What an amazing transformation! Not just in the way she looks but in the confidence and self appreciation!
I love giving this boudoir experience to women!
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Just one photo in this blog post! Today’s thoughts – all about EMOTION!
I’ve been working lately to get more and more emotion in my photos. I have such a fabulous time working with my clients and I make awesome connections with them before, during and after their shoot – I like to be able to see their emotions in the photos.
Please note – and I’m saying this for my mother’s benefit – I know this photo is not in focus – but it’s not supposed to be! That’s the art here, MOM! 🙂 haha.
In all seriousness, the emotion I get from this photo is awesome. When I was editing it, I found myself sitting and staring at it! I want to feel something when I look at the photos, and that I did with this image!
Are all her photos like this? Heck no! But, I love being able to create these little moments during our sessions that allow me to capture unbridled beauty!
More to come from the session but I just had to share..
Have you ever had one of those sessions where you feel like everything was perfect as a Pittsburgh senior photographer?!!!?! Well, for me, that was Kaity’s senior session. It was an absolute dream for me – and working with her and her mom was an awesome experience. We were laughing and just enjoying the day together.
Katy arrived to have her hair and makeup done by Elyse. Then we did a quick studio session with the GOLD BACKDROP! I HEART GOLD!!! I love that I can offer clients the option of indoor and outdoor photo shoots for their senior session. While I love being outdoors, it’s nice to be able to use different backdrops. So glad that Kaity was up for the use of the gold backdrop.
After her studio portion, we ventured outdoors where Kaity was my muse for these tulle skirts I purchased. And, well – if you look below, you can see that she totally and completely ROCKED the skirt!
Then finally we got her in some of the outfits she brought and finished off her session. It was simply amazing and I loved every minute of it!
Kaity is a senior at Edison High School in Ohio and is graduating in June. I can’t wait to see all the future holds for her – it was so great to spend time with her, getting to know her and her mom. She’s an awesome young lady who has such a bright future ahead of her.
Here are just a few photos from her session.
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The tulle skirt makes an appearance! I love these skirts so much that I bought them in a bunch of different colors. Maybe slightly obsessed but hey – I love being able to offer this styling to clients.
Oh, the light! What heavenly light we had during her session! As a photographer, I dream of light like this! 🙂
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OK, so I had to share this boudoir testimonial in a separate blog post because of the multiple emails I’ve received from my client. It’s too good not to share.
The first feedback I received was when my client arrived home after her session …. BEFORE she’d seen any photos! You know you’re doing a great job when they are happy before they even see the finished product!
“You were absolutely wonderful! I was very nervous coming into this, but just walking in the front door to your [studio] was very warm and welcoming. You ensured you took every photo that I wanted and spent extra time. I am forever grateful as I haven’t seen the pictures yet, but just knowing the care you took with me today I know that they will fantastic. You obviously have found your true calling in life and I appreciate all you have done to make myself and woman in general feel beautiful.
Thank you again for a priceless experience. This is something I will never forget.”
Then, after seeing two preview photos, I received this email:
“These photos can’t be me, there is no way!! I think you have the wrong girl 🙂 You are absolutely amazing for sure. A miracle worker, I would say. He is going to go crazy…They are beautiful. Thank you so much.”
Next up, she was deciding on whether to allow me to share some of her photos on my blog and she wrote:
“I really do want to be able to share what I have worked so hard for. If that ever makes sense. Inspire people that this can be done. You made me feel so good about myself. You made me feel like I am beautiful again. I can compete with these women that are in magazines and that is priceless to me. Thank you for that.”
And, finally – if all the emails before weren’t enough – she sent me this after she presented her husband with the album we designed:
“I have to tell you that my husband absolutely was speechless over the album. I took him on a picnic Saturday and gave him the book and he just couldn’t stop talking about it. He couldn’t believe that I would even do something like that. He was so excited and thought the pictures were just breathtaking. I can’t thank you enough for the gift that you gave the two of us. He was stunned by the beautiful gift and this will be something he can cherish for a lifetime. I appreciate the wonderful professionalism that you have shown and your warm heart. From the moment I walked into your studio to the end product, you are just an amazing person. I was truly blessed to have come across you in my lifetime and I hope that I will do so again. You are truly an amazing photographer. Maura you are stunning. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
This last message is something I hear often when contacted about a boudoir session. The women are sometimes nervous but know that their significant other would LOVE these kind of photos of them. Stepping out of your comfort zone to do something for someone else can be scary but the risk is worth the reward!!! 🙂
I just have to say, if you don’t know already, that giving this experience to women brings me so much joy! Getting to be a part of this kind of transformation is something I have a hard time putting into words. My life is so fulfilled by the amazing women I work with, and I can’t imagine doing any other job! Thanks to all my awesome and amazing clients!
I loved themed boudoir photo shoots! They are so much fun. These themed kind of sessions are not for everyone. But, what I like to do is mix some traditional boudoir photos in with the themed session. Today, we’re talking about what to wear if you are going for a super sexy corporate theme to your photos.
Here are some of my recommendations:
Pencil skirt
Oh yes, the must-have item for a corporate look. A tight pencil skirt that will hug those hips and thighs. There’s just something about these items that are super sexy. Forget the shirt, just a bra and the skirt. When looking for skirts, make sure you find solid colored items with very little patterns. A pinstripe would be alright but nothing more elaborate than that. And, when picking the bra to go with the skirt, pick a bright color. I love having a black skirt with a pink bra! This pencil skirt is from H&M.
Blazer & Tuxedo Jackets
Well, why not add a blazer to that super sexy skirt and bra. Imagine a black skirt and blazer – brightly colored bra and panty. We’ll start with the bra just peaking thru the blazer, then have a series of photos as the blazer comes off. See, ideas are running thru my head and it can be so stunningly beautiful! As with the skirt, keep patterns limited. Length and fit is very important when using these jackets for your session. The blazer shouldn’t be overly long and the jacket should be form fitting to hug those curves. This tuxedo jacket is from Target. I love the trim of this jacket!
Heels
What corporate session would it be without some killer heels?!!? I’m NOT talking about those boxy old heels you wear every day or even those pointy toe leather pumps. You have to up the ante on your heels when you are theming your session like this. Think of 3-4 inch heels with straps. I would recommend black but some other neutral and dark colors would be OK. These black heels are from Zappos.
Glasses
I’m not sure what it is about glasses that makes people go crazy – maybe it’s the librarian fantasy – but these are a must for a corporate themed photo shoot. Even if you don’t wear glasses, they can be incorporated into your photos. These Coach glasses were found on MyGlasses.com.
Lingerie
There are some lingerie items that are specifically designed to look corporate! This pinstripe halter corset would go great in a corporate themed boudoir session. In your search for outfits, be sure to include checks for something like this – I found this item on Zulily.
STOCKINGS ARE A MUST! Get a great pair of stockings with a garter belt!! And thing about brining a white button down shirt!
Anything else you would wear for a sexy corporate themed session? Leave your comments below.
