Boudoir Q&A: Pricing and Packages, Make Your Butt Look Bigger and Entry Cameras for Boudoir: Hawaii

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1:19 If the 105mm is the best portrait lens, why use the 50mm?
1:50 How do you manage Natural light
3:10 How do you keep a photoshoot intimate without it getting sexual
4:21 Pricing and Packages
5:44 How do you write good copy for your website?
6:32 Do you ever use flash
7:32 Posing to make your butt look bigger
8:24 How to afford a studio
9:08 How do you create a contract for Boudoir?
9:35 Entry cameras for boudoir
10:15 Having a successful boudoir business with no photography experience
11:20 How much do you edit a picture?
11:46 Becoming an award winning photographer
12:45 Favorite pose for women?
13:12 Significant other is leary of my reasons for boudoir
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[@barthestation]

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Loved your reaction when that kid asked you your YT channel!!! Blag apart, thanks for sharing your views and experience and being so honest in front of the camera. When today so many fake people get on camera for the wrong reasons, to post unquality content. Here we feel you want to share what you know with this community and for that: a massive THANK YOU!

[@MichaelSasser]

I appreciate that!

[@reelsportrd]

Loved the questions you choose, and the answers you gave. Awesome!

[@JS-st3wt]

Great video and info. You covered a lot of nuts and bolts issues. Thank you for sharing so much

[@RoCkStArIsH3]

Excellent information I really enjoy the videos. The best part is you take the time to explain and make it easy to follow along where things don’t get confusing. Keeping it simple and to the point is great, keep doing what you do. I appreciate the videos!

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you so much! You're so welcome!

[@footballscholarship1014]

Thank you for all the really great information that you pack into each video! Being a guy looking to get into Boudoir, it is awesome to get great tips from another guy!

[@MichaelSasser]

You're so welcome!

[@firasjannan3077]

Great advice, as always! Thank you for answering my question. You are really great and very helpful.

[@MichaelSasser]

You're welcome Firas!

[@JoseGonzalez-ed6yu]

Awesome video, great info! Thanks!!

[@clydelwilliams5917]

Michael, thanks for how you adjust your pricing it was easy and right to the point. By the way you did the right thing and lie to the kid going by. Thanks again for the info.

[@versysdrummer]

Great video! I started following you recently and love the content.

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad to have you following along!

[@kylehannah3585]

this has been very helpful. thank you

[@AshleyHalley]

Thank you for the honest tips and empowering women to be themselves.

[@jpmumbly]

Mr. Delicate Flower :) great practical and informative video as always

[@pedrocks1312]

I'm lovn' the content! After showing my GF a few of your videos, she has really opened up to the idea of boudoir photography. It's still a slightly touchy subject, but it's definitely much better than it was a year ago. I appreciate this even more since I have merged her as my business partner for my photography business. Having her there to help with lighting, taking some shots while I fix things up, or helping the model with the posing has been a big upside to the flow of my shooting/editing process. Thank you for having the ability to adequately explain the boudoir process, reasoning, and business side of it to have even your average person understand. The best part is that it could be applied to all type of photography/business! If ever you're free to talk and have a coffee or boba in the LA area again, please let me know! I would love to talk to you and share each other's experience with photography thus far. I love your site and everything that it represents. You'll be able to find my work at PedroCastroPhotos . com - or on IG @ Pedrock1312 Keep up the fantastic work! And if I could submit a question, it would be, "Has there ever been a time where you have overbooked yourself? Has it happened more than once? If so, how did you overcome it?"

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks for sharing all of this Pedro! Glad you have found a way to work together. I haven't overbooked myself. It is something I decided I wasn't going to do. After I have XXX shoots one month, I just say I'm booked that month and start putting people in the next month. Shoot me a message on Insta and we can find a time to grab a bite.

[@rayquackenbush4609]

I very much enjoyed what you shared with me. I will keep following you.

[@calinrusu5080]

Great Video, love the way you edited)))))) and don't feel akward, im at the beginning of the road and you're so helpful, thank you! Soon ill buy the full course!! ☮️

[@MichaelSasser]

Sounds great Calin! Let me know what you learn when you do!

[@calinrusu5080]

@@MichaelSasser I will for sure, didn't got it yet bus already so excited)))

[@theeseananthony]

Always sharing knowledge. So much useful information pricing, lighting, working with a client, bug bite numbing product and even a live posing demonstration!!! LOL. Great work sir!

[@MichaelSasser]

Hahaha, sounds like I gave a little extra this time around!

[@theeseananthony]

@@MichaelSasser Priceless nuggets you cant get anywhere else! lol!

[@hsk797]

Among the photography community of youtube I believe you're the best one out there! Thanks for sharing tips mate ...❤

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks for saying so Hasan, I really appreciate it!

[@darkmuggan]

Totally agree! Well-spoken, well-organized, and a good personality! All of which is uncommon! Who else do you think we should have eyes on, Michael!?

[@boudoirexposed3008]

Thanks for mentioning the weekly contests we do. Love your channel.

[@MichaelSasser]

Heck yes!

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

Good stuff.

[@romiemiller7876]

The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has model contracts for everything that are free to members. PPA also has equipment and liability insurance and many other benefits. PPA also has local, national and international contests. But, they're not good for newer photographers because the entries are top of the line, world class images.

[@MrKen59]

Thank you 🙏

[@davidbenton7211]

Mike, awesome videos! I really appreciate how you brake things down for us. Q: would you do a tutorial for photographing older and or bigger women? Sounds crazy but my models are all over 40, have had kids and are not hard body 20 somethings so its can be a little more challenging finding the right poses.

[@MichaelSasser]

That doesn't sound crazy at all. That sounds like Boudoir! Lots of the same things apply. But I would check out Teri Hartfords guide called Confident Curves. It is great for this topic.

[@justinarndt7147]

lol delicate flower..... love the vids!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, thanks Justin!

[@nyc-dave]

Great segment

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks, David!

[@jodyhaberfield5308]

thank you,,,

[@truelifeadventure1]

"What is ok to you girl friend/wife?" I ended to keep slide show different type of boudoir photos (there is a lot different type of photos) and had a talk what is ok for her.. now I know where here comfort level is and and what is no go zone :) I told where I want go with these type photos... She was happy that we spoke about it and I asked what is ok :)

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad to hear it Mika!

[@gypseamadeline5422]

Love watching your content before sessions ❤️

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, that is amazing!

[@jonathanvandervale9156]

Hello from Belgium. Love your vids!

[@MichaelSasser]

Hello from LA! Thanks so much!

[@ItsNuxFury]

Always love these Q&A sessions. I have a few questions for you. 1. On the subject of pricing and packages, what items do you include in each package? 2. Could you also go a little more in depth about what you talk about with a client when you do a phone consult and an in-person consult? 3. What do you do if the client has bad skin (like bad, acne) and the skin smoothing action isn't enough? 4. How do you take care of the make-up and hair on your client? Do you have a go-to MUA and hair stylist? Do you have the client come with makeup and hair ready? What about when you travel? Thank you so much, Michael!

[@MichaelSasser]

That is a lot of questions! Lets see how I can answer them. 1. Pricing and packages, this is something I go over in depth in my boudoir accelerator course. You see my full pricing guide and a 20 minute video of me walking all the way through it with the why of each item. That section is worth the cost of the course in itself. www.sasserstillsboudoir.com/photographycourse/ 2. I'm really just trying to relate to them, outline the experience, let them know that I'm going to be taking care of the hard stuff etc. 3. I have my go to MUA's. They have to use them to shoot with me. When I travel I find someone highly recommended in that area. I hope that helps!

[@ItsNuxFury]

@@MichaelSasser Thanks, Michael! I'll look into your course. :)

[@CubedAgency]

The only edit anyone needs to know how to make lol!

[@FrancoisMcinnes]

Informative. Tks Mr délicate flower. Lol

[@ZarliWin]

This may not work for everyone, but i have found that your demeanor and tone also affect the model's comfort level as much as the words you choose. If you can make yourself non-threatening and make the model feel safe, you can say almost any words (not that i recommend leaving your mouth totally unchecked). A lot of it is to truly listen to the model and try your best to empathize with her. Understand what she wants and how she's feeling.

[@MichaelSasser]

Definitely. I have clients that are more comfortable than others, but as a general rule, to keep this professional and not cross any lines, I think it is good to use this kind of language, ESPECIALLY if your client isn't a model, and just an everyday woman in her first time having a photoshoot like this.

[@Aurilash]

Hey Michael! Love the channel and your insight, so thank you about it :) Quick question, how long do you usually shoot for?

[@MichaelSasser]

Typically the actual photoshoot is 90 minutes!

[@Aurilash]

@@MichaelSasser Thanks for your response Michael! I'm always looking forward to more of your videos :) Keep it up!

[@Obeijin]

Refurbished is better than used . I use a Nikon D600 with a 28-70mm 2.8 ...

[@bizste]

Hej. Small idea. Maybe you could talk about photo albums you are creating, layout, paper type, size?

[@MichaelSasser]

Hey hey! I talk about them a lot in my course, both the companies I use and how I order them. But I use Floricolor USA and they are great. 8x8 is my starter album size.

[@romiemiller3093]

Model releases: Join Professional Photographers of America. Equipment insurance comes with the membership, too. And, they have model and property release forms that are legally sound.

[@MyFavoriteVIDEOMAKER]

GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!! like from France !

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks for watching!!

[@MyFavoriteVIDEOMAKER]

@@MichaelSasser you are a master in boudoir photography !

[@Praguian]

Hi Michael, you have amazing content, and thanks for sharing your know-how. Could you please explain if you pay those models who are participating in your instructional videos? Or, do they pay for your photography service? This is confusing for most of the photographers who mainly want to find models who agree to do TFP cooperation and or models shall pay to photographers. Glad to receive your feedback. Thanks again.

[@MichaelSasser]

I would watch this video for more info on that, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnqWk6eihrCLbtU But the short answer is, for the models in my videos, they are mostly trade shoots. For the my boudoir clients, they are paying me.

[@Praguian]

@@MichaelSasser Mike, indeed thanks for your reply. Just to make sure, do you mean of trade shoots = shoots for TFP? Thanks

[@HondaDASHProductions]

GREAT VIDEO! super helpful And what a great question to start out the Video LoL BTW this is Taylor Tommila Photography on Instagram

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasonsaragena5975]

What island you visiting right now?love your videos. Very informative!🤙🤙🤙

[@MichaelSasser]

That was Maui, but I went to Oahu after and I just loved it there!

[@jasonsaragena5975]

@@MichaelSasser nice! Maui is beautiful! Perfect place to relax. I'm born and raised on Oahu and still in awe of what this place has to offer! Glad you had a good stay! Keep up the great videos!🤙

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks Jason! Loving it out there, can't wait to go back!

[@dalibortrkulja9582]

great advices, chears from Croatia

[@MichaelSasser]

I hear it is absolutely stunning out there! Thanks for watching!

[@dalibortrkulja9582]

@@MichaelSasser At this point i wish u to find enough time and visit us. ;-)

[@MichaelSasser]

One day!

[@LM-ek2hb]

LOL! The Famous Cool and Collected Michael Sasser Flustered by a 12 year old! See it Here! I would say "It's a channel to help photographers that have their own business". One of two things would happen; That kid will let it go in one ear and out the other, OR he'll ask the channel name, and I'd give it to him. Who knows - you might totally inspire his career trajectory! Imagine how accomplished you would be if you started when you were 12.

[@MichaelSasser]

lol, this gave me a laugh. I'll try it next time!

[@jooshfutterman]

I know this is an older video... Do you have any guide for shooting plus size women?

[@dimitrio6199]

Hey Mike. How do you upload your Portraiture action in Photoshop? Can't find how to do this anywhere!!

[@MichaelSasser]

Just look up a video for "Installing photoshop actions" That is all!

[@tedmaskell6687]

As always Michael, great advice so the way without taking down to anyone just positive content. Yes, the one I really liked was the effect on I quote 'your significant other' lol. I've had this, not easy. The term Boudoir had my wife in a spin haha. Maybe because it's a really old word and back in the day kinda had a different meaning of you get my drift. My wife has slowly come round, but a great call to suggest taking her on a shoot. Going to do that to dispell all the remaining negative and wrong impressions left she (Julie) may have. Thanks for this video. It's quite brilliant actually. Well done as always. Edward UK. 😊 EJMPHOTOGRAPHYANDART

[@MichaelSasser]

Glad that this helped you out!

[@tedmaskell6687]

@@MichaelSasser . Very much so .. Look forward to your next production. 👍

[@TheDesireeJewel]

Is a canon 60D a good enough camera for boudoir? I have the 50mm 1.8 lens as well as the basic lens

[@MichaelSasser]

Absolutely, I would check out the 35mm 1.8 if I were you. Other than that you are set!

[@gentlegnt]

Hi. What is the heaviest client you have shot? Any images to share? Challenges u overcame? Thx

[@MichaelSasser]

Probably around 190 or 200. The biggest thing is to see her as beautiful. It is much easy to photograph them in a flattering way when you stop thinking about how it is such a challenge and start thinking about showing what is beautiful about them. That said, I would check out Teri Hartfords "Confident Curves" She does a great job explaining posing tips for curvy women.

[@gentlegnt]

@@MichaelSasser Excellent!! Thanks so much. I had just started giving a go at boudoir shooting to see if I also have what it takes and find that I LOVE the interaction with the subjects...getting them from very nervous to, "Can you send that to me right now or can I take a pic of the back of ur camera and share with my friends right now, because I love it so much?!" So, just wondering mostly how wall poses and many kneeling poses differ in arching a models back and not accentuating her tummy. I shall look at video u mentioned. Many thanks!!

[@davidgonzales6796]

Do you shoot in Manuel , Tv , Av, auto with no flash to get natural light around you .. ?

[@MichaelSasser]

Manual all around! Just using the natural light, hopefully a video coming out on that soon!

[@ianbrown9614]

Do you have an Instagram or portfolio separate from your boudoir?

[@MichaelSasser]

Hey Ian! I don't. Boudoir is all that shoot, and I share my day to day through that account as well. Thanks for asking!

What a nice place! Where is??

[@MichaelSasser]

This is the Ritz on Maui!

[@TheKristaendicott]

Isn't this where they shot Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

[@MichaelSasser]

Anything is possible

[@thevincentpaul]

I think a tip for significant others who find it uncomfortable is to invite them to a shoot.

[@NinhNguyen2]

i don't even shoot boudoir

[@romiemiller7876]

You can ask your wife to be your assistant. Then she will know what’s going on.

[@romiemiller3093]

Maybe you can make your wife your assistant. If she's there then she knows everything is on the up and up.

[@romiemiller3093]

"Hire" your wife as an assistant. She can't wonder about motives then.

[@esmokebaby]

How to make big bellys look smaller next

[@rabbidguarddog]

Shame on me, when he was complaining about bug bites I thought he said "butt bites" xD

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, I need to remember to pronounce to avoid confusion 🤣🤣🤣

[@stumplay7303]

I like small butts! I Hate big )

[@MichaelSasser]

To each their own, photography is about showing what you want.

[@dat2ra]

Your vids are great but your shirt is right out of Castaway.