Boudoir Photography Frequently Asked Questions – Metro Detroit Boudoir Photographer

Recently I went live in my Private Boudoir Group and answered all of your questions. We had so much fun chatting and I dropped a lot of information so I thought it would be best to put it here so you can see it too if you missed it! Here we go!

What Type of Session Do you Offer?

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  1. Classic Session – This is done in our studio or a location agreed upon by the photographer and the client. This session includes all of our pre-session goodies including a prep guide, shopping links, timeline guidance (when to get waxed, spray tan, etc.), prepayment plan options and perks, questionnaire to get to know you better and see your goals for the session and last minute tips. You will receive professional hair/makeup, your choice of 2-3 outfit changes, one-hour of photography time and a product credit.
  2. Ultimate Session – Everything listed above with a few extra perks to make for the Ultimate Self Care Day. Immediately following your session, you will receive a 1-hour massage by a licensed massage therapist while I edit your photos for a same-day reveal. No need to schedule a time to come back, you’ll be able to see them all the same day!
  3. Marathon Session – Marathon Sessions are set up similar to our mini sessions. You will receive a 1-hour photo session at a specific location on a specific date. These locations are typically airbnbs with a very unique decor vibe. You will be able to do 2 to 3 outfits during your session and the session does include a set number of digital images. Currently we are offering the option to share your session with a friend meaning that you can each do 30-minutes. This is the perfect way to dip your toes in the boudoir world. Here is our upcoming session on May 11th in Detroit. If you’d like more information or are ready to book a session you can do so by clicking here.
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What Comes Included In Your Sessions?

All bookings will include the following:

  1. Booking Confirmation with details about your session date/time
  2. Prep Guide with outfit suggestions
  3. Timeline Guide with suggestions on when to order outfits, schedule spray tans or waxing and more
  4. Pricing Guide with Prepayment Plan options and perks
  5. Questionnaire to get more information from you including any insecurities or areas you want to highlight, reasons for doing the session, make-up requests, etc. so that we are fully communicating before your session. It’s all about being open and honest!
  6. Last Minute tips and tricks such as drinking enough water, stretching, what to wear coming to your session, etc.
  7. Professional Hair/Makeup, champagne, water, snacks during your getting ready time
  8. Two to Four Outfit Changes depending on which session you’ve selected
  9. Some sessions include a print credit or digital images which is explained at the time of session selection
  10. All images will be hand-edited for you to view at your reveal or upon gallery delivery

Can I keep my photos private?

YES! You will never have to worry about sharing your images if you don’t want to. After your session, you will receive a feedback questionnaire from me and it will ask you if you give me permission to share your images. Going further, if you say “yes” you will have the option to select where I share them. It can be only in the Private Facebook Group or anywhere. You will also have the choice of selecting the images you feel comfortable with me sharing. It can be any of them, identity protected images or just the ones that are your favorite. You have complete control over what I share, or don’t share.

boudoir photos with a jean jacket

I don’t know how to pose myself. Can you help me?

Girl, absolutely. I would never expect you to come in and do all of the posing on your own. I will give you as much direction as needed and can also put myself in the pose first to show you how to do it. One of our prep tips is to stretch because there are poses you will be put in that your body is not used to being put in. Not only will I pose your body, I will tell you exactly what to do with your hands, feet, eyes, mouth and will even put your hair exactly where it needs to go. You do not have to be experienced in posing to do a boudoir session. That’s my job!

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Will you photoshop parts of my body that I don’t like?

NO. With over ten years of experience photographing boudoir, I know how to POSE your body in ways that will complement your body type. My goal is for you to see who you are RIGHT NOW and love yourself. It would be doing a disservice to you and to myself if I spent time photoshopping you after your session. I will soften your skin and remove blemishes, razor burn, bruises, etc. But I will never change your body shape. Sorry, not sorry.

boudoir pose from a Michigan boudoir photographer

I don’t know what to wear or where to shop. Do you give me suggestions?

We sure do! As part of our prep packet, you’ll receive a list of suggestions for things to wear. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t have to be lingerie! There are so many articles of clothing (or nothing at all) that can take the place of lingerie and be super sexy. An unbutton pair of jeans, a cardigan, fishnets, all of these are just examples of what you can bring instead of or in addition to lingerie. We will also give you a list with links included to some of our favorite places to shop. Some local shops have even given us discount codes to use which you’ll receive after you book your session. So fun, right?

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, absolutely! We all go through tough times and I do believe that this experience is an investment in yourself. We will send you all of the prepayment plan options with the collections and work with you to find something you’re comfortable with. We do not offer post-payment plans. This is because I want you to walk in to your session and not have anything else to stress about. We will have it all figured out before your reveal so that you just get to sit back, relax and say “damn, I’m hot!” without having to worry about what you can afford.

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Can I bring a friend to my boudoir session?

You can but I want you to really think about this before you invite someone. Think of who you would feel comfortable being naked in front of. These sessions are intimate and you will be vulnerable. So make sure whoever you invite to come is someone you are very comfortable with. I will be your ultimate hype girl, so you don’t need to bring anyone else with you. But if you’d like to bring someone, you sure can!

Are there certain outfits that work for or against different body types?

Ding, ding, ding! Yes! Certain pieces flatter some body types but don’t work well for others and we will give you all of that information ahead of time too. For example, if you have a large chest, you will want to look for a body suit that has more support up top rather than the lace fabric that just hangs over and pulls the ladies down.

“I’m too old” “I don’t have anyone to do this session for” “Maybe when I lose a few more pounds”

Honestly, I hear it all. Every excuse in the books. But I am here to tell you that you could probably always find an excuse to put off this session. The time is NOW. You don’t have to love your body to book the session. Honestly, it’s better for me if you don’t. Because that means when you see your images and understand how beautiful you are RIGHT NOW, I’ve done my job. Happy tears at reveals are what I live for. You are stunning. If you don’t feel that way, invest in yourself and book the damn session. You’ll be so happy you did.

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Hear from others how their experience went:

Miss J –

“I decided to do a boudoir session after I saw a friend of mine do one with Jenay. I was excited and a little nervous before the session, but everyone was so welcoming when I walked In and I felt comfortable right away, which made the session so fun. As soon as I left, I felt like a total badass.

When I saw the gallery I was like ‘Oh my God, is that me?!’ I’m so happy I did this session and honestly, I would do another one in a heartbeat.

Being one who has struggled with how I looked my whole life, I think every woman needs to do one of these sessions to allow them to see how beautiful and sexy they really are and to give them a self-confidence boost. I wouldn’t have done anything different. Jenay and her team were fantastic!”

Miss L –

“Seeing other women agree to share their sessions In this group and knowing Jenay forever made me decide to do a boudoir session. I was nervous and excited at first but as soon as the session started, I felt comfortable, empowered, sexy, beautiful and fun!

Immediately following my session I felt excited, confident and empowered and looking through my final gallery left me feeling so excited that I already plan to do another boudoir session!

This was just an incredible experience and I can’t wait to do it again. If you are considering doing a boudoir session with Jenay, DO IT NOW!”

Miss R –

“I’ve literally never felt sexier in my entire life, ESPECIALLY in a photograph. I want to print these out life-size and use them as wallpaper”

So, what do you say? Are you ready to book a boudoir session and fall (more) in love with yourself?

If the answer is YES – Click Here

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Dean – Hospital Newborn Session – Michigan Newborn Photographer

Our First Moments Sessions, often referred to as Fresh 48 or Hospital Newborn Sessions, are the most underrated perk of our Milestone Collections. I stand behind this statement 100 percent. Whether this is your first baby or your last, this session is beautifully documented art of the first moments of your baby’s life. That’s pretty powerful.

Parents holding baby for the first time in the hospital

Three Reasons Why You Should do a First Moments Session

Hospital Newborn photos.  Baby holding dad's finger for the first time.
  1. The Details – These are the focus of this session. The hospital bands, the wrinkly toes, the umbilical cord, the peach fuzz… It may seem like these details will stay for a while so you can soak them in, but the reality is that they change quickly. And more often than not, you are in survival mode and won’t get as much time to lock them into your memory as you think you will.
Hospital Newborn Photo Session

2. The bond – This chapter of your parenting story is on it’s very first page. How cool is that?! These moments are some of the most important of your entire life. You can now officially hold your baby in your arms. You can see their features, smell them, kiss their cheeks, do skin-to-skin. All of these moments are monumental and deserve to be documented.

Parents with new baby in the hospital

3. The Story – I am guessing that you, the reader, don’t have photos like this from when you were born. But I am pretty confident that you wish you did. These are the first moments of your baby’s life. For them to be able to look back and relive it through images would be a priceless gift to be able to give them.

newborn photo shoot in hospital

Now that I’ve tugged on your heart strings (and ovaries), lets go back to my original statement. The First Moments Session is the most underrated perk of our Milestone Collections. What I mean by this is that you have the option to add this session on for a discounted rate to any of our Milestone Collections. Or you can swap it out for one of the sessions in our collections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to document the FIRSTS. You’ll never regret having these moments preserved forever. Email hello@visionphotomi.com or Contact Us Here for more information.

Josh + Jordyn – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Destination Wedding

I first met Josh and Jordyn when I did a model call looking for an adventurous couple who love to travel and aren’t shy in front of the camera. This is exactly who these two are and I’m so happy they submitted an application. Our first session was in Hocking Hills and it was just as dreamy as you can imagine. I’ll have to go back and blog that session soon!

You can only guess my excitement when they told me they were getting married in Mexico and wanted me to be there for their big day. If I could be a full-time destination wedding photographer, I would. I could go on about how beautiful it was, but I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

Wedding Venue: Sandos Playacar – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

playa del carmen wedding photo of bride and groom running on the beach

Next up…. the First Look. Spoiler alert: there were tears

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bride and groom at a tropical destination wedding
editorial portrait of bride and groom walking away during a tropical destination wedding

Now it’s time for Bridal Portraits around the Resort

bride and groom standing in an balcony of a Mexican hotel on their wedding day
bride and groom kissing by flowers in Mexico
bride and groom standing by flowers in mexico
editorial vibe photo of bride and groom destination wedding in Mexico

Wedding Ceremony Time

bride with dad and step dad walking her down the aisle at destination wedding in Mexico
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ceremony view of destination wedding in Mexico
bride and groom celebrating after wedding ceremony in Mexico

Cocktail Hour and Bridal Portraits Pt. 2

Destination wedding reception in Mexico
bride and groom in a vintage golf cart
bride and groom kissing in Mexico destination wedding
bride and groom walking on the beach in Playa Del Carmen Mexico
Bride and groom kissing in Mexico destination wedding
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bride and groom kissing in Playa Del Carmen destination wedding
groom dipping bride at hotel resort in Playa Del Carmen
appetizer detail shot at wedding in mexico
cocktail hour detail shot fun drink tower in mexico
reception details at destination wedding in mexico
cake cutting at destination wedding in Mexico
All wedding guests cheers together for a portrait at a destination wedding

Thank you, Josh and Jordyn, for an unbelievable trip. You guys are wonderful. I love your friends and family and I can’t wait to continue documenting your story. Congratulations! I wish you many years of happiness!

Milestone Collection Collages – Metro Detroit Family Photographer

🚨 New Background Announcement 🚨

We are ready to announce our newest option for our clients! We’ve been wanting to introduce this to you for a while now and I love how they turned out! The “Milestone Collage Background” is now available for anyone on our milestone collections. When the time comes for the 1-year session (queue the tears) we will print photos from all of your previous sessions with us to display as a story in the background of one of your baby’s set-ups. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this big milestone than by being able to look back on all the moments we captured before. Think of it as a visual story from the maternity or newborn session up to where they are now. And icing on the cake, you get to take all of those photos home with you!

1 year photo session
baby's first year milestone first birthday session. Michigan baby photographer
first birthday photo idea. photo collage of baby's first year. metro detroit family photographer

If you’re pregnant or recently had a baby, please contact us to schedule your milestone collection! We can begin your collection anytime between a positive pregnancy test and the baby’s first birthday.

Meet the Photographers Part 1 – Metro Detroit Photographer

Every once in a while, we have to jump in front of the camera and put ourselves in your shoes. This requires us to show our faces more often so you can get to know your photographers better! We recently had a branding session done and it was a blast. We laughed, posed, and then, things got awkward. The goal was to get a fresh set of content with a spring vibe and individual images of each of us. Here are a few favorites of the group.

Venue: LMP Collective

female owned and operated photographers based in rochester michigan
photography team in metro detroit

As a team, we all have different strengths that I thought would be fun to highlight in the session. No one knew I was doing this so presenting them with their name was a blast!

branding photos of rochester michigan photographers
photography team based in rochester and plymouth michigan
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group photos of michigan based family photographers

Stay tuned our our next post where we highlight each of the photographers so you can get to know us a little more!

If you’re ready to book a session or wedding with a bunch of weirdos like us, please contact us to start chatting!

Special shout out to our girl Sara of Sara Meteyer Photography for hanging with us and taking these. We will share her branding photos soon!

Four Reasons You Need a Simple Session in Your Life – Rochester, Michigan Family Photographer

Simple sessions became popular a few years ago and they aren’t going away anytime soon. These sessions are done in a photography studio on a simple white seamless background. Subjects are asked to wear white, and for good reason. It keeps everything simple. If the modern simplistic photos aren’t enough of a reason, I am going to give you four more to help you understand why you need this session in your life.

Simple Session -  Rochester Michigan Photographer
  1. These sessions are timeless. There isn’t any trendy decor (although I love my boho vibes) or edits (cough, cough, muted film edits). These are simply black and white photos that will never go out of style.
black and white photo session for kids. Photographer studio in rochester, michigan
simple studio session for kids in rochester, michigan

2. The focus is simply on the subject. These sessions are sometimes referred to as “personality sessions” and for good reason! The entire session is focused on the expressions and capturing details details and personality.

siblings dancing during a simple mini session. Black and white photography session. Kids photographer rochester, michigan
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3. Outfit selection is a breeze. There is no need to stress about coordinating colors or patterns. You don’t have to decide if you’re going to pretend you always walk around in flowy gowns versus leggings and a sweatshirt. Just throw on some jeans and a white top and you’re good to go!

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4. These images make excellent wall decor. Since they are simple and black and white, they will go perfectly in almost any room. So many of our clients blow these up and hang them as pieces of art (because that’s what they truly are) to showcase in their home.

family photographer rochester michigan. siblings photos

If you’re ready to book your Simple Session, contact us today!

Baby Jack – Metro Detroit Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the Vision Family, Jack!

This handsome boy brought along his big fur-brother, Calvin to his session and I am so glad he did! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a pup more proud. He is going to be the best big brother. Jack was a sleepy piece of perfection and I love all of images we were able to capture during this session. He’s signed up for a Milestone Collection so we get to see this sweet boy grow and I can’t wait! – Sam

If you are expecting a little one, or know someone who is, you can book your newborn session or milestone collection at any time during pregnancy! We offer pregnancy announcement sessions, gender reveal sessions, maternity sessions, first-moment hospital sessions, newborn sessions, and/or sessions multiple times throughout baby’s first year! Contact us for more information!

Newborn photo with dog
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newborn photo with parents hands

The outfit Jack is wearing above and this dress Jack’s mama is wearing below is available in our Client Closet which is offered complimentary to all clients on our Milestone Collections.

mommy and me newborn photos
studio newborn photography session with dog
sleeping baby newborn photos posed in a bucket

If you’re ready to book your newborn session with us, please reach out today! We are so excited to work with you and capture all of the sweet moments throughout baby’s first year!

Brittany Quest Realtor – Michigan Branding Session

In a highly competitive market, it’s important to stand out. One way to do this is to ensure your online presence aligns with your brand. As a Branding Photographer in Metro Detroit, we work with our clients to create images that represent them.

Photo Venue: 429 Main
HMU Stylist: CM Beauty
Client: Brittany Valensky – Realtor

Michigan Realtor Branding Photos. Professional headshots in Rochester, MIchigan

Meet Brittany – a force to be reckoned with in her domain. With unwavering determination, she advocates for her clients, going the extra mile to understand and address their unique needs. In her most recent Branding Session, we aimed to capture Brittany’s undeniable spirit and dedication. This is just a small peek at her shoot. She was given over 100 images and is now set for months with content and marketing materials.

Michigan realtor branding session.

Before her session, Brittany opted to take advantage of one of our unique services, professional hair/makeup. This was done by our stylist Caitlin of CM Beauty. We offer this service for all branding, boudoir, maternity and senior sessions.

Hair and makeup artist availabile for branding sessions in Metro Detroit

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, we are here to help. Contact Us today to start a conversation about how we can elevate your online presence by booking a Branding Session catered to your niche.

Metro Detroit Branding Session for realtors
Professional branding session in Rochester Michigan
Real Estate headshot photographer in Metro Detroit


Book your Branding Session here

3 Tips for Personalizing your Maternity Session – Metro Detroit Maternity Photographer

If you have a maternity session booked or are contemplating whether or not to do one and don’t know what to bring, we are here to help! We are Michigan Newborn and family photographers in Rochester, Michigan who love capturing motherhood in every stage. With over a decade of experience in newborn and family photography, we have a few tips on how to help you personalize your maternity session.

Cozy couples maternity session. Michigan Maternity Photographer

Here are Three Tips on How to Personalize Your Pregnancy Photoshoot

  1. Bring in an ultrasound picture or photo strip – This is one of the safest ways to make sure you never lose or damage your ultrasound pictures. Plus it makes the sweetest prop for you to hold, second to holding your baby bump
Maternity session with ultrasound picture. Metro Detroit maternity photographer

2. Bring cute baby clothes and/or shoes – This can be a simple onesie or something more personalized with a nickname or even baby’s name if you can commit to that before baby is born!

3. If you’re married, incorporate something from the wedding or from dating – Afterall, its because two people fell in love that the little one is on their way so paying homage to the relationship will be something sweet that your child will appreciate more. This mama brought her robe that she got ready in on her wedding day. See pictures below!

Maternity session with bridal robe Michigan Maternity photographer
Bridal robe on bride during getting ready photos. Michigan Wedding photographer


For your maternity session, you have the freedom to bring anything that reflects your personal style and makes the session uniquely yours. From the initial scheduling inquiry, we’ll collaborate closely to determine the ideal location (our Rochester, MI studio, your home, an outdoor location that reflects your style etc.), atmosphere, and outfit selection that you feel beautiful and confident in. Additionally, we offer access to our client closet, providing you with a variety of dresses and bodysuits options to help make the planning process simple. We also offer professional hair/makeup and prenatal massage options after you finish your shoot. Your session is all about capturing the essence of this special moment in your life, but more importantly, it’s about celebrating you because, well, you are growing a human and that’s pretty amazing! Also, we have milestone collections to cover your baby’s first year to help you rest assured that all those sweet details will be captured.

For more information about maternity or newborn photography or to schedule a session, visit our website

Pregnancy photo cozy boho vibe. Metro detroit newborn photographer

Xander 6 Months – Metro Detroit Family Photographer

Our new corner of the studio is pretty magical. Xander and his family were the first to test it out and I am in love with how it looks. The sequence with momma + baby melts my heart. If you’d like a session like this, we are hosting motherhood sessions on Sunday, April 14th. Book your session here