FAQ

I am so glad you are curious about how the experience here at Katelyn Scott works. I know this experience tends to be new for a whole lot of people, which leads to all the questions. Here are answers to my top asked questions. If you have further questions beyond the ones listed below, shoot me an email via the contact form!

How do I book a session with Katelyn Scott?

Booking a session with me is really simple. Visit the book now page to secure your date. Once you have booked the Signature Katelyn Scott Experience, you will receive a quote via email to customize your session and product collection. You can see a full pricing breakdown here! If you have questions that are not addressed on this page, all you need to do is fill out the contact form and I will be back in touch.

What should I expect during the studio experience?

When you come and shoot with me I want it to be all about you! This experience is meant to be empowering and uplifting, and that looks different for everyone. I want this shoot to feel raw and authentic and 100% you, which is why we customize each experience. The time spent in studio should allow you to focus on yourself, leaving you feeling powerful and accomplished. No two shoots have ever looked the same and I think that is part of the magic.

Expect to laugh a lot!! Also expect to roll around, arch your back, point your toes, play with your hair and spend time being a total badass. No one expects you to be a model or even have the slightest idea what to do in front of a lens. This is normal and that’s why I am here. I will coach you through each pose and cheer you on throughout the entire shoot. This is sometimes an intimidating experience and I don’t want you to think you need to come into my space knowing how to “look sexy”. In fact, it’s all the little moments in between poses that you look the sexiest. We also accommodate all abilities so don’t feel like this is something you can’t do. Being sexy is a luxury that is available to all bodies no matter what!

Lastly, if you are a little nervous and want to talk through collections, styling or wardrobe, we can hop on a phone consult prior to your shoot. This day is all about you and I want you to know just how worthy you are of the love you will feel prior to, during and post shoot!

Why is there a minimum investment?

I feel very strongly that if you take the time to do a photoshoot with me, you should walk away with a handful of digital images at the very least. I know that having photos done can feel really big, which is why I do not require you to buy your entire gallery before you see the images. I always want my clients to leave my space feeling incredible and so happy with the end result.

Because of this, I only require a minimum collection investment of 5 digitals. I know you are going to love so many more, but I want you to make the decision at the time that feels the best for YOU! If you decide before your shoot that you want to jump all the way in and get the full experience, a collection is going to be your best options because of all the luxury upgrades you get for free! Sometimes it pays to go all in :)

If you decide that 5 images is great to start and want the option to upgrade at your reveal…that’s ok too! The $1199 that you prepaid for the 5 digitals prior to your shoot becomes a credit that you can apply to whatever collection or product you choose.

Over the past 8 years, my average client is leaving with at least 30 of their favorite digitals at a minimum! Most of the time, they are adding a deluxe album or wall art in addition, so I know with a whole lot of certainty that 5 just isn’t going to be enough!

Is hair and makeup included?

At Katelyn Scott we are all about celebrating YOU! What does that mean? It means that you are not required to do hair and makeup for your session. You are perfect just the way you are, and if that means celebrating your natural looks, then let’s freakin do it! If you want full glam, then let’s do it!

Glam is added after your shoot date has been secured and is an additional $250. I have a team of vendors I work with that come to the studio and do full hair and makeup. Each glam session is customized to the client and ranges from light glam where we enhance what you have to a full face of heavy makeup. The choice is yours.

Know that you are just as worthy with your hair and makeup done as you are without. Boudoir shouldn’t be a fantasy that is only attainable when you have a full face of makeup on. The important thing I want you to know is that whatever you want out of this experience, you get. All natural or fully made-up, you are so freakin worthy of standing in your power and feeling seen!

What about the wardrobe?

Let’s talk about wardrobe!! I have a client closet that runs from XS-6X and includes everything from bras and panties, to bodysuits, corsets, garters, separates, kink items, restraints and fancy robes. The wardrobe leans heavy into the lingerie world, with limited access to gender fluid items and pieces that are built for humans with male genitalia.

Access to the client closet can be added to your shoot for $175 or you can gain access to it through a session bonus (please see pricing page for details). Please make sure to set up a call prior to your shoot if there is a specific look you are going for. This is an empowered space for all bodies and I want to make sure you come in with the confidence of knowing you can stand in your power and be seen for who you are!

Lastly there are no rules here for what you can or cannot bring. If you are a person who wants to shoot with props, that’s dope. Bring them. We will do our best to layer them in. If you don’t want to rock lingerie and want to shoot in something more specific to your desire, DOPE. I am all about catering this session to you and allowing you to stand in your power, wearing whatever the fuck you want. That’s what this experience is about.

I can’t make it to your studio in Raleigh, do you travel?

YES!!! I absolutely travel to my clients and love shooting in new and unique spaces. Adventure sessions start at $1499 and include a limited number of digitals. My travel cost and lodging is separate but can be negotiated with 3 or more booked sessions at any specific location! Meaning if you have a few friends that all want to book, the travel fee is heavily discounted per person!

I will also be taking this show on the road in February of 2025 so keep an eye out for my travel locations coming soon!

Do you shoot in other people’s home?

I sure do! This would qualify as an adventure session and the details for that can be seen in the bullet point above! These are custom experiences and have to be booked directly with Katelyn. Email katelyn@katelynscott.com to plan and book your experience.

Do you air brush and photoshop my images?

Bodies are perfectly imperfect and that’s a hard and fast rule in my studio. Each photo is edited individually to the style you have come to see through my website and social media, but I will never body alter an image in post processing (aka photoshop out chins, bellies, stretch marks, etc.). We tailor each session to accommodate any and all of your concerns and we celebrate all that is you. This one is non-negotiable so if you feel the need to be airbrushed, I have several other amazing photogs I can refer you to. Love the skin your in…..it’s pretty damn gorgeous from here.

What is an in-person reveal?

After your session we schedule a reveal 6-10 days post shoot. I do this for a lot of reasons but the main one…. it can be hard to look at a body that you have spent the majority of your life hating. These images are incredibly powerful and I think it’s important to allow this time to celebrate the images we captured. At this reveal we will watch a slideshow of your images then go through each one to select you most favorite. We will fill your collection of choice with all the images you love and if you are like most clients, you will want to upgrade your collection because you love the way you look so much! You are a work of art and I love helping clients build a curated collection that they will cherish forever!

Eek….I didn’t get to wax, buff, shave or tan….now what?

To be honest, I think your body is perfect just the way it is. That means if you like to be hairy, let that be celebrated. If you want to get a Brazilian do that….but don’t do anything because you feel like you have to or it’s expected. Whatever makes you feel sexy is what you should do, but don’t take this time to try out new things. You get a welcome guide when you book and it gives you all the details about what you should and shouldn’t do. Just remember this session is to lean into the gorgeous human that you are now, not some fantasy of what you think society expects.

Do I have to get all the way naked?

Y’all, if you want to get nakie let’s do it!! If you are more modest and want to stay in your clothes the entire time that is absolutely awesome as well. I meet you where you are comfortable and push you no further. There are legit no expectations from me as to what best suites you. We are here to celebrate you and customize your session to exactly what you want and that means what you wear or don’t.

Are you going to share my pictures on social media?

Helllllll no. YOUR PRIVACY IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE!!!! The images that I share on my social media are images that people have given me permission to share. If you would like me to share your images, I would be more than honored to do so, but I will never pressure you to do so. You can chose to share your whole gallery, one image, only anonymous images or no images at all. Nothing is expected here and I will meet you where you are comfortable.

Do you offer payment plans?

Heck yes I offer a payment plan option here! I know boudoir is an investment so this is a great option for all you amazing humans on a budget! Payment plans can be done in a pre-session fashion. Up front, the $299 retainer is paid to hold your date and secure your shoot. This covers the time in studio, pre shoot consults and your reveal appointment. Once you decide on the collection of your choice, the payment plan is spread out from the day you book until 7 days prior to your session!

All sessions require a minimum investment of $1199 prior to your shoot which is a 5 image collection. If you decide to upgrade that collection to something a little larger there are some super fun bonuses you can add to your session for free! Check out the detailed pricing here!

How long until I get my products?

Once the products for your luxury collection have been selected and paid in full (if you upgraded your collection at the reveal appointment) expect a turn around time of 7-14 business days for all printed products. Digital collections will be delivered within 24 hours of your reveal or payment in full if the collection was upgraded.

Do you shoot spicy stuff?

Yep! Shoot me an email to discuss further :)

Uh-oh, something came up and I have to reschedule, now what?

I know life happens and things come up. For this reason I allow one reschedule within the same calendar year for a reschedule fee of $299. Sessions must be rescheduled at least one week prior to your shoot and the $299 must be paid to secure a future date. All pre-payments into the collection will be applied to a future shoot. All payments are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule more than once, a new retainer will need to be purchased to select a date in the future. If you have opted in for hair and makeup, the artist must be given a weeks notice in order to reschedule. If sessions are rescheduled less than a week out, the $185 must be paid to the contractor.