Your Questions, Answered

Velora Grace was born from a very personal moment.

Eight years ago, I planned a boudoir shoot on my wedding day as a gift for my husband-to-be. I adored my wedding photos - but in front of the boudoir camera, I felt awkward and unsure of myself. The photographer offered very little guidance, and I was left to figure it out on my own.

I walked away knowing that every woman deserves so much more than that.

So I created Velora Grace - a space where you are guided through every pose, every moment, every step. Where you are made to feel confident, comfortable and truly celebrated. Where the experience itself is just as unforgettable as the portraits you take home.

You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to say yes to yourself - we’ll take care of the rest.

With love, Yulia

Yes. Every age, every shape, every story - boudoir is for any woman ready to see herself through a new lens: confident, radiant, and unapologetically herself.

There’s no single version of boudoir. Some prefer elegant, fully clothed portraits; others embrace sensual or artistic nude styles. We’ll tailor everything to your comfort and expression - nothing forced, always you.

Boudoir is more than photographs. It’s a mirror reflecting back your power, your softness, your journey. It’s self-care captured as art - a reminder that you are enough, right now, exactly as you are.

Perfect. Most of our clients are first-timers. Our photographer will literally demonstrate each pose first - she’ll show you exactly how to sit, move, and position yourself on the chair. We guide you from start to finish with warmth and professionalism so you can relax, trust the process, and even have fun.

Of course you’re nervous!  Doing something out of your comfort zone is always a bit nerve-wracking. But that’s part of the fun of a boudoir photoshoot! Almost every client starts nervous and ends radiant. The most common thing our clients say? “I have one regret - why didn’t I do it sooner?” We’ll meet you with kindness, guide every pose, and cheer you on the entire way.

Yes - you’ll never be left guessing. We’ll coach you head-to-toe, from posing to expression, to create flattering, natural images that bring out your true confidence.

Boudoir isn’t about changing who you are - it’s about celebrating the woman you already are. You’re not alone - every woman walks in with a little hesitation and leaves wondering why she ever doubted herself.

Absolutely not! Boudoir is for every woman who is ready to celebrate herself exactly as she is. We don’t photograph models - we photograph real women. Women with stories, with depth, with curves, with character. And through thoughtful posing, expert lighting, and a warm, guided approach, our team brings out the most flattering and radiant version of you.

Not at all. How much skin you show is completely up to you. Our sessions are about confidence, self-expression, and celebrating you - not about revealing more than you’re comfortable with. Some clients choose a fully clothed, fashion-inspired look, while others embrace something more intimate.

The secret isn’t heavy editing - it’s flattering lighting, elegant posing, and highlighting your best features. About 90% of the result comes from what happens in the studio, and only 10% is refined in post-production. The real magic happens during your session - we love getting creative with our lighting to capture your best angles and highlight your beauty!

Every woman does. Most describe it as life-changing. You’ll walk out taller, lighter, and more in love with yourself - and that feeling lingers long after the session ends.

Not at all! Your safety and comfort are our top priority. We’ll tailor the poses and session to suit your needs, ensuring you feel supported and relaxed throughout.

You must be 18+. Beyond that, there’s no “too old” to be a goddess.

Yes, we currently specialise in empowering portrait experiences for women.

Absolutely. Your joy, comfort, and confidence are our top priorities - and if you don’t love your results, we make it right.

You’re welcome to bring one guest - they’ll wait in our reception during your session.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. If you’re like 99% of our clients, you may feel a little nervous being photographed - especially with someone watching every pose. That’s why we recommend coming solo, so you can fully relax and enjoy every moment.

Couples’ sessions are available by request, with clear boundaries and styling planned in advance. If your partner isn’t being photographed, they’ll wait in our reception during your session.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. If you’re like 99% of our clients, you may feel a little nervous being photographed - especially with someone watching every pose. That’s why, for your solo images, we recommend your partner waits outside, so you can fully relax and enjoy every moment.

Absolutely. Every session is about connection, intimacy, and celebrating your unique story.

If you’d like to add hair and makeup for your partner, please contact our team to arrange a separate booking. This ensures each of you enjoys the full experience, including professional hair and makeup for both of you. A $100 booking fee applies per person.

Shared sessions can be a beautiful way to celebrate your connection. Please contact our team to arrange separate bookings, so each of you receives the full experience, including professional hair and makeup. A $100 booking fee applies per person.

If your mum, sister, daughter or girlfriend isn’t being photographed, they’ll wait in our reception during your session.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. If you’re like 99% of our clients, you may feel a little nervous being photographed - especially with someone watching every pose. That’s why, for your solo images, we recommend your loved one waits outside, so you can fully relax and enjoy every moment.

Absolutely! Please contact our team to arrange your booking - a $100 booking fee applies per person to reserve hair and makeup.

Anyone who isn’t being photographed will wait in our reception during your session.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. If you’re like 99% of our clients, you may feel a little nervous being photographed - especially with someone watching every pose. That’s why, for your solo images, we recommend the rest of your group waits outside, so you can fully relax and enjoy every moment.

Absolutely - we love furry friends! If you’d like your dogs to be part of the session, please bring someone along who can look after them when they’re not being photographed. They’ll wait together in our reception during the rest of your session.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. If you’re like 99% of our clients, you may feel a little nervous being photographed - especially with someone watching every pose. That’s why, for your solo images, we recommend your helper waits outside with your dogs, so you can fully relax and enjoy every moment.

We offer solo goddess sessions, couples’ boudoir, beauty makeovers, headshots and corporate, maternity and postpartum sessions, and milestone experiences. Every session is customised to your story.

The most important thing is staying true to yourself and choosing what makes you feel beautiful and confident. Each style celebrates a different facet of your beauty - the choice is yours, and every choice is perfect.

Absolutely! You can do your session fully clothed - many of our clients choose a glamour or fashion-inspired style instead of boudoir. We’ll tailor the experience around your comfort level and the look you’d love to create.

While this isn’t part of our standard experience, it is beautifully included in our Bodyscape Session - a refined, artistic exploration of form and light. We’re delighted to offer this by special request, ensuring a comfortable, respectful, and empowering experience.

You’re welcome to! That said, it’s not essential - our team will guide you through everything and tailor the session to flatter your features and personality while staying true to the Velora Grace aesthetic.

Yes - with honour. These sessions are tender, timeless, and beautifully empowering.

Absolutely! You’re welcome to choose a theme that reflects your personality and vision. Whether you’re drawn to soft and romantic, bold and editorial, moody and artistic, or something completely unique - we’ll bring it to life.

Bodyscaping is the dance of shadow and light - an art form that celebrates the body as a landscape of curves, lines, and texture. This style uses dramatic, artistic lighting to create timeless, sculptural images.

Absolutely! While many of our clients love our signature moody silhouette lighting, which is incredibly flattering, we also create editorial-style images on white, grey, or light backdrops.

This is traditional boudoir photography - sensual and suggestive, while remaining tasteful and elegant. Lingerie is the star here: high-waisted shorts with a lacy bra, a beautiful corset, or your favourite lingerie set - pieces that make you feel confident and sexy.

Elegant boudoir is sexy, beautiful, and sophisticated all at once. You might choose a crisp button-down shirt, a flowing robe, or classic bed sheets draped around you. This style can include tasteful topless images created through careful posing and lighting.

Casual / Cozy boudoir is perfect if you prefer comfort over lingerie. Think soft sweaters, comfortable loungewear, or even your partner’s favourite shirt, creating intimate and inviting images that show your natural, comfortable side.

The single most important consideration when you are choosing your outfits is that you feel comfortable and confident. Start by thinking about what reflects your energy, your style, and your confidence. This isn’t about dressing up for anyone else - it’s about honouring yourself and what makes you feel strong, sexy, and magnetic.

No, not at all. What you wear is completely up to you. Many clients choose cosy robes, elegant dresses, or even a simple white shirt - anything that makes you feel confident, beautiful, and authentically yourself.

Bring at least 2-3 options; we’ll photograph at least 2 of your best looks. We always recommend quality over quantity, so choose pieces that make you feel confident and beautiful.

Not necessarily. Bring what fits you well and makes you feel amazing. If you want to shop, we love Bras n Things, City Chic, Lovehoney, and of course Honey Birdette. Some of our favourite spots to grab beautiful lingerie are anything but expensive.

No, we do not provide lingerie or personal items. We have a couple of lace robes that you are more than welcome to try on at your session.

We have two important things to mention before you start selecting bra and panty sets. The first is that thongs and cheekies are the two types of underwear that we recommend - they are the most flattering and they photograph the best. Secondly, consider selecting lingerie one size up from your usual fit to avoid any skin indentations.

Bodysuits are an absolute favourite of ours for boudoir sessions. Elegant, timeless, and effortlessly sophisticated. There’s nothing more sexy than leaving a little bit to the imagination… and isn’t that the essence of true sensuality?

Absolutely. Confidence is the sexiest outfit. Many of our most captivating portraits involve silk slips, cosy sweaters, or elegant dresses.

Want to add a softer, more understated look? Absolutely. Some of the most impactful images come from a white tank, an oversized tee, or a white button-down - these can be incredibly powerful and sexy in photos! It’s not about what you wear - it’s about how you feel in it.

Yes - feel free to bring options and we’ll give you advice on what will look best on camera.

Yes - absolutely! Consider bringing something from their wardrobe - a shirt, tie, or even their favourite band tee. A simple touch can make the moment even more meaningful.

Black, nude, red - it’s up to you. Heels not only complete the look but also accentuate your legs, bum, and posture beautifully in photos.

Before your session, remove any tags or stray fibres from your lingerie. This ensures a flawless look in your photos and keeps the focus on you.

Absolutely! Your veil (or other wedding accessories) can be a beautiful addition to your session.

Yes - you’re welcome to bring whatever makes you feel confident and empowered! Our photography style focuses on elegance and sensuality rather than explicit imagery, so we’ll guide you to incorporate your props tastefully to keep the session classy and empowering.

Yes - with our “Goddess Experience.” Our makeup artists will work closely with you to bring your vision to life as you chat through the look you’d love to achieve. This is a fully collaborative process, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas or ask questions along the way.

No, they don’t. Our fabulous makeup & hair stylists have all the tools to make you feel the most beautiful in your own skin!

On average, makeup takes around 40-50 minutes, and hair styling takes about 7-10 minutes. Our professional artist knows exactly how to create a flawless, camera-ready look.

Please arrive with hair washed and dried from the previous day. Please blow dry your hair as straight as you can get it, without using a hair straightener. It’s important that you do not wash your hair on the day of the shoot and do not arrive with wet hair. We offer a dry hair styling session only, so hair must be dry upon arrival.

Absolutely - we adore every hair type and texture, and natural curls look stunning on camera. Because your hair & makeup prep takes around one hour, here’s how to arrive so we can focus on styling rather than starting from scratch:

Love your natural curls or waves? Come with your hair clean, dry and styled the way you usually wear it, with your normal products. Our stylist will define and refine your natural texture for a polished, camera-ready finish.

Prefer a sleek or curled look? Arrive with your hair washed and blow-dried smooth - especially if it’s very long or thick and usually takes you a while to straighten or curl. We’ll take it from there.

That’s absolutely fine! Many clients prefer a more natural look (soft glam), and our stylists will work with you to capture your beauty just as you are.

Of course! You’re more than welcome to do your own makeup if you prefer. Our professional artist is always available if you’d like to simply relax and enjoy the full pampering experience, but the choice is entirely yours.

Absolutely - bring screenshots or examples! Our team loves collaborating on your vision.

If you normally wear glasses, consider bringing contacts so we can capture some images without them. Feel free to bring your glasses too - they can be a stylish addition for certain shots, giving you a mix of looks in your gallery.

You don’t need anything elaborate - just make sure your nails look photo-ready! Fresh polish or clean and well-groomed nails is all that’s needed to complete your polished look.

Please arrive at your studio session with no makeup on. Ensure that you have cleansed and moisturised your face before arrival. Ensure you do not have any mascara on. Please let us know if you have any skin allergies or sensitivities before your scheduled shoot.

Every Velora Grace session is by private appointment only - no walk-ins, just an intimate, personal experience created entirely around you. Your time with us is reserved just for you.

Ready to begin? Simply reach out through our contact page, and we’ll arrange a relaxed consultation call to plan your experience together. To secure your private session time and reserve your hair & makeup artist, a $100 booking deposit is required.

Since we book a professional hair and makeup artist exclusively for your session, we recommend booking 1-2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

We pour our heart and artistry into every woman who steps into our studio - which is why each session requires a firm commitment to your booked date.

We understand life can be unpredictable - if you need to move your appointment, please contact us as soon as possible.

Rescheduling:
Your booking fee covers booking your hair and makeup stylist and secures your session with our photographer.

You may reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice.

Additional reschedules require a new booking fee because last-minute appointments cannot be refilled.

Please note that if you reschedule more than once, cancel with less than 7 days’ notice, or don’t attend your session, your booking fee will be forfeited and the experience will be marked as redeemed.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel your session, simply let us know with at least 14 days’ notice, and we’ll refund your booking fee in full.

All of our boutique studios are centrally located and open by appointment only. To respect our clients’ privacy, we do not accept walk-ins. Once booked, we’ll email you all the details you need, including studio location, directions, and preparation tips for your session.

Yes, we are open by appointment only. To respect our clients’ privacy, we do not accept walk-ins. If you’d like a studio tour, give us a call and we’ll schedule that in for you.

Nothing interrupts a fun, relaxed session like feeling rushed. Allow extra time for traffic and aim to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled start - this gives you a moment to settle in and enjoy every part of your experience.

Wardrobe consultation and creative direction, professional hair and makeup (we specialise in soft glam), a luxury photoshoot experience, guided posing throughout the session, and a private Portrait Reveal where you’ll view your images and design your order with one of our female Art Directors.

Your experience with our team typically lasts up to 2 hours - including prep, glam and shooting - depending on the complexity of your hair & makeup styling and number of outfit changes. This allows plenty of time to relax, enjoy the process, and capture a variety of beautiful, confident poses.

Light is the most important element in boudoir photography. Soft, flattering light enhances your features, while dramatic shadows add allure and depth.

Sessions take place in our professional, luxury boudoir studio. Our studio provides a private and comfortable environment. Hair and makeup is done right here as well.

A small, expert, all-female team dedicated to your comfort and artistry: your photographer, studio assistant, studio coordinator and hair & makeup artist.

Yes! Our team is entirely female, from photographers to stylists. We’ve created a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you can feel completely comfortable, confident, and celebrated during your session.

Absolutely! Our carefully curated playlist will help you relax, feel confident, and enjoy the moment.

Absolutely! We guide you step-by-step throughout your session - expressions, hands, body positioning - to bring out your most confident self. We will demonstrate each pose, adjust angles, and use gentle direction so you can relax, feel confident, and look stunning in every shot.

Absolutely! Your comfort and safety are our top priority. We’ll tailor poses, seating, and wardrobe options to suit your needs so you can enjoy your session confidently and comfortably.

Yes, but the secret isn’t heavy editing - it’s flattering lighting, elegant posing, and highlighting your best features. Most of the magic happens in the studio, where we love getting creative with light to capture your beauty perfectly!

Within about a week, at your private Portrait Reveal. Bring tissues - it’s emotional in the best way.

We guarantee you’ll love them. If you don’t love your portraits, as part of our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you will receive a complimentary re-shoot at no charge.

Absolutely! Our sessions make a beautiful, thoughtful gift. You can purchase a gift voucher so she can choose a date that works for her. It’s a perfect way to celebrate someone special and give them an unforgettable experience.

To ensure your artwork arrives in time for the holidays, we recommend placing your order no later than November 30. This allows our team to craft and ship your pieces with care, so you can enjoy your portraits or gift them beautifully for Christmas.

Of course! Most clients choose to keep their boudoir images as a surprise gift for their partner (think Birthday/Valentine’s Day/Father’s Day/Christmas gift), but if you’d like your significant other to be involved in purchasing the images, they’re more than welcome to join the Portrait Reveal. We just ask that you let us know in advance so we can ensure everything runs smoothly and comfortably.

We gently recommend enjoying your Portrait Reveal on your own. Seeing your images for the first time can be a powerful and emotional experience - in all the best ways - and this moment is meant just for you.

Real talk: we’ve seen incredibly beautiful women start criticising themselves the moment someone else is in the room. It’s a bit like when someone says, “You look beautiful today,” and we instantly reply, “Thanks, you too!” or “Thanks, but…” instead of simply receiving the compliment.

That’s why most of our clients choose to view their images privately - celebrating themselves, their confidence and their journey, without outside opinions. Every client who’s done it solo has said it was one of the best parts of the experience.

After your photography session, you’ll attend a private Portrait Reveal where you can view your images and place your order. At Velora Grace, we prioritise privacy, exclusivity, and a personalised experience. This gives you a relaxed, one-on-one experience to choose your favourite pieces in comfort.

Absolutely. We carefully retouch every image to polish the final result while keeping you recognisably, beautifully you.

We’ve been photographing clients for more than 10 years, and almost any request you can imagine, we’ve encountered before. The answer is almost always yes - our team will work with you to ensure your images look exactly how you envision them.

Just remember: your Portrait Reveal isn’t about changing who you are or picking apart flaws. It’s about seeing the beauty that was already there, and viewing yourself the way the people who love you already do.

We celebrate the real you - scars and all. But if there’s something you’d like softened in retouching, we’ll take care of it gracefully.

Every artwork you purchase comes with its matching digital image - your finished, beautifully edited portrait, never the raw file. Raw camera files are working files - they can still show lighting gear, cords and the edges of backdrops that we remove in editing - so they don’t reflect the artwork you’ll fall in love with.

If you’d prefer a more natural look, minimal retouching or untouched skin, just let us know - we’re always happy to tailor the editing to you.

Yes. Your images are private by default. They will never be shared, published or displayed without your explicit, written consent.

Your privacy is our utmost priority. We never share your images without your explicit consent. However, you might love some so much that you agree to let us share them - it’s up to you, but it makes a huge difference for other women to see themselves represented.

Always. We respect your privacy and ensure that your images are kept confidential unless you give us permission to use them for promotional purposes.

No - our environment is women-only, safe, and private.

Yes! We also offer artistic crops upon request.

What a beautiful gift! Your Gift Certificate covers your Velora Grace session experience - your time with our creative team, including professional hair & makeup and your fully guided photoshoot. Some Gift Certificates also include a credit towards your artwork; your exact inclusions are listed in your confirmation email.

To secure your private studio time and hair & makeup artist in advance, a $100 booking deposit is required.

There’s no obligation to purchase beyond the credit included in your voucher - you simply invest in any artwork you truly love.

If you fall in love with your images, you’ll choose the artwork that feels right for you. And if you don’t? You still walked through the door, let us pamper you, and chose yourself.

We love giving back to our community. If you’ve received a complimentary gift certificate, your hair & makeup and session experience is our gift to you.

Here is what your Velora Grace Gift Certificate covers: your session experience - your time with our creative team, including professional hair & makeup and your fully guided photoshoot. Some Gift Certificates also include a credit towards your artwork; your exact inclusions are listed in your confirmation email.

To secure your private studio time and hair & makeup artist in advance, a $100 booking deposit is required.

There’s no obligation to purchase beyond the credit included in your voucher - you simply invest in any artwork you truly love.

If you fall in love with your images, you’ll choose the artwork that feels right for you. And if you don’t? You still walked through the door, let us pamper you, and chose yourself.

Artwork and images are purchased separately. There’s no obligation to purchase - you simply invest in any artwork you truly love.

If you fall in love with your images, you’ll choose the artwork that feels right for you. And if you don’t? You still walked through the door, let us pamper you, and chose yourself.

At Velora Grace, every session is completely personal, so we don’t offer fixed packages. Instead, we help you create an artwork collection that reflects your style, your story, and the way you want to remember this experience.

The most common custom artwork created with our clients range between $2,000-$6,000. Artwork ranges from $1,500 to $9,500, with options including wall art collections and beautiful keepsake albums.

Some women choose one treasured wall art piece. Others create a complete collection. There’s no right or wrong choice, and there’s never any obligation to spend beyond what feels comfortable and exciting for you.

Once you’ve seen your portraits, we’ll walk you through the possibilities and help you choose what feels most meaningful to you and how you want to remember this chapter.

The exact investment depends on how many portraits you choose, their size and finish, and whether you’d like wall art, an album, gifts or a collection.

If you’re someone who likes to feel fully prepared, you’re welcome to explore our Artwork Pricing below:

Custom Luxe Albums

A luxury, handcrafted 10x10 inch album and a beautiful keepsake - the most intimate, private way to relive your portraits, page by page. Album pricing starts from $400 per spread.

Framed Artwork

Our Fine Art Framed Portraits are created with museum-quality materials, archival 100% cotton rag paper and genuine archival-certified inks - preserving the rich colours for years to come. Choose from our curated selection of frames to suit your style, starts from $2200.

French Cotton Canvas Portrait

A premium canvas portrait created with museum-quality materials, archival pigment inks and a UV-protective laminate that keeps your portrait luminous for years to come, starts from $2700.

The Muse

Display your portraits as prestigious wall art, transforming your space with elegance - classic, intimate, confident. There are no set packages - every collection is designed around you and your space, from $4500.

The Goddess

A collection of three wall portraits that tell your story together - timeless and sensual. Best suited for bodyscape artwork. Available in French Cotton Canvas finish. There are no set packages - every collection is designed around you and your space, from $5800.

The Athena Collection

The ultimate showstopper - a wall art collection built around your favourite portraits, available in a variety of finishes to suit your home. There are no set packages - every collection is designed around you and your space, from $7500.

Yes! Flexible payment plans are available so your dream artwork fits your budget. We work with several payment providers to help make your preferred collection more manageable. During your viewing appointment, we’ll discuss the available options and help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

Yes! We accept Amex, Visa and Mastercard.

Following your viewing and order session, your artist will get right to work editing your images. We allow up to 8-10 weeks for delivery of your artwork.

We ship all orders directly to you for convenience.