Miss T | Curves are Sexy

Dear T, Oh my goodness, I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you allowed me to photograph you.  I never know when I'm going to meet my next client, but I certainly wasn't expecting it at a garage sale with workout clothes on and a kid in tow. I am so glad you stopped me. When you told me, "I've always wanted to do something like that," I knew we had to connect.

You've so graciously endorsed me to everyone from your sister to strangers, even before you stepped foot in my studio.  But you'd plan to book, then change your mind, then plan, then change your mind.  Finally, I knew it was in your heart to go through with it, but you needed a shove (I mean gentle nudge) in the right direction.

You did a quick shoot and that emerald corset from the studio looked so GORGEOUS on you.  And of course we couldn't go wrong with white sheets. Your makeup was a bit overwhelming for a fresh-faced woman, but I knew you'd love it in the finished product. Red lips + blue eyes = magic

When I forbade you from making hurtful comments about yourself, it's because those are unkind things for a person to say about a woman I consider a friend.  A human with so many beautiful physical and emotional qualities that I personally adore. If a stranger had walked in and said something like that to you, I'd have slapped him.

The day of your photo reveal, I could tell you held your breath. Somehow, despite your enthusiasm for others to book, you had no idea what to expect.

You cried, I cried... and I couldn't have been happier to show you just how sexy you are. It was an honor to be trusted by you.  I know that was no easy task.

Makeup by Edgar Campos Hair by Andrew Madvin Photography by Leslie Cersovski

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Miss C | Brand New Mom

I'm going to let C's words speak for me... "Before my shoot I was nervous to say the least. At first I was as excited as one can be but as the shoot day drew closer I was second guessing my decision to go ahead with it. I thought of all the negatives about my body and how they would photograph, I was sure I would be disappointed in the way I looked and feel worse about myself.  After having my first child my self-esteem took a big hit, this was a way to boost it back up again.

I sat in the makeup chair feeling like a tired new mother with maybe 2 hours of sleep, I got out of that chair feeling like a goddess.

[During the shoot I felt] comfortable and confident, which is saying a lot considering how little I was wearing! Leslie exudes an aura of confidence in what she does and it's contagious. From my very first pose I knew that I would look beautiful in the photos with her direction.

Stunning does not do my photos justice. They were sexy, classy and all I could have ever hoped for!"

C, I could not agree more.  You are an absolutely beautiful woman.

Makeup by Makeup by Adeana

Photography by Leslie Cersovski

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Miss L - Lavish Boudoir

A while back, I donated a session to a silent auction for Redirect Counseling.  It came down to two potential clients in a bidding war.  Miss L came out victorious.  She called me to set up the session and told me that she was a little bit nervous.  She JUST had a baby and was a busy working mom.  In other words, she's my ideal client.  There's nothing better to me than spoiling a busy mom who barely gets time for herself.  She brought in wardrobe options that ranged from mild to wild... and I wasn't about to let her chicken out of wearing the fabulous vinyl piece you see below.  Because, seriously, that's hot.  Her smile is as gorgeous as her mile-long legs.  I also got to meet her husband who quickly made up his mind that he wanted his favorite photo in a metal print for his wall.  It's so much fun to meet an enthusiastic husband.  I hope you both love your photos forever and I can't wait to deliver your album.

Makeup by

Adeana Dillon

Photography by Leslie Cersovski

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Miss M - Lavish Boudoir

I thought M was in her mid-20s until she mentioned that she has a grown-up son!  Holy crap she looks phenomenal.  I loved everything about her unique look from the pixie hair cut to her teeny little ballet figure.  We had to cut her shoot short a bit so that she could get a few hours in at work, but we got some fantastic portraits of her.  Thank you, M, for finding time in your very very busy schedule to let me photograph you. makeup: Makeup by Adeana

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