crafting romantic & luminous
Boudoir images
CRAFTING ROMANTIC & luminous
boudoir images
BOUDOIR inquiry guide 2021
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First and foremost welcome!!! Whether you are wanting boudoir imagery to gift your soon to be husband before your wedding, as a Valentine's Day present, or simply for yourself, it would be an absolute honor to work with you and help capture your unique beauty. I'm so happy you've found yourself here and am so excited to share all about the process of booking a boudoir session with me!
Investing in boudoir imagery isn't just about gifting it to someone else; it's a unique experience that will build your confidence and help you see just how truly stunning you are. My hope is that in five, ten, twenty years you'll look back at your images and they'll remind you of this special time and why you decided to invest in this beautiful and romantic art form.
HELLO gorgeous
Ready to make some magic?
How It Works
The first step is to reach out and request all the information you need to see if I might be the right photographer for you!
First This
Connection is at the heart of MPP and so I love chatting with my clients (via Zoom or over the phone) prior to booking to hear all about your vision and goals for your session!
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Once we chat and settle on a date, I'll send over your booking proposal and portrait contract and we make things official! Cue the champagne pop!
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your investment
photography session at your home or at a private studio location
Fine art Boudoir
fine art film photography with a romantic and editorial feel
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what to expect
option to add on professional hairstyling and makeup services as well as custom florals
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access to a small assortment of lace robes and vintage inspired garments
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one-on-one session planning and access to my ultimate boudoir session guide
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YES, I'M in!
CLASSIC
1 hour PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
One location and one-two outfits
50 FINAL retouched IMAGES
online gallery with print release
$550
Collection 1
LUXE
1.5 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
ONE LOCATION, TWO-three OUTFITS
75 FINAL RETOUCHED IMAGES
ONLINE GALLERY and an 8x8 fine art linen album
$850
melissa piontkowski photography collections
Collection 11
To start, we'll have a consultation via phone to chat about your vision for your session.
I want to hear all about your ideas! Why have you decided to invest in boudoir? What are your goals for your session? All the details! To officially book your session, simply choose one of the two collections or I can create a custom one for you. A $100 Retainer Fee is due along with a signed Portrait Contract.
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BOOKING
After your retainer is paid, the remainder is due one week prior to your session.
Your retainer fee is non-refundable, however you may transfer your date once without any additional rescheduling fees. All payments are made online via your Client Portal where you can easily find all our emails, your forms, and your invoice in one place.
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PAYMENTS
During our initial consultation we'll chat about your vision for your session and talk through some ideas!
Once we're official, I'll also send you a Boudoir Questionnaire to fill out so that I can get to know you, your goals for the session, location ideas, etc! Together we will plan and style the session of your dreams going over everything from color palette, styling, and more!
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SESSION PLANNING
Here's What you can expect
LET'S BREAK it DOWN
My style is romantic, airy, and relaxed. I will guide you through natural posing that makes you...
...feel beautiful and confident. I will guide you through all your poses, focusing on the areas you feel more confident in, and allowing you to just be YOU. I want you to come away from your session not only with beautiful and elegant imagery to give your significant other, but with a new confidence you perhaps didn't know you possessed!
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YOUR SESSION DAY
Your images will be delivered via an Online Gallery where you can easily view and download your images.
Your gallery will be active for one year. You can also order prints and canvases directly through your gallery. If you want to order a custom Keepsake Album after your session we will have a separate design meeting to go over specifics as well as cost. I'm sure your partner will love this tangible gift!
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ONLINE GALLERY
"Nothing makes a women more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful"
sophia loren
My fiancé and I are blown away by how Melissa was able to capture our love story. Melissa was professional and so fun to work with! The day of our shoot was the first time meeting her, and we immediately felt like we were working with an old friend. Both my fiancé and I felt so comfortable, allowing Melissa to capture intimate moments that felt natural and not at all posed. She takes notice of every detail and her talent behind the lens shines through her work. We are beyond excited to work with Melissa again and can not wait for her to document our love story further with our upcoming wedding.
— caitlin & nick
"We immediately felt like we were working with an old friend."
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Melissa has gone above and beyond for our photos. They are literally phenomenal and we could not be more happy to have hired her! She is so easy to talk to and makes you feel so comfortable and confident for your photos. She is almost like a second wedding planner and provided recommendations for vendors that we needed. All of our photos have come back better than what we could have even dreamed.
— jessica & michael
"Melissa has gone above and beyond for our photos."
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Melissa did a phenomenal job with our engagement photo shoot. It was one of the most fun experiences we have had as a couple! She is so professional and made us feel very much at ease throughout the entire process.This experience was much more than just a photo shoot; it gave us a chance to really spend special time with each other as a couple and reflect on some of our happiest moments together (and the ones to come)! Melissa made the whole photo shoot a memorable and fun experience. Don’t think twice about booking-you will be so happy with your experience!
— Claire & charlie
"We immediately felt like we were working with an old friend."
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It was such a pleasure to work with Melissa for our engagement photo session. She was so kind and professional during the entire session knowing exactly all of the best spots to take photos and made us feel so comfortable the entire time. Not to mention the photos came out amazing. The experience we had with her was truly unforgettable, I would highly recommend working with Melissa in the future!
— Candace & nick
"The experience we had with her was truly unforgettable."
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Especially while wearing lingerie! Luckily for you, this is my job, and I'm here to make sure you feel confident and beautiful before, during, and after your session. I see every little bit of beauty you possess and I'm here to capture what makes you uniquely special. From professional makeup, wardrobe styling, posing suggestions, flattering lighting, and magical locations, I’ll make sure you look and fell your very best on the day of your boudoir session.
Getting in front of the camera can be intimidating.
And last but not least, I promise that you will fall madly in love with your photos.
I totally get it...
What is your background in photography?
I studied photography at both the University of Florida (go Gators!) and the Rhode Island School of Design. I graduated with my BFA in Photography in 2012 and shortly after started my business in my hometown of Coral Springs, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the retainer to secure my date?
A $100 retainer is required to secure your date on my calendar. This fee is non-refundable.
Will you help me with posing and flattering angles?
Absolutely! I don't expect you to know how to pose, angle your body, etc. I will be talking to you and guiding you through poses the entire time!
Do you travel and what are your travel fees?
I happily travel for weddings and sessions! For South and Central Florida weddings and sessions under 250 miles I do not charge any additional travel fees. If you are inquiring about an out of state session or wedding reach out for a custom travel quote! Cost varies based upon location.
Will the session be somewhere private?
During our consultation will will go over the type of environment you want for your session and we will plan and book accordingly. A lot of my clients choose to use their own bedrooms and some prefer to rent out a private studio, Airbnb, or hotel room.
What can I expect on the day of the session?
A relaxing and fun environment where you can feel comfortable and confident! I will guide you (and cheer you on) throughout the process.
Should I get hair and makeup done by a professional?
Most of the time I highly recommend getting at least professional makeup done for your session. But truthfully it's completely up to you and your style. If you want your images to be more natural, go natural. If you want your images to be more glam, go glam!
We're ready to move forward and book with you! What's next?
Yay!!! I would love nothing more than to work with you and create beautiful images for you. All you have to do is simply email me to setup our consultation to discuss all the details and set a date! It's as easy at that! I simply cannot wait to hear from you!
I'm Melissa, your new photographer/ cheerleader
Hi friend, I'm Melissa and it's so lovely to meet you. I'm a fine art wedding photographer, wife, and Jane Austen nerd. I live for traveling (preferably somewhere warm and by the sea), storytelling, and capturing sweet love stories like yours.
hey there!
I would love to setup a phone consultation to chat further! Simply send me an email (or text) to schedule a time to talk! I cannot wait to meet you!!
Ready to Book?