A place where good kitties can be bad, and bad kitties can be themselves.

Intimate Photography for Women, Men and Couples.

Q:    Will my photos ever be sold or used without my permission?

A:    Absolutely not! Your privacy is very important to us and your photos will never be viewed by anyone else unless you want them to. All of our photos on this site are used with the documented permission of our clients. Your set will be held in the strictest of confidence and will NEVER be used inappropriately!

Q:    How are the photos processed and is it safe to print them? How long do you keep them?

A:    Your photos are completely safe with us. They are stored on encrypted hard drives, kept in a locked office. The entire building is wired with security alarms. All of our photos are processed in the studio using a state of the art Print Lab - what this means is that your photos never leave our building. We do not send your photographs to a 2nd party for printing - we own the lab! We hold your photos forever, so if you want to buy some now and some later, that's cool too. (Please note, 16x20 posters and larger are processed through a trusted LOCAL partner and not processed online or over the internet.)

Q:    How long does it take to proof and receive my photos?

A:    General turn around time to view your photos is 2 or 3 days. You will be invited back to the studio to view them with your photographer, or, if you prefer to view them online, this is a service available to all who pre-pay for their packages. Your photos will stay online for one week and you will need to call or email the studio with your final choices. If you do not hear back from us with 24 hours of emailing your order, please follow up with a call just in case you got put in the Spam or Junk Folder.

 At this point you will proof and select the kind of photos you want to buy and then determine what kind of package you wish to purchase. After you have decided what you are going to do with your photos, general developing time for prints is 1-2 days. CD's are immediate and Calendars and Coffee Table Books, 7-10 days. Standard overall time from the day you shoot to the day you pick up your package is 10 days.

Q:    I want to keep this a secret from my partner - what will show on my Credit Card?

A:    When we process your credit or debit card, Bad Kitty will appear on your statement. If you prefer to make your appointment in person to keep a secret, please call to arrange a time for you to come in and book in person. Alternatively, you can purchase a gift card visa from a store and use that to book over the phone if it's easier.

Q:    Do you provide airbrushing and photo re-touching?

A:    Heck yeah! Typical airbrushing includes tattoo removal, stretch mark removal, waist synching, acne removal, scar removal, freckle reduction and breast/hip/booty adjustments. Using digital technology we can manipulate your photos any way you need them, leaving perfect magazine quality photographs. We don't change who you are, we make WHO YOU ARE flawless. Professional photo finishing is included with all sessions.

Q:    I'm visiting from our of town, how will I view and get my pictures?

A:    If you are able to shoot and view during your vacation - better. However, not everyone can do this! We will show you all of the package options while you are here so that you can decide the type you want to do. We will then put your photos online in a private, password protected gallery for you to view. You will then call or email us with your selections and we will fed ex them to you.

Q:    This is something I've never done before and I'm really nervous!

A:    Everybody is nervous at first! You will find once you arrive, our environment is very relaxed and positive. By the time we select your lingerie and sets and get to know each other a little, you'll be energized and your nervousness will be transformed into excitement. Plus, the photographer will keep talking and chatting until you are comfortable before shooting :-) It's less stressful than you might think and hella fun!

Q:    How sexy does the photo session get and do I have to pose nude?

A:    Your session is always under your control - YOU decide what YOU want to do!  You can shoot fully clothed, topless or fully nude. The level of freaky is your choice & we'll never tell  :-)

Q:   What about the make-up?

A:    Photographic make-up can look very drastic, but you have to remember that only HALF will actually show in the photos because of the lights, we want the make-up to be fresh and sleek, not caked on, so please let us work our magic! The cost for adding make-up is only $30.00.

If you love the look of thick lashes, (and who doesn't really?) We love the fake ones and are experts at putting them on!! Since they are non-reusable for us, and we can't clean or sterilize them afterward, we ask you bring your own. We also sell them at the shop for $5.00.

Can't stand the idea of not doing your own? Okay fine, if you do your own, please bring all the cosmetics you used with you & put it on heavier than usual.  You MUST use foundation - powder will not be enough. AND, girls, please match your face to your body - a totally different color head on a body is just weird looking AND we can't fix it in Photoshop!

Q:    How should I wear my hair?

A:    Your hair should be styled in a way that would normally do it for an evening out. It is best to look like YOU! If you need some help making the best "You" come out, we provide hair styling services for a small fee of $30.00. We can do big fluffy hair, super sleek flat ironed styles, spiral curls, pin-up retro styles - we got mad skills.

Q:    Do I bring my own lingerie and what kinds of item do you provide?

A:    We have a variety of women's lingerie in many sizes from 0 - 18.  If you have items to bring, we can mix and match your items with our items for the best  result. We have lots of shoes and jewelry to help accessorize. It's always fun to bring props, military jackets, guitars, surf boards, cowboy boots etc. If it's fun, it's in! For the boys we have jock straps, briefs, boxers and leather gear.

Please bring your own stockings or thigh highs please :-)

Q:    What are your photo session hours? What about the Holidays?

A:    Monday - Friday, first appointment is at 9:00 am, last appointment begins at 6:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday as early as 10 am and last appointment begins at 4:00 pm.  If you need to shoot on the weekend, book early as they fill up fast! Below are 2 links to the "Busy Season" schedules - as the studio gets busier, we update availability.

Q:    How far in advance should I reserve my appointment?

A:    During our "Off Season" schedule, (April - October) we can usually get you in the sttudio within a couple of days of your initial call. Weekends fill up faster that weekdays.

During our "Busy Season", (November - March) plan to book ahead at least 1 week  from the day you wish to shoot on, as the schedule fills up fast and we usually start a waiting list!

"Busy Season" holidays include Christmas and Valentine's Day and it is VERY VERY BUSY.

Q:    What do I need to do to prepare for my photo session?

A:    On each Photo Shoot Page there are specific instructions on how to prepare for your shoot.

Q:    Can I bring a friend or partner? What about kids?

A:    Your friend (just 1 max please) can stay with you during the make-up and outfit selection, but once the shoot begins, they will not be allowed to watch the photo shoot if it makes you feel uncomfortable and will hang out in the waiting room. If you are ok with it, so are we. However, please note that if your friend is distracting to the photographer, they will be asked to sit in waiting room.

Kids are not allowed in the studio unless you are doing a family styled pregnancy shoot. If this is the case, please bring another adult to monitor younger children (under 5) while you do your solo shots. Bring coloring books or something to occupy your wonderful children. All monster children will be directed to a local park with your guardian :-)

Do NOT bring children to an intimate shoot or to your intimate proof appointment - you will be asked to leave. It is NOT okay.

Q:    Do you photograph transgender or transsexuals?

A:  Why wouldn't we?

Q:    Do I have to pay for everything up front, what are the fees if I reschedule?

A:    Your session fee is prepaid in full in order to get on the calendar. You can do so over the phone with a credit or debit card or in person with an appointment at our studio.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Your session fee is prepaid in full.  There are no refunds on session fees even if you cancel your appointment.  You may reschedule your appointment once with no penalty if you call us within 48 hours. To reschedule after that will cost an additional $40.00 each time you reschedule.

Same day cancellations will forfeit your session fee and you will be required to pay for an entirely new session!

Be sure of your dates when you make your appointment :-)

Q:    Do I tip my photographer?

A:    If you want to. Normal amounts are similar to tipping your hairstylist. You are not expected to tip your photographer, however, if you feel they went over and above, and rocked your session, we love Thank You Cards - we collect them in the studio and have them thumb tacked all over the office walls! (It's a friendly, in-house competition thing.........) Or, you can add to the graffiti messages on the bathroom wall, you'll understand what we're saying when you see it! It's awesome - and I have to add, we have the most awesome bathroom in San Diego :-)