ABSTRACT
Body and Soul presents a unique and emotionally intelligent approach to building a sustainable boudoir photography business. The higher-level strategies within these pages will enable photographers to move beyond the task of simply making pretty pictures to greater goals, such as understanding the emotional journey of the boudoir process, building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients, and creating a referral engine to sustain your business. Susan Eckert combines her professional experience as an internationally published photographer with her advanced degree in Psychology to deconstruct the boudoir experience. Each chapter is complemented by interviews with her clients, and illustrates how photographers can partner with their clients throughout the boudoir process in the development of meaningful work.
Highlights of this book include:
- Self-assessment questionnaires to help you develop your brand and identify your market
- Best practices for developing positive client relationships before, during, and after the photoshoot
- Helpful advice for how to work with the sensitive aspects of boudoir photography, such as body image
- Succinct and thorough guidance for behind-the-camera techniques that will bring your client’s emotional story to life
- Personal interviews with clients who openly discuss their photoshoot goals, comfort levels, and boudoir photography journeys
- An interview with a clinical psychologist on the role and value of the emotionally-intelligent boudoir photographer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction
part |2 pages
Part 1: Working from the Inside Out: Your Transformation into a Professional Boudoir Photographer
chapter 1|12 pages
Looking Within: The Importance of Self-Assessment
chapter 2|10 pages
Values, Ideas, Morals
chapter 3|12 pages
Taking Inventory
chapter 4|10 pages
Looking Outward
chapter 5|10 pages
Putting It All Together
part |2 pages
Part 2: Engaging Your Client Body and Soul Throughout the Boudoir Process
chapter 6|16 pages
Grabbing the Reins from First Contact
chapter 7|16 pages
Now That You’ve Earned Her Business
chapter 9|10 pages
The Shoot: The Beginning of Her Transformation
chapter 13|8 pages
The Wrap: Celebrating Her Accomplishment
chapter 14|26 pages
Marrying the Emotional with the Technical
part |2 pages
Part 3: After the Shoot: Opening the Door to a Long-Term Relationship
chapter 15|10 pages
Preparing for the Review and Selection Session
chapter 16|12 pages
Showtime!
chapter 17|10 pages
Keeping Her in the Loop
chapter 18|12 pages
The Importance of Maintaining the Connection Even After All Is Said and Done
chapter 19|8 pages
Concluding Thoughts
part |2 pages
Part 4: Resources for the Boudoir Photographer