Table of Contents
THE PROCESS
ABOUT ME
HOW TO PREPARE
HOW TO ARRIVE
HAIR AND MAKEUP
INDOOR SESSION TIMELINE
OUTDOOR SESSION TIMELINE
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
YOUR IMAGE REVEAL
INVESTMENT
PRODUCTS
HOW TO BOOK
How does it
work?
A few days later, I will send you your final, fully retouched images of your choice. I'll also send you a draft album design if you've chosen an album. When your products are chosen and paid in full, they take up to 6-8 weeks to be hand crafted, shipped, and delivered.
Step 6. The Final Touches
Two weeks later, after editing is complete, I will send you a link to view a slideshow of your final images for the first time! You'll cozy up and see how gorgeous you truly are, choose how many images you'd like, and decide how you'd lie to spend your product credit.
Step 5. The Big Reveal
Depending on your session type, we will shoot between 2-5 outfits either brought from home or borrowed from the client closet. For around 1-2 hours, I will guide you through every pose from head to toe, even guiding your breathing to ensure you look natural and not stiff.
Step 4. Shoot Time!
When you come in for your session, our hair and makeup artist is going to pamper you with a gorgeous makeover, which can be as natural or as glam as you want. Sip on a beverage of your choice and relax, you deserve it!
Step 3. Get Pampered
Once you're booked, we will work together to make your session tailored to match your personality. I will send you a detailed questionnaire, prep guide, and we'll text ideas back and forth until your session day!
Step 2. Planning your Session
We'll chat on the phone for about 15-20 minutes about what you're looking for, talk about your "why", and discuss details like session options, pricing and availability. If you like what you hear, we'll book your date!
Step 1. Initial Consultation
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Hey There, I'm Sierra
A little more about me: I'm a mom of two crazy boys and a mine wife. I pride myself on providing incredible service and gorgeous images, but beyond that, allowing women to bring out their inner badass in whatever way is true to them. I've been told that my superpower is making people feel comfortable.
I spent much of my childhood being bullied for my weight, my hair, my teeth, etc. Then most of my teen and early adult years I spent feeling incredibly self-conscious. It wasn't until I had my first boudoir session that I realized that I am uniquely beautiful. And when I started learning about and photographing boudoir I realized that my body is normal! That's why I do this, I want to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone so you can see the beauty that your mind likes to pretend isn't there, the beauty that your loved ones see in you, and to show you that those insecurities do NOT need to rule your life!
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How to Prepare
- I have a growing client closet of gorgeous lingerie in sizes XS-4XL, so, I have something for everyone. If you book a session, you are welcome to borrow any pieces from it. The only requirement is that you bring a nude or black thong or G-string to wear underneath.
- Feel free to bring any of your own lingerie or clothing that you'd like. My absolute favorite choices is bodysuits, teddys, and an oversized sweater or cardigan. I suggest bringing more items than you think you'll need, and you can mix and match your items and items from the client closet.
- If you want to do some shopping before your shoot here's some brands that I love: Savage x Fenty, For Love and Lemons, Torrid, Kilo Brava, Honey Birdette, FashionNova, Thistle and Spire and of course locally I suggest Freya Romance Boutique and Bustin' Out Boutique.
- We do not photograph cosplay or weapons. If you'd like to bring any props, we can talk about it during your phone consultation.
Hair and Makeup
I work with the best hair and makeup artists in the area! I hand selected my hair and makeup artists not only because they are the bomb.com at their craft, but because they share my mission for empowering every single woman who books a session.
The hair and makeup artist will have EVERYTHING that you need. They only ask that you come with a clean face and clean/dry hair so that she has a blank canvas to work with!
Tips are accepted & appreciated by the makeup artists but not required. Just please remember to bring cash if you would like to tip your artist! Thanks so much!
Hair and Makeup Artist's schedules vary so we can't say exactly who will be glamming you up but rest assured that all of them are there to make you look and feel absolutely gorgeous! Feel free to check them out on instagram:
Brieanne McClelland - @brieartistry - @charisma.salonak
Sammy Ia - @styledby.sammy - @charisma.salonak
How to Arrive
Wear loose clothing that doesn't leave marks on your skin. A great example is sweat pants or wind shorts, a loose tee, and loose undergarments or even pajamas! Please remove pony-tail holders from your wrists. Try not to wear socks or a bra as they all leave those pesky little indentations in your skin. Basically the least sexy clothes you can find lol.
If you'd like a hype girl there for hair and makeup, that is fine. However, friends or Plus One's are not allowed while shooting. I find that even with the best intentions, they are often too distracting. Thank you for understanding.
Outdoor Session Timeline
Outdoor sessions occur from 4pm-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
4:00pm-5:15pm: Arrive at Charisma Salon. Our professional hair and makeup artist will ask you how you'd like your hair and makeup to be styled and will start glamming you up! Complimentary refreshments will be available for you during this time as well (coffee, tea, water and snacks).
5:15pm-5:30pm Time to try on some outfits! We can do this at the salon, at your home, or on location depending on where we are shooting. I have a popup tent that I often bring with me. I'll pull several lingerie pieces in your size and color preferences to try on alongside your pieces. We'll mix and match and we'll choose your favorite 3 to shoot in!
5:30pm-6:00pm: Drive to our shoot location
6:00pm-8:00pm: It's time shoot!! For the best lighting, I like to start about 2 hours before sunset. We usually go through 2-3 outfits for outdoor sessions. We can also do some tasteful nudes in nature if you want.
Indoor Session Timeline
Indoor sessions occur from 9am-1pm on Mondays and Fridays.
9:00am-10:15am: Arrive at Charisma Salon. Our professional hair and makeup artist will ask you how you'd like your hair and makeup to be styled and will start glamming you up! Complimentary refreshments will be available for you during this time as well (coffee, tea, water and snacks). If we rented an AirBNB for your session she will meet us on site.
10:15-10:30: Drive to our shooting location.
10:30am-10:45am: Time to try on some outfits! I'll pull several lingerie pieces in your size and color preferences to try on! You'll have a private space to try it all on & choose your favorites. From there, we'll have a mini fashion show where you'll try on all of your fav pieces and we'll choose your favorite 3-4 to shoot in!
10:45am-12:45pm: It's time shoot!! We will shoot for about 2 hours or until you're satisfied and ready for lunch. We usually go through 3 outfits during this time with an optional 'in the sheets' look after. I will tell you exactly what to do, where to look, how to breath and everything is tailored to your comfort level.
12:45-1:00pm: It's time to say goodbye! At this point I guarantee you'll be tired, hungry, and feeling like a million dollars.
What Happens Next?
This year I'm doing my image reveals a little bit different. Over the past couple of years with I've found that women's schedules, especially mothers, can vary so much and the 9-5 work schedule is becoming more and more rare. So, I've taken the classic image reveal and made it much more flexible.
Your Image Reveal
About 2 weeks after your session you'll get an email with a link to your image reveal website. First, you'll see a slideshow of all of your photos, lightly edited (not yet retouched for blemishes, bruises, etc.). Based on how many of your images you love, you'll choose the best collection for you. Then, the website will walk you through the process of choosing your images and selecting what you would like to use your print credit on.
You'll have 48 hours before the link expires, but this gives you the flexibility to go through the process whenever is most convenient for you. As always, I'm available for any questions you may have, but I've set things up to be super smooth (like buttah) and user friendly.
Once you select your images and submit them, I will retouch your selections (skin smoothing, blemish removal, etc.). Your final photos will be available to download within 1 week of your reveal!
The Session Retainer
- In-home sessions have a retainer fee of $300.
- Outdoor sessions have a retainer fee of $300.
- Signature sessions includes AirBNB rental and have a retainer fee of $600.
- An emailed copy of my comprehensive style guide and prep guides to assist you in planning your experience
- professional hair/makeup
- Access to the client closet
- Expert posing throughout your session
- Professional image retouching
- Complimentary boudoir album design
Images and Product Pricing
The photo session lasts a few hours, but the photographs you go home with will last forever. Whether it’s an album, prints, or something fun like a retro viewfinder - everything I offer is delivered to you ready to hang/display & admire for a lifetime. Our Investment menu is curated with the most high-end, unique products to beautifully display your boudoir photos for a lifetime.
We offer a few different collections based on how many final images you want. Each collection comes with a certain number of digital images and a certain amount of print credit that you can use on any of our offered products. Collections begin at $900. Our average client investment is $2100. All products are custom & professionally made from the best print labs in the industry.
Payment plan options (interest free) are also available so your amount can be broken up in several different ways if needed. We accept all major credit/debit cards and paypal.
Contract, full investment menu and welcome guide are sent after booking. Phone Consultations are required after booking so that we can fully customize your session and start planning!!!
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Sierra is amazing! Her lighting style immediately drew us to her when looking for wedding photographers as we wanted to capture the vibrance and joy of our big day. She met those expectations with her beautiful photos and was also such a pleasure to work with. She is calm, organized, very approachable, and a great communicator, which allowed us to relax and just have fun. Thank you, Sierra!
- Leanora S. and Alex B.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra is an ABSOLUTE ANGEL! I cannot recommend her enough. She made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so much fun to work with. I have the most beautiful photos to last a lifetime. I could have never dreamed of these photos turning out the way they did! She is truly an artist. When we get the chance to go back to Alaska, I will be booking her for another photoshoot! Love her so much and I am sending her hugs from Florida! Thank you again!
- Kaci W. and Josh W.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra made our engagement photo session so easy, fun, and completely worthwhile. The process was incredibly simple and Sierra was flexible with getting us booked quickly. She was responsive, and accommodating. She made as feel at ease. And all of this before actually seeing the end result! Needless to say, Sierra has incredible talent, and the photos she took of us will be cherished forever. She is a true gem, and anyone would be lucky to have her photograph an important moment in their life. 1000% worth it.
- Paige B. and Cody N.
CLIENT LOVE
We Hired Sierra Wilson's photography services, for our wedding on the Mendenhall glacier in Juneau AK As it is on glacier we had short wedding ceremony but we really appreciated Sierra Wilson work when we saw final pictures! We don’t know how she could capture those amazing pictures in 40 mins on glaciers! Sierra is a professional and understanding person, she spoke to us for 30 min while booking about our expectations and delivered them 100% Great quality of work! We are happy that we hired her for our special day! Sierra made it beautiful with her creative skills. Strongly suggest her service.
- Sarahbeth and Sandeep H.J.
CLIENT LOVE
WOW!!! We are absolutely thrilled with all of our amazing photos! Sierra is such an awesome person and was able to capture every special moment throughout our day! She knew exactly what to do and say to make us feel 100% comfortable. Looking at our photos brings us right back to that moment! Thank you Sierra for being such an amazing piece of our wedding day! We can’t wait to come back to Alaska for our next adventure! For sure Sierra will be a part of it!
- Maggie B. and Bill P.
CLIENT LOVE
We booked Sierra for our Juneau wedding photos and WOW! are we ever happy we did!! Not only is she an amazing photographer (that’s clear from her website!), but she managed to make us feel relaxed and comfortable, and we had fun!! (and that’s saying a lot because we do not usually enjoy having our photo taken lol). Thank you so much Sierra for making the whole process simple, for going over and above, and for perfectly capturing us!!!
- Chelsea and Dan G.
CLIENT LOVE
“I had a lot of confidence in Sierra as a photographer but I was still pretty sure I would hate the pictures because I hate all pictures of me. I totally had a panic attack about it before arriving. And I LOVE these pictures so so so much. I adore them all, it actually made me cry”
- Melanie
CLIENT LOVE
“Taking photos with Sierra is fun and easy going. The experience was really special and intimate. No pressure to be perfect, and just capturing the moment in its most natural state. The final product turned out beautifully too! I would recommend any couple to schedule a session with Wild Iris Photography!”
- Kayla T.
CLIENT LOVE
“Working with Sierra was very easy. She was so sweet and very receptive to my ideas and added ideas of her own. When we got to the site she brought chocolate for my daughter as a special treat which was so thoughtful. She made beautiful maternity photos for my family to look back on for years to come. I would highly recommend her for your family photos.”
- Samantha
CLIENT LOVE
“After a lifetime of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin I was nervous and excited about my boudoir shoot. My partner and I were immediately at ease with the professionalism and direction that Wild Iris photography continuously gave throughout the shoot. A lifetime of uncertainty was turned into confidence! Seeing just a glimpse of our photos has us so excited to see the rest - we know without a doubt that not only photos will be something we cherish but the experience as well. Highly recommend!”
- Chloey
CLIENT LOVE
“Sierra is an AMAZING photographer and really catches the beauty in a photo. She is kind, sweet, honest and really cares about her clients. I cannot recommend her enough. I would give her way more than 5 stars. She makes you feel so comfortable, confident and gorgeous during the shoot. I’ve done 2 shoots with her so far and I CANNOT wait to do another one with her again. Sierra is a serious blessing! You will not regret getting your photos done by this gorgeous lady!”
- Ambree
CLIENT LOVE
I cannot recommend Sierra enough. We used Wild Iris for Senior Pictures. Our whole experience was about so much more than just pictures. My daughter has never been a fan of having her picture taken. Sierra really took the time to get to know her and what she wanted before the photo session. Sierra arranged for hair and makeup before the shoot which was so convenient and turned out amazing. She has an excellent eye for perfect photo spots and made sure my daughter was comfortable and enjoying the shoot the entire time. When we received the final photos I was speechless. They are so beautiful. They really reflect my daughter’s personality. Everything went above and beyond my expectations and I look forward to using Wild Iris Photography again in the future.
- Sonja P.
CLIENT LOVE
It has been an honor to work with Sierra. She works magic with her camera lens. I'm super excited to start sharing her creations from our branding photoshoot together last week. She made me feel at ease right away. And her images reflect me as an artist; fun, messy, colorful. I highly recommend her work!
- Christine K.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra photographed our styled elopement and the whole day was just amazing! She is so easy to work with & gives the perfect amount of instructions and freedom to have as much fun as you want to with it. Her pictures turned out better than i could have imagined & really captures the love and joy from that day. We will cherish her work forever. EVERYONE should have Sierra photograph the big & little moments in their lives
- Paige & Xavier W.
CLIENT LOVE
