# BOUDIEFUL
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On location in Farmington, NM · Four Corners · Studio bus under renovation
You Are Already Enough.
Boudoir and Empowerment Photography in Farmington, New Mexico
Empowerment portraits, boudoir and business branding across the Four Corners. Plus hands-free Reiki for when you need to come home to yourself.
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## Parking Lot Pity Parties
Free · Every Friday · Farmington, NM
Parking Lot Pity Parties
You don't have to have it figured out to come. Pull in, park, and be around people who get it.
How this started
I was hiding in my minivan in the Walgreens parking lot, mascara streaked. A stranger knocked, handed me her Oreos, and drove off without a word.
She never told me her name. She didn't try to fix anything or ask me what was wrong. She just made sure I knew somebody saw me sitting there.
That is the whole idea. One hour, every Friday, where you can fall apart in your own car in a lit parking lot and nobody needs you to explain yourself.
— Megan
Megan Kilpatrick sitting on a brick wall at sunset with a mug of cocoa, outside the brick building with the turquoise door where the Parking Lot Pity Parties are held.
Your host, Megan
You set the terms when you pull in
Nobody decides how much company you want except you. Park however you need to and that is the only signal anyone needs.
| Icon | Signal | What it means |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-square: | Windows up | I need quiet. Nobody will knock. |
| :icon-panel-bottom-open: | Windows down | I'm open to company. |
| :icon-user: | Out of the car | Lean on a tailgate. Come say hi. |
When and where
| Icon | Label | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-calendar: | When | Every Friday, 6 to 7pm |
| :icon-map-pin: | Where | 615 N Butler Ave, corner of Butler & Hopi, Farmington. Look for the brick house with the turquoise door. |
| :icon-tag: | Cost | Free. No sign-up, no RSVP, no form to fill out. |
| :icon-cookie: | Always there | Hot cocoa, cookies and chocolate. A lit lot. Always alcohol-free. |
What this is, and what it isn't
| Icon | Point | Is (on) or isn't (off) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-check: | An hour where you don't have to be okay or explain anything | Yes |
| :icon-check: | Come alone, stay in your car the whole time, leave whenever you want | Yes |
| :icon-check: | Bring your kids, your dog, your pajamas, your bad day | Yes |
| :icon-x: | Not therapy, counseling or any kind of treatment | No |
| :icon-x: | Not a sales pitch. Nothing is photographed and nothing is for sale | No |
| :icon-x: | Not a church service, a support group or a meeting with a program | No |
**If you are in crisis, please reach for real help.** Call or text **988** for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time, free and confidential. A parking lot and a cup of cocoa are not a substitute for care, and I would rather you be safe than be here.
Just show up
There is nothing to book and nobody to tell. If you want to ask me something first, text or email and I will answer you myself.
Text 505-608-4566
sms:+15056084566
Email Megan
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=Parking%20Lot%20Pity%20Party&body=Hi%20Megan%20%E2%80%94%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20the%20Parking%20Lot%20Pity%20Parties.
## The Skoolie Studio
The Next Chapter
The next studio is a school bus.
The downtown studio closed in early 2025. Every session since has been on location. The next studio was never going to be another building — it is a full-size school bus, paid for and now being renovated by hand, one careful step at a time. Build it, then eventually take it places. In that order, and no step is skipped. No opening date is promised until the room can shoot.
The interior of the school bus chosen for the BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio, stripped to bare metal with the floor removed and wheel wells exposed.
The interior as it came to me, before renovation began. Not a render.
**A parked set, not a ride.** The bus is driven, parked, leveled and set up before anyone comes aboard. Clients are never transported in it.
The vision, in the graphics I share
**The interiors below are mood boards, not photographs of the finished bus.** The only real photograph of the inside is the bare-metal one above. These show where it is going, not where it is.
| Graphic | Caption |
| --- | --- |
|  | A storefront or a bus. Why I stopped looking at leases. |
|  | Freedom over four walls, reason by reason. |
BOUDIEFUL announcement poster: choosing freedom over four walls, with four styled mood-board concepts for the mobile studio interior and an invitation to join the Founding 50.
Where the build actually stands
Updated whenever something genuinely changes, not on a schedule. No opening date is promised until the room can shoot.
Done
In progress
Not started
| Step | State (done, active, or next) | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bus chosen | done | The specific bus is identified. It had already been stripped to bare metal, which is part of why it was the right one to take on. |
| Bus purchased | done | Paid for. I bought it personally, out of my own pocket rather than out of membership money. The title is in my name. |
| Renovation underway | active | Being renovated by hand, slowly and in order: diesel look-over, roof leak test, rust survey and one measured floor plan. |
| Power and climate | next | Shore inlet, small panel, protected circuits and a properly sized climate unit. |
| Floor and walls | next | Rust treatment, subfloor, insulation and the first finished surfaces. |
| The rear shooting set | next | The deepest zone: track runs, drape and one light. The room clients get photographed in. |
| First test shoot | next | Real photographs made inside it before a single session is sold. |
| Open for sessions | next | No date claimed. It opens when it shoots, is insured and is legally cleared. |
| Make it mobile | next | Mechanical work, registration, road insurance and everything needed to take it places. A separately funded phase, and deliberately last. |
Two different things, often confused
One is a membership in the community. The other is a photography session bought in advance. They are separate, and you do not need one to get the other.
Ongoing membership
Founding 50 Membership
$99
for one 12-month term · 11 claimed · 39 remaining
The community layer. Founders event, a birthday mini session each active year, 10% off eligible boutique purchases, first access to workshops and gatherings, and the private members' group. Your $99 rate stays available for as long as you keep renewing. Open to members anywhere, not only Farmington.
**Your 12-month term begins when the Skoolie opens for Founding Member booking, not on the day you pay.** Online benefits start immediately without shortening your year. Full refund, delay, transfer and renewal terms are published before you buy.
Join the Founding 50
Interest list · presale not open
First 15 Bus Session Interest List
$475
planned price · capped at 15 · no payments accepted yet
**This is not open for payment.** A session inside the finished bus is planned at $475 against a regular $625, capped at 15 people. It is a photography session bought early, not a membership and not sponsorship. Payments will not be accepted until the renovation reaches a point where I can state a credible opening window. Until then you can only join the list.
Join the interest list
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=First%2015%20Bus%20Session%20%E2%80%94%20Interest%20List&body=Hi%20Megan%20%E2%80%94%20please%20add%20me%20to%20the%20First%2015%20interest%20list.%20I%20understand%20no%20payment%20is%20being%20taken%20yet.
Fund one zone, not the whole bus
Money is held against a named piece of the build and spent on that piece only. If a zone is never built, that support is returned. **These are sponsorship contribution levels toward a named scope, not complete installed-cost estimates.** Actual project costs may be higher and are finalised only after written quotes. Every benefit becomes real only in a signed agreement.
| Amount | Zone | What it covers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $350 | The gates | The diesel look-over, the roof hose test and the zoning answer. The three checks that come before any interior dollar. Results shared either way. |
| $400 | The book wall | Floor-to-ceiling shelving, thrifted hardbacks, a leather chair and a lamp. The cheapest backdrop per dollar in the build. |
| $600 | The way in | A welded platform and handrail replacing three steep steps, plus a threshold light. Improves access for most bodies; not wheelchair access. |
| $1,400 | Power and climate | Shore inlet, small panel, protected circuits and a climate unit. The difference between a set and a usable room in July. |
| $1,800 | The rear set | The deepest shooting zone: floor, insulation, walls, both track runs, drape and one light. |
Trades and materials still open
Welding, electrical, flooring, signage, sewing and drape work, materials, and gravel or leveling support. Every exchange is written down before work starts. I am also looking for one introduction: a welder, a diesel mechanic, an electrician, a commercial insurance broker, or a venue that understands converted vehicles.
See the public build roadmap
https://boudieful.com/SkoolieStudio
Become a build partner
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=BOUDIEFUL%20Skoolie%20Studio%20%E2%80%94%20Build%20Partner
**The bus is paid for and under renovation.** It came to me already stripped to bare metal, and the interior is being built back by hand. **I bought the bus personally, out of my own pocket.** Founding 50 membership money was not used to buy it: it funds the repairs, the work to make it roadworthy, the refinishing and the legal side, and goes to the build generally rather than to one named piece of it. Build partner money works the other way: it is committed to a named zone and returned if that zone is never built. Nothing here is a charitable donation and none of it is tax-deductible. This is a privately owned for-profit business. The build is phased on purpose: the rear shooting zone is finished and earning before the rest of the bus is touched, and detailed build costs live in the partner materials rather than on this page, because they change every time a real quote comes back. Mechanical condition, zoning, commercial insurance and title status are all still open questions, answered before money is spent on them. Road use is a separate later phase with its own budget and requirements. No partner or sponsor is listed publicly until they have committed and given permission.
## Founding 50 Membership
Founding 50 Membership
You don't have to be local to belong here.
The Founding 50 is the community layer of BOUDIEFUL, and it is open to members anywhere. Some benefits happen online, some only happen in Farmington. Here is exactly which is which, so you know what you are buying before you buy it.
$99
for one 12-month membership term
**Your 12-month term begins when the Skoolie opens for Founding Member booking, not on the day you pay.** The online benefits start the moment you join and do not shorten your year. Your $99 rate stays available for as long as you renew continuously, and nothing auto-renews unless you separately opt in.
of 50 original seats still open
have already claimed their place, and there will never be another founding group.
of the original 50 seats claimed ·
Every member gets these, from anywhere
| Icon | Benefit |
| --- | --- |
| :icon-users: | Private online community |
| :icon-video: | At least four online member-only activities each membership year |
| :icon-graduation-cap: | Live mini workshops and conversations |
| :icon-heart: | Self-love and creative photo challenges |
| :icon-camera: | Behind-the-scenes first access |
| :icon-plane: | Early travel and pop-up announcements |
| :icon-gift: | Founder surprises and digital extras |
Farmington and Four Corners members also get
| Icon | Benefit | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-cake: | A free birthday mini session | One during your birthday month, each year your membership is active. If you live outside the normal service area, you can gift it to another adult who is local instead. |
| :icon-tag: | 10% off eligible boutique purchases | Applies to eligible boutique items, not to session fees or gift certificates. |
| :icon-ticket: | First access to workshops and events | You see dates and can claim a spot before they go public. |
| :icon-sparkles: | Private Founding Member experiences | One private Founders event, or a virtual equivalent, during your first membership year. |
| :icon-shirt: | Access to the dress closet | The 150+ gown and wardrobe collection, included with any session you book. |
| :icon-clock: | Priority booking | At least 7 calendar days of priority access before eligible dates go public, whenever that is operationally possible. |
Visiting Farmington?
Use any applicable in-person benefit while you are here. Distance does not cancel belonging, and neither does a short trip.
What your membership actually pays for
**I am buying the bus myself, out of my own pocket.** Not one dollar of membership money goes toward the purchase. What your $99 funds is everything that happens after the title is in my name: the repairs, the work to make it roadworthy, the refinishing, and the paperwork that makes it legal to use.
| Icon | Category | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-wrench: | Repairs | The diesel look-over, the roof leak test, rust treatment and anything the inspection turns up. The unglamorous work that has to come first. |
| :icon-gauge: | Roadworthy | Mechanical work so the bus can be driven, parked and leveled safely on its own power. |
| :icon-paintbrush: | Refinished | Subfloor, insulation, wiring, walls, climate, the drape and track runs, and the racks the dresses hang on. Turning bare metal into a room that can shoot. |
| :icon-file-check: | Legal | Registration, titling, commercial insurance and the zoning and permitting answers. A beautiful bus I cannot legally use is not a studio. |
Membership money goes into the project as a whole rather than one named line item, so join for the community and the benefits, not to fund a specific piece. If you would rather your money sit against one named zone and come back to you if that zone is never built, become a build partner instead.
What this is not
A membership is not a photography session and does not include one, apart from the birthday mini. It is not a deposit on a session, not a donation, not tax-deductible, and not an investment: there is no ownership, no equity and no financial return of any kind. Priority means you go first in line, not that any specific date is guaranteed.
**Full refund within 14 days of joining, no reason needed.** After that the $99 is not refundable but it is transferable, so you can gift it or hand it to a friend. **If the bus never opens or I stop the project, every member gets a $99 credit toward any session or Reiki appointment, good for 24 months.** And if the bus has not opened for booking by June 30, 2027, your membership year starts that day regardless and the on-board benefits convert to their on-location equivalents. You do not wait forever.
Join the Founding 50
sms:+15056084566?&body=Hi%20Megan%20%E2%80%94%20I%20want%20to%20claim%20a%20Founding%2050%20membership.%20I%20have%20read%20the%20terms.
Or email megan@boudieful.com
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=Founding%2050%20Membership
Read the full Founding 50 terms
Please read the terms before you pay. Joining confirms you accept them.
## Trust Stats
| Icon | Label |
| --- | --- |
| :icon-map-pin: | Farmington, New Mexico |
| :icon-compass: | Serving the Four Corners |
| :icon-hand-heart: | Every pose guided out loud |
| :icon-shirt: | Client closet, sizes XS–5X |
| :icon-lock: | You choose how images are shared |
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## Services
Sessions & Services
Portraits, branding, video and hands-free Reiki. Everything happens on location across the Four Corners, so I come to you.
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Based in Farmington, NM · On location across the Four Corners · Travel within 30 miles of Farmington is free, then $1 per mile round-trip
| Service Name | Starting Price | Description | Session Duration | What You Get | Image 1 | Image 2 | Image 3 | Image 4 | Image 5 | Cart Item ID (blank = no cart button) |
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| Portrait Sessions | $525 | On-location portraits for women who have not been photographed in years. I guide every pose out loud, so you are never left wondering what to do with your hands, and you decide afterward what stays private. | 90 minutes | 25–40 professionally edited digital images · Full print release included · Private online gallery delivered within 2–3 weeks · Up to 2 outfit changes · Wardrobe guidance consultation included |  |  |  |  |  | c01 |
| Business Branding | $550 | Photos of you doing the actual work, in your actual space. Headshots, product shots and enough content that you can stop reaching for stock images every time you post. Full commercial license included. | 2–3 hours | 50–80 professionally edited digital images · Full commercial license included · Private online gallery within 2–3 weeks · Multiple outfit changes allowed · Shot at your workspace or a location of your choosing · Social-media-ready crops included |  |  |  |  |  | c02 |
| Hands-Free Reiki Sessions | $333 | Completely hands-free. You stay fully clothed, lying down or seated, and my hands never rest on you. A quiet, restorative hour offered as a complementary relaxation practice, client-paced and consent-centered. Reiki is not medical or mental-health treatment and is not a substitute for professional care. | 60 or 90 minutes | Private one-on-one session · No touch, fully clothed · Fully guided relaxation · Personal check-in from me within 48 hours · Available in person in the Farmington area or at a distance · 60 min $333 · 90 min $499 |  |  |  |  |  | c12 |
| Social Media Marketing | $1,500/mo | Monthly social media management for local businesses: strategy, the photos and video, captions, scheduling and replies. For owners who know they should be posting and do not have the hours for it. | Ongoing monthly retainer | Monthly strategy call with me · 12–20 posts per month · Captions, hashtags and scheduling handled · A plain-English monthly results summary · Story and Reel content · You work with me directly, not an account team |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Video & Brand Films | $650 | Motion, shot the same way I shoot stills. A short brand film for your site, plus vertical cuts built for Reels, TikTok and Stories. Guided the whole way through, cut to something you will actually post instead of a twenty-minute film nobody finishes. Can be added to any branding or portrait session rather than booked on its own. | 3–4 hours on location | One 60–90 second edited brand film · 3 vertical cuts sized for Reels, TikTok & Stories · Licensed music and burned-in captions · Color graded and delivered to your private gallery within 3–4 weeks · Full commercial usage license · Stills captured alongside the video are quoted separately |  |  |  |  |  | |
## Packages & Pricing
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Now booking 2027
Packages & Pricing
Megan intentionally keeps a light schedule so every client gets her full attention. Winter dates through January are open now, and spring 2027 dates open January 10. Reach out and she will confirm current availability and the package that fits what you are after.
megan@boudieful.com
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Questions about any package?
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505-608-4566
| Package Name | Original Value | Special Price | Savings Note | Description | What's Included | Image | Cart Item ID |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Client Special | $620 | $525 | Styling consult included free | First time with BOUDIEFUL? Book your first portrait session and the wardrobe styling consultation is included at no charge. It is the easiest way to start if you are not sure what to bring. | 90-min On-Location Portrait Session · 25–40 Professionally Edited Images · Full Print Release · Wardrobe Styling Consultation ($95 value included FREE) · Up to 2 Outfit Changes · Private Online Gallery |  | c03 |
| The Signature Session | $975 | $750 | Hair & makeup included | The full-experience package. Professional hair and makeup gets you camera-ready, then we spend two unhurried hours on location. Guided posing the whole way through, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands. | Professional Hair & Makeup by a licensed artist (a real $225 add-on, included here) · 2-Hour On-Location Portrait Session · 40–60 Professionally Edited Images · Full Print Release · Up to 3 Outfit Changes · Private Online Gallery within 2–3 weeks |  | c04 |
| Business Branding Bundle | $1,650 | $1,200 | Bundled multi-location rate | The full visual identity package for business owners who need a year of content from one shoot. Shot across multiple locations for variety, with social-ready crops and short video clips included. | 3-Hour Multi-Location Branding Session ($900) · 60–90 Professionally Edited Images with Full Commercial License ($350) · Content Creation Package, social-ready crops & formats ($250) · Short Video Clips for Reels & Stories ($150) · Private Online Gallery within 2–3 weeks (included) |  | c05 |
| Brand Starter | $800 | $650 | One location, one clear look | The entry point for branding. One location, one focused look, and enough images to carry a website and a couple of months of posting. Built for the owner who needs to stop using a cropped photo from someone's wedding. | 90-Minute Single-Location Branding Session ($450) · 25–35 Professionally Edited Images with Full Commercial License ($250) · One Vertical Video Clip for Reels or Stories ($100) · Social-Ready Crops in Square and Vertical (included) · Private Online Gallery within 2–3 weeks (included) |  | |
| Brand Film Add-On | $650 | $450 | Added to any session, not sold alone | Motion added to a session you are already booking. Same day, same location, no second trip. You walk away with one short film for your site and vertical cuts ready to post. | One 60–90 Second Edited Brand Film · 3 Vertical Cuts for Reels, TikTok & Stories · Licensed Music and Burned-In Captions · Color Graded and Delivered in 3–4 weeks · Full Commercial Usage License · Must be added to a portrait or branding session |  | |
## Portfolio
My Favorites
11 Collections · 110+ Images
All Collections
A curated selection of my most beloved work — each collection tells a unique story of confidence, beauty, and empowerment.
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Free consultation included. No commitment required.
**Your images are never shared publicly without your written permission.** Every photograph on this page is here because the woman in it said yes. You can decline sharing entirely and still receive your full gallery.
| Category | Description | Image 1 | Image 2 | Image 3 | Image 4 | Image 5 | Image 6 | Image 7 | Image 8 | Image 9 | Image 10 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Creative Concept Sessions · Photoshop Fun | Sometimes it's just fun to dress up and PLAY |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Creative Color Portraits | BE BOLD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Boudoir Portraits · Dramatic Shadows | Bold, moody, and utterly captivating. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fine Art Portraits · Angelic Wings | Ethereal, dreamy, and heavenly inspired. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Size-Inclusive Boudoir · Body Bling Beauty | Celebrating ALL bodies with size inclusive body jewelry portraits. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Couples Photography · Connection | Intimate moments between lovers, captured beautifully. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Maternity Photography · Maternity Glow | Celebrating the beauty of motherhood and pregnancy. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Empowerment Portraits · Every Body | Every shape, every size, every story — beautifully celebrated. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fantasy & Themed Sessions · Siren Sessions | Mermaid & Fantasy themed sessions that make you feel and look magical |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Creative Composites · Double Exposure | Composite and double-exposure art, shot and built by hand. These are my own children and my own family, shared with permission. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Glamour Portraits · Studio | High-end studio work with polished, editorial flair. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
## Availability Notice
A Note From Megan
Intentionally Limited Availability
Our family has been navigating some deeply personal challenges, and I've made the decision to honor what matters most right now — my people. I am accepting **one photography session** and **one Reiki session** per week. That's it. Intentionally. **I'm now booking 2027**, which works out to about 52 sessions in the whole year. Winter dates through January are open now, and **spring 2027 dates open January 10** — the interest list gets first pick. Skoolie dates on board are planned, but they will not open until the shooting zone, insurance, zoning, access and safety requirements are cleared, so I am not naming a date I cannot control. Founding Members get the first booking window before any dates go public, and on-location sessions stay available throughout.
This isn't a step back. It's a commitment to showing up fully for every client I serve, and it is also making room for what comes next: **a studio bus that will one day bring the room to you**. Until it opens, every session happens on location — I come to you. When you book with me in this season, you are getting all of me. No divided attention. No rushing. Just present, unhurried care.
Every client I say yes to right now is a priority. You will never feel like a number.
Check Current Availability
Now booking 2027 · Spring dates open January 10 · Skoolie dates open when the build clears its safety gates, not on a fixed date · Reviewed monthly
Available sessions per week
per week
Currently Accepting:
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| Icon | Count | Session Type | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-camera: | 1 | Photography Session | Portrait, Boudoir, or Branding |
| :icon-sparkles: | 1 | Hands-Free Reiki | No touch, fully clothed, just rest |
## Client Sessions
The BOUDIEFUL Experience
"I didn't think I was photogenic."
It is the most common thing Megan hears before a session starts.
Every image here is a real client, photographed on location, shared with her written permission. No models, no stock, no stand-ins.
After
Before
Drag the slider to see the transformation
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Starts with a free consultation. Nothing is booked until you say so.
| First Name | Session Type | Before Photo (optional — enables slider) | After/Session Photo |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Danielle | Empowerment portrait session, on location | |  |
| Kayla | Boudoir session with guided posing | |  |
| Renee | Portrait session, natural light | |  |
| Melissa | Empowerment portrait session | |  |
| Brittany | Outdoor empowerment session | |  |
| Amber | Boudoir session, private gallery | |  |
## Events
Events · 2027
Gather With Us
Some healing happens in a room full of people who get it. Here's where to find me in 2027, from Friday nights in Farmington to mountain weekends in Hesperus from June through October.
| Icon | Event | Detail | When | City | Price | Button Label |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-users: | See Yourself Group Photography | Two hours, 6 to 12 women, everyone photographed and guided through every pose. | Book a date for your group | Four Corners, on location | from $950 per group | Book a Group Date |
| :icon-heart: | Seen As You Are | Small-group portraits, 90 minutes, for people who find the camera hard. | By request | Four Corners, on location | from $500 per session | Request a Date |
| :icon-sparkles: | Group Reiki Experience | Hands-free group Reiki, 60 to 90 minutes, in person or virtual. | By request | Farmington area or virtual | from $650 per session | Request a Date |
| :icon-mountain: | Hesperus Nature Retreats | A slow weekend in the Colorado mountains, running through the warm season. Individual weekend dates and pricing go to the interest list first. | June through October 2027 | Hesperus, Colorado | Pricing announced with each date | Join the Events List |
| :icon-camera: | Pop-Up Studio Days | A styled set for a day, short sessions, limited spots. | Interest list hears first | Farmington, NM | Varies | Join the Events List |
| :icon-crown: | Founding 50 Member Events | The founders gathering and member-only meetups through the year. | Announced to members | Farmington, NM | Included with membership | Join the Founding 50 |
| :icon-coffee: | Parking Lot Pity Parties | Going through a hard season? Pull up. Windows up means you just need to not be alone. Windows down means you're open to company. Step out if you want to talk. Always hot cocoa and cookies, always alcohol-free, no sign-up. | Every Friday, 6 to 7pm | 615 N Butler Ave, Farmington | Free | See the Details |
When
Where
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## Group Sessions
Photo Playdates · Sisters · Friends · Chosen Family
Nobody said you had to come alone.
These are the photo playdates. A group of women, a location, an afternoon, and whatever you want to wear — tailored suits or a gown in a river. Bring your sisters, your best friends, your mom, or the group chat that has been saying we should do this for two years.
**The playdates built this.** For years they ran out of the downtown studio — a handful of women, the gown closet, a location, and an afternoon. Friendships came out of them that outlasted the studio itself. They are the reason the community side of BOUDIEFUL exists, and they are coming back around the bus.
| Photo | Caption | Alt Text (for screen readers) |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Nobody smiling. Everybody certain. | Five women in coordinated black and white tailored suits standing across concrete civic steps, chins raised, looking past the camera. |
|  | Then they forgot I was there | The same five women grouped closely together on the steps, laughing and leaning on each other between poses. |
|  | Walking down, mid-laugh, nothing posed | Five women in black and white suits walking down wide concrete steps together, laughing and looking at one another. |
|  | Spread across the steps in flat afternoon light | Five women in black and white suits arranged at different heights across concrete steps against a fluted stone building. |
|  | Suits instead of gowns. The group decides. | Five women in black and white suits posed confidently across civic steps, one seated, four standing at varied levels. |
From the playdate archive
Older sessions, shot on location around Farmington and the Four Corners.
| Photo | Caption | Alt Text (for screen readers) |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | The river, at the exact second nobody was posing | A group of women standing in a river at dusk, arms thrown into the air, splashing water in every direction. |
|  | Nine women, nine gowns, one gravel road | Nine women in flowing gowns photographed from behind on a gravel road at dusk, framed by desert trees. |
|  | An air mattress and zero dignity lost | A group of women in cream and white dresses lounging together on an air mattress in a shallow rocky river. |
|  | Overhead, in the grass, doing nothing | Aerial photograph of eight women lying on a large blanket in green grass, hats and drinks scattered around them. |
|  | Four friends who booked together | Four women in long gowns with high slits standing together beside a sunlit brick wall, looking back over their shoulders. |
|  | A working farm field, from above | Aerial photograph of a small group of women standing together between long planted rows in a green farm field. |
How a group session actually works
| Icon | Title | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| :icon-users: | Two people or ten | Groups of two to ten work well on location. Past that, the light moves faster than we can shoot and it starts to feel rushed. If your group is bigger, we split it across two afternoons. |
| :icon-shirt: | Gowns, suits, or your own clothes | Over 150 gowns and pieces travel with me, sizes small through 5X. Groups also coordinate their own looks, like the black and white suits above. Nobody needs to buy anything or fit into anything. |
| :icon-map: | You pick the place, I scout it | River, field, gravel road, downtown steps, someone's backyard. I check access, light and privacy before we commit, and I bring a backup location in case of wind or water levels. |
| :icon-eye-off: | Everyone chooses her own comfort level | In a group, one person may be in lingerie and the next fully covered in a suit. Both are normal. Nobody is talked into anything, and each person decides separately what gets shared. |
See Yourself group sessions start at $950 for a group of six to twelve. Final pricing depends on headcount and how long we need the location, so I quote it from there. Tell me the headcount and roughly when, and I will send real numbers the same week.
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Send me a headcount and a rough month. That is genuinely all I need to start.
## Testimonials
In Their Words
What it actually felt like
The most common thing women say before a session is a version of I hate having my picture taken. These are public Google reviews, quoted exactly as they were written, credited by first name.
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| Quote (exactly as she wrote it) | First name | Source | Year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Megan is amazing at what she does. You go to her for non judgement and amazing connection. She will take amazing pictures and you will have fun doing it. I went in scared and it only took me a few min around everyone for me to feel relaxed | Destiny | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
| Best photographer I have ever worked with! Amazing skill and amazing person! | Missy | 5-star Google review | 2025 |
| My experience was life changing. I was feeling down about turning 50. After seeing the magic I suddenly feel not as old. The photo session was so empowering and I actually had fun playing dress up and posing. Megan is amazing and made me feel 100% comfortable. Worth every dollar. | Heather | 5-star Google review | 2024 |
| Truly made me feel beautiful after having 2 babies! The environment is wonderful, the non judgemental girls are a huge plus!! She will hype you up and capture your true boudieful self. | Ashley | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
| Taking boudoir pictures has done wonders for my self confidence. Megan is an amazing photographer- and I love that her goals are centered around body positivity and inclusiveness. | Shaylee | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
| I started coming to BOUDIEFUL after getting free from a toxic relationship. Megan has made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. This has been the biggest step and most amazing experience in my healing journey. | Mell | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
| Megan has a unique ability to bring out the beauty in everything and everyone she photographs. She empowers and encourages while capturing authentic beauty, and joy. If i could give more than 5 stars i would, she's the real deal. | Tammy | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
| A great place to be able to just be yourself. Megan has a way of capturing the real you. | Anya | 5-star Google review | 2023 |
**A note on dates.** Most of these are from the downtown studio years, so a few mention the space and the group of women who gathered there. The studio has since closed and every session now happens on location. What they describe about the experience itself has not changed.
Quoted as written, credited by first name only. Every review, unedited and in full, lives on the Google profile.
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## How It Works
How It Works
From first hello to your finished gallery — here's exactly what to expect when you work with BOUDIEFUL.
You don't need to be experienced, confident, or "camera-ready." You just need to show up. I'll guide you through every single moment.
| Icon | Step Number | Step Title | Description | Detail Note |
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| :icon-message-circle: | 01 | The Consultation | We start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation — by phone, text, or email — where I learn about your vision, your goals, and what makes you feel most like yourself. There are no wrong answers here. This is where we build trust and design your perfect session together. | Happens via phone, text, or email · No obligation · Usually 15–30 minutes |
| :icon-calendar-check: | 02 | The Planning | Once we're aligned on your vision, I help you choose the perfect location, plan your outfits, and prep for your session. If you added Glam, your hair and makeup artist will be confirmed and ready. I'll send you a simple prep guide so you know exactly what to expect. | Location scouting · Wardrobe guidance · Prep guide sent to your inbox |
| :icon-camera: | 03 | The Session | This is your day. I come to you — your home, your studio, a meaningful outdoor location — and we create something extraordinary together. I'll guide every pose, every expression, every moment. Most clients tell me they forgot they were being photographed. That's when the real magic happens. | 90 min to 3 hours depending on package · Fully guided · Judgment-free · Bring whatever makes you feel YOU |
| :icon-sparkles: | 04 | The Reveal | Within 2–3 weeks, your private online gallery arrives in your inbox. Inside you'll find 25–80 beautifully edited images — honest, powerful, and unmistakably you. Every image comes with a full print release so you can do whatever you want with them. And yes — most clients cry. Happy tears. | Private gallery link sent to your email · Full print release included · Rush delivery available |
See What a Session Looks Like
A quick behind-the-scenes look at the BOUDIEFUL experience — relaxed, guided, and completely judgment-free.
Megan reviewing photos on camera during a session
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Megan full-length BOUDIEFUL branding portrait with camera
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What to Bring & Wear
**For portrait & boudoir sessions:** Bring 2–3 outfit options — lingerie, bodysuits, an oversized sweater, or whatever makes you feel beautiful. There's no wrong choice — and you can also borrow from the **client closet** — a travelling collection of 150+ gowns and pieces in sizes XS through 5X that comes with me to your session. Avoid tight waistbands the morning of your shoot (they leave marks). Come with moisturized skin, and if you're doing your own makeup, keep it slightly more than your everyday look — it photographs beautifully.
**For branding sessions:** Think about what represents your business personality. Bring clothes that feel professional and like you — your clients should recognize you in these images. Solid colors and simple patterns photograph best. If you're unsure, we'll discuss it during your consultation.
**For everyone:** Get a good night's sleep, drink plenty of water, and arrive as yourself. You are already everything we need.
## Schedule Session
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I am currently accepting **one photography session** and **one Reiki session** per week only. This allows me to give each client my full presence and energy. Winter dates through January are open now, and **spring 2027 dates open January 10**. Select your preferred week below — spots are first come, first served.
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## Package Estimator
Estimate Your Investment
Build a custom package that fits your needs. Select the services you are interested in below.
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| Business Branding | 550 |
| Business Video Content | 750 |
| SEO Website Design & Build | 1200 |
| Social Media Build & Update | 350 |
| Hands-Free Reiki Session (60 min) | 333 |
| Social Media Marketing (Monthly) | 1500 |
| Wardrobe Styling | 95 |
| Glam (Hair & Makeup) | 225 |
| Adventure Location | 200 |
| Priority Editing (1 week) | 200 |
| Content Creation Package | 450 |
| Multi-Location Shoot | 275 |
| Video Clips for Social | 375 |
| Rush Delivery (48 hours) | 350 |
| Additional Outfit Changes | 100 |
| Travel Fee (Portrait) | 1 |
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## FAQ
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| What should I wear for my session? | Wear whatever makes you feel confident and beautiful. I recommend bringing 2–3 outfit options. For boudoir sessions, lingerie, bodysuits, or even an oversized sweater work beautifully. For branding, think about what represents your business aesthetic. You are also welcome to borrow from the **client closet** — a travelling collection in sizes **XS through 5X** that I bring to your session, so you are never stuck shopping for something first. We plan wardrobe together during your consultation so you are not guessing. | Sessions |
| Do you offer hair and makeup services? | Yes! Professional hair and makeup (Glam) is available as an add-on for **$225**. I work with talented local artists who specialize in photography makeup. This ensures you look and feel your absolute best on camera. | Sessions |
| How long does a typical session last? | Portrait sessions are 90 minutes, while branding sessions run 2–3 hours depending on your package. We'll discuss timing during your consultation to ensure we have enough time to capture everything you envision. | Sessions |
| Do you shoot video as well as photos? | Yes. **Video & Brand Films** is a separate service: three to four hours on location, one 60 to 90 second brand film, three vertical cuts sized for Reels, TikTok and Stories, licensed music, captions and colour grading, with a commercial license. If you already have a session booked, the **Brand Film Add-On** attaches to that same day so there is no second trip. Video editing takes longer than photo editing, so plan on three to four weeks. See Packages & Pricing for current rates, or text **505-608-4566** and tell me what you need the footage for. | Sessions |
| Can I bring someone with me to my session? | For boudoir sessions, I recommend coming alone or with one supportive person to help you feel comfortable. For branding and portrait sessions, you're welcome to bring team members, partners, or anyone who helps you shine! Just let me know in advance. | Sessions |
| How do I prepare for my session? | The best preparation is simply showing up as yourself. Get a good night's sleep, stay hydrated, and wear comfortable clothing the day of your session (avoid tight waistbands that leave marks). If you're adding Glam, arrive with a clean, moisturized face. Most importantly — don't stress! I'll guide you through every pose and moment. | Sessions |
| When will I receive my photos? | Standard turnaround is 2-3 weeks for edited images. If you need your images sooner, I offer Priority Editing (1 week) for $200 or Rush Delivery (48 hours) for $350. You'll receive a private online gallery where you can view, download, and share your images. Your gallery link will be delivered directly to your email. | Delivery |
| How many photos will I receive? | Portrait sessions include 25–40 professionally edited images. Branding depends on the package: **Brand Starter** is 25–35 from one location, and a full **2 to 3 hour branding session** is 50–80 across multiple looks. Video is counted in finished cuts rather than images: one 60 to 90 second film plus three vertical versions. | Delivery |
| Where are you located and do you travel? | I'm based in Farmington, New Mexico and travel throughout the Four Corners region and beyond. **Every session right now is on location** — I bring the full experience to your home, your workspace, or an outdoor setting we choose together. There is no walk-in studio address to visit, and no commercial storefront is planned. **The BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio is being built inside a full-size school bus** — a parked pop-up studio that comes to the session instead of asking you to travel to it. The bus is **paid for and under renovation**, being built back by hand one careful step at a time, then made road-ready as a separate later phase. Founding 50 members will hear first when she opens. No opening date is promised until the room can shoot. Travel within 30 miles of Farmington is free; beyond that it is **$1 per mile round-trip** for both portrait and branding sessions. For adventure locations or destinations further out, we can plan custom travel together. | Logistics |
| What locations work best for on-location sessions? | Anywhere that feels meaningful to you! Popular choices include your home or bedroom (intimate and personal), your business or workspace (perfect for branding), outdoor settings like parks or desert landscapes, urban environments, or even a rented space. I scout the location ahead of time to make sure we use the light and setting to your best advantage. | Logistics |
| What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy? | A 50% retainer secures your date and is non-refundable. It may be transferred once to a new date within 6 months with at least 48 hours' notice. The remaining balance is due before your session. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor sessions reschedule at no charge. | Policies |
| If someone else pays for my session, who gets the refund? | Any refund goes back to the person and the payment method it came from. If your partner, parent, or a friend paid, the money returns to them, not to you, even when the session was booked in your name. This is not a preference, it is how card and app payment reversals work, and it protects everyone from a payment being sent to the wrong person. If a gift is being purchased for you, tell me at booking so the paperwork lists the right payer from the start, and consider a **gift certificate** instead, which is designed to be transferred to you. | Policies |
| What is the fastest way to actually reach you? | **Text 505-608-4566 or email megan@boudieful.com.** Those two are the only channels I monitor reliably, and I answer both myself within one to two business days. Instagram and Facebook messages land in filtered inboxes that hide messages from people I am not connected to, so a note there can sit unseen for weeks even though I am posting. Nothing personal, and not a reflection of how much I want to work with you. If you have messaged on social media and not heard back, please text or email me and I will pick it up from there. | Logistics |
| Do you offer payment plans? | Yes. I understand that investing in yourself is a big decision, so I offer flexible payment plans on packages over $500. A 50% retainer secures your date, and the remaining balance can be split into scheduled payments that finish before your session. The retainer itself is non-refundable but transferable once within 6 months. Let's talk about what works for you. | Investment |
| Is the Reiki hands-on? | No. **My Reiki is completely hands-free.** You stay fully clothed, lying down or seated, and my hands never rest on you. Sessions are **60 minutes for $333 or 90 minutes for $499**, available in person in the Farmington area or at a distance. No prior experience or belief is required. You get a personal check-in message from me **within 48 hours** of your session. Reiki is a complementary relaxation practice. It is not medical or mental-health treatment and does not replace care from your providers. | Sessions |
| Why is availability currently limited? | I am intentionally accepting only **one photography session** and **one Reiki session** per week. Our family has been navigating deeply personal challenges, and I made the decision to show up fully for both my family and each client I serve — rather than spreading myself too thin. This means when you book with me, you receive my complete presence and undivided attention. Spots are first-come, first-served. | Logistics |
| Do you offer group retreats or gatherings? | Yes. **Group sessions, the photo playdates, are running now on location** for two to ten people. The dress closet travels, you pick the location and I scout it, and each person sets her own comfort level independently. See the Group Sessions section on this page. **Hesperus Nature Retreats run June through October 2027** in the Colorado mountains, and individual weekend dates and pricing go to the events list before they go public. What is on pause is the on-board version: workshops, ladies' nights and gatherings inside the bus start once the interior is finished, and Founding Members get at least 7 days of priority access before those dates go public. Text **505-608-4566** with a rough headcount and month and I will send real numbers. | Sessions |
| Will clients ride in the studio bus? | No. **The bus is a parked pop-up studio, and clients are never transported in it.** It is driven to a location, parked and leveled, and set up before anyone comes aboard. Nobody is on board while it is moving. Phase 1 is parked at a private family property rather than a public retail location, and taking it to other locations is a later phase that depends on separate funding and commercial coverage. Entry will be a welded step platform with rails on both sides rather than the factory school-bus steps, and if boarding is not comfortable for you, we shoot on location the way every session works today. | Logistics |
| Is there a bathroom on the bus? | Not in Phase 1. Every session will have a confirmed nearby restroom plan before you arrive, and you will never discover that detail once you are already there. Plumbing is a later phase, and I would rather be straight with you about it than let you find out on the day. | Logistics |
| Is the Skoolie wheelchair accessible? | No, and I will not describe it as accessible when it is not. **The bus is not wheelchair accessible and has no restroom on board.** The plan includes a stable welded entry platform, rails on both sides, anti-slip surfaces and threshold lighting, which improves access for many people compared with factory school-bus steps. But that is not wheelchair access. **If that matters for you, tell me and we'll plan an on-location session that works.** Every session today happens on location, and that option is not going away when the bus opens. | Logistics |
| What is the difference between the Founding 50 and the bus session presale? | They are two different things. The **Founding 50 Membership is $99 for a 12-month term** — an ongoing membership with the dress closet, the private community, at least four online member activities a year, a birthday mini, 10% off eligible boutique purchases, and at least 7 days of priority access before dates go public. Your 12-month clock starts when the Skoolie opens for Founding Member booking, not when you pay. The **First 15 is a planned $475 session** on board once the bus is shootable, against a regular $625 — but **it is not open for payment yet** and is an interest list only. A membership is not a session and does not include one, apart from the birthday mini. Email **megan@boudieful.com** if you are not sure which one you want. | Investment |
| How private is the bus, and can I change on board? | Privacy is the whole reason the room is being built this way. The windows in the shooting zone are being covered permanently, so nobody sees in. There is a curtained changing area on board, and the Dress Closet travels with the bus so you can try pieces on right there. Only you and I are inside during a session unless you bring someone and want them there. If boarding a converted bus is not comfortable for you, nothing changes: we shoot on location the way every session works today. | Logistics |
| Will it be climate controlled, and what happens in bad weather? | Yes. A properly sized climate unit and insulation are part of the build, and the bus is not opening for sessions until that works. It is a metal box in New Mexico, so this is not optional. Because the bus is parked and enclosed, weather matters far less than it does for an outdoor session, but if conditions make the site unsafe or unreachable we reschedule at no charge, exactly like the outdoor policy. | Logistics |
| Can I book a bus session before it is finished? | Not yet, and that is deliberate. Nothing on board is sold until the set can actually shoot and I have photographs made inside it to show you. A First 15 session presale is planned at $475 against a regular $625, but **it is not open for payment** and will not be until the Stage 0 checks clear and I can state a credible opening window. Until then you can join the interest list, join the Founding 50, follow the build, or book an on-location session now. | Investment |
| Where can I meet you in person? | My next pop-up event hasn't been announced yet. Email **megan@boudieful.com** to be added to the list and you'll hear first. In the meantime, sessions are available on location throughout the Four Corners. | Logistics |
| What is the best way to get started? | Simply reach out! Text **505-608-4566** or email **megan@boudieful.com** — those are the two best ways to reach me, and I read both myself. You can also fill out the form on this page. I reply personally within one to two business days to chat about your vision, answer any questions, and find a date that works. The first step is always the hardest — but I promise the experience on the other side is absolutely worth it. | Investment |
| Do you have a studio? | Right now every session is on location across the Four Corners, at one of my favorite spots or one you choose. There is no walk-in address to visit. The BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio is **paid for and under renovation**, and Founding 50 members will hear first when she opens. | Logistics |
| How quickly will you get back to me? | Within **1 to 2 business days**. For the fastest reply, text **505-608-4566**. | Logistics |
| How do I hold my date? | A **50% non-refundable retainer** holds your date. You can transfer it once within 6 months. | Policies |
| Do you charge for travel? | Travel within 30 miles of Farmington is free. Beyond that it is **$1 per mile round-trip**. | Logistics |
| What if I need priority editing or a rush gallery? | Priority editing, which brings your gallery to about one week, is **$200**. Rush delivery, within 48 hours, is **$350**. | Delivery |
| What if I don't have anything to wear? | You can pull from my client closet: **150+ gowns and statement pieces, sizes XS to 5X**, brought to your session. Nothing to buy first. | Sessions |
| What is Little Lenses Academy and who is it for? | Little Lenses Academy is a professional photography education program created by Miss Megan for students of all ages. The flagship Explorers course is for ages 6–11 ($99 lifetime). Level 2: Next Steps is included with Level 1 and designed for teens and advanced kids. The Adult Pro Photography Masterclass ($499 lifetime, 12+ hours) is for adult photographers ready to go professional. Mobile Magic ($89–$189/term) covers smartphone and tablet photography for ages 5 through adult. All courses are available online worldwide and in-person in Farmington, NM. Visit **BOUDIEFUL Education** for full details and enrollment. | Courses |
| How do I enroll in a photography course? | Enrollment is simple. Visit **BOUDIEFUL Education**, choose your course, then pay via **CashApp $BOUDIEFUL**, **Venmo @BOUDIEFUL**, or **PayPal @BOUDIEFUL**. After payment, email **megan@boudieful.com** with your receipt and the course you selected — Miss Megan will send your portal access within one to two business days. For the Family Pass ($297) or School License ($2,997), email directly to get set up. | Courses |
| What is the Family Pass and how does it work? | The Family Pass ($297) gives every child in your household access to Little Lenses Level 1 and Level 2 — one flat price for the whole family. Instead of paying $99 per child, every kid under your roof gets full lifetime access to both courses. It is the best deal in the academy if you have more than one child who wants to learn photography. Email **megan@boudieful.com** to purchase. | Courses |
| What is Level 3 and when is it available? | Level 3 covers Studio Lighting, professional Lightroom editing, and how to start charging for your photography — the most advanced course in the academy. It is currently in development. You can join the waitlist now by emailing **megan@boudieful.com** with the subject 'Level 3 Waitlist.' Waitlist members get early-bird pricing at $57 (regular price will be $127) and are notified first when the launch date is set. This is a course waitlist and is separate from the Founding 50 Membership. | Courses |
| Do you offer photography courses for schools? | Yes — the Little Lenses School License ($2,997) gives an entire school, after-school program, or homeschool co-op full access to the Little Lenses curriculum for unlimited students. It includes teacher guides, Miss Megan's direct support, and all course updates free forever. This is one of the most impactful enrichment programs available for K-12 students because it combines creative arts, media literacy, and technology. Email **megan@boudieful.com** with the subject 'School License Inquiry' to get started. | Courses |
## Reiki Sessions
Hands-Free Reiki with Megan
No touch. Fully clothed. Just rest.
Reiki with me is completely hands-free. You stay fully clothed, lying down or seated, and my hands never rest on you.
People come to me in hard seasons, when they need somewhere to set it all down for an hour. Some clients drift off, some feel warmth, some feel very little. All of it is normal.
I take one Reiki client a week, so every session gets my full presence. Please give 24 hours' notice to reschedule.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Length | Price |
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| Private, in person (Farmington area) or distance | 60 min | $333 |
| Private, in person (Farmington area) or distance | 90 min | $499 |
| Group Reiki Experience (in person or virtual) | 60–90 min | from $650 |
What to expect
| Step | Description |
| --- | --- |
| A short, unhurried conversation | We talk about what you're carrying. Share only what you are comfortable sharing. |
| A quiet session | Fully clothed, hands-free, with soft music if you'd like it. Breaks whenever you want them. |
| A gentle close | A few minutes at the end to come back slowly. |
| A check-in within 48 hours | A personal message from me within 48 hours of your session. |
**Distance sessions:** conducted remotely while you rest at home, at a scheduled time. Same quiet hour, no travel. Available wherever you are.
Reiki is a complementary relaxation practice. It is not medical or mental-health treatment and does not replace care from your providers.
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| 2. Email Megan | Send a quick note to megan@boudieful.com with the amount and recipient's name. |
| 3. Receive a personalized certificate | Megan creates it by hand and emails it to you, usually the same day and always within 1 business day, ready to print or forward. |
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| $750 | Signature Session, portraits with hair and makeup |
| $1,200 | Business Branding Bundle |
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## The Journal
The Journal
The Things Women Ask Me Before They Book
Every one of these started as a real question, usually asked nervously, often right before someone decided to go ahead. I answer them the same way here that I would on the phone.
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| Title | Summary | Read Time | Icon | Article Body |
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| What to Wear for a Boudoir Session | What photographs well, what to avoid, and why you need less than you think. | 6 min | :icon-shirt: | Nearly every woman asks this within the first ten minutes, usually before she asks about price. And almost every one of them arrives with a suitcase.
**Bring less than you think.** Two or three looks is plenty for a 90-minute session. Five is too many. Every outfit change costs us ten to fifteen minutes. Bring five looks and we spend forty-five minutes of a ninety-minute session getting changed. The images that make women cry are almost never from the first ten minutes of a look. They come after you have settled, forgotten the camera, and stopped performing. That takes time in one outfit, not more outfits.
**What photographs well.** High-waisted anything, because bottoms that sit at your natural waist do more for the shape of a photograph than any pose I can direct. Bodysuits, because there is no gap to manage and no waistband cutting anywhere. A white button-down shirt, which sounds boring and photographs beautifully. Something with texture, since lace, silk, ribbed knit and mesh catch light while flat cotton absorbs it. An oversized sweater or a partner's shirt, genuinely one of the best looks in boudoir and a good opening look if you are nervous. Your own jewelry, especially anything with history to it.
**What doesn't work as well.** Anything too tight, because if it digs in, the camera sees it. Sizing up in lingerie is not a compromise, it photographs better. Heavy padding and thick straps read as rigid. Neon reflects onto your skin and turns it green. Busy patterns compete with you. Brand-new shoes read as discomfort in your face. And anything you bought specifically to look like someone else, because if you don't feel like yourself in it, that shows.
**The thing nobody tells you about waistbands.** Do not wear tight jeans, leggings, or socks with elastic tops on the morning of your session. Elastic leaves marks that take two or three hours to fade. I can edit them out, but it is tedious and easy to avoid. Wear something loose. You will change when you get here anyway.
**You don't have to buy anything.** I keep a client closet in sizes XS to 5X, collected across two decades. If shopping for lingerie feels overwhelming, or the budget isn't there right now, we use mine. This is not a lesser option. Some of my favorite images came from pieces off my own rack.
**If you're nervous, start covered.** Begin in the sweater, the robe, or the button-down. Shoot that first, let yourself relax into being photographed, then move to whatever you had planned as your bolder look. Women who do this almost always go further than they intended. Women who start in the most revealing thing they own often spend the first twenty minutes tense, and we lose those frames.
There is also no rule that says you have to get to a bolder look at all. Plenty of my clients shoot an entire session in a sweater and high-waisted briefs and leave with images they show everyone they know.
**The honest answer.** The outfit matters less than you think. I have photographed women in expensive designer lingerie who looked tense, and women in a white tank top who looked incandescent. The difference was never the clothing. Wear the thing that makes you stand up straighter. I will handle every pose, every angle, every expression. You do not need to know what to do with your hands. That is my job. |
| What a Session Actually Costs, and Why | Real numbers, what drives them, and the three questions that reveal what you are actually paying. | 6 min | :icon-circle-dollar-sign: | Most photographers won't put this on their website. You fill out a form, wait two days, and get a PDF. I think that's the wrong call. You should be able to find out whether you can afford this without giving anyone your phone number.
**What I charge.** A Portrait or Boudoir Session is $525: ninety minutes, 25 to 40 professionally edited images, up to two outfit changes, full print release, private gallery in two to three weeks. The Signature Session is $750: everything above plus professional hair and makeup by a licensed artist, and a full two hours. Business Branding is $550 for two to three hours, 50 to 80 images, and a full commercial license.
Add-ons: hair and makeup on its own $225, wardrobe styling $95, permit-required or adventure location $200, priority editing $200, rush delivery $350. Travel is $1 per mile round-trip beyond thirty miles from Farmington. A 50% retainer holds your date and the balance is due before the session. Payment plans are available over $500.
**The three questions that reveal the real price.** Ask any photographer you are considering. First, are images included or purchased separately? This is the biggest hidden variable in the industry. A $400 session that includes five images and charges $75 each after costs more than a $750 session with forty included. Second, do I get a print release, meaning can I print my own images anywhere, forever? Third, what is the turnaround? Two to three weeks is standard, six to eight is common, and it matters if the photos are a gift for a specific date.
**Why sessions cost what they cost.** A professionally retouched boudoir image takes fifteen to forty minutes. Forty images is somewhere between ten and twenty-five hours of work after the session ends. The shoot is the visible part and it is a fraction of the labor.
When hair and makeup is included, a licensed artist is paid properly for two to three hours of her time and her kit. That $225 is not margin.
What you are actually paying for in boudoir is not camera equipment. It is someone who can make a person who has never been photographed like this comfortable enough to stop performing. That skill is the entire product and it takes a very long time to build.
Then there is the client closet, which exists so nobody has to buy lingerie they will wear once. And the unglamorous part: insurance, licensing, backup storage, contracts.
**Is it worth it?** I am obviously not neutral, so let me answer differently. Most of my clients are not people with disposable income to burn. They saved for this, or were given it, or put it on a payment plan. Almost all of them describe it afterward as one of the better things they have spent money on, and the reason is rarely the photographs. It is that they walked in convinced they weren't photogenic and walked out with evidence they were wrong.
If the number doesn't work right now, say so. Ask about payment plans. Ask when the next pop-up is. There is almost always a version of this that fits. |
| Do I Have to Share My Photographs? | How image permission actually works here, and the questions to ask any photographer. | 5 min | :icon-lock: | This is the question people are most afraid to ask and most need answered. It usually arrives sideways, after we have already discussed prices and dates. You should be able to get a direct answer without working up to it.
**No. And here is exactly how that works.** Before your session, in writing, you choose one of three levels. One: yes, use them, meaning I may share your images on my website and social media. Two: yes, but nothing with my face, meaning I may share images where you are not identifiable. Three: mine only, meaning nothing is shared anywhere, ever.
That's it. Those are the options, you pick before we shoot, and it costs the same either way. Choosing option three is not a lesser version of a session and it does not change how I photograph you.
**The parts that matter more than the three options.**
You can change your mind, in either direction, at any time, for any reason. If you gave permission two years ago and want an image down today, email me and it comes down. You do not have to explain why. This is where a lot of photographers get vague and it is the single most important thing to pin down.
Permission is specific, not blanket. If you chose option one and there is a particular image you would rather I didn't use, tell me and I won't.
Silence is not consent. If you don't return the form, the answer is no. I do not publish anything on the assumption that you probably wouldn't mind.
Nobody else is in the room. Unless you have booked hair and makeup, in which case the artist is there for the first portion and leaves before we shoot, it is you and me. If that ever changes, you will know in advance.
**Where your images actually live.** Your gallery is password-protected and delivered to you alone, not a public link. Download links stay active for 90 days, so save your images promptly. Original files are retained for twelve months and then deleted. If you want your originals deleted sooner, ask and I will do it, but download everything first because it is permanent.
I never sell, license, or submit images to third parties. Not to stock agencies, not to competitions, not to publications.
**Questions to ask any boudoir photographer.** Whether or not you book with me: Can I choose how my images are used, and is that in writing? Can I change my mind later, in both directions? Where are galleries hosted and are they password-protected? How long do you keep my originals and can I ask you to delete them? Will anyone else be present? Do you ever submit images to competitions or stock? Is there a written model release I can read before I book?
Good answers are specific. Bad answers are reassuring but vague. If a photographer can't produce a written release for you to read in advance, that is your answer.
**Why this is on the website.** In a town this size the fear isn't abstract. It isn't that a stranger somewhere sees a photograph, it's that your coworker does. Your ex. The woman at the front desk. That is a completely rational thing to think about in San Juan County. You should never have to spend part of your session managing that worry. |
| "I'm Not Photogenic" | The most common thing women say before a session, and why it is almost never true. | 5 min | :icon-camera: | It's the first thing I hear. Not what should I wear, not how much. It's some version of: I'm not photogenic. I take terrible pictures. I don't know what to do with my face.
I have heard it from women who model professionally. I have heard it from someone who was, objectively, one of the most striking people I have ever met. After two decades I've stopped believing it's true about anyone.
**What "photogenic" actually means.** When people say they're not photogenic, they almost always mean one of three specific things.
"I don't like candid photos of myself." Neither does anyone. Candid photos are taken at random by people not thinking about light, angle, or timing. You are photographed mid-blink, from below, under a kitchen fixture. That is not a fact about your face. That is a bad photograph.
"I don't know what to do with my body." Also universal, and entirely solvable. This is a skill, and it's my skill, not something you are supposed to arrive with.
"I've never seen a photo of myself I liked." Usually true, and usually because nobody has ever photographed you properly, with intention, good light, and enough time.
**The mirror problem.** You have seen your face in a mirror tens of thousands of times. A mirror shows you a reversed image, and that reversed version is what your brain has memorized as you. A photograph shows the un-reversed version, the one everyone else has always seen. It is subtly unfamiliar, and your brain reads unfamiliar as wrong.
This is well documented. It means the person least equipped to judge whether a photograph of you is good is you. Show it to someone who loves you. They will not see what you see.
**What actually makes someone photograph well.** Not bone structure, not size, not age. Three things, and a photographer supplies all three.
Light. Most of what people read as photogenic is light. Soft light from the side, near a window, at the right height makes almost anyone look extraordinary. Overhead fluorescent makes almost nobody look good. If you have only been photographed under bad light, you have never actually seen yourself photographed.
Direction. Where to put your weight, what to do with your hands, where to look, when to breathe out. In a session with me you will never once have to guess. I direct every frame, out loud, the entire time.
Time. The first ten minutes of any session produce almost nothing usable. That's true of everyone. It takes twenty or thirty minutes to stop watching yourself. The good images come after that, which is exactly why I don't book thirty-minute sessions.
**What I've never once seen.** I have never had a client whose gallery contained nothing she loved. Not with women who arrived certain it would happen. Not with women who cried in the car before coming in. I'm not saying that to be encouraging, I'm saying it because it's the actual pattern.
**If you're still not convinced,** that's fine. But separate two questions. "Am I photogenic" is not really a question, it's a verdict you handed yourself a long time ago from bad evidence. The real question is whether you want to see what someone who does this for a living can do with good light and twenty years of practice. |
| How Guided Posing Actually Works | You will not be left standing there wondering what to do with your hands. | 4 min | :icon-hand-heart: | When people say they can't pose, what they usually picture is a photographer lifting a camera, saying "okay, go ahead," and then silence. That is a real thing that happens and it is terrible. It is also not what a guided session is.
**I talk the entire time.** Not small talk, direction. Where your weight goes, what your hands are doing, where to look, when to breathe out, when to drop your shoulders. It's continuous, it's specific, and it means you are never guessing.
The practical effect is that you get to stop managing yourself. Most of the tension in an unposed photograph comes from a person trying to solve a problem they were never given the tools for. Take the problem away and the tension goes with it.
**What we're actually doing most of the time.** Weight shifted onto the back leg. Space created between the arm and the body, which is what keeps an arm from flattening against you. Chin forward and slightly down, which sounds wrong and works on almost everyone. Leaning toward the camera rather than away from it. And hands with a job, in your hair, on fabric, on a doorframe, because hands doing something look relaxed and hands doing nothing look posed.
None of that is glamorous to read. All of it is the difference between a photograph that looks like you and one that looks like someone holding still.
**Adjustments are not criticism.** If I say move your hand two inches, that is about a line in the frame, not about your hand. I say this out loud during sessions because otherwise people hear correction. There is no version of this where I am assessing you.
**Posing is planned for your body, not adapted to it.** There's a difference. Adaptation means a photographer has a set of poses and awkwardly modifies them. Planning means I already know which angles, which light, and which positions work, because I've photographed hundreds of bodies and I'm not improvising.
I also don't shoot from angles designed to minimize you, and I don't crop you into pieces. If a photographer's approach to a larger client is a lot of strategic obscuring, that is not celebration, it's the same message you get everywhere else delivered more politely.
**You can stop or change anything.** Keep something on. Skip a look. Change your mind halfway through. None of it changes the price and none of it makes it a lesser session.
**The first ten minutes will feel awkward.** That is true of everyone, including people who are photographed constantly. It passes around the fifteen-minute mark. Knowing it's coming makes it shorter. |
| Boudoir Photography for Plus Size Women | A closet that actually fits, posing planned for your body, and no conditions attached. | 5 min | :icon-heart: | Let me start with the thing that shouldn't need saying and does. You don't have to change anything first.
Not before your session, not before you book, not before you decide you're allowed to want this. The most common thing I hear is some form of "I'll do it once I've..." and I want to tell you what happens to those bookings. Mostly, they never happen. The condition moves. It always moves.
**What "size inclusive" should actually mean.** It's on a lot of websites and it means very little without specifics, so here are mine.
The closet genuinely fits. Sizes XS to 5X, collected across two decades, not a token rack at the end. If you show up with nothing, we have options. If you show up with three things that don't feel right, we have options.
Posing is planned for your body, not adapted to it. I already know which angles and which light work because I'm not improvising.
Nothing gets hidden. I don't shoot from angles designed to minimize you and I don't crop you into pieces.
No commentary. Not about your body, not about how brave you are, not about how well you carry it. I direct the frame and tell you when something is working. That's it.
**What actually photographs well.** High-waisted everything, not to hide anything but because a defined waistline creates a line, and lines are what a camera reads as shape. Bodysuits over two-piece sets, since there's no gap to manage and nothing shifting between frames, which means you think about your body less. Fabric with structure, because thin jersey clings in ways nobody enjoys seeing. And sizing up, which is the one I repeat most: lingerie that digs in reads as digging in, lingerie one size up drapes. The tag number is invisible in a photograph. The fit is not.
Robes, oversized shirts and sheer layers are not compromises. They produce some of the best images I make and they let you start covered while you settle in.
**About the mirror.** Almost every client tells me at the reveal that she looks different than she expected, and usually she means more like herself than she thought a photograph could manage.
Part of that is light and direction. Part of it is that most images you've seen of bodies like yours were taken badly, or not taken at all. When the reference set is that thin, you have no idea what you actually look like photographed well. That's what a session gives you. Not flattery. Evidence.
**Practical notes.** Wear loose clothing the morning of, since elastic marks take hours to fade. Bring your own jewelry. Bring a robe. Eat beforehand, because ninety minutes goes fast and nobody performs well hungry.
And bring one thing you feel unreasonably good in, even if it isn't lingerie. A leather jacket, a slip dress, your partner's flannel. Those are frequently the images women end up choosing. |
| What Happens After Your Gallery Arrives | Delivery timelines, the print release, the 90-day window, and what the reveal is actually like. | 4 min | :icon-image: | People ask a lot about the session and almost nothing about what comes after, which is strange, because that's the part you keep.
**The timeline.** Your gallery arrives in two to three weeks. A Portrait or Boudoir Session delivers 25 to 40 professionally edited images. Branding delivers 50 to 80. If you need it faster, priority editing brings it to one week for $200 and rush delivery brings it to 48 hours for $350.
I don't deliver a hundred near-identical frames and make you sort them. The edit is part of what you're paying for. You get the images that work.
**How it's delivered.** A password-protected private gallery, emailed to you alone. Not a public link. Download links stay active for 90 days, so save everything promptly. Re-delivery fees apply after that, which I mention up front rather than letting you discover it in month four. Original files are kept for twelve months and then deleted.
**What a print release means.** Every session includes a full print release, which means you can print your own images anywhere, forever. Costco, a local lab, an online album company, your own printer. You don't have to order prints through me and there is no upsell attached.
To be precise about what it isn't: a print release is a personal-use license, not copyright transfer. Commercial use, meaning advertising or products for sale, needs a separate commercial license. Branding sessions include a full commercial license by default, since that's the entire point of them.
**What editing actually involves.** Color, contrast, light, skin texture where it's distracting rather than where it's you. I remove things that were temporary: a blemish, an elastic mark, a stray hair across your face, a wrinkle in fabric. I don't reshape bodies. If you want something specific left alone, or something specific addressed, tell me and I'll note it.
Each image takes fifteen to forty minutes, which is why forty images is ten to twenty-five hours of work after you've gone home.
**The reveal.** Most clients tell me the same thing, in some form: I look like myself. Not younger, not different, not fixed. Themselves.
Two practical warnings. First, don't judge your gallery in the first ten minutes. The mirror problem is real and your first reaction to an un-reversed image of yourself is unreliable. Sit with it a day. Second, show someone who loves you before you decide anything. They will not see what you see.
**And your permission choice still stands.** Whatever you picked before the session applies after it, permanently, and you can change it in either direction whenever you want. |
| Preparing for a Branding Session | How to get a year of content from one shoot instead of forty images that all look the same. | 5 min | :icon-briefcase: | Most people prepare for a branding session the way they'd prepare for a headshot: pick a nice shirt, show up. Then they get forty images that all look the same and use three of them.
A branding session should give you a year of content. Here's how to prepare so it does.
**Decide what you're actually short of.** Before you think about clothing, open your phone and look at where you post. What's missing? Most business owners are short of the same five things.
Vertical images with empty space for stories, reels covers, and text overlay. If everything you have is horizontal, you can't use any of it. Working shots, meaning you doing the actual thing, at the bench, at the chair, with a client, which outperform posed portraits everywhere. Detail shots of your hands, tools, product, workspace, which fill gaps in a grid and are the easiest to caption. One clean headshot on a plain background for directories and press. And something that isn't your face at all: your storefront, your desk at 6am, the mess before the finished thing.
Tell me this list. It changes the shot plan completely.
**What to wear.** Bring three to five outfits, not one. This is what turns a shoot into a year of content, because five looks read as five different days.
Structure them by formality: one polished, one everyday, one casual, plus whatever you actually wear working even if it's an apron or coveralls, because that's your most honest image. Solid colors over patterns, since patterns date fast and compete with text overlay. Stick to your brand colors if you have them. Bring layers, since a blazer on and off is two looks. Press everything, no logos you don't own, no lint on dark fabric, clean shoes.
Avoid brand-new clothes you haven't worn, anything that needs adjusting when you move, and thin white fabric.
**Prep the space.** If we're shooting at your workspace, spend an hour on it. Clear the counters completely, then put back only what belongs in frame. Remove anything with another business's branding. Clean the windows, because window light is what makes these images work. Deal with the cords. Turn off the overhead fluorescents, since mixing them with my light creates color problems that are tedious to fix.
**The week before.** Haircut ten days out, not two. Nothing experimental with your skin. Water, sleep. Send me a rough shot list, because twenty minutes of planning routinely doubles what a session produces.
**The day of.** Eat first, since branding sessions run two to three hours. Arrive with more time than you need, because rushed shows up in your shoulders. Bring a lint roller, safety pins, water, and anything you want in frame.
**Using them afterward.** Don't post them all in a month. Space a session across a year and it looks like you're constantly producing content. Crop widely, since one image gives you a square, a vertical, and a horizontal. And update your profile photo everywhere at once: website, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, email signature, every directory. Consistency across platforms is a real trust signal and takes twenty minutes.
Branding sessions are $550 for two to three hours, 50 to 80 edited images, and a full commercial license. |
| Shooting Outdoors Around Farmington and the Four Corners | Location types, light through the seasons, and the permit rules that will save you a headache. | 5 min | :icon-mountain: | The Four Corners is one of the better portrait regions in the country and almost nobody outside it knows that. Within about ninety minutes of Farmington you can shoot high desert, river bottom cottonwoods, badlands, alpine forest, and wide open sky.
**Start with permits.** Public land is not automatically available for a paid session. BLM land and National Park Service sites both require permits for commercial photography, and the process and cost differ between agencies. Some require applications weeks ahead.
Tribal land requires permission from the relevant nation, and the Navajo Nation has its own permitting process. Beyond permits, sacred and ceremonial sites are not appropriate locations for portrait sessions, particularly not boudoir, regardless of whether a permit could technically be obtained. I won't shoot at them.
State parks, city parks and private land each have their own rules, and Farmington city parks are generally easiest. I handle permits as part of planning and I'll tell you honestly if a location isn't suitable or isn't worth the paperwork.
**The location types.** River bottom and cottonwoods along the Animas and San Juan give the softest light in the region. Cottonwoods filter afternoon sun beautifully and the October color is extraordinary for about two weeks. This is my most-used location type and the easiest to permit.
High desert and open sagebrush give enormous sky and long shadows with nothing in the frame but you. Best in the last ninety minutes before sunset, unusable at midday. Wind is the real variable, so check it the morning of, because a beautiful location becomes unworkable at 25mph.
Badlands and rock formations are dramatic and photographically spectacular. Also remote, hot in summer, and generally requiring a permit. Worth it for the right concept, not for a standard session.
Mountain and forest toward Durango is about ninety minutes out and a completely different palette: green, cool, soft. Best June through September.
Urban and downtown gives brick, murals, doorways and covered walkways. The most weather-independent option, genuinely underrated, and the best fallback when wind kills an outdoor plan.
**Seasons, honestly.** Spring means wind, that's the headline. Beautiful green along the rivers, but afternoons can be unshootable, so mornings are safer. Summer is sunrise and the last hour before sunset only, and monsoon storms build in the afternoon from July, which sometimes produces spectacular skies and sometimes cancels a session. Fall is the best season here and it isn't close: cottonwood color, warm low light, mild temperatures, less wind, so book fall dates early. Winter is underrated, because the light stays soft all day instead of only at the edges and you can shoot at noon. Snow on red rock is worth the discomfort.
**Practical things that matter more than the location.** Golden hour is the whole ballgame. The last ninety minutes before sunset is worth more than any location choice, and a parking lot at golden hour beats a spectacular vista at 1pm.
Bring shoes to walk in and change at the spot. Bring water, because this is high desert at altitude and people underestimate it. Have a backup plan, since wind and monsoon storms are real.
And privacy matters outdoors. If we're shooting anything intimate outside, the location needs to be genuinely remote or genuinely private, and we'll go early. I plan this carefully and I'll tell you exactly what to expect.
Travel is $1 per mile round-trip beyond thirty miles from Farmington. |
| Photographs for a Birthday, a Milestone, a New Chapter | Ideas that work for fortieth birthdays, divorces, remissions, and everything in between. | 5 min | :icon-cake: | Milestone sessions are some of my favorite work. Women who never wanted a party want photographs, which makes sense to me: a party is one night and a gallery is permanent.
**Ideas worth stealing.** The red dress, or any one saturated color against a plain background. Not subtle, not original, works every time. Golden hour outdoors, where the light does most of the work. The decade series, one look for each decade of your life, which sounds gimmicky and produces the most emotional galleries I make. In your own home, your kitchen with morning light, your reading chair, because in fifteen years the house will matter as much as you do. With your kids, then without, since most women have almost no photographs of themselves alone from this period of life. Something you're good at, at the piano, in the garden, in the workshop, because photographs of a person doing something they love look different from photographs of a person posing. Black and white with studio light and nothing else, which ages better than anything. With your best friend, split the session and split the cost. And doing the thing you've been putting off, in the desert at dawn, in the water, on the trail, so the photographs become a record of the decision.
A large share of milestone sessions are boudoir sessions with a different name on the calendar, and that's completely fine.
**After a divorce, which is one of the most common reasons women book.** The internet version of this is a woman setting a wedding photo on fire. That makes a good post and it is almost never what happens here. The women who book after a divorce are usually not angry by the time they reach me, they're past that, and most aren't doing it for anyone else to see.
The most common thing I hear is some version of I don't know what I look like anymore. Not physically. Long marriages tend to involve a slow narrowing of how you're seen, as someone's wife, someone's mother, someone's responsibility. When that ends, a lot of women find they've lost the thread of what they look like as a person separate from all of it.
A session doesn't answer that. But it produces a photograph of a woman on her own, taken with care, not attached to anyone else's story. For a lot of people that's the first one they've had in fifteen years. Not defiance. Reintroduction.
On timing, there isn't a right amount of time. Very early can be hard, because in the first few months the goal is often just getting through the day. But waiting until you feel ready doesn't work either, since that day tends not to arrive on schedule. The most reliable signal I've found isn't emotional readiness, it's curiosity. If some part of you wants to see what the photographs would look like, that's enough of a reason.
**Bring something that's yours.** Not something from the marriage. A jacket you bought recently, jewelry that's yours alone, a piece of clothing you'd never have worn before. Clients gravitate toward those images more than any other.
**One caution.** I'm a photographer, not a therapist. A session is not treatment and isn't a substitute for support from people qualified to give it. If you're in the middle of something genuinely hard, please have both: the people who can actually help you, and, if you want it, ninety minutes where somebody photographs you as though the outcome was always going to be good.
**How to plan it.** Three months out, book the photographer, because good dates around a birthday go early. One month out, decide the concept and location, and book hair and makeup if you want it. Two weeks out, pull your wardrobe and walk around in the shoes. The week of, drink water, sleep, and don't do anything new to your skin. The morning of, eat something and wear loose clothing.
The women who book these almost always frame it as something frivolous. Then they get the gallery and send it to their mother, their sister, their daughter, and half their friends. It turns out it wasn't frivolous. |
| How to Choose a Boudoir Photographer | The questions to ask before you book, and the answers that should make you keep looking. | 5 min | :icon-search: | I'm going to write this as though you might not book with me, because that's the only way it's useful.
Boudoir is the one photography category where the wrong choice does real harm. You're going to be in a room, partly undressed, with someone you may have met once. The stakes are different from a family session and the industry does not always take that seriously enough.
**The questions.**
Are images included in the session fee, or purchased separately? The biggest hidden cost in the industry. Get the full picture before you compare prices.
Do I receive a print release? It means you can print your own images anywhere, forever. Ask directly.
How will my images be used? This is the most important question in the list. The right answer is that nothing is published without your specific written permission, and that you can choose a level of use. If the answer is a vague "we're respectful about it," keep looking.
Can I change my mind about permission later? Yes should be the answer, in both directions. A photographer who tells you consent is final once given is telling you something.
Where are my images stored, and for how long? Password-protected galleries on a professional platform with a stated retention period. Not a public link. Not a shared drive folder.
Will there be anyone else in the room? A hair and makeup artist may be present for the first portion. Nobody else should be unless you've asked. Assistants at a boudoir session should be disclosed in advance, never a surprise.
Can I bring someone? The answer should be yes. Some photographers prefer you don't because it affects the dynamic, which is legitimate, but it should be a conversation and not a rule.
Do you direct? For boudoir, "I direct every frame out loud" is the answer you want. "I let it happen naturally" means you'll spend ninety minutes not knowing what to do with your hands.
What's the turnaround? Two to three weeks is standard. Six to eight is common. Ask before you book if the images are for a specific date.
What happens if I need to reschedule? Get the retainer and reschedule policy in writing, including what happens if you're sick.
Is there a contract and a release, and do I sign before the session? There should be, and you should. A photographer working on a handshake for boudoir is a risk to both of you.
**Answers that should make you keep looking.** "Don't worry about the details, we'll figure it out," because ambiguity in this category is never in your favor. Any pressure about how far you'll go, since the right photographer tells you unprompted that you can stop at any point. No contract. Comments about your body during the consultation, even complimentary ones, because if someone is assessing you before the session they'll assess you during it. A portfolio where every subject looks like the same person. And reluctance to give you a price.
**What to look for in a portfolio.** Look past whether the photos are pretty. Range of bodies, and if the portfolio is one size, one age, one skin tone, ask whether that's who they photograph or who they publish. Consistency, because ten strong images and forty mediocre ones means the good ones may have been luck. Recent work, so ask to see a full recent gallery rather than highlights.
**The part that isn't a question.** Have a phone call before you book. Not email, a call. Everything above can be answered correctly on paper by someone you would still not want to spend ninety minutes with. Fifteen minutes on the phone tells you more than an entire website.
If you feel even slightly uneasy afterward, that matters more than the portfolio. There are other photographers, and the discomfort will show up in your face in every frame.
I'm happy to answer all of these on a call whether or not you book with me. |
| Accessibility and Accommodations During a Session | Chronic pain, mobility, sensory needs, and how to ask for what you need without explaining yourself. | 4 min | :icon-accessibility: | This is the section most photography websites don't have, which is part of why people don't ask. So here it is plainly: tell me what you need and we build the session around it. It does not change your price and it does not make it a lesser session.
**You don't have to explain why.** "I can't stand for more than ten minutes" is a complete sentence. You don't owe me a diagnosis, a history, or a justification. If it's easier to say "I need frequent breaks" than to say what's going on, say that.
**Things I can plan for, if I know in advance.**
Seated and supported posing. A large share of what I shoot already involves leaning, sitting, or reclining, because those read better on camera anyway. A session can be built almost entirely from supported positions without looking like a compromise.
Breaks, as many as you want, built into the schedule rather than apologized for mid-session. Ninety minutes with four breaks still produces a full gallery.
Shorter sessions or split sessions. If ninety minutes straight isn't realistic, we can shoot in two shorter blocks.
Location choice. Coming to you is usually the answer. Your own home means your own bathroom, your own chair, your own temperature, no walk from a parking lot, and no unfamiliar stairs. I shoot on location by default, so this is normal rather than special.
Terrain and distance. For outdoor sessions I can pick locations with short flat access, or shoot somewhere urban and covered instead. Tell me what a comfortable walking distance is and I'll plan inside it.
Sensory needs. Music or no music. Quiet. Fewer people, which is usually just me. Softer continuous light rather than flash, if flash is a problem for you.
Chronic pain and flare days. If you wake up and it's a bad day, tell me and we reschedule. I'd rather move a date than have you push through a session you won't enjoy or look relaxed in.
Scars, ports, devices, and mobility aids. Your call entirely, in frame or out. Some clients want them included deliberately and some don't want them in a single photograph. Both are correct and I won't make a face either way.
**Wardrobe.** The client closet runs XS to 5X, and I can also help find pieces that work around a specific area, that are easy to get in and out of, or that don't require raising your arms.
**How to tell me.** Email megan@boudieful.com, or say it on the phone, or write it in the inquiry note. Whichever is easiest. If you'd rather not put it in writing at all, tell me on the day and we'll adjust.
If something about this website itself is hard to use, screen reader trouble, text too small, anything, email me and I'll get you the information another way. |
## About Megan
Hey there, I'm Megan, the owner and photographer at Boudieful
I have been behind a camera for more than twenty years, and photographing women is the part of it I never got tired of. For nearly five years that happened inside a downtown Farmington studio. I closed that space in early 2025 and took the whole thing on the road instead, because the women who most needed these photographs were often the ones who could not get downtown. Every session now happens on location, which means I come to you.
For a long time I assumed the next chapter meant signing another lease. It didn't. In **September 2026** I stopped looking for a building and started building a room that travels instead: a full-size school bus, bought and paid for myself, now being renovated by hand into the entire studio. Twenty years of work, a closet of 150+ gowns, the Reiki table and the lights, all in one room that never needs a landlord's yes.
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| Before your session we talk about what you want to feel, not just what you want to wear. I ask what you avoid in photos and what you have always wanted to try. Then I plan around your answers, pull pieces from the closet, and scout the light so the day itself is easy. |
| I shoot portraits, boudoir, branding and short video, and the approach does not change between them. Same guided posing, same unhurried pace, same promise that nothing gets shared without your say. You decide what stays private, every single time. |
| I want you to leave with more than just glorious images and a temporary confidence boost. I want to give you tools for lasting self-love — a new way of seeing yourself that stays with you long after your session ends. Photography is a mirror, and together we're going to show you someone worth celebrating. |
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Let's connect — megan@boudieful.com
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Reiki Practitioner
Reiki found me at a time when I needed it most, and it mattered enough to me that I trained so I could offer it to others. I practice with deep reverence, radical inclusivity, and zero spiritual gatekeeping. No particular belief system is required to participate, and Reiki is always optional.
**My Reiki is completely hands-free.** You stay fully clothed and my hands never rest on you. Private sessions, in person or at a distance, are **60 minutes for $333 or 90 minutes for $499**, offered as a complementary relaxation practice and not as medical or mental-health treatment. I also lead the Hesperus Nature Retreats, small-group gatherings in the Colorado mountains where women come to slow down, breathe, and take up a little more space.
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| :icon-heart: | Radically Inclusive — All Are Welcome |
Twenty years behind the camera · Farmington, New Mexico
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| :icon-heart: | Radically Inclusive |
Elsewhere
There is a more personal chapter to this story
Living with a chronic illness is part of why I photograph women the way I do, but it is a long story and it deserves its own room rather than a paragraph here. I keep that work, and the community around it, on a separate site.
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2020 – 2025 · 410 Downtown Farmington
Five years at the downtown studio
For nearly five years BOUDIEFUL had a front door at 410 in downtown Farmington. I built every set inside it by hand: a wall of open books around an antique piano, a boho corner in cobalt and brass, a black clawfoot tub lit by candlelight. Women drove in from all over the Four Corners to sit in those rooms.
I closed the space in early 2025. Not because it failed, but because a building can only ever be in one place, and the women who needed these photographs most were often the ones who could not get to it. The sets came down, the gowns went into storage, and the search started for something that could travel. That search is what eventually became the Skoolie.
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|  | The front door at 410. Boudoir, glamour, motherhood and maternity, by appointment only. |
|  | The book wall and the antique piano, built page by page against a candlelit backdrop. |
|  | The boho set: cobalt velvet, hammered brass, peacock feathers and a carved Buddha. |
|  | The black and gold clawfoot tub, bubbles and candles, a favorite for a first session. |
|  | The room the day the last set came down, early 2025. |
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## Our Philosophy
More Than Photography
What it is like to work with me
I photograph women who have not been in front of a camera in years, and small businesses that need to look like themselves instead of a stock photo. Branding work, on-location portraits, and pop-up studio days. Most of my clients tell me in the first five minutes that they hate having their picture taken. That is who I built this for.
You do not need to lose weight, grow your hair out, or wait for a better year. Nothing about you needs fixing before you are allowed to be photographed. I have never once had a client look at her gallery and wish she had waited longer.
What I shoot
**Business branding.** Photos of you doing the actual work, in your actual space. Headshots, product shots, and enough content to stop reaching for stock images every time you post. You get a commercial license, so you can use everything however your business needs it.
**On-location portraits.** Your house, a spot in the desert you love, the place that means something to you. I bring the gear and the client closet. Shooting somewhere familiar makes a real difference for people who are nervous, which is most people. I guide every pose out loud, so you are never left standing there wondering what to do with your hands.
Pop-up studio days
A few times a year I set up for a day of back-to-back mini sessions in one spot. Shorter, less expensive, and a good first step if a full session feels like too much.
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Everyone is welcome, and I mean it
**Every body, every age, every size, every skin tone, every scar, every identity.** The client closet runs XS to 5X because that is the range my clients actually wear, not because it reads well on a website.
I do not use the phrase flattering angles. I will not hide a part of you to make a photo easier, and I will not suggest you change anything before your session. If there is something you hate seeing in photos of yourself, tell me before we start and I will shoot around it. If there is a scar or a tattoo or a stretch mark you want visible, tell me that too, and I will light it on purpose.
You do not need to prepare. Show up and I will handle the rest.
Why I do this
Most women I photograph are the person who takes everyone else's picture. They are behind the camera at every birthday and every holiday, and then there is no record of them in their own family's photos.
What usually happens at the gallery reveal is quiet. People go still, and then they say some version of I did not know I looked like that. That is the whole job. Not making anyone into something else, just showing them what the people who love them already see.
Twenty years in, that part has never gotten old.
Why there is no storefront
I closed the downtown Farmington studio and stopped looking for another lease in September 2026. Rent on a room I used a few days a week never made sense, and the money is better spent on the work itself.
Going fully on location turned out to be the better model anyway. I can shoot a business owner in their own shop, drive to someone who is not comfortable leaving her house, and set up a pop-up day anywhere in the Four Corners.
The next step is the BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio, a portrait studio being built by hand inside a full-size school bus. It is paid for and under renovation right now, with no opening date set yet. One room I can park wherever it is needed, with no landlord and no rent.
An invitation
Whether you need branding photos, a portrait session, or you are waiting on the next pop-up date, you are welcome here.
I am not going to tell you to be brave, though a lot of people feel that way afterward. I am just asking you to book the consultation. We will talk through what you want before you commit to anything, and you decide afterward what stays private and what gets shared.
You are allowed to be photographed exactly as you are right now.
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| :icon-briefcase: | Business Branding | Photos of you doing the real work, with a commercial license so your business can use them anywhere. |
| :icon-map-pin: | On-Location Sessions | Your home, your shop, or a spot in the Four Corners you love. I bring the gear and the client closet to you. |
| :icon-sparkles: | Pop-Up Studio Days | A day of shorter, lower-cost mini sessions in one location. Dates go to the list first. |
| :icon-users: | Group Sessions | See Yourself group photography for 6 to 12 women, and smaller Seen As You Are sessions by request. |
| :icon-shirt: | Client Closet, XS to 5X | 150+ gowns and statement pieces brought to your session, so you do not have to find something to wear. |
| :icon-lock: | You Control the Gallery | You decide what stays private and what, if anything, gets shared. Nothing goes public without your yes. |
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## Speaking & Workshops
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Megan Kilpatrick is an empowerment photographer, certified Reiki practitioner, and the founder of BOUDIEFUL. She has photographed women across the Four Corners region for more than twenty years, and she speaks from lived experience with chronic illness. Her talks are direct, practical, and built around real stories rather than slides.
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| :icon-camera: | You Are Already Enough — The Psychology of Being Seen | Why women hide from cameras, mirrors, and the world, and what it actually takes to stop. Megan draws on two decades of photographing women and the patterns she hears again and again about what they believe about themselves. | Women's conferences, corporate wellness, community events | 45–60 min keynote |
| :icon-heart: | Being Photographed When Your Body Is Hard to Live In | A talk about chronic illness, pain, and the particular courage it takes to be photographed when your body has not felt like yours for a while. Practical, honest, and built around what Megan has learned photographing women through flares, surgeries and recoveries. | Health events, patient advocacy groups, women's health conferences | 30–60 min |
| :icon-sparkles: | Reiki, Rest and Stress — An Honest Introduction | For the skeptics in the room. What Reiki is, what a session actually involves, and what it is honestly not. Megan is clear that Reiki is a complementary relaxation practice, not medical or mental-health treatment, and she does not claim it cures anything. | Wellness events, healthcare adjacent audiences, corporate wellness | 30–45 min + Q&A |
| :icon-eye: | The Images We Grew Up On — Media, Mirrors and Self-Worth | How a lifetime of edited images shapes what women believe they are allowed to look like, and what changes when someone is photographed with care instead. Built for general audiences, no photography background needed. | Community gatherings, corporate wellness, women's groups | 20–40 min |
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| :icon-camera: | See Yourself — Group Photography Workshop | A 2-hour immersive workshop where women learn to photograph themselves and each other with intention. Part portrait session, part confidence practice. Groups of 6–12 women. Ends with a gallery moment. | In-person · 2 hours · 6–12 participants | From $950/group |
| :icon-sparkles: | Group Reiki Experience | A guided group Reiki session for corporate teams, retreats, or community events. 60–90 minutes. No prior experience required. Combines a plain-language explanation of what Reiki is, and what it is not, with a guided group relaxation session. Offered as a complementary relaxation practice, not medical or mental-health treatment. | In-person or virtual · 60–90 min · Any group size | From $650/session |
| :icon-heart: | Seen As You Are — Small Group Portrait Workshop | An intimate 90-minute workshop for women navigating illness, recovery, or a body that has changed. Gentle guided posing, seated and supported throughout, and a photograph to take home. Built around comfort rather than endurance. | In-person · 90 min · 6–12 participants | From $500/session |
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| 5 Things Nobody Tells You Before Your BOUDIEFUL Session | The pre-session prep guide Megan sends to every new client. What to wear, what to eat, what to expect emotionally, and why the camera is not your enemy. 7-page PDF. | $17 | :icon-camera: | Available Now | Session Prep Guide Purchase — $17 | Women booking or considering a portrait or boudoir session |
| BOUDIEFUL Lightroom Preset Pack | 12 Lightroom presets Megan built from her own editing work: warm skin tones, soft golden light, and the BOUDIEFUL look as a starting point you can adjust. Compatible with Lightroom Classic and Mobile. Results vary with your own lighting, so treat these as a base rather than a one-click finish. | $47 | :icon-sliders: | Available Now | Lightroom Preset Pack Purchase — $47 | Photographers, content creators, and anyone who edits their own photos |
| Reiki Audio Healing Series | 6 guided Reiki audio sessions (15–30 min each) recorded by Megan. Intended as a complementary relaxation practice for rest and grounding, not as medical or mental-health treatment. No experience required. Topics: Morning Grounding, Winding Down, Grief & Loss, Self-Worth, Living With Chronic Pain, Deep Rest. | $57 | :icon-headphones: | Coming Soon | Reiki Audio Series Waitlist | Women seeking accessible Reiki healing at home |
| The Confident on Camera Guide | For the woman who wants to show up on social media but freezes every time she tries to film. 22 pages on how to set up your shot, what to say, how to hold your phone, the exact lighting setup Megan uses, and how to stop caring what you look like long enough to actually press record. | $47 | :icon-video: | Coming Soon | Confident on Camera Guide Waitlist | Women entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators who want to show up on video |
| 30-Day Self-Portrait Challenge | A printable and digital 30-day photography challenge designed specifically for women. One prompt per day, starting with the easiest shot and building to full self-portrait sessions by Day 30. Companion journal pages included. Turn your phone into a tool for self-love. | $19 | :icon-sun: | Coming Soon | 30-Day Self-Portrait Challenge Waitlist | Any woman who wants to fall in love with seeing herself |
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## Legal & Policies
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All policies are effective as of November 12, 2026. By booking, purchasing, or using any BOUDIEFUL service, you agree to these terms in full.
Retainers, Payments & Refunds
**A 50% retainer secures your date and is non-refundable.** It may be transferred once to a new date within 6 months with at least 48 hours' notice. The remaining balance is due before your session. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor sessions reschedule at no charge.
Beyond that retainer, the following are also non-refundable:
· **Edited digital image deliveries** — once delivered or download links have been sent
· **Rush delivery and priority editing fees** — once editing has commenced
· **Reiki sessions** — individual in-person or distance sessions, subject to the 24-hour notice terms below
· **Photography courses and educational content** — Little Lenses Academy and any online or in-person course, once access has been granted
· **Digital products** — presets, guides, templates, e-books, and downloadable content
· **Gift certificates** — non-refundable and not redeemable for cash
· **Social media management retainers** — monthly retainer fees
· **School license fees** — curriculum and institutional licensing
· **Build partner contributions** — these support a privately owned business and are not charitable donations. Funds committed to a named build scope are held against that scope and returned if it is never built; each partnership is governed by its own written agreement
**The Founding 50 Membership is the exception to the above.** It carries a full 14-day refund window and its own separate terms — see Founding 50 Membership Terms below.
By completing any purchase or booking, you acknowledge and accept this policy in full.
**Chargebacks & Disputes:** Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or payment processor for a service rendered or a digital product delivered is a breach of these Terms. BOUDIEFUL reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies for fraudulent chargebacks. If you believe something has gone wrong, please email megan@boudieful.com first — most issues are resolved directly.
Founding 50 Membership Terms
**What it is.** $99 buys a one-year Founding Membership with BOUDIEFUL. Fifty exist and the tier closes permanently once they are gone. It is a membership with benefits, sold on a first-come basis.
**What it is not.** Not a photography session and not a deposit on one, apart from the birthday mini. Not a donation and not tax-deductible. **Not an investment** — you receive no ownership, no equity, no share of revenue and no financial return of any kind. Not a guarantee of any specific date: priority means you go first in line, and the calendar is deliberately capped at one photography session and one Reiki session per week.
**Where membership money goes.** The bus itself is being purchased personally by Megan Kilpatrick and is not bought with membership money. Membership fees are revenue of MWM Photography LLC and are applied to the **build-out and improvement of the bus** and to BOUDIEFUL's operating costs, alongside other business funds. They are not held in escrow, not held in a segregated account, and not restricted to any single part of the build. Membership does not create any lien, claim or interest in the bus or any other asset. Build partner contributions are different: those are committed to a named scope, held against that scope, and returned if the scope is never built.
**When your 12-month term begins.** Your membership year starts **the day the Skoolie Studio takes its first Founding Member booking**, not the day you pay. Every online benefit is live from the moment you join and does not shorten your year. **Backstop:** if the Skoolie has not opened for booking by **30 June 2027**, your year begins that day regardless, and the on-board benefits convert to their on-location equivalents.
**Benefits included.** Access to the dress closet of 150+ gowns and statement pieces in sizes XS through 5X for any session you book; the private member community; at least four online member-only activities each membership year; live mini workshops and photo challenges; behind-the-scenes build access; member notice before any public announcement; one private Founders event or virtual equivalent during your first year; one birthday mini session during your birthday month each active year; 10% off eligible boutique purchases; and at least 7 calendar days of priority access before eligible dates go public, whenever that is operationally possible.
**Members outside the service area.** Membership is open to anyone anywhere. The birthday mini may be gifted to another adult inside the normal service area if you cannot travel. In-person benefits require you to reach Farmington, and you may use any applicable in-person benefit while visiting.
**Refunds.** **Full refund within 14 days of joining, no reason required** — email megan@boudieful.com or text 505-608-4566 and it is done. Either channel counts, and the date your request is sent is the date that matters, not the date it is read. After 14 days the $99 is not refundable, because by then it has been spent on the project. It remains **transferable** at any time: gift it or hand it to a friend, just tell me who.
**If BOUDIEFUL cannot deliver.** If the Skoolie never opens or the project is stopped, every member receives a **$99 credit toward any BOUDIEFUL session or Reiki appointment, valid 24 months**, plus continued access to every benefit that does not require the bus. If the build simply runs late, your membership year has not started yet and you lose nothing but patience.
**Renewal.** Membership **does not auto-renew** and no card is kept on file. Near the end of your term you will be offered the chance to renew, and the $99 founding rate stays available for as long as you renew continuously.
**Benefit substitution.** If a specific workshop or event cannot happen, it will be replaced with something of equal value rather than quietly dropped.
**Privacy.** No identifiable member images or details are published, model release or not. If you attend a build day and appear in a photograph, permission is asked on the day before anything is published, and no is a complete answer.
**Bus access and location.** Phase 1 is parked at private family property in the Farmington area; directions are sent with your booking confirmation, not before. Clients are never transported in the bus. The bus is not wheelchair accessible and Phase 1 has no on-board restroom; a nearby restroom plan is confirmed before every session. Road use is a later phase subject to separate mechanical, registration, insurance and venue requirements.
**Build days.** Community build days are **18+ only** during active construction, are entirely optional, and nothing about your membership depends on attending. They will be announced only after work scopes, insurance requirements and a reviewed waiver are confirmed.
**Conduct.** Membership may be terminated without refund for threatening, harassing or unsafe behaviour toward Megan, staff, other members or the property.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
A **50% retainer** secures your date and is non-refundable. It compensates for time reserved exclusively for you.
**Rescheduling (Photography Sessions):** Your retainer may be transferred **once** to a new date within **6 months** of your original booking, provided you give at least 48 hours' notice. Rescheduling within 48 hours of your session forfeits the retainer and a new retainer is required to re-book.
**Rescheduling (Reiki Sessions):** A 24-hour cancellation notice is required to apply your fee toward a future session. No-shows forfeit the session fee in full and are not eligible for rescheduling credit.
**Weather:** If an outdoor session is objectively unsafe due to severe weather such as lightning or dangerous conditions, BOUDIEFUL will reschedule at no charge. Light rain, wind, or overcast skies are not grounds for cancellation — these conditions often produce beautiful imagery.
**If BOUDIEFUL Cancels:** In the rare event that Megan must cancel due to a personal emergency or illness, your retainer will be held in full credit toward a future session, or refunded in full at your request.
Privacy Policy
BOUDIEFUL by Megan collects personal information — including name, email address, phone number, and payment information — solely for the purpose of delivering services and communicating with clients. Your information is **never sold, rented, shared, or distributed** to third parties for any commercial purpose.
**What We Collect:** Contact details, booking information, session preferences, and communication history. Payment information is processed securely through third-party processors (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Square) — we do not store card numbers.
**Email Communications:** If you opt into our email list, you consent to receive marketing communications from BOUDIEFUL. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. We do not send spam.
**Third-Party Services:** This business uses outside tools — scheduling, email, image galleries and payment processors — and your information passes through them to deliver the service. Each operates under its own published privacy policy and terms, which govern what they do with data; BOUDIEFUL does not have a separate negotiated contract with every one of them and will not claim otherwise. BOUDIEFUL itself never sells, rents or trades your information.
For questions or data removal requests, contact **megan@boudieful.com**. Requests are acknowledged as quickly as possible and acted on within 30 days, except where records must be kept for tax or legal reasons.
Model Release & Image Usage
Your images are **yours**. No photograph from your session will ever appear on this website, on social media, in marketing materials, or anywhere else without your explicit written consent via a signed model release. This is a non-negotiable commitment made to every client.
**Without a Signed Release:** Zero images from your session will be used for any promotional purpose, full stop. BOUDIEFUL retains copyright of all images as original artistic works but will not publish, display, license, or share them without your permission.
**With a Signed Release:** You choose exactly which images may be used, for what purpose, and for how long. You may revoke consent in writing at any time and images will be removed from active use within 30 days of your request.
**Delivered Images:** Your delivered gallery is licensed to you for personal use. Commercial use of delivered images (advertising, products for sale, commercial publication) requires a separate commercial license. Contact megan@boudieful.com for commercial licensing terms.
**Copyright:** BOUDIEFUL by Megan retains the copyright to all images created during sessions. You are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to print and share your delivered images for personal use.
Terms & Conditions of Service
By booking, purchasing, or using any service offered by BOUDIEFUL by Megan, you agree to all of the following terms:
**Eligibility (18+):**
· All BOUDIEFUL photography sessions, including boudoir and empowerment portrait sessions, are available exclusively to adults **18 years of age or older**
· Valid government-issued photo identification is required at the time of your session. Sessions will not proceed without it, and the retainer terms below apply
· Photography education for minors — Little Lenses Academy and school programs — is a separate service enrolled by a parent or legal guardian, and is not covered by these session terms
**Booking & Payment:**
· A non-refundable 50% retainer is required to confirm your booking date
· The remaining balance is due in full before your session begins
· Accepted payment methods: CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, cash — no personal checks
**Digital Deliverables:**
· Edited images are delivered via private online gallery within the agreed turnaround window
· Download links expire after 90 days — save your images promptly; re-delivery fees apply after link expiration
· All sales of digital products are final upon delivery or download link issuance
**Travel & Expenses:**
· Travel beyond 30 miles from Farmington, NM is billed at $1.00 per mile round-trip
· Location permit fees, access fees, or props requested by client are the client's responsibility
**Conduct & Safety:**
· BOUDIEFUL reserves the right to terminate any session immediately if a client behaves in a threatening, harassing, or unsafe manner — no refund will be issued
· Clients are responsible for their own safety at all outdoor locations
**Governing Law:** These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Liability Waiver & Limitation of Liability
By engaging BOUDIEFUL by Megan for any service, you agree to the following limitation of liability:
**Equipment Failure:** In the rare event of equipment failure, memory card corruption, or file loss, BOUDIEFUL's liability is limited to a complimentary reshoot session only. No monetary compensation, refund, or damages of any kind will be provided beyond a complimentary session.
**Natural & Environmental Conditions:** BOUDIEFUL is not liable for any injury, illness, accident, or loss that occurs during outdoor sessions, events, or location-based shoots. Participation in outdoor and location photography is at your own risk. You are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor environments. Clients with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility limitations, or health concerns relevant to an outdoor or location session are encouraged to disclose them at booking so reasonable accommodations can be made.
**Consequential Damages:** In no event shall BOUDIEFUL by Megan be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, any service or digital product. Total liability in all cases is limited to the amount paid for the specific service in question.
**Indemnification:** You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BOUDIEFUL by Megan, its owner, agents, and contractors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of services, your breach of these terms, or your own negligence.
Digital Products & Courses Policy
All digital products — including but not limited to photography presets, editing guides, e-books, course access, templates, and downloadable content — are sold **as-is with no refunds** once access has been granted or files have been delivered.
**Courses (Little Lenses Academy & Professional Courses):**
· Course enrollment fees are non-refundable once access has been granted, regardless of whether course content has been viewed
· Course content is licensed for individual personal or professional use only — sharing login credentials, redistributing materials, or reselling course content is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement
· BOUDIEFUL reserves the right to update, modify, or discontinue course content at any time. Enrolled students retain access to the version available at time of enrollment
**School & Institutional Licenses:**
· School license fees are non-refundable. License terms, seat counts, and renewal conditions are specified in your individual license agreement
· Misuse of licensed materials beyond agreed-upon terms will result in immediate license termination with no refund
**Digital Presets & Templates:**
· All preset and template purchases are final upon checkout. File compatibility issues (e.g., software version mismatches) do not constitute grounds for a refund — verify compatibility before purchase
**Gift Certificates:**
· Gift certificates are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for cash
· Gift certificates expire 12 months from date of purchase
· Lost or stolen gift certificates cannot be replaced
GDPR & CCPA Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
**Right to Know:** You may request a copy of the personal information BOUDIEFUL holds about you at any time.
**Right to Delete:** You may request that your personal information be deleted from our records. We will honor all deletion requests within 30 days unless retention is required by law (e.g., financial records).
**Right to Correct:** You may request that inaccurate personal data be corrected.
**Right to Opt Out:** BOUDIEFUL does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. If this policy ever changes, you will be notified and given the opportunity to opt out before any data sharing occurs.
**Right to Non-Discrimination:** Exercising any of your privacy rights will never result in reduced service quality, higher prices, or any form of retaliation.
**Data Retention:** Client records are retained for a minimum of 3 years for business and tax purposes. Upon valid deletion request, personal identifying information will be removed while anonymized business records may be retained.
To exercise any of these rights, contact Megan directly at **megan@boudieful.com**. All requests are acknowledged within 5 business days and fulfilled within 30 days.
Cookie Policy
**As of the date above, this website runs no analytics and no advertising or tracking cookies at all.** There is no Google Analytics, no advertising pixel, and nothing that follows you to other websites. The notice you see on your first visit is telling you that, not asking permission to track you.
**What is actually stored:** A few small preferences kept in your own browser — whether you dismissed the privacy notice, and similar interface state. This never leaves your device and is not readable by anyone else.
**Third-Party Embeds:** If you interact with embedded content such as a scheduling tool or video player, that third party may set its own cookies subject to its own privacy policy. Payment happens on Cash App, Venmo or PayPal, on their sites, under their policies.
**If analytics is ever added:** This section and the notice will be updated first, non-essential tracking will not load until you agree to it, and form answers, names, email addresses, phone numbers and gallery links will never be sent into it.
Reiki & Wellness Disclaimer
Reiki is a complementary relaxation practice and is **not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment**. Megan is a certified Reiki practitioner — she is not a licensed physician, therapist, psychologist, or mental health professional. Nothing communicated during a Reiki session constitutes medical advice.
**Not Medical Treatment:** Reiki sessions are offered alongside — not in place of — conventional medical or psychological care. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please contact emergency services or a licensed healthcare provider immediately.
**Informed Consent:** By booking any Reiki session, you confirm that you:
· Are not relying on Reiki as a primary treatment for any medical or mental health condition
· Have disclosed any pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or physical conditions relevant to the session
· Understand and accept the complementary, non-medical nature of the services
· Are participating voluntarily as a wellness experience
**Distance Reiki:** Distance Reiki sessions are offered as a wellness experience only. No medical claims are made or implied regarding outcomes of any session, in-person or remote.
Results from Reiki sessions are **not guaranteed** and vary from person to person. Session fees are non-refundable regardless of perceived outcome, subject to the 24-hour rescheduling terms above.
Accessibility Statement
BOUDIEFUL is committed to making this website and its services accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. **This site is working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA and is not yet fully conformant.** Rather than claim a standard that has not been independently audited, here is the honest status.
**Done:** a skip-to-content link, keyboard-operable controls, labelled form fields, alt text on photographs, and support for the reduced-motion setting in your operating system, which turns off the moving and pulsing elements.
**Known gaps:** no independent accessibility audit has been performed, and some decorative gold text on light backgrounds may still fall below the required contrast ratio. These are being corrected as they are found.
If you have trouble using any part of this site, email **megan@boudieful.com** or call **505-608-4566** and I will get you the information in a format that works, and fix the underlying problem.
**Service Accommodations:** Photography sessions, Reiki sessions, and educational content are available in a variety of formats — in-person, remote, and distance — to accommodate varying physical and logistical needs. Please communicate your specific needs at the time of booking and we will make every reasonable accommodation. We are radically inclusive and no accommodation request will affect your pricing or service quality.
Referral Credit Terms
BOUDIEFUL offers a **$50 referral credit to both the referring client and the referred client**. These are the full terms.
**How to qualify.** Email megan@boudieful.com with your name and your friend's name and email before their session is booked, or have them name you when they book. The referral must be recorded before the referred session takes place.
**When the credit is issued.** Both credits are issued **after the referred client has completed and paid in full for a session of $400 or more**. Credits are not issued at booking, and a retainer alone does not trigger them.
**Using the credit.** Each credit is **$50 off a future session**, valid for **12 months** from the date it is issued. It applies to photography sessions, hands-free Reiki sessions and group events.
**Limits.** One credit per referred client. Credits **cannot be combined** with another discount, promotion or gift certificate on the same booking, cannot be applied retroactively to a session already paid for, and are **not redeemable for cash** and not refundable. Referrals of yourself, or of another person in your own household, do not qualify.
**Changes.** This offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Credits already issued remain valid for their full 12 months.
Intellectual Property & Copyright
All content on this website — including but not limited to photographs, text, course materials, presets, graphics, logos, and branding — is the **exclusive intellectual property of BOUDIEFUL by Megan** and is protected under United States and international copyright law.
**Prohibited Uses:** Without prior written permission from BOUDIEFUL, you may not:
· Reproduce, copy, or redistribute any image, video, or written content from this site
· Use any BOUDIEFUL-branded content in advertising, social media, or marketing materials
· Claim ownership of or create derivative works from any BOUDIEFUL content
· Scrape, data-mine, or systematically extract content from this website
**Your Delivered Images:** You are granted a personal, non-exclusive license to print and share your delivered session images for personal use only. This license does not grant you copyright ownership — Megan retains the copyright. Commercial use, publication, or licensing of your delivered images requires a separate commercial license agreement.
**Course & Educational Content:** All course materials, curriculum documents, video lessons, and written guides are proprietary and may not be shared, resold, or reproduced without a commercial or institutional license.
Violations of these intellectual property rights may result in legal action. To request permission for any use not covered by your purchase, contact megan@boudieful.com.
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| Service Name | Description | Starting Price (display) | Price (number only) | Billing Unit (blank, HUR, or MON) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Boudoir Photography Session | Consent-centered on-location boudoir photography in Farmington, NM and the Four Corners region. 90 minutes, 25 to 40 edited images, full print release. | $525 | 525 | |
| Empowerment Portrait Session | Guided on-location empowerment portrait photography for women in Farmington, NM and the Four Corners region. | $525 | 525 | |
| Business Branding Photography | Professional on-location branding and headshot photography for small businesses in New Mexico. 2 to 3 hours, 50 to 80 edited images, full commercial license. | $550 | 550 | |
| Hands-Free Reiki Session | Completely hands-free Reiki session offered as a complementary relaxation practice. You stay fully clothed and hands never rest on you. 60 minutes, available in person in the Farmington, NM area or at a distance. Not medical or mental-health treatment. | $333 | 333 | |
| Group Reiki Experience | Hands-free group Reiki session, 60 to 90 minutes, in person in the Farmington, NM area or virtual. Offered as a complementary relaxation practice, not medical or mental-health treatment. | from $650 | 650 | |
| Video & Brand Films | On-location brand video in Farmington, NM and the Four Corners. One 60 to 90 second brand film plus three vertical cuts for Reels, TikTok and Stories, captioned, color graded, with a commercial license. | $650 | 650 | |
| Question | Answer |
| --- | --- |
| Where is BOUDIEFUL located? | BOUDIEFUL by Megan is based in Farmington, New Mexico and serves the entire Four Corners region including Durango CO, Aztec NM, Bloomfield NM, and Cortez CO. All sessions are currently on location — Megan comes to you — while the BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio, a parked pop-up portrait studio built inside a full-size school bus, is under construction. No commercial storefront is planned and there is no walk-in address. Travel within 30 miles of Farmington is free; beyond that it is $1 per mile round-trip. |
| What types of photography does BOUDIEFUL offer? | BOUDIEFUL offers empowerment portraits, boudoir photography, business branding photography, brand video and short vertical films, group sessions for two to ten people, couples portraits, maternity sessions, and creative concept sessions — all on location. |
| How much does a photography session cost? | Portrait sessions start at $525 and branding sessions start at $550. Both include professionally edited digital images with full print release. Travel within 30 miles of Farmington is free; beyond that it is $1 per mile round-trip. |
| Is the Reiki hands-on? | No. Megan's Reiki is completely hands-free. You stay fully clothed, lying down or seated, and her hands never rest on you. Private sessions are 60 minutes for $333 or 90 minutes for $499, in person in the Farmington, NM area or at a distance, with a personal check-in within 48 hours. Reiki is offered as a complementary relaxation practice and is not medical or mental-health treatment. |
| Do I have to be 18 to book a session? | Yes. All BOUDIEFUL photography sessions are available exclusively to adults 18 years of age or older, and valid government-issued photo identification is required at the session. |
| How far in advance should I book? | BOUDIEFUL is now booking 2027. Megan photographs one client a week on purpose, which works out to about 52 sessions in the whole year. Winter dates through January are open now and spring 2027 dates open January 10, with the interest list getting first pick. Weekend and seasonal dates fill earlier, so reach out as soon as you know your preferred timeframe. |
| Where can I meet Megan in person? | The next pop-up event has not been announced yet. Email megan@boudieful.com to join the pop-up list and hear first. Sessions are available on location throughout the Four Corners region in the meantime. |
| What is the BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio? | The Skoolie Studio is a full-size school bus, paid for and now under renovation, being converted by hand into a parked pop-up portrait studio. It replaces the idea of a second storefront: no lease, no rent, no walk-in address. The interior build comes first, then road use as a separate later phase. It is not finished and no opening date has been set. Founding 50 members hear first when she opens. |
| Is the bus moving during a session? | No. The Skoolie Studio is a parked set. Clients are never transported in the bus, and it stays parked and level for the entire session. Making it road legal for travel is a separate, later phase. |
| Can I book a session in the bus now? | Not yet, on purpose. Bus sessions open only once the shooting zone is finished, insured and legally cleared. Until then every session runs on location. A First 15 bus session presale is planned at $475, but it is not open for payment yet and is an interest list only. It is separate from the $99 Founding 50 membership, which is a 12-month membership rather than a session. |
| Does BOUDIEFUL offer retreats? | Yes. Hesperus Nature Retreats run June through October 2027 in the Colorado mountains near Hesperus, outside Durango. Each retreat is a slow weekend built around rest, portraits and time outdoors. Individual weekend dates and pricing are released to the BOUDIEFUL events list before they go public, and retreats typically fill from that list. Email megan@boudieful.com to join the events list. |
| Is the bus wheelchair accessible? | No. The BOUDIEFUL Skoolie Studio is not wheelchair accessible and has no restroom on board. The build includes a welded entry platform with rails on both sides, which improves access compared with factory school-bus steps, but that is not wheelchair access. Every session today happens on location, and that option remains available for anyone the bus does not work for. |
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| Category | Service / Product Name | Price | Icon | Short Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Photography | Portrait / Boudoir Session | $525 | :icon-camera: | On-location · 90 min · 25–40 edited images |
| Photography | Business Branding Session | $550 | :icon-briefcase: | On-location · 2–3 hrs · professional headshots + lifestyle |
| Photography Specials | New Client Special | $525 | :icon-star: | First-time clients · wardrobe styling consult included free |
| Photography Specials | Signature Session Bundle | $750 | :icon-sparkles: | 2-hr session with professional hair & makeup included |
| Photography Specials | Branding Bundle Special | $1,200 | :icon-zap: | Full multi-location branding experience · bundled rate |
| Add-Ons | Hair & Makeup Glam | $225 | :icon-wand-2: | Professional glam team on-location |
| Add-Ons | Wardrobe Styling | $95 | :icon-shirt: | Personal styling consult + session-day support |
| Add-Ons | Priority Editing (1 week) | $200 | :icon-clock: | Gallery delivered within 7 days |
| Add-Ons | Adventure Location | $200 | :icon-mountain: | Unique or permit-required outdoor location |
| Add-Ons | Video Clips for Social | $375 | :icon-video: | 5–10 short video clips for Instagram/TikTok |
| Add-Ons | Rush Delivery (48 hours) | $350 | :icon-zap: | Gallery ready within 48 hours of session |
| Reiki & Relaxation | Hands-Free Reiki — 60 min | $333 | :icon-sparkles: | No touch · fully clothed · in person or distance · check-in within 48 hrs |
| Reiki & Relaxation | Hands-Free Reiki — 90 min | $499 | :icon-clock: | No touch · fully clothed · in person or distance · check-in within 48 hrs |
| Reiki & Relaxation | Group Reiki Experience | from $650 | :icon-users: | 60–90 min · in person or virtual · by request |
| Courses | Little Lenses — The Explorers | $99 | :icon-graduation-cap: | Ages 6–11 · 14 modules · lifetime access |
| Courses | Adult Pro Photography Masterclass | $499 | :icon-aperture: | 12+ hrs · 5 modules · lifetime access |
| Courses | Family Pass (All Kids, All Levels) | $297 | :icon-users: | Every child under your roof · all levels · one payment |
| Courses | Mobile Magic (Smartphone Photography) | $89–$189/term | :icon-smartphone: | All ages · max 8 students · iPhone/Android/iPad |
| Digital Products | Session Prep Guide PDF | $17 | :icon-file-text: | 7-page PDF · emailed within 1 business day |
| Digital Products | Lightroom Preset Pack | $47 | :icon-sliders: | 12 presets · Lightroom Classic + Mobile · emailed within 1 business day |
| Gift Certificates | Gift Certificate (Custom Amount) | You choose | :icon-gift: | Valid 12 months · emailed within 1 business day |
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