YOU’RE INVITED TO A TRULY ONE OF A KIND PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE.
COME SAIL WITH US AND CREATE STUNNING PORTRAITS YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We are offering the SAILING BEYOND BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE starting at $997 (Only 3 spots AVAILABLE)
WHAT DOES THE $997 INCLUDE?
As one of my ‘SAILING BEYOND’ women, you will receive:
● CONSULTATION: To discuss how YOU want to be photographed and to plan the wardrobe & styling.
● WARDROBE STYLING & ACCESS TO OUR STUDIO CLOSET - Enjoy jewelry pieces, lace and fabric pieces to accentuate your own wardrobe during your shoot.
● PHOTOSHOOT MAKEUP APPLICATION - Enjoy being pampered by one of our amazing professional artists and get glammed up. You must have your hair styled and ready for the shoot.
● YOUR EMPOWERING PHOTOSHOOT - Embrace yourself being captured on a gorgeous 55ft yacht sailing down the Indian Arm with up to 3 looks with Boudoir Specialist & Photographer Cristal Sawatzky.
● IMAGE REVEAL SESSION: Where you view your images at the studio & select your favourites for your pre-purchased collection 10-14 days after your photo shoot. Additional photographs and products available for purchase.
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TO PREPARE FOR THE SESSION:
SHOW UP WITH HAIR DONE AND CLEAN, MOISTURIZED FACE FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION
BRING 3-4 OPTIONS FOR CLOTHING FOR EXAMPLE; BATHING SUIT, BODYSUIT, OFF THE SHOULDER SWEATER, KIMONO, YOUR BEST SAILING OUTFIT
BRING WARM SOCKS FOR THE SAIL HOME (NO SHOES ON THE SAILBOAT)
Other conditions may apply.
FAQs
WHAT IF I WANT MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH?
Absolutely! When you see the 30-40 stunning images we have created for you, you'll mostly likely want them all! Extra photographs (including the digital and 5x7 print on 8x10 mat) are $275 each, but the more you buy, the more value. Collections are our clients most popular choice. Our stunning wall art starts at $350, gorgeous folios with matted images start at $1200 + tax, custom luxurious albums start at $1500 and go up from there. We accept credit cards and offer pre-payment plans as well.
WHERE DOES THE SHOOT TAKE PLACE?
My beautiful loft portrait studio STUDIO LUXE is in Abbotsford, BC just a few blocks north of the border.
WHAT WILL I WEAR?
You can wear up to 3 different outfits in your photoshoot. We have a collection of over 300+ pieces for you to play DRESS UP! Although I specialize in boudoir style imagery, this is a unique opportunity to create your own experience. How you want to be seen! You can be casual in jeans and a black or white shirt. You can wear a sun dress. You can wear a fancy cocktail dress or jumpsuit. You can wear yoga clothes. You could even wear lingerie or your birthday suit. There's no rules. This is up to you! I want to photograph you based on YOUR UNIQUE VISION.
WHAT DAYS DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHOOT?
We have appointments available for shoots during weekday mornings starting at 10am by appointment Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Availability is first come first served. On your phone chat with Cristal she will share next available dates and make sure to find an opening that works for you.
TELL ME ABOUT THE PORTRAIT EXHIBITION + CELEBRATION?
One of the most exciting parts of this project is to celebrate all 40 of our participants and share your images and stories with the community. There will also be a final celebration featuring all 40 women's portraits on display once this project is complete. Our venue will be announced as we get closer.
CAN I REFER A FRIEND OVER 40 TO ALSO BE A PART OF THIS PROJECT?
Yes! I would love to also have your friends be a part of this project! Please spread the word.
WHAT IF I BOOKED MY DATE & PAID $400 AND THEN HAVE TO RESCHEDULE?
I totally understand that life happens! I do book in my hair & makeup artist's time to be at your photoshoot. Therefore, you are allowed one reschedule more than 21 days out from the shoot at no charge. If we have less than 21 days notice (or this is the second time you need to reschedule) we do charge a $150 rescheduling fee.
WHY AM I PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PROJECT?
I will be 46 this year, and I can relate with all my 40+ sisters of the feelings we have about aging and how we are underrepresented in the media. There's no expiration date on being a fabulous, happy, fulfilled, and vibrant woman. You inspire me. Your story inspires me. You show me and our society the truth-- that a woman just gets better with time, like a fine wine! I am a huge believer in women's empowerment. There aren't enough platforms for women over 40 to share their story and their beauty.
I'M NOT PHOTOGENIC THOUGH! IS THAT OK?
"Photogenic" is not something you are...or not! It's my job as the photographer to make you look and feel amazing. And lucky for you I am a trained master at making women of all ages, shapes and sizes look amazing in photographs.
HOW ARE YOU CHOOSING WHO PARTICIPATES?
We aren't "choosing" anyone. Every woman's story is inspiring. Every woman is beautiful. So we aren't going to exclude anyone who wants to be involved. Basically, this project is first come, first served. If you are willing to connect with Cristal for a "get to know you" call, pay your $400 participation fee, book your date, are over 40 (or turning 40 this year) you can be a part of the shoot! YAY! The other limit is that we only have 40 spots available. Once we hit 40 women, we will create a waitlist of interested women.
THIS IS AMAZING, COUNT ME IN! I'M READY TO BOOK MY DATE! WHAT'S NEXT?
Either schedule a phone chat >> HERE Or call or text Cristal directly here >> 604-835-2747
Or Email us here >> cristalsawatzky@gmail.com.
Or just click the button below to pay your session fee, and choose a date.
BOOK ME NOW
FAQs
MORE ABOUT THE 40 OVER 40 PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40!
Let’s celebrate that beauty doesn’t diminish with age.
Help us tell your story about what it means to be over 40 today.
Celebrate your beauty and appreciate every scar, every line and every grey hair.
We intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by society by putting out beautiful, authentic images and real stories of ourselves.
This is your chance to be seen and heard and practice
WHY OVER 40, WHY ME AND WHY NOW?
I have been a boudoir photographer for many years and now being in my 40’s, approaching 50 I wanted to create something very special as a gift for all women to enjoy. I am continually on the journey of RADICAL SELF LOVE and I want to share this empowering experience with YOU!
It will be fun, fulfilling and transformational. The REVOLUTION is within you...and I want to bring it out! Join me on an incredible adventure.
TRANSFORMATION + REVELATION + CELEBRATION
WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE?
All women over 40 are invited. I have photographed stunning images of women of all shapes and sizes; women with different styles, from different backgrounds and with different views of life.
The Cristal Sawatzky Studio experience is an exciting, pampering, indulgent adventure, custom tailored and focused on YOU!
Think about how you want to be captured, what does your legacy look like? Our passion is to take the every-day woman and give her an unforgettable celebrity-style, sexy and luxurious magazine photoshoot experience.
It's about so much more than just "taking pretty pictures." Our hope is for you to truly reconnect with yourself, see your beauty & spirit the way others already see you.