The Boudoir Experience

Step into a world where every glance, every curve, and every whisper of light tells your story of strength, elegance, and self-love.

The Boudoir Experience is more than a photoshoot—it’s a transformative experience designed to celebrate your beauty and confidence. In our studio you will be welcomed, safe, and guided through each step, allowing you to let go of doubt and embrace your truest self.

Whether marking a milestone or simply indulging in self-love, this is your moment to shine—a reflection of the extraordinary person you are every day.

Your session includes:

Hair and Makeup (1.5–2 hours)

Wardrobe Planning

Expert Direction and Posing

Professional Retouching and Editing

In-Studio Image Reveal and Ordering Session

✨ Plus, $200 Credit toward a Boudoir Video

sitting fee only $350!*

*Digital images, albums and framed prints purchased separately. See collections below for pricing.

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Bespoke Albums Collections

After your Boudoir Experience you will be invited back into the studio for your Gallery Viewing. This is where you will decide on which beautiful images you want to take home with you. From Bespoke Flushmount Albums, to Framed Wall Prints, there will be something to celebrate the absolute triumph of you and your experience.

  • Essence Collection

    8x8 Album with 18 images

    Black cover

    Includes $50 a la carte credit

    $1200

    (Valued at over $1250)

  • Elegance Collection

    8x8 Album with 25 images

    Premium cover options

    Includes $100 a la carte credit

    $1690

    (Valued at over $1970)

  • Signature Collection

    (Most Popular)

    10x10 Album with 35 images

    Premium cover options

    Includes $200 a la carte credit

    $2790

    (Valued at over $3310)

  • Luxe Collection

    10x10 Album with 50 images

    Premium cover options

    Includes All Digitals from your shoot

    Includes $300 a la carte credit

    $3490

    (Valued at over $4910)

* Most clients choose to opt for the Signature Collection. Payment Plans are available on request.

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Why Michael Shelford? If you know me personally, or through my work with Mikayla at @storybridgenz, you might be wondering—why Michael Shelford? And why does everyone keep calling me Aaron? 🙂 Here’s the story: Michael is my middle name
Now offering In Studio Boudoir Sessions! Head on over to https://www.storybridge.co.nz/michael-shelford-boudoir to book!
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Fierce. Confident. Unapologetically you. Boudoir is about more than photos—it’s about stepping into your power and seeing yourself in a whole new light. ✨ Ready to embrace your bold side? Let’s create magic together.