Yay! Thank you so much for your interest in the Boudoir Divas’ GROUPON!!!! This is the most amazing deal (we NEVER offer pricing this low!) For more info on all of our ‘regular’ pricing and packages, please visit our CLIENT LOUNGE – where you will also find more details about our studio. Also, be sure to check out our website for more info on who we are.

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Please call our studio to book your shoot (858-485-0443).  Please note that our office hours are: Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm.  WE BOOK PHOTO SESSIONS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.  We only do Packages of 3 or more Productions on Saturdays, so this Groupon does not apply on Saturdays. We will do our best to respond to your phone calls and emails as soon as possible!  :)  Due to the high volume of Groupon calls, emails, and inquiries we are receiving, please know that we are trying our best to respond to everyone in a timely manner. It may be a few days before we are able to respond to everyone. Thanks for your patience! :)

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR GROUPON SHOOT:
*YOU MUST BE 18 to have a photo shoot done with the Boudoir Divas.
*ALSO… please be sure that you bring in your printed out Groupon, AND a photo ID to your session. This is necessary for us to verify your Groupon purchase. Thank you.
*As mentioned in the Groupon, Tax & Gratuity are not included with this Groupon – please be prepared to pay California state sales tax  on your shoot.  {Suggested Gratuity for your photographer, with a 1 production photo shoot is as follows: 10%: $22, 15%: $33, 20%: $44}

FAQs…..
Q: Can I get my photo shoot before my special occasion? It’s soon!
A: Unfortunately, our shoots book out at least a month in advance. Although there is nothing wrong with calling and checking if we can fit you in!

WARNING:
Don’t wait to book until the last month before your Groupon expires!!!! We want to make sure that all of our Groupon clients get in for their shoots, but remember, with such a full calendar you must book waaaay in advance. We know your Groupon expires in March, however please don’t wait until Feb to call us and get on the calendar. This Groupon is subject to availability… and since we generally book out several weeks in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will have a shoot available for you.  (And remember that with Valentines day, February will be super-busy for boudoir shoots here at the Boudoir Divas studio)!

Q: What exactly do I get with this Groupon deal?
A: $99 for a 30-Minute Photo Session (which includes our help in styling your outfit, plus about 20 minutes of shooting)… and it also includes 7 digital files you can print at your leisure ($286 Value). It will take approximately 2 weeks after your shoot to receive your disk of images.  (You cannot exchange or make changes to this deal, BUT you can add a production or more photos to your shoot if you’d like!).

Q: What if I want to add another set and outfit?
A: You can add one more set/outfit for $220. (This is our regular pricing for one set/outfit).  We highly recommend adding an extra set, because it will give you SO much more variety in your images, and it will include an additional 3 digital images to your disc of seven (so, that makes 10 total!).  (Plus, you’re going to LOVE your boudoir experience… just one set isn’t going to be enough!)  :)  Please mention this to our staff while you are booking your shoot, and we will let you know if we have enough time in our schedule to accommodate adding another set and outfit for you. Additional pricing/deposits will apply (please call us for more details on pricing for adding a shoot).

Q: When should I book my photo shoot?
A:  WE BOOK PHOTO SESSIONS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Our studio typically books up pretty fast, but we do have a few available dates for you to book your shoot that you purchased from Groupon. When you are ready to book your shoot, call our studio and chat with one of the team members from our all-female staff: 858-485-0443 We will do our best to accommodate a date that you request, however, we cannot guarantee that we will have availability.

Q: Can I book my session on a Friday or Saturday?
A: Our company policy is that we do ONLY book 3 or more Productions on select Saturdays. Of course, you can always UPGRADE to a PACKAGE, or add more productions to your shoot, in order to reach the 3-Production minimum that we require to book a Saturday session.   You can view all of our packages here. If you would like to upgrade, just call us and let us know, and we’ll tell you what dates we have available for our PACKAGES.

Q: What time will my shoot be?
A:  Our office hours are 10am-6pm.  Your shoot will be either in the morning (starting anywhere from 8:30am until 10am), OR you might be able to schedule an afternoon shoot (your shoot would need to start at 3pm in order to be completed before our office hours end at 6pm).

Q: I have to work around my work schedule, is there any way I can do an evening session?
A:  No, unfortunately we can’t accommodate sessions in the evening.  The latest we can start your photo shoot would be at 3pm.

Q: What about sales tax and gratuity?
As with anything you purchase from Groupon, you are still required to pay a sales tax and gratuity when you come in for your shoot. Suggested 15% gratuity for your photographer on 1 Production would be $33, and 20% would be $44.  However, your photographer would be more than grateful for even a 10% gratuity of $22.

Q: What’s the shoot like?
A: You get a 30-minute session at our studio, and it will include about 20 minutes of actual shooting time with your photographer. This is just ONE set, with ONE outfit. No outfit changes, sorry, no exceptions. *NOTE: we will schedule you for a specific date and time (we are an appointment-only studio).  Once you have reserved your date and time, you are locked in!  :)  We have a 7 day cancellation policy, and if you do not show up to your photo shoot, or if you DO NOT cancel your session within 7 DAYS before the day of your shoot, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR GROUPON.  Thank you for understanding.

Q: What about hair and makeup?
A: Hair and make up is not included in this deal. You may add it for $125 with one of our fab make-up artists. You will not have time or a place to do your hair and makeup here at the studio, because once you arrive, you’ll have your planning meeting/quick consultation with your photographer, and then we will start shooting almost immediately after that.

Q: What do you recommend w/ hair & makeup?
A: We HIGHLY recommend getting professional makeup done before your shoot with us!

Q: Do I need to bring my own outfit?
A: Yes, we recommend that you do bring your own outfit to the studio. Something you feel comfortable in. Our FAVORITE outfit to photograph is a BLACK CORSET, with cute black boy short panties or low-rise panties (these types usually photograph better than thongs). (Check out this black corset from Victoria’s Secret, or THIS cute one from Fredrick’s of Hollywood). We have a dressing room with tons of fun accessories, shoes, and some clothes, but you may not like what we have so it is best to bring an outfit you know you will love. :) At the very minimum you must bring a bra and pantie set (we suggest black) and we can pair it with our corsets or babydolls.

Q: Do you do ‘nude’ photos?
A: Sorry, no we don’t. We do tasteful, classy images… and we can do the ‘illusion of nudity’, but we don’t do straight-forward nude images here at our studio.

Q: How sexy do I need to go?
A: This is completely up to you! You can go super-sexy, with lingerie (a la Maxim magazine), or bring in one of your hubby’s white shirts, or of course you can always go a little more conservative – even a sexy dress could look amazing!

Q: Do you do Pin-Up style photos?
A: Yep, sure do! We have several sets and styles of photography to choose from, so the choice is really up to you.  We suggest you go to a professional make-up artist to get a Pin-Up look for your hair and make-up.

Q: What different sets do you have?
A: Check out all of our sets here: http://boudoirdivaslounge.blogspot.com/

Q: Can I do my shoot on-location?
A: The groupon deal is for a photo shoot at our studio.  We do have a few outdoor locations available, however, this will be at an additional location fee.

Q: Do you airbrush?
A: Yes. We will airbrush all of the images for your order.

Q: What if I want to purchase something additional, like a boudoir album or calendar?
A: You are more than welcome to make an additional purchase after your shoot. We have a large variety of different products for you to purchase a la carte, after your session. You are not required to purchase anything additional. *NOTE: if you decide to purchase an album, certain products take longer to produce – up to 4 weeks. We can fill you in on those specific turn-around times when you place your order here in the studio.

Q: When do I get to see (and choose) my images?
A: Although it’s not guaranteed, our goal is the same day! Immediately after your photo shoot, you will have a quick break here at the studio, where we will have you wait in our lobby for approximately 30 minutes after your shoot has ended. At that point, you will have the opportunity to view all of your proofs, and make your selections. We ask that you make all your selection in your viewing. If you want a second viewing we require an additional $150 minimum purchase.

Q: I feel a little nervous and I don’t know how to be ‘sexy’ in front of a camera.
A: You are COMPLETELY normal! :) One of our wonderful female photographers will coach you through the entire photo shoot, telling you exactly what to do, how to pose.

Q: Can I bring a friend to my shoot?
A: We do not allow anyone other than the photographer & the client in the studio during a photo shoot, so you are not able to bring anyone with you.  If you feel more comfortable with a girlfriend coming along, you are more than welcome to bring her, but she cannot be in the studio while we are shooting; she will need to wait in our lobby until after your shoot is done.  *NOTE: If your friend ALSO purchased the Boudoir Divas Groupon deal, you can chat with us and see if we have enough availability for you to both have your shoots on the same day. In general, however, only one person is allowed in the studio at a time.

Q: Where does this shoot take place?
A: At our studio in San Diego. We will send you the address and directions once you have booked your photo shoot with us.

Q: How do I show proof of my Groupon?
A: Please bring your printed Groupon receipt to your shoot.

*NOTE: pricing subject to change. This information is not a contract or agreement, but rather, some important frequently asked questions, meant to deliver more information to you about the Groupon deal for the Boudoir Divas, which was sold Fall 2011. *IF YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THIS GROUPON, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL PRICING. It was just a one-day special deal, offered through Groupon… but it SOLD OUT!… so, all that to say, if you missed it, you missed it (sorry!) ;) If you are one of the VERY LUCKY gals who purchased this deal, we’re really excited to meet you! You’re going to love this experience, and we guarantee you’re going to LOVE your photos!!!