Frequently Asked Questions
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We typically capture 65+ images during your session, each one guided and intentional, so you’ll have a beautiful collection of images to choose from during your reveal.
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Wardrobe is part of the story we create together. We’ll plan a phone consultation to discuss your vision, the mood you’re drawn to, and select pieces that feel aligned, and true to you.
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From start to finish, your session takes about two hours and includes both the photo shoot and your on-site viewing appointment. For those adding professional hair and makeup styling, we recommend arriving 90 minutes earlier to allow time for preparation.
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Yes, we collaborate with an incredible team of hair and makeup artists who work closely with your vision, creating a look that feels good and true to you.
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House of Reverie is a luxury boudoir photography studio based in New Jersey, with sessions photographed inside a private historic castle studio.
We serve clients throughout Westfield, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Montclair, Short Hills, Ridgewood, and surrounding areas across Union, Essex, and Morris Counties.
Many of our clients also travel from across the US or local in the New Jersey and the New York City area for the experience.
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House of Reverie is designed as an experience, not just a session. Set within a historic castle studio, every element is intentional from styling and lighting to posing and pacing. You are fully guided throughout, allowing you to feel at ease while creating something deeply personal, refined, and meaningful.
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No, you don’t need any experience at all. From the moment your session begins, you are guided through posing, expression, and movement. We begin by understanding your vision, then design a shoot around it, ensuring everything feels natural, aligned, and effortless for you.
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The New Brunswick train is 4 minutes from our studio. It is a quick 45 minute ride to Penn Station.
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The session fee is $289 and secures your date and experience. From there, clients typically invest around $996 - $1900+ in their final images and artwork. You’ll have the option to choose from beautifully crafted products, including our heirloom album, image boxes and wall art.
We also offer flexible six-month payment plans to make the process seamless.
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Your photographs are transformed into lasting works of art. Natalie, a trained master printmaker, creates museum-quality prints on textured fine art papers using her on-site printing process.
The collection includes heirloom albums, image boxes, and custom framed wall art, along with bespoke mixed media art and oil paintings designed to feel like old-world masterpieces.
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Yes, flexible payment plans are available over 6 to 12 months, all interest-free, so you can comfortably select the images and artwork you truly love.
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Your privacy is a priority. We do not share any images publicly unless you provide explicit written consent through a model release. Your photographs remain fully private and are never used for marketing or display.
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Your experience includes a same-day reveal. After your session, you’ll relax into a private viewing appointment where your images are presented to you immediately. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as you take in your photographs and select the ones you love. There is no waiting, everything unfolds in one visit.
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Yes, the studio is fully private and located at the top of a historic castle. We intentionally schedule only one session at a time, with no more than two per day, so the entire experience feels peaceful, exclusive, and uninterrupted.
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Not at all. Most clients arrive feeling nervous and unsure if they are photogenic, and that is completely normal. This is a fully guided experience, with expert direction in posing and lighting to ensure you look and feel your best. Within the first few minutes, that initial nervousness begins to fade, replaced by a sense of ease and confidence. By the end, many clients describe the experience as empowering and even a little bittersweet as it comes to a close.
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Yes, every image is thoughtfully retouched. During your viewing appointment, we’ll discuss your preferences, from color and black-and-white to any specific refinements.
We often say editing is our superpower, enhancing each image naturally. You will look like you’ve had the best night sleep of your life.