Many women struggle with their self-image because society imposes unrealistic expectations upon them, causing them to internalise these standards. Society encourages us to suppress our femininity and sexuality, leaving many women feeling unattractive and inferior. However, I want to emphasise that it’s crucial to ignore this noise and realise that you are beautiful just as you are. It’s not necessary to try to conform to society’s impossible standards of perfection by losing weight or obsessing over every small flaw. The truth is, you are already perfect and beautiful in your own unique way.
At Gold Coast Glamour Photography, we offer professional hair and makeup services not to enhance your appearance, but to help you recognise your innate beauty. We aim to celebrate your milestones and instil confidence in you that radiates through your photographs. It’s not just about how you look, but rather how you feel about yourself. We strive to bring out your confidence, self-acceptance, and personality in every photo shoot. We believe that you are perfect just the way you are, and it’s our job to guide and coach you to unleash the model within you.
We understand that life’s daily demands can make us forget what it feels like to be beautiful and strong. That’s why our photography experience is designed to help you rediscover your confidence and beauty. We want you to know that you are perfect just the way you are. Our beautiful studio is located in Nerang on the Gold Coast, and we conduct sessions by appointment only on Tuesdays through Saturdays with two session slots available, one at 9 am and then at 11 am.
Upon your arrival, our professional hair and makeup artist will be ready to help you achieve the perfect look you desire. Our services include pro hair and makeup, as well as access to a range of sets and props to create diverse looks for your photo shoot. We also provide guidance on selecting the best outfit once you’ve booked your session. Our expert use of flattering lighting and retouching techniques ensures your photos look stunning, and we will guide you in every pose down to the slightest detail. You can relax knowing that our all-female staff will take care of you throughout your session. We’re excited to work with you and capture your beauty!
HAIR AND MAKE UP
We understand the importance of professional hair and makeup services when it comes to boudoir photography, which is why they are included in your photoshoot experience. After you book your shoot, we’ll send you a fun questionnaire where you can tell us exactly what look you’re aiming for. On the day of your shoot, your stylist will be fully prepared to create the perfect look for you. They will discuss makeup colours and styles based on your final outfit selection to ensure a cohesive and stunning look. We only work with the best makeup and hair artists, who not only know how to achieve the perfect look you’re going for but also understand how to work with the particular lighting and retouching techniques we use. This attention to detail is crucial to ensuring your photos are absolutely breathtaking.
Do you have a specific look in mind? In addition to your questionnaire, feel free to create a Pinterest board and send us the link! hello@gcglamour.com.au
PLANNING YOUR OUTFITS
In addition to our outfit guide, we are always available to answer any questions you may have via email. To help you with outfit ideas, we suggest creating a Pinterest board with styles that you love. We can then use this as a reference to guide you towards the most flattering outfits and websites. If you have many ideas and outfits and are having trouble deciding, don’t worry! We suggest bringing a suitcase full of clothing options to your shoot, and we can help you narrow down your choices once you arrive at our studio.
POSING
We have extensive experience in boudoir photography, having photographed hundreds of sessions with countless happy customers. We are experts in posing and lighting, ensuring that you always look your best in every shot. You don’t have to worry about a thing, just show up for your session and let us take care of the rest.
During your shoot, we will guide you through simple instructions such as “Bring your shoulder towards me,” “Tilt your chin up slightly,” and “Look into the camera with your eyes.” It’s effortless, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance. Our years of posing training will make sure that you look and feel amazing.
RETOUCHING
You can be confident in our experience as we have been in business for over 20 years, with 4 years specifically dedicated to boudoir photography, and our clients consistently love our work. Our approach is focused on enhancing your natural beauty, rather than giving you an artificial or overly edited appearance. We carefully retouch each photo you order to your liking. We can remove any unwanted blemishes, scars, cellulite, or stretch marks while leaving your freckles untouched as they showcase your natural beauty.
SHOOT TIMELINE
Once you arrive for your photo shoot, you’ll walk into our makeup room and be greeted by our team.
60 minutes of hair/makeup.
120 minutes shooting time.
You will come back in around 7 days for your ordering session.
60-120 minutes ordering session.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY FINAL PORTRAIT ORDER?
You will receive your final order in 6 – 8 weeks. If you have a specific date that you need your photos let us know ahead of time and we can make that happen for you.
PRE-SHOOT PREPARATION
Upon booking your photo shoot, you’ll receive a welcome email from us. It contains tips to prepare for your session, which are all optional and easy to follow. We recommend simple things like drinking more water and arriving with a clean face for makeup application. These tips help us to personalise your shoot and create the photos of your dreams.
When you arrive for your shoot, we will help you go through the outfits you brought and assist you in narrowing them down if necessary. Our professional makeup artist will then discuss with you the exact look you are aiming for. However, if you prefer to leave it entirely up to the artist, that’s perfectly fine with us. We promise to work with you every step of the way, making sure the look is not too dramatic or too natural, depending on your preference.
During the hair/makeup process, our artists will keep you updated along the way to ensure that you’re happy with the results. We understand that you may be concerned about us not getting the look you’re going for right, but we assure you that there’s no need to worry, we guarantee that you’ll love the final look.
When it’s time for the shoot, we’ll start with the outfit you’re most comfortable in, so you can be at ease throughout the session. You don’t need to worry about posing or facial expressions; we’ll guide you through it every step of the way. We’ll begin with simple poses, coaching you on where to look and how to smile, and we’ll even show you photos along the way so you can be confident that you look amazing.
Once we’ve gone through all the outfits and sets we want to shoot, we’ll book a time for you to come back to view all your gorgeous images so you can choose the ones you love.