Well hello there, October, I’m so happy to see you!

Seriously though – October is my most favorite month of the year. The weather, the holidays, the events… EVERYTHING about it.

And it also means that we are staring at another impending holiday season.

As the top Colorado boudoir photographer, I have worked with SO many clients who wanted to give a partner a special gift, and we have a TON of fun making these gifts!

I wanted to remind you though, just in case you are single this season, or even if you HAVE a partner but want to do something special just for you:

A holiday gift does NOT have to be for anyone else, get yourself something too! 

I really wish I could tell every single woman in the world this – you do NOT need a partner to do a boudoir session.

As a matter of fact, I have worked with LOTS of women that do a session as a wedding gift to their husband-to-be, and they come back to do divorce photos too.

YOU are worthy of doing something amazing for yourself, it doesn’t have to be for someone else!

Dare I say… giving yourself the gift of confidence and those little reminders in images from your session is a FAR more powerful gift than giving it to someone else. Just sayin’.

2024 has been a year of metamorphosis for me. So many changes, not necessarily in ways that people can see, but internally. While I welcome these changes, I would be lying if I said it was easy. Women around the WORLD are growing in ways that are astronomical, and forcing others around them to grow as well.

We are being pushed and called to MORE. To want more, to expect more, and to design our lives in a way that serves us, so we can better serve those around us.

The last quarter of the year is traditionally my busiest season, and while I work with my clients to make sure that their sessions are absolutely amazing, when it comes to my own boundaries, family time and deadlines, as the top Colorado boudoir photographer I have to set some requirements for preparation and scheduling in Q4.

DON’T. WAIT.

When I say the studio closes on a certain date because of the holidays – that doesn’t mean I might be able to fit you in on December 23rd. Sorry y’all, that’s just not going to happen.

As the top Colorado boudoir photographer, I work with all of my clients to prepare for their session in a way that doesn’t feel rushed. It’s not an overnight process, and I work with each client individually to make sure their session is customized to THEM.

This is not an assembly line, this is not a fly by night operation where you’re in a line waiting for photos in your lingerie. Yikes, right? This is a highly curated and specialized session designed to help you look and feel amazing at every step.

Click here to contact me to get details and the calendar link!

Brooke, why are you sharing the same meme that you share every single year?

Because I freakin’ love it, and so I’m going to continue sharing it.

In our home, September 1 is the official fall/Halloween/spooky decor, and November 1 is the official Christmas decor.

When Thanksgiving comes out with some fun decor, lights, and songs, then it can be added into the mix but until then, it’s all about gratitude, food and family, and images of people eating turkey in their EATING PANTS doesn’t pack the same punch as holiday lights, right?

Okay let’s talk about when you need to book your top Colorado boudoir photographer, because there are a few options when it comes to the timing, OR you can send a hint to someone you love that THIS is what you really want for a holiday gift!

A quick note – if you don’t celebrate Christmas, you are ABSOLUTELY WELCOME in my studio, and we can chat to adjust the deadlines based on your holiday! Most of my clients celebrate Christmas so that is what we look at when it comes to dates, but if you’re wondering about your holiday, contact me and we’ll chat.

FIRST – you can gift YOURSELF the full experience, and then have the photos as a reminder that you’re hot.

SECOND – you can gift YOURSELF the full experience, keep your photos and maybe share a couple with someone special as a gift for them too.

THIRD – you can get a lucky special someone a GIFT CARD that they can put towards their own experience.

FOURTH – you can gift YOURSELF the full experience and have a ball, have gorgeous photos as a reminder that you’re amazing, and tell a special someone that you did their holiday shopping for them and this is what they got you.

So how do we go about confirming any of these options?

First up – gift cards. If you’d like to drop a hint to someone you love, I do have gift cards available – you can send them more information and a note with the gift card page which is accessible by clicking here.

If someone you love has been telling you they’ve wanted to do a boudoir session – IT’S TIME. I even have special gift boxes and will wrap it up for you – all you have to do is confirm the gift card!

To purchase a gift card, click HERE.

If you’re ready to gift yourself a session and want to confirm it, you can email me at hello@brookesummer.com or click here to fill out the contact form. Spoiler alert – if you use the form, you’ll get information automatically instead of waiting for me to be done with the carpool line today.

I opened up a few more spots, and I only have FIVE FOUR sessions left for holiday delivery through the end of this year.

Yup – you read that right, only FOUR spots left for holiday delivery. There’s only one of me, so don’t wait!

And just in case you haven’t read the details on when to book your session and you aren’t sure how long it actually takes to get everything ready for that final delivery,

Calling me on December 20 and wanting an album before Christmas will be a phone call that could end in holiday heartbreak.

The best things in life take time, am I right?

DO NOT WAIT.

I say this every year – for 15 years now – and every year I get those last minute requests. Don’t wait and book your session NOW, so that you can get in before those spots are filled.

I added this option in 2021 and it has become a client favorite:

Same Day Reveals & Ordering appointments are the FASTEST.

This means that you come in for your session in the morning, and have your reveal & ordering appointment in the afternoon. We still have to work with the printers for anything printed, but digital images can be taken home THAT DAY. They also require some prep ahead of time though, because of scheduling, this isn’t something that can be decided the night before. So how the heck do you get a same day reveal?

The ONLY way to have a same day reveal for those Denver Christmas boudoir photos is to pre-pay for your collection ahead of time, and choose that option as one of your bonuses.

What? You didn’t know that’s an option? I haven’t written about it yet but have been doing it for about a couple of years now and my clients LOVE it! If you want more information, click here to contact me and book your session.

DEADLINES!

The studio will be closing for the holidays on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

The studio will reopen on Monday, January 6th, 2025 to get started on those Valentine’s sessions. Those book quickly too, if you know that’s something you want, grab it now.

Standard Sessions:

To guarantee delivery for that sexy Christmas gift before Christmas for our full range of printed products WITHOUT additional rush fees, your session needs to be booked and completed by Tuesday, November 12th. Your reveal must be completed by Friday, November 22nd.

My printer has moved their deadline up even more from what it used to be (December 1), so we have to finish them a little earlier this year.

Rush Sessions/Same Day Reveals:

To guarantee delivery before Christmas for a same day reveal with the limited printed products, your session and same day reveal needs to be booked and completed by Thursday, December 5th. (Pending additional lab restrictions or deadlines based on the product you want.)

Digital Sessions:

Digital images are definitely the FASTEST option. For standard sessions, they can be taken home at the time of the reveal & ordering appointment, for same day reveals they can go home the SAME DAY as your session! If you opt to gift digital images with a standard session, your session will need to be booked and completed by Friday, December 6th. If you opt to gift digital images with a same day reveal & ordering appointment, you have until Friday, December 13th.

WHEW – that was a lot right?
I know that Halloween isn’t even here yet and you may not even want to THINK about the holidays yet, but they will sneak up on you faster than you think.

Ready for a day of pampering and feeling badass in the midst of the holiday season? Click here to book your session!

Ready to book your session!? Or maybe you just have questions that are a little more personal? I’m so blessed to be the top Colorado boudoir photographer, and I’m happy to answer any questions!

Either way, I’m excited to work with you! Click here to contact me and get more information about booking your session with me!

If you’d like to have more information about what the heck is going on with sessions, parties and more, click here to grab my top Colorado boudoir photographer guide to boudoir photos and MORE – How to Look Amazing in Photos. It has tips and tricks to help you look amazing in photos – whether your clothes are on or off – and avoid having to un-tag yourself in a social media photo again. Or, just laugh with me at various shenanigans and get early access to events, model calls, and awesome goings-on. Either way, come join the list. We have cocktails.

I am so privileged to be the top Colorado Boudoir photographer! My clients’ privacy is a top priority for these intimate portraits. Any and all boudoir images that are posted have been shared by the subject with written permission. I am honored that my clients choose to share their images with the world, and talk about their experiences with those images.

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