Focal Impulse Studio

I was going to wait until after I saw my pictures to write a review, but I just couldn’t wait. This review is for the Quickie Slam experience only, and I will follow up later to review the actual pictures themselves.
I absolutely had a great time doing this. I thought I was going to feel really awkward and weird being in lingerie in front of strangers, but Angela (aka Bebe) and Doug made me really comfortable and in almost no time, I was completely at ease. They have a great dynamic and are really friendly.
Angela was a really good coach in instructing me how to pose and with the facial expressions, which was very very helpful. In addition, I didn’t bring much in terms of props, and she lent me some of her own, which I am very grateful for.
Going in, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had some little ideas of what I wanted, but nothing really concrete, but when I told them what I wanted, they were able to take the idea and run with it to make it a really fun and interesting shoot.
Along the way, they show you the pictures that they take of you, so you don’t ever have to question whether they captured you the way you wanted.
One thing to mention is that I was their last client of the day, but they didn’t make me feel rushed at all. In fact, when I was leaving, they made sure that I had gotten all the shots I wanted.
Other notes:
–They are quick with communications. I had emailed them a few times with questions, and had gotten responses within 24 hours each time.
–They do group sessions! I am very excited about this, and hope to get a group of friends together for this. We will see when I get my pictures.
–So, with such a great experience, why only 4 stars instead of 5? Well, they were actually running a 50% off promotion, but I didn’t know about it until after I had paid them and gone home. The promotion was posted on their FB page (which I was subscribed to, but didn’t check. D’oh!!), and not on their actual website. So while it was still a pretty good deal, I would have gotten a GREAT deal (and who doesn’t love a great deal?). So, if you decide you want to do this, make sure you check their FB page, website, twitter, etc. to see if they are running any promotions. I’m still more than a little upset about this. :(
One last thing: They can arrange for a professional hair and makeup artist to be there to do your hair and makeup, but that is an additional charge.
EDIT: While this was fun, the pictures didn’t come out that good. Also, they retouched a picture that I didn’t choose, and when I emailed them about it, I didn’t get any response.

I can’t tell you how much I absolutely love working with Focal Impulse.
I brought my mom in for a photo shoot and was a little nervous with her being in her early 60’s (shhh she’ll kill me if she knows I told!) and since I do hair and makeup for many of the shoots I figured she’d have a good time at least and get some nice pictures. OMG She looks absolutely amazing in her photos!!! I was blown away.
I know how good they are and how many beautiful photos they take since I am a part of many of them. BUT they topped themselves. She felt like a billion dollars for months after. She still tells people about her «modeling shoot».
Please do yourself a favor and book yourself (or your wife, girlfriend) a boudoir shoot. You will have more confidence than you could imagine and then have the pictures to prove that you should have that confidence! (Don’t forget hair and makeup, that’s important too) ;)

Oh my goodness! I cannot rave enough about Focal Impulse! I just did a Quickie Slam with them today at the Hotel Marlowe and had an amazing time. I was nervous at first; this didn’t last long. From the beginning of the process, Bebe and Doug make sure that you are comfortable and at ease. They are really fun, friendly, and wonderful people who want to make sure that you do your best. Between Bebe’s coaching, Doug’s eye behind the lens, and the expert hair and makeup by Danielle, you can’t go wrong. I highly recommend that you and your gals get together and do a shoot with Focal Impulse. You won’t regret it, you’ll feel like a model, star, vixen, etc. in no time! LOVE IT!