FAQs

Common Boudoir Questions

General Boudoir Information

  • Boudoir is a French term that originally referred to a woman's private dressing room or bedroom. In photography, it represents intimate, empowering portraiture designed to celebrate confidence, femininity, and self-love.

    Boudoir is not about being provocative or explicit—it’s about capturing you in a way that feels fun, flirty, beautiful, sultry, or soft. Whether you want to express strength, sensuality, or playfulness, your session is all about embracing your unique personality.

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  • Your Full Body Empowerment Experience is an all-day luxury session designed to make you feel confident, beautiful, and celebrated. The experience lasts up to 6 hours and includes:

    ✔ Complimentary professional hair & makeup to enhance your natural beauty.
    ✔ Access to our 600-piece size-inclusive client wardrobe for a customized look.
    ✔ Expert posing guidance from head to pointed toe—no experience needed!
    ✔ A fun, confidence-boosting atmosphere (and a bit of a workout—expect some sore muscles from all that arching and twisting!).

    Studio sessions start at 8 AM, Monday–Friday, wrapping up around noon. A few days later, you’ll return for your Image Reveal & Ordering Appointment (about 2 hours), where you’ll select your favorite images and explore stunning ways to display them.

    All our clients use Pre-Session Payment Plans, ensuring your products are fully paid off 7 days before your shoot so we can order them right away!

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  • Our studio is located at 3402 13th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota—a beautiful, welcoming space designed to make you feel comfortable and empowered. With gorgeous natural light, elegant hardwood floors, and hand-selected decor, it’s the perfect setting for your boudoir experience.

    ✨ Our studio features:
    ✔ Multiple stunning setups for a variety of looks.
    ✔ A dedicated hair & makeup space to start your session in style.
    ✔ A private changing room for comfort and convenience.
    ✔ A size-inclusive client closet with hundreds of lingerie pieces.
    ✔ A fabulous viewing area filled with luxury product samples.
    ✔ A 70-inch screen to showcase your breathtaking images during your reveal.

    We can’t wait to welcome you into this empowering space!

  • Absolutely! Before your session, we’ll schedule a studio tour so you can see the space, ask questions, and get to know us. We’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you feel prepared, comfortable, and excited for your experience.

    If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out! Email is our primary mode of communication, so feel free to contact us anytime at samantha@samanthaturner.photography.

    We can’t wait to connect with you!

  • If you’re ready to book your session, simply click here to fill out our contact form!

    We handle all planning via email, and once we receive your inquiry, we’ll be in touch to walk you through the next steps and start planning your dream boudoir experience.

    We can’t wait to create something amazing with you!

  • We offer two main types of boudoir sessions, each designed to celebrate you in a unique way:

    ✨ Full Body Empowerment Experience – Our signature luxury studio session designed to help you embrace and celebrate your body in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

    🔥 Specialty Sessions – These are mini boudoir shoots centered around specific themes, adding a fun and creative twist to your experience!

    We’re always dreaming up new ideas, so there’s always something exciting on the horizon!

Boudoir Session Details

  • Our Full Experience Collections begin at $2,000. Feeling a bit of sticker shock? No worries! This experience is an investment in yourself, and we offer several flexible payment plan options to make it more accessible.

    Interest-Free In-House Payment Plans – Split the cost of any collection or à la carte products into smaller bi-weekly or weekly payments leading up to your session.

    Plan Ahead for Smaller Payments – Many clients book their sessions up to a year in advance, allowing for longer, more manageable payment schedules.

    We’re happy to help find the best option for you—just reach out!

  • Yes! We believe everybody deserves this experience, and we offer flexible, interest-free payment plans to make it easier for you.

    ✔ To secure your session date and time, a session fee is required at the time of booking.
    ✔ After that, you can choose a fully customizable, interest-free payment plan for the collection of your choice.

    Our goal is to make your experience as accessible and enjoyable as possible!

  • The number of digital images you receive depends on the collection you choose. On average, our clients enjoy 40+ high-quality images that they absolutely love!

    Each collection is thoughtfully designed to ensure you have plenty of stunning memories to cherish for a lifetime.

  • Absolutely! We love photographing couples and would be honored to include your partner in your session. Depending on your collection choice, your partner can be included in one set or throughout the entire session.

    However, please note that partners are only allowed in the studio if they are being photographed with you. To maintain a comfortable and focused atmosphere during your shoot, they cannot stay for any other reason.

Inquiring Minds Also Want to Know…

  • Absolutely not! We take your privacy very seriously and will only share images with your explicit consent and a signed contract.

    Many clients prefer to keep their sessions private, and that’s completely fine. Others may want to share their photos publicly, and that’s perfectly okay too! Your comfort and choice are our top priorities, and we’re here to ensure you feel safe and confident in your decision.

  • Our services are designed to provide you with complete, undivided attention in a one-on-one atmosphere, so we do not allow guests during your session or viewing.

    Even if clients include a partner in their session, we ask that they do not attend the viewing. My primary focus is always on you, ensuring you feel comfortable, confident, and empowered throughout the entire experience.

    Thank you for understanding and helping us create the best possible environment for your session!

  • We’ve photographed hundreds of women, and while only some of our clients allow us to showcase their stunning images, it’s important to remember that there’s no such thing as a perfect body!

    We want you to come to our studio as you are so we can celebrate you in this moment. Regardless of your size, shape, age, or any other factor, boudoir is for EVERY. BODY.

    Let us prove it to you!

  • GIRL, YOU BETTER STOP!

    This experience is all about celebrating you as you are right now—not about what you wish you could be. Stop placing your worth on a shelf; it’s time to invest in yourself right now!

    You don’t need to lose weight, be in a relationship, or wait for a milestone to celebrate your beauty and confidence. You are worthy just as you are—and we can’t wait to help you see it!

  • Not at all! Your comfort is our top priority.

    At STP, we celebrate you in whatever way feels right for you. Before each session, we always ask for your consent if we need to assist with outfits, hair adjustments, and more.

    The experience is all about honoring your individuality, so you can choose what makes you feel most confident—whether that’s in lingerie, a cozy sweater, or something else entirely!

  • That’s exactly why you hire us!

    We’ll pose you from head to toe and guide you through every facial expression. Just show up, and we’ll take care of the rest—one step at a time.

    Our goal is to make you feel confident and empowered throughout the entire experience, so there’s no need to worry about posing. We’ve got you covered!

  • I want to help you feel beautiful NOW, just as you are.

    During your session, we focus on flattering you with:
    ✔ Professional hair and makeup to enhance your natural beauty.
    ✔ A wardrobe that complements your figure and makes you feel confident.
    ✔ Expert lighting and posing techniques that highlight your best ass-ets (see what I did there?).

    I believe in celebrating your natural beauty—while we’re happy to remove temporary blemishes like bruises, scratches, and pimples, we don’t engage in heavy photoshopping. Our goal is for you to feel glorious in your own skin!

    You are perfect as you are, and we’re here to make sure you shine!

  • We’re happy to retouch your images to ensure they look their absolute best! Your final photos will have any temporary blemishes, bruises, or scratches removed—essentially, anything that’s not permanent and will heal or disappear.

    That said, our clients are always wow-ed by how amazing their images look straight out of the camera, and we can’t wait to show you the magic!

    Please note: We do not remove tan lines or correct skin tones from tanning beds or spray tans, so we recommend proceeding with caution if you’ve recently tanned.

  • We’ve created a beautiful and comprehensive wardrobe guide to help you look and feel like a bombshell during your session!

    Most of our clients bring nothing and rely on our fabulous, size-inclusive client closet—in fact, 99% of the lingerie, accessories, shoes, and more you see in our images belongs to the studio!

    My policy is always, "When in doubt, bring it!" You’re welcome to browse our fantastic collection of over 600 pieces (sizes XS - 6X) to find the perfect outfit that makes you feel confident and gorgeous.

    Whether you’re looking for something daring or subtle, we’ve got you covered!

  • On the day of your session, you’ll be in good hands with our amazing team! You’ll be joined by:

    ✔ The photographer, who will guide you through every pose and ensure you feel confident and empowered.

    ✔ The hair and makeup artist, who will help you look and feel your best before stepping in front of the camera.

    We’re here to make you feel comfortable, confident, and fabulous every step of the way!

  • Yes, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind:

    ✔ Props are allowed only with prior approval from us.
    ✔ No animals, weapons, or extra guests are permitted in the studio.
    ✔ For safety and privacy reasons, we do not allow anyone under 18 in the studio at any time.

    We want to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for everyone, and these guidelines help ensure that! If you have any special requests, feel free to ask—we're happy to work with you.

  • Our studio books months in advance, and printed products can take up to 8 weeks for delivery. To ensure everything arrives on time, we recommend scheduling your session as soon as possible.

    If you’re booking for a special occasion or want your images by a holiday, please select a session date at least 2 months prior to when you need your products.

    You can expect to receive your luxury items in about 6-8 weeks, and all purchased digital images will be sent to you as soon as your final payment is processed.