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Miss M - Glamour Photoshoot
Glamour Photoshoot
Sometimes a woman simply cannot recognize her own stunning beauty. M and I have been friends for a couple years now. We have 5 small children between us (me: 2, her: 3), so sometimes we'll go months without seeing each other. But she's one of the most vibrant women I've ever met. She's energetic, she's positive and always up for just one more glass of chardonnay.
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™ Maryland
I have been dying to photograph this stunningly beautiful woman since the day we met. And it's taken me months to convince her to step into my studio. I finally begged her to model glamour for me since most of my clients elect to have their photos in their undies. She's a conservative kind of girl, so I knew this was the only way. I explained that I needed a woman with such an awesome wardrobe to come do a completely g-rated photoshoot and let me film some behind the scenes.
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™ Maryland
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™ Maryland
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™ Maryland
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™ Maryland
She started in makeup with Edgar Camposand he took a naturally gorgeous woman and emphasized her long lashes and toothpaste commercial smile. Her wardrobe was spectacular. The dresses... swoon. Such vibrance and classic style... kind of like her.
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™
I love photographing blondes against my black velvet drop. The fabric contrasts with her highlights and gentle curls beautifully. Add a hair fan, and hello magazine cover.
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™
Photo by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir™
I love a casual "girlfriend" style photo. You know how in movies, the lead is always pining after this gorgeous supposed-snapshot of his great lost love. The kind of photo that just captures the look that is unique to a woman.
Thank you, M, for letting me photograph you. I know it wasn't exactly your idea of a great day, but when you told me... "That wasn't as bad as I thought," it meant the world to me. So here are some of your photos... come back and see the rest!
Cheers!
Leslie
Miss K - Glamour Photoshoot
One of the first things K asked was if I had ever photographed a Native American. Having come from South Georgia where the Native American population is .23%, I could honestly say no. Well, unless you count my friend in high school who is 1/16th. But, really, I take each woman as an individual, regardless of skin tone, ethnicity, hair type, and make them look as gorgeous as they ever have and more importantly make them feel AMAZING. I think her question touched on something, though. Every woman who contacts me is a little bit nervous that somehow they won't look as glamorous as the women in our portfolios. Whether it's concerns about age, size, skin color, height... everyone seems to be surprised at their own beauty. I think Adeana and I are the only ones who aren't surprised. We see it from the moment a woman walks in our doors.
Makeup by Edgar Campos
Hair by Andrew Madvin
Photography by Leslie Cersovski
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
Glamour Portrait by Leslie Cersovski at Lavish Boudoir
There's just something about makeup artists with wild hair!
Actually neither is particularly wild, but I do think it's funny that Erica, this GORGEOUS woman, reminds me so much of Adeana. Maybe that's why I couldn't resist hiring her. We did our first test shoot today. I did her pictures, she did my makeup. I think this little thing will work out just fine. You'll be in good hands. She's so talented and so much fun. I am so excited to continue working with her for all of my Albuquerque boudoir and glamour shoots. Who's up next?
Miss A - Maternity Glamour - Thomasville, GA
Miss A heard about me from a past client who took her maternity pictures with me. She said she just had to have pictures taken in our flowing goddess dress. A is about 32 weeks along with her beautiful baby E. Since I'm only a couple of weeks behind her, we really had fun. A lot of absent-minded belly scratching made Adeana laugh. Hey, we can't help it. We had a great time and it was such a joy to pamper a momma-to-be. Sometimes it's hard to feel glamorous when you're creating a human, but that's what the day was all about. We photographed a variety of outfits (including a couple that are for her husband's eyes only). A, it was a wonderful day in our studio and we wish you happy and healthy pregnancy, birth and new baby. Scroll to the bottom for a video of more of her photos!
- Photography: Leslie Cersovski
- Makeup: Makeup by Adeana
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Miss L - Tallahassee, Florida
I love it when good clients recommend a friend. L and I have been trying to work out a shoot, but we could never coordinate schedules. She lived in South Florida and I never visited the area at a good time. So when she moved up north to the Tallahassee area, we got it together! I could not be happier that we did. Full disclosure: I was sooo nervous before her shoot. She had worked with other photographers before and had both good and not-so-good experiences. I wanted to make sure this was her best experience yet and that her pictures were flawless. She invested in a deluxe shoot which means 2 different makeup looks and 6 wardrobe changes. Go big or go home, right???
We started with a hollywood glamour look and draped her in our red satin sheets and our diamante necklace. Then we decked her out in the studio's Agent Provocateur classic black satin corset and set up a glittering backdrop to catch the light from our super awesome utility lights from Lowe's.
Next Adeana took her to a more contemporary glamour style with her makeup and berry tinted lips. That's when we saw it! She is a dead ringer for Scarlett Johansson. After taking a few dark and mysterious portraits, I took that idea and ran with it. I couldn't resist playing with some pink tulle, mixing it up with a black plunging teddy and then stripping her down in front of the brick wall because she told me how she just loves texture in photographs.
L, you were such a pleasure to photograph. You are so gorgeous and funny. That's a rare combination. Thank you for allowing me to share your beautiful pictures.
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- Makeup by Adeana Dillon
- Hair by Leslie Cersovski
- Styling & Photography by Leslie Cersovski
- Lingerie by Agent Provocateur & Victoria's Secret
The Most Beautiful Woman in the World - and the cutest kid
Not that I'm biased, but I happen to think my mom and kid are just gorgeous. Don't you agree? My mom asked for some classy and conservative headshots for Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. I was happy to oblige. Leo photobombed his way into a few shots, but of course they turned out to be Grandma's favorites. I love you momma. You're my biggest cheerleader and an inspiration.
