Daring Diva Faq's

A: Never! Your privacy is very important to us and your photos will never be viewed by anyone else unless you want them to.

A: Turn around time to view your photos is generally 1-2 weeks. You will be have private password protected viewing of all your images online. Your photos will stay online for 30 days and you will need to email the studio with your final choices. If you do not hear back from us with 24 hours of emailing your order, please follow up with a call just in case you got put in the Spam or Junk Folder.

A: Does a bear crap in the woods? Stephina airbrushing includes tattoo removal, light stretch mark removal (extra charges will incur if excessive), waist synching, acne removal, scar removal, freckle reduction and minor breast/hip/booty adjustments. Using digital technology we can manipulate your photos any way you need them, leaving perfect magazine quality photographs. Tan lines, braces removal, and other time consuming processes, will incur an additional fee. We don't change who you are, we make WHO YOU ARE flawless. Professional photo finishing is included with all sessions.

A: If you are able to shoot and view during your vacation - better. However, not everyone can do this! We will show you all of the package options while you are here so that you can decide the type you want to do. We will then put your photos online in a private, password protected gallery for you to view. You will then email us with your selections and we will mail them to you.

A: Who wouldn't be nervous?! We love helping women feel empowered by taking their inner and outer beauty and putting it into beautiful still images that their loved one will fall in love with. We do many boudoir sessions for women all over San Diego and pride ourselves in making our clients feel great about themselves and making the experience the most comfortable possible! For many women, this is a first time thing and it can be very nerve wracking and scary. We've both done these types of shoots personally and we cannot tell you enough how empowering and beautiful you feel afterwards.

A: Your session is always under your control - YOU decide what YOU want to do! We will never tell you to take anything off or show anything out of respect and we want you to be comfortable and just be YOU! You can shoot fully clothed, topless or fully nude.

A: Photographic make-up can look very drastic, but you have to remember that only HALF will actually show in the photos because of the lights, we want the make-up to be fresh and sleek, not caked on. We work with very talented makeup artist who will make you look as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside.

If you love the look of fabulous long lashes, you can add them on for an additional $5.00 or you may bring your own and have them expertly put on by our makeup queen! If you prefer to do you own makeup, unfortunately it will not be discounted, however we're ok with it as long as you follow some guidelines. Please bring all the cosmetics you used with you & put it on heavier than usual. You MUST use foundation - powder will not be enough. Also please match your face to your body - a totally different color head on a body is just weird looking AND we can't fix it in Photoshop!

A: Your hair should be styled in a way that would normally do it for an evening out. It is best to look like YOU! If you need some help making the best "You" come out, we provide hair styling services for a reasonable fee of $80.00. We can do big fluffy hair, super sleek flat ironed styles, spiral curls, pin-up retro styles - our awesome stylist are the best in class!

A: We do not provide lingerie or clothing, but we do offer supplemental accessories. If you are undecided on what to wear, bring the closet and we'll help you choose and match with the sets you want!

A: We have a wide availability and is by appointment only. We can be there as early as dusk or way past your bedtime.

A: If this is a gift for your fiancé for your wedding, we recommend you schedule your shoot at least 2 months prior to the date you'd like to have your photos by.

A: On each Photo Shoot Page there are specific instructions on how to prepare for your shoot.

A: We apologize but we do not allow anyone else on set/dressing room due to distractions. Kids are not allowed in the studio unless you are doing a family styled pregnancy shoot. If this is the case, please bring another adult to monitor younger children (under 5) while you do your solo shots. Bring coloring books or something to occupy your wonderful children. All monster children will be given caffeine and a puppy:-)

Do NOT bring children to an intimate shoot or to your intimate proof appointment - you will be asked to leave. It is NOT okay.

A: Your session fee is prepaid in full in order to get on the calendar. You can do so with a credit or debit card via paypal or in person via check or cash with an appointment at our studio or snail mail.

Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance of your session date. All cancellations made within 7 days forfeits your session fee, and no refunds will be given.

******* FOR GROUPON HOLDERS**********
Cancellations within 7 days of the photoshoot will be charged up to the Groupon price. For add-ons each stylist will require a $25 rescheduling fee immediately upon request of the new date

Each client is allowed one rescheduling credit for their boudoir sessions. Any additional request to reschedule will incur a $25 rescheduling fee and must be paid immediately to reserve your new date.

When a make-up or hair stylist is booked, the rescheduling credit can be used for the photography session, however, each stylist will require a $25 rescheduling fee immediately upon request of the new date.