Step into Your Radiance: A Transformative Boudoir Experience with Boushie Babes

Step into Your Radiance: A Transformative Boudoir Experience with Boushie Babes

Photo by: Edana Carter-Casey, Creative Director at Boushie Babes

In the enchanting realm of Boushie Babes Photography, your boudoir experience is more than just a session—it's a sacred journey of self-discovery and celebration. I am Accalia, your guide and photographer, and my mission is to elevate your essence, capturing the magnificent tapestry of who you are in this very moment.

A Tapestry of Transformation:

Picture this: You step into the studio, a space carefully crafted to embrace your uniqueness. As you share the flavors of your soul, I hold space with reverence, fostering an environment free from judgment, only filled with love. Through every click of the shutter, we unravel the layers, revealing your extraordinary beauty and inviting you to see yourself as the goddess you truly are right now not when or if.

Coaching from the Heart:

From our first conversation to the final delivery of your images, I am your dedicated coach and director. I guide you through the entire process, ensuring you feel empowered, confident, and, most importantly, seen on a soul level. This isn't just a photoshoot; it's a moment of self-celebration, a chance to embrace your perfect imperfections with grace. The time to celebrate you and who you are now. Seeing authentic expressions of you that others get to see and fall in love with every day, but you never do, I hear from every client now that is such me expression, and they love it. My clients love that I coach and direct them to get authentic images that don’t look forced or posed and give you all the feels!!!

Style and Grace Unveiled:

To ensure you feel and look your best, we kick off with a personalized style/fitting session. We meet at the Valley Mall in Spokane, or we Zoom, where we go over how you want to be styled for your session, I give ideas of things to buy or bring from home for your session, and I tell you to bring it all, cause the day of we never know till then and better to have more than not enough. On the day of your session, our team provides professional hair and makeup, setting the stage for an experience that transcends the ordinary. We always tell our clients if you don’t love your hair and make-up, we start over, cause if you don’t love your hair and make-up, you won’t love your images and that’s a hard pass for us here at Boushie Babes.

Swift Magic and Same-Day Reveal:

Unlike the standard waiting period, your images are ready for viewing and ordering on the same day. Witnessing your beauty through the lens, unedited and raw, is a powerful moment that leaves you feeling like the goddess you truly are. We then select your favs, all others are deleted for your protection, and you select the collection that fits your needs and we go from there. I encourage my clients to pay in full because I love getting them the images as soon as possible. Once final payment is received digital galleries are sent out within 72 hours!!! Printed products are delivered within 2 weeks or less making it one of the fastest turnaround times in the north west!!!

Exclusive Alchemy:

Boushie Babes Photography is an exclusive experience, with only 5-6 boudoir sessions granted per month. This exclusivity allows me to devote my undivided attention to your journey, ensuring you receive the guidance and support needed to truly shine. This also allows the fast turnaround time, and for me to keep everything but the printing of products in-house, meaning I am the only one viewing your images other than my print lab, unless you allow us to share of course. I take extreme care of your amazing images and hold them with the utmost respect and care.

More Than Photography:

What sets us apart is the fusion of my skills beyond the camera. I use my intuition and energy work, always with your permission, to enhance the transformative experience. You are not merely a client; you are a participant in a metamorphic journey. I have for years searched for something that allows me to use all my skills, my energy work, my herbal knowledge, my intuitions, and the other gifts I have unlocked over the years such as my creative eye. Photography and boudoir are that meshing of those skills and I am so grateful to be able to share it with all of you.

For Those Who Dare to Transform:

Boushie Babes Photography is not for everyone—it's for the courageous souls ready to embark on the path of self-discovery. Those who choose to do the work, confront their shadows, and emerge as a beacon of their light. This is your invitation to celebrate yourself, your journey, and your divine essence. This is the space for you to dive deeper, and embrace and embody those lost or forgotten parts of your soul. This is an invitation for those who are ready and make shit happen, if you are not quite ready, that’s okay, keep following along and doing the work when you’re ready, I will be here.

Unveil Your Radiance with Boushie Babes Photography. The Best-Kept Secret in Idaho Awaits.

Photo by: Edana Carter-Casey, Creative Director at Boushie Babes

✨👑 #BoushieBabesMagic #TransformativeJourney

I am a Boushie Babe!

I am a strong empowered Goddess!

I embrace my divine feminine and all that she creates!

I make time to nourish my body, mind, and soul daily!

I empower others along the way!

I am a Boushie Babe!!!


🌟 Reflecting on 2023: Lessons Learned and Empowerment Unveiled 🌟

🌟 Reflecting on 2023: Lessons Learned and Empowerment Unveiled 🌟

As we bid farewell to another transformative year at Boushie Babes Photography, I'm compelled to share the invaluable lessons that have shaped my journey and the path ahead. 📸💖

1️⃣ Perseverance Amid Challenges: This year reiterated the power of relentless perseverance. I embraced the mantra that failure is not a setback but a stepping stone. Every challenge became an opportunity to grow, and I discovered that the only true failure is giving up.

2️⃣ The Mindset Shift: A profound realization dawned – mindset is the silent architect of our reality. Navigating through the labyrinth of overwhelm, I acknowledged that many struggle to begin their mindset journey. It's a space where I've invested my energy, learning that a positive mindset is a game-changer in both personal and professional realms.

3️⃣ Selective Connections: In the realm of personal and professional relationships, I recognized the importance of intentional connections. The people I invite into my circle directly impact my ability to serve from a full cup. Quality over quantity became my guiding principle.

4️⃣ Self-Discipline with ADHD: Managing ADHD requires tailored self-discipline strategies. Implementing systems and automation freed up mental bandwidth, allowing me to focus on what matters most – connecting with clients and creating transformative experiences.

5️⃣ Adaptation in Business: The landscape of social media advertising shifted, pushing me to pivot from traditional strategies. Learning to navigate these changes and adapting my approach became instrumental in sustaining the business.

6️⃣ Acknowledging Growth: Self-acknowledgment emerged as a crucial aspect of personal development. Recognizing my own growth and giving credit where it's due empowered me to move forward with confidence.

7️⃣ Shadow Work and Unpopular Truths: Embracing shadow work, confronting uncomfortable truths, and standing up for oneself became central themes. The journey within is challenging but unveils the powerful truth that we create our reality.

8️⃣ Financial Empowerment: I released the guilt associated with wanting financial stability and abundance. Acknowledging my worth and embracing abundance not only benefits me but amplifies the impact I can have on others.

9️⃣ Foundations in Business: Establishing solid foundations in business is an investment in future time and success. The groundwork laid today paves the way for more profound connections and impactful experiences.

🔟 Living Authentically: The resounding lesson of 2023 – live authentically. Answer the soul's call, embrace the unknown, and be the change you wish to see. In the realm of artistic creation and personal transformation, there's no greater magic than living your truth. 💫✨

11️⃣ Authentic Client Connection: This year, I delved into the art of authentic client connection. Instead of tirelessly reaching out, I embraced a more organic approach, allowing clients to come to me when they are ready. The shift from aggressive advertising to authentic magnetism felt more aligned and empowered. As a healer and intuitive, I recognized the importance of reserving my energy for those genuinely prepared to invest. It's a dance of reciprocity – I offer my expertise, and in return, I attract clients ready to embark on transformative journeys. This lesson not only elevated the quality of connections but also reinforced the notion that true alignment leads to a more fulfilling and sustainable business journey. 🌟✨ #AuthenticConnection #AlignedBusiness #BoushieBabesInsights #bestkeptsecret

Bonus Lesson - The Power of a Sacred Circle: This year, I discovered the profound impact of having a sacred circle. Gathering twice a month, following the moon, and engaging in our brand of witchy shit has been a blessing. From manifesting desires to sacred ceremonies, our sacred circle has created a space for support, connection, and genuine camaraderie. In 2024, I aim to expand these gatherings, weaving more magic into our collective journey. 🌙✨

As we step into the next chapter, may authenticity, resilience, and empowerment continue to guide our collective journey. Here's to more magic, growth, and uncharted adventures in the coming year! 🥂🌈 #YearInReview #LessonsLearned #EmpowermentJourney #BoushieBabesReflections

Thank you all!!!!!

Capturing Your Moments: Boushie Babes Photography's Expansive Offerings

Explore the expanded horizons of Boushie Babes Photography as we unveil a captivating array of sessions, ranging from intimate boudoir to professional headshots, family portraits, engagement shoots, maternity sessions, and senior photography. Our limited-time offer, available until November 30th, lets you secure your spot for just $99, ensuring not only a seat but also locking in our current digital collection prices. Embrace the diversity of your life's moments with us – your go-to photographers for candid, authentic, and cherished memories. Discover why Boushie Babes Photography remains the best-kept secret in Idaho, providing a personalized and enriching experience for those who seek more from their photography journey.

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Editing, what's that?

As a photographer you have one of 2 choices, learn how to edit, or pay someone else to do it for you. Let’s start by saying that you at least need to know the basics to have decent photos.

For pro’s, it’s more of leveling up your game as the tech grows. I know 4 years ago when I got serious about photography and making a career out of it, I couldn’t do much in either Lightroom or photoshop. Now, the apps have grown so much that it’s easy to do things I had to pay an editor to do for me.

There are also bonus apps or plug-ins, even presets that do amazing things with the click of a button. One such plug-in is Portraiture, which is basically in simple terms an A.I. program that does skin smoothing to the next level without having to know all the things, worth the expense of the app though.

Take the above photo, and look at how the 2 halves are different images. One half is really light making the wall look crappy, the other I changed the lighting on the wall to darken it, and then did my basic skin smoothing, and editing presets, I played with the highlights on her skin to bring in some color so she wasn’t so whitewashed.

Though I will say this because I changed the wall color, this becomes a composite image, even if I don’t use photoshop, so be aware to change colors or parts of images, that’s a higher-end image, and usually reflects that in the cost, as they take more time on the back end to create.

My style of editing is my style and changes as I learn and grow as an artist.

The image above is another from the same set, I exposed for highlights on the black sheets which did blow out the skin tones and the lights. to correct that in the post, I made several masks, selecting her body, the wall, and the black sheet. The sheet I wanted to leave it alone for the most part as it came out perfect, the wall I darkened again to make it moodier, her body I corrected the blown-out highlights and smooth the skin tones, and matched them with the lighting.

Oh, and did you know I have learned more since I edited these images, and upgraded my tech as well? It’s a journey, not a destination. Walk with me and let’s help each other grow.

Boutique vs. Shoot and Burn....

Have you ever heard the saying boutique run studio, a luxury or full-service studio, and wondered what it meant? How about a shoot-and-burn, or all-inclusive studio? Does all this sound like Greek to you? I mean what does all of that even mean anyways? Does this leave you feeling confused?


What is shoot and burn?

A ‘Shoot & Burn’ photographer does exactly that – “shoots” beautiful images, taking multiple angles of very few poses.  They will do quick re-touching or simple “bulk” editing many times washing out details and making skin look plastic.  Their last step is to “burn” the images to a disk or flash drive.  This allows the client to take their images to any printing firm or use their home printer.  At the end of a brief photo session, you will receive 30+ images of similar-looking, poorly edited photos.

‘Shoot & Burn’ photography can be likened to a fast-food restaurant or a production line – where the photographer serves a high volume of customers, spending only a short while with each one and providing a limited choice of medium to low-quality products. 

Although they seem to have a successful business, they have the ‘quantity over quality’ model of business, aiming to get a couple of hundred shoots a year.  But many ‘shoot & burn’ photographers struggle to make ends meet because in order to get the necessary volume of customers through their doors, they are not charging appropriately for their time and talent.


What is a Boutique?

  1. Personalized Care- The photographer takes the time to get to know you, your family, and your needs. We provide a high-end service that we customize for each client. We only take on a small number of clients each month because of the time we spend on each family.

  2. Printed Artwork- A big part of providing a boutique experience is delivering finished artwork. And not just finished artwork but the artwork of heirloom quality that will live with your family for generations. Again another food reference, fast food verse that fine dining at a steak house or 5-star restaurant.

  3. Specialty- If you’re working with a boutique photographer, you are likely working with someone who has specialized in the type of portraiture you are seeking. For example, I specialize in Boudoir, and fine art nudes, with emotive photography.

  4. Pampering- I am still working on this one as I build out my studio space but a boutique experience will provide you with the option of hair and make-up and potentially a wardrobe. This way, all you have to do is show up and the rest is taken care of for you. We do have a small client closet for use and it grows every year.

  5. Fully guided sessions, from styling to hair and make-up, to expert coaching and direction during your session, not just smile and look pretty, full coaching and direction to get amazing images that showcase the different flavors of you.

For some consumers, this level of service is not what they want or need. Some consumers are happy with receiving high-resolution digital images and creating their own albums or artwork. Some don’t see the value in this level of service. Some need to prioritize other expenses because hiring a boutique photographer is definitely an investment. As boutique photographers, we are here to serve as guides to our clients and do the creative work for them. We’re the photographers for the busy family who prioritizes service over doing it themselves.

Is Boushie Babes Boutique or shoot and burn?

I am a Boutique studio, I love to pamper my clients more, and I love collaborating with each client to create artwork of them that they want to hang up for all to see. I love giving you the finished product, not just digitals, I serve you more, and I wouldn’t do it any other way, it feels too cheap for Boushie Babes to be anything but boutique.

Payment plans, what about those?

Payment plans, do I offer them?

Yes, of course, I offer pre-payment plans, these come with bonuses such as an extra set and outfits to wall art valued at over $400. I know tons of you wouldn’t be able to have this luxury experience without payment plans which is why I offer my pre-payment plans, I don’t want you to have to wait after the session to get your images back, and I love having a fast turn around time, one of the fastest in the northwest, what I call a win-win.


What are the details of pre-payment plans?


  1. All in-house plans only go 12 months of equal payments.

  2. For larger collections(queenly and up) 1/2 is due as a deposit, then 12 equal payments of the remaining amount.

  3. For smaller collections(blush-Princess), 1/3 is due as a deposit, and then the rest is broken into 12 equal payments. This keeps monthly payments doable for all.

  4. Late payments, there will be a $20 fee per late payment.

  5. Products are delivered after final payment.

  6. All sales are final, due to the personalized nature of the work.

  7. Financing is available through PayPal, Klarna, and Afterpay. (This is your responsibility if you need more options than I offer in-house, I need poof pre-approval for those listed here).

  8. Payment due dates are dependent on when your session is so plan accordingly.

  9. Prices and terms are non-negotiable.


Do I offer Post-payment plans?

Quite simply, very limited. I had to limit the number, ladies, in total honesty, because in the past clients have stopped paying after about 6 months because they have moved on to the next thing, something came up, or life got in the way, and they have lost interest in their images, which leaves me hunting them down, bugging them, leaving me feeling icky, and getting in trouble with my accountant. Not a win-win scenario and I want a win-win in my life and yours.

Ladies, I do what I can to keep this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as affordable as I can. I am glad to say I only had to raise my session fees this last year. I am grateful for one of you and your continued support.

Much love,

Accalia

Boushie Babes Photography