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Bridal boudoir is one of the most sought-after experiences for brides-to-be, making it a fantastic opportunity for photographers to increase both bookings and sales. It is also a perfect celebration of the bride before the milestone event of her wedding day. She gets to enjoy an indulgent day off from her hectic wedding planning, before one of the biggest days of her life, to be pampered and guided through a confidence boosting photoshoot. These are images that she will look back on and say WOW!
But beyond the session itself, the photobook is where the real value and profit lies.
A beautifully designed photobook transforms a collection of images into an heirloom-quality keepsake, elevating the experience from a digital gallery to something tangible, timeless, and deeply personal. It’s not just a set of photos; it’s a luxurious, unforgettable wedding gift that the bride (and her partner) will cherish for years.
Many brides choose to shoot a variety of images for her book, from popular light and airy photos to dark and sultry. The SIM Memory Book is perfect for these smaller and more intimate shoots. They can be bespoke in her wedding colours with a personal message of her choice that is laser printed on the front, or they can be very discreet in a simple black cover with a box. What a gift!
1. It Completes The Experience: A high-end, professionally printed book ensures the bride’s confidence and beauty are celebrated in a lasting, polished format.
2. Emotional Connection = Higher Value: Brides are investing in this experience emotionally. Holding a physical book filled with their images makes the moment feel real.
3. Customisation Adds Exclusivity: By offering books in wedding colours with laser-engraved personal messages, you can make each one unique and meaningful. Discreet black covers are perfect for a classic, timeless presentation.
4. Boosts Your Profit Margins: Digital files alone don’t maximise revenue. A photobook increases your per-client earnings while providing a premium product that stands out.
• Include It In Your Packages: Position the book as the standard, not an add-on. Offer a range of options but emphasise that a boudoir session isn’t complete without a photobook.
• Plant The Seed Early: On booking, mention your products or send them a product guide so that they have the expectation of ordering an album after the shoot.
• Show Don’t Just Tell: Have a sample book in your studio to let clients feel the quality firsthand. Seeing their images in a stunning album during the ordering session makes it hard to resist.
A bridal boudoir session is an incredible experience, but the photobook is what transforms it into a treasured keepsake. As photographers our job isn’t just to take beautiful images, it’s to present them in a way that enhances their value. By emphasising the photobook as the ultimate way to showcase a bride’s beauty and confidence, you’ll not only increase your revenue but also elevate your client experience.
Are you offering photobooks in every session? If not, it’s time to start!
Emma Finch is an internationally published portrait and boudoir photographer. As the founder of Belle Privé Photography, she specialises in images that encapsulate elegance and femininity.
Emma will be running The Art Of Boudoir workshop with us on the 4th June 2025 at our headquarters in Hertfordshire, where photographers will have the opportunity to learn posing for different body types, how to put your clients at ease and so much more.
Interested in signing up? Click below to book your space on our upcoming events page.
Written by brand ambassador and award-winning boudoir photographer, Emma Finch.
Bridal boudoir is one of the most sought-after experiences for brides-to-be, making it a fantastic opportunity for photographers to increase both bookings and sales. It is also a perfect celebration of the bride before the milestone event of her wedding day. She gets to enjoy an indulgent day off from her hectic wedding planning, before one of the biggest days of her life, to be pampered and guided through a confidence boosting photoshoot. These are images that she will look back on and say WOW!
But beyond the session itself, the photobook is where the real value and profit lies.
A beautifully designed photobook transforms a collection of images into an heirloom-quality keepsake, elevating the experience from a digital gallery to something tangible, timeless, and deeply personal. It’s not just a set of photos; it’s a luxurious, unforgettable wedding gift that the bride (and her partner) will cherish for years.
Many brides choose to shoot a variety of images for her book, from popular light and airy photos to dark and sultry. The SIM Memory Book is perfect for these smaller and more intimate shoots. They can be bespoke in her wedding colours with a personal message of her choice that is laser printed on the front, or they can be very discreet in a simple black cover with a box. What a gift!
1. It Completes The Experience: A high-end, professionally printed book ensures the bride’s confidence and beauty are celebrated in a lasting, polished format.
2. Emotional Connection = Higher Value: Brides are investing in this experience emotionally. Holding a physical book filled with their images makes the moment feel real.
3. Customisation Adds Exclusivity: By offering books in wedding colours with laser-engraved personal messages, you can make each one unique and meaningful. Discreet black covers are perfect for a classic, timeless presentation.
4. Boosts Your Profit Margins: Digital files alone don’t maximise revenue. A photobook increases your per-client earnings while providing a premium product that stands out.
• Include It In Your Packages: Position the book as the standard, not an add-on. Offer a range of options but emphasise that a boudoir session isn’t complete without a photobook.
• Plant The Seed Early: On booking, mention your products or send them a product guide so that they have the expectation of ordering an album after the shoot.
• Show Don’t Just Tell: Have a sample book in your studio to let clients feel the quality firsthand. Seeing their images in a stunning album during the ordering session makes it hard to resist.
A bridal boudoir session is an incredible experience, but the photobook is what transforms it into a treasured keepsake. As photographers our job isn’t just to take beautiful images, it’s to present them in a way that enhances their value. By emphasising the photobook as the ultimate way to showcase a bride’s beauty and confidence, you’ll not only increase your revenue but also elevate your client experience.
Are you offering photobooks in every session? If not, it’s time to start!
Emma Finch is an internationally published portrait and boudoir photographer. As the founder of Belle Privé Photography, she specialises in images that encapsulate elegance and femininity.
Emma will be running The Art Of Boudoir workshop with us on the 4th June 2025 at our headquarters in Hertfordshire, where photographers will have the opportunity to learn posing for different body types, how to put your clients at ease and so much more.
Interested in signing up? Click below to book your space on our upcoming events page.