In this boudoir photos Pittsburgh blog post, I show you a few photos of a new piece of lingerie I just purchased for my collection.   This piece has quickly become a favorite of mine as it photographs beautifully and can look amazing on a wide range of body shapes!

Before I continue talking about the gorgeous piece of lingerie featured in this blog post, please take a moment to follow the links below to learn more about my boudoir services to those in Pittsburgh and eastern Ohio:

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~ Boudoir Photo Shoot Preparation Blog Posts

~Look at photos from Boudoir Photo Shoots in Pittsburgh

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I am always looking for lingerie to add to my collection and back in January I saw this elegant lace tunic at Victoria’s Secret on their bridal boutique page and knew that it would photograph beautifully. However, I didn’t buy it because I couldn’t justify spending the money but two days later I was regretting this decision. Apparently everyone else in the world loved this top as much as I did because I could not find it anywhere! It was sold out online, I called the catalogue only for them to tell me it was sold out and they didn’t know if it would be back in stock, and when I called store after store they already knew I was calling about this tunic since everyone else had been searching as well!

I was devastated, yes, DEVASTATED!

I was running out of options and had taken to eBay to hopefully find this tunic and after days of searching and hoping, there it was. The seller must have realized that this tunic is truly special and sold it for more than Victoria’s Secret, I won’t even begin to tell you how much I spent on it, but finally this tunic is MINE!

In this blog post, I am highlighting the first photo shoot I’ve done with this top and it is amazing, even better than I thought it would be! If I could, I would use this tunic in every photo shoot.  It’s a size medium but is considered oversized so it will look amazing even if you’re a size extra large. I love having my clients feel beautiful and this tunic does that for everyone.

If you’re interested in using this tunic in your shoot head over to Victoria’s Secret and pick up a pair of panties in the coconut white color, this will really make the whole outfit come together and just look gorgeous in photos.

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I love when my clients work hard to achieve a goal and then come for Boudoir Photos Pittsburgh – today I’m talking about a client who has worked hard!

Before I talk about all that, the links below will help you learn more about my boudoir services to those in Pittsburgh and eastern Ohio:

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Taking control of your health is hard work!  And, it’s a constant battle.  I know from personal experience having once weighed in at over 350 pounds!  When this gorgeous woman came to me, she wanted to celebrate herself!  Her answer to why she wanted to do a session >> “Who doesn’t want to feel sexy?!?”

Perfect response.

I loved that she wanted to celebrate herself – she has worked hard for this body, which makes me slightly less jealous! haha.  But, there is no better reason for a session than to just do something for yourself.  While most women come to me and have a reason for their shoot (anniversary, wedding, birthday), they tell me after their shoot that the experience turned into something for themselves.  Score!

My goal with each session is to make you feel good about yourself!  The gorgeous photos – as I often say – are just a bonus!  I want you to feel amazing, awesome, beautiful, sexy … and so many other wonderful things!

You are worth the investment!!!  Invest in yourself this year.  Do something just for you!  You won’t regret it at all!! 🙂

Love me some dramatic light mixed with a black and white photo!

In this Boudoir Photographer Pittsburgh post, I am going to talk about one of my favorite props – my Victorian Sofa!  It’s the BEST!

Before I talk about all that, you can  follow the links below to learn more about my boudoir services to those in Pittsburgh and eastern Ohio:

~Pittsburgh Boudoir Photo Shoot Price Info

~ Get Boudoir Photo Shoot Planning Tips

~Time to Book? Complete a Questionnaire to Get Started

~Review posts from Boudoir Photo Shoots in Pittsburgh

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OK, I’ve featured my Victorian Sofa a few times before on the blog! It’s probably one of the best props I have for my photo shoots and my clients LOVE it…as do I!

The truth is … I bargained on this thing, and bargaining with people is not my strong suit!  I found it at a consignment shop and went to check it out.  They had it listed at too high a price – in my opinion – and I asked about a lower price … something I NEVER do, but it was a consignment shop!  They said they were having a sale this weekend and hoping it would sell.  So, I walked away – told them I’d be back on Monday to talk.  I was the bad cop – I wasn’t going to give in to the pressure!

I went back on Monday.  It was still there.  In my mind, I’m now thinking, “This sofa was meant to be mine.” But, I didn’t let it show.  I told them again what my bottom line price would be on it, and they just stood there and looked at me.  I didn’t say a word.  She finally came back with a higher price, I said “Well, with tax that puts me way above my budget.”

She relented!  SCORE!

One problem >> We don’t have a truck. I scheduled a U-haul rental to pick it up.  Yup, serious business.  When I picked Mr. Chick up to go get the sofa, he complained.  He complained the whole way back to the store.  His biggest complaint was that I’m “NEVER GOING TO USE THIS!”

Who’s laughing now, Mr. Chick?!?!  ME!  Because I’m using this at most of my shoots and have even taken it outside for a family photo shoot…and t will be the centerpiece of my Christmas mini sessions this year.

The sofa is fantastic and it’s the perfect piece in my collection!