt free. The session made realize that I’m still sexy. I’ve still got a fierce lioness living inside me. The experience ended up being more of a gift for my wellbeing, my self worth, than it was a gift for my husband.” -Mrs. B”
*Please read the entire application before applying*
*MOST IMPORTANT* Applicants who are chosen will be required to sign a full model release.
This gives Candace Gurley Photography permission to use any and all images across social media and on my website, as well as in print marketing without any additional permission from you.
**If you are not comfortable with your photos being shared online, click HERE for information about booking a non-modeling session.
I am so excited that you are here!
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
At our gorgeous studio in Vancleave, MS 39565. The exact address will be sent prior to session date.
WHAT EXACTLY IS BOUDOIR?
To most people, boudoir means sexy, seductive photos of women in lingerie, or little to no clothing. The truth is, boudoir is a celebration of sensual beauty, which is hugely different for each woman on a personal level. I will talk with you about what makes YOU feel beautiful, and I'll customize your experience to bring that out in your photos. To some women, that WILL mean lingerie, but to others, it will mean knee high socks, bikini panties, and a tank top, and that's TOTALLY ok! So, the answer is, boudoir is YOU, in your most beautiful state of mind and body. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY JOINED OUR PRIVATE VIP GROUP ON FACEBOOK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO!
REQUIREMENTS:
Please read the full description below before applying. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Requirements to be considered as a model:
You must be 21+ years old to apply for this model call (studio policy).
No professional modeling experience required or needed.
Your shoot will take place at the studio in Vancleave, MS.
Selected models will be required to sign a full release for Candace Gurley Photography with unlimited use of images. The images will be used for marketing/promotional purposes, displayed in both print and digital format at the photographer's discretion.
There will be a $125 booking fee due at the time of date choosing, but this will go TOWARDS any product order! *This discount cannot be redeemed for cash and if you do not wish to purchase anything you will lose your credit. Booking fees are nonrefundable, even in the event that you cancel your session.
IF YOU ARE CHOSEN, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Your very own copy of the CGP wardrobe/lingerie guide, as well as our pre-session preparation guide.
A complementary one and half hour photo shoot, including posing coaching, and a full makeover by our professional makeup artist (includes makeup application, individual lash application, and professional dry hair styling).
Your $125 booking fee as a credit towards any product order.
Standard image retouching, access to our client closet containing sizes small-4x, and wardrobe selection assistance.
A private online photo reveal/ordering appointment where you will view your edited images (with the opportunity to purchase prints/digitals)
The experience of being a model for a day!!
***Additionally, to thank you for your willingness to share and inspire other women to love themselves as well we have two bonus options to choose from.
BONUSES: Your choice of the following.
$400 PRINT CREDIT TOWARDS ANY A La Carte PRODUCT PURCHASE OF $1200+.
20% OFF PREMADE Collections (which already include discounts) when you prepay
Print credits do not apply with the collection sale.10% off of your collection art purchase when you setup a 6-month payment plan or pay at your reveal and ordering appointment. ***
Our team will work with you to create a customized boudoir experience that is tailored to your preferences, from hair and makeup styling to outfit selection and posing guidance.
THE NEXT STEPS:
If chosen, you will receive an email with the link to book and pay the $125 session retainer fee in addition to a portrait contract. You will have 24 hours to complete these items, or your date and time will be forfeited.
After you sign the contract and pay your booking fee, the fun begins and we will start customizing your session.
I am nervous about my body, I don't look like the women on your site, should I still book a session?
Yes, you absolutely should! I’ll let you in on a little secret… all of the women on our website believed they didn’t look like the women on our website! Crazy right? Because here you see them looking so fierce and so confident. But I can assure you that they were just as nervous and full of self doubt as you are. They all showed up, put their trust in me, and let me coach them through the whole day! I will show you the beautiful sides of yourself and capture it in gorgeous pictures for you to cherish long after our session. I am happy not all my clients look the same. I love how we are all beautiful in our own way! There is no such thing as the perfect body. You are never too big, too small, too old, too young (well, I only accept boudoir clients who are 19+) to do a boudoir session. Boudoir is for every(body). Let me show you.
What do I wear??? I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING SEXY TO WEAR. Do you provide outfits?
One of the most common worries from clients is "What do I wear???" The biggest piece of advice I can give is DON'T stress! Bring EVERYTHING you could possibly want to bring and I will help you narrow it down! Don't have a lot to bring?? I have done an entire session in jeans and a t-shirt! We can do your session nude, with a sheet, in a sweater.... ANYTHING at all! Don't let outfits hold you back! We will take care of Also after you get your session booked, you will be sent our what to wear guide that is full of great outfit ideas for all body types!!
I've got you covered (or actually uncovered lol). One of the amazing perks about working with Candace Gurley Photography is our incredible Client Wardrobe. We’ve specially curated our closet for boudoir, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to make you sure you look and feel amazing!
Our Client Wardrobe (which is included in your Boudoir Session Experience) contains sizes S-4X, averaging a total of about 200 total pieces at the studio. We have a variety of styles available like bodysuits, 2 piece sets, robes, and bustiers. If you're not sure what some of those things are (I get it, before I was a boudoir photographer I had NO IDEA what a bustier was), Google it! There are so many different styles and cuts of lingerie available out there and we try to showcase items to fit and flatter all body types and accent different styles and personalities.
We keep our Client Wardrobe clean and sanitary by requiring all of our clients to use a protective liner with all of our items, in addition to laundering or dry cleaning each item between every single use.
“As a mother I feel we are so hard on ourselves about the way we look, and we are so concerned with taking care of our families that we forget the beauty that is contained within. A woman has the power to light up a room, she can turn heads from any angle with the grace of her smile. Our love is so strong for our relationships, careers, and whatever we set our minds to that sometimes we forget to love the woman inside of us. I chose to do a session with Candace not just for her beautiful pictures, but to recapture the raw energy of my womanhood again. Being a mother is exhausting, getting divorced drained me, moving and starting my career over nearly took away my drive. I wanted to feel empowered again, so I did this merely for myself, to find that confidence that was lost. When I met Candace at wine down Wednesday I saw the talent in her pictures but I also saw how she could bring the light of a woman out in her photographs. I knew then that I wanted to do a shoot with her. I had considered boudoir before but I knew that I didn’t want it to only be “sexy”. There is something more powerful to the experience than just looking pretty in lingerie. There is an essence of raw womanhood and the beauty that accompanies it.
I was very nervous coming in to the shoot, I was worried about posing and my smile and all the little details but Candace made me more than comfortable and she knows all her stuff. It was so much fun! We laughed, joked and had a great time! It was definitely the most empowering experience I have had. Not to mention the pictures are gorgeous! I am so grateful to be able to capture this moment in my life as the woman that I want to be. I would recommend anyone to do this, maybe for your significant other, but definitely for yourself.” -Ms. P”
THE INVESTMENT
We use the word Investment because that’s exactly what a boudoir experience with us is. An investment of money, yes. But more importantly, an investment in YOU. And you are worth every penny.
I offer my clients a beautiful selection of products, albums and digitals to show off their gorgeous images! I have hand selected each product to insure you have heirloom quality products to last lifetimes. YOU will get to hand select your photos and choose the products that are right for you!
Most clients invest between $1400-2800 for their custom boudoir portraits. Our packages are thoughtfully customized based on our client's most frequent purchases. Our a la carte menu begins at $299 for wall art and $949 for albums. Collections begin at $1800.
Cash or Credit Card payments are always accepted.
MOST OF OUR CLIENTS OPT FOR A TRADITIONAL CREDIT CARD WITH A LOW APR OR ONE THAT EARNS POINTS. WE TAKE ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS FROM ANY TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
But for those of you who need some time to pay off your order, I do offer a few options.
I firmly believe in the power a boudoir session has to transform a woman's doubt in herself, into confidence. I've seen it happen before my eyes, and I know it will happen for you. Give me the chance to show you that you are a unique, beautiful woman, and you will walk away from this experience more confident and powerful than you were.
Complete the CGP application linked below to get to get started!
(If you did NOT complete the application above)
I would LOVE to show you how beautiful you truly are!
