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October 19, 2015

Matrimony Monday – Let’s Talk Shoes

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Today’s Matrimony Monday post is about shoes! We have to talk shoes, ladies! Over the past several months of our weddings I’ve noticed something that I’d really like to address.

I love shoes. I used to have a shoe obsession that took quite some time to break.

I love wedding shoes. The more glitz, the better! I love all those sparkles and colors – my camera loves them too. I love walking into the bride’s room to see those gorgeous shoes waiting for me!

Here’s the problem. I have had some brides who ended their portraits early because 1) their feet hurt; 2) they didn’t want to walk into the grass and sink into the ground. Yes, portraits were ended because of shoe issues. Fine by me – I work for my couples – and if they want to stop, then we stop.

Here’s the truth. Most wedding shoes are completely uncomfortable. I couldn’t imagine wearing my wedding shoes for 8-10 hours! And, while we love the glitz, we need to be practical about our footwear on wedding day. Reason being during your bridal portraits you’re going to be walking around a little and you want to be comfortable so that we can get the shots we need. Want to get in the grass or head into a field? It helps to have comfortable shoes

Here’s my advice. Wear those gorgeous shoes for your ceremony and maybe even your reception, but slip on some comfortable shoes for your bridal portraits. It will make everything so much easier for you. I’ve had some brides that slip on Toms for

Gorgeous and sexy heels for your ceremony, practical and comfortable for your portraits!

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October 14, 2015

Boudoir Babe

Boudoir Photography Pittsburgh is provided by Pics By Chicks Photography. I HAVE THE BEST JOB EVER! And, I love that I get to share this amazing experience with so many wonderful women! More information on our boudoir package – including pricing – can be found by clicking here. I also blog boudoir photo shoot planning tips, which you can see by clicking here. For a collection of photos from other boudoir photo shoots, please click here.

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I love my job! I wake up each day excited to start the day and the beauty that ensues in my shooting and editing! I love being a boudoir photographer – it’s the greatest joy of my life. And, it’s OK for me to say that because I don’t have kids! haha. I love how connected I get with my clients and that really helps them to be able to relax as soon as the shoot starts. Most people are nervous as the step in the studio but I always hear that those nerves don’t last too long. I pride myself on getting you to open up, as it only makes the experience better for all of us! I’ve had my own boudoir photo shoot done so I know what it’s like for you, so my goal is to get you to relax and let me help you celebrate who you are with some amazing images!

Let’s go – boudoir is my passion and my speciality and you’re in the best hands possible! 🙂

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When I say that boudoir is my passion, it’s the truth. I give everything to my clients and I exhaust myself in making sure they have the best possible experience! Details on my boudoir photography Pittsburgh boudoir photo shoot package and pricing can be found here.

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October 13, 2015

Boudoir Mini Sessions – Limited Availability

Pittsburgh Boudoir Photography is provided by Pics By Chicks Photography, Pittsburgh’s Premier Boudoir Photographer!

NOW IS THE TIME!

Have you ever wanted to do a boudoir session but didn’t want to take the leap into a full boudoir photo shoot?? Well, it’s here – for the first time ever – I’m offering boudoir mini sessions!!

One day ONLY – November 8, 2015!

Sessions will take place at the Pics By Chicks Photography studio near Beaver, PA.

The Boudoir Mini Session Includes:

~Professional Makeup Application (No hairstyling)

~One outfit in the breathtaking white scene

(think chandelier, white tufted headboard, white sheets, tulle, and a whole lot of gorgeousness)

~ 30 Minute Photo Shoot

~ Digital Download of 10-15 images with a print release letter

~10% off additional products – prints, canvas and little black books

To reserve your spot: A signed terms of services agreement and payment of your session is required. Your time spot is NOT confirmed until both these actions are completed. For your convenience, we accept cash, check and credit cards.

Spaces are already very limited. Don’t delay in getting one of the available time slots. (OCTOBER 22 UPDATE: TWO SPOTS LEFT)

Additional information is below.

As noted above, only makeup application is provided. You MUST arrive to your mini session with your hair styled and ready to go. If you have to take a few minutes to style your hair, that WILL cut into your 30 minute photo shoot.

We will have a great time during your session. Makeup will start as soon as you arrive, then the 30 minute photo shoot will begin.

You will be allowed one outfit during the session – I can help you decide what will work best. Choose a slip, bra & panty set, a sweater or even just use my white sheets! The possibilities for your outfit are endless!

Want more details on planning a boudoir photo shoot? Click here for my boudoir photo shoot planning tips.

Want to schedule a full boudoir session, which includes hair & makeup as well as a 2 hour photo shoot? Click here for all my boudoir package information.

Finally, want to see some awesome photos from other boudoir sessions? Click here to see a sample of my work.

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October 12, 2015

Boudoir Tips – One thing to practice before your boudoir shoot

Another boudoir tip here from Pittsburgh Boudoir Photographer, Maura Chick of Pics By Chicks Photography. What’s the one thing you should practice for your boudoir photo shoot?!?! It’s not what you think… For details on my boudoir package (including pricing), please click here. If you wanted to see other boudoir photo shoot planning tips, please click here. Every two weeks I post a boudoir photo shoot tip that can help you in planning your dream session! Finally, to see a collection of my boudoir photos, please click here.

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A very important topic here – what to practice before boudoir photo shoot!

I hear from so many women that they are going to practice their “sexy” face prior to the shoot. No, no – just no. I know that some boudoir photographers would have you get in front of the mirror and practice being sexy but I’ve never found that to actually work.

Case in point. I had a beautiful client who was practicing her sexy face and what she saw in the mirror was not sexy so she was constantly stressing out about it. So, when she arrived at her session, she was extra nervous about her facial expressions. The thing is – she didn’t need to do anything extra to look sexy in her photos – her natural look was amazing. But, during the shoot I could see what was going on in her head – I would have her in a pose, it was great, but she would change her facial expression … her head told her that her face wasn’t sexy so she tried to change it. It wasn’t needed. All that practice and worry and stress FOR NOTHING!

I don’t want you to practice your sexy face. I’ll be able to get good looks out of you!

What I want you to practice is your posture!

Oh, posture. I’ll admit – because I keep it honest – my posture sucks. Just plain sucks. I’ll sit at the desk and just feel my shoulders come forward. In preparation for your photo shoot, I implore you to work on your posture! We want to elongate as much as we can, and posture can make or break a photo. And, during the shoot, I’ve even been known to tell clients to over accentuate their posture – the more uncomfortable it feels, the better it looks! 🙂

Forget practicing your sexy face – work on maintaining good posture. Put those shoulders back! I feel so much more confident when I do!

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October 8, 2015

Lexi’s Senior Portraits

Pittsburgh senior photos by Pics By Chicks Photography servicing Pittsburgh, Beaver County, Butler County and Lawrence County. Details on our senior photo pricing can be found by clicking here. You can also begin the scheduling process online by completing our senior questionnaire.

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Lexi is a riot! She’s a senior at Beaver Area High School and I met her last year when she came to her boyfriend’s photo shoot. Lexi then attended her friend Katie’s senior session, which was a few weeks before her session, and it was a blast seeing her again. She’s funny, sarcastic, energetic, and super gorgeous! I don’t think she realizes how beautiful she is – her personality soars when you meet her and she’s guaranteed to make you laugh.

What an amazing session with her! Now, she would give me some quirky poses all on her own and I left those in her full gallery for laughs but I just don’t think she could help herself! I get a feeling that she loves to laugh, and laugh we sure did! Thanks Lexi for an amazingly awesome session! 🙂