Miss G | Supermom

Oh, G... if I could just photograph clients like you all the time, my heart would be so full.  I remember you calling to inquire.  It was a sunny day and I was enjoying the weather while working from my backyard.  You sounded so nervous, I could hear the tremor in your voice.  Honestly, when we hung up... I thought I'd never hear from you again. I can't tell you how proud I was to see the booking notice in my inbox.  

I thought you were going to cancel on me at any given point.  I kept waiting for the e-mail that said, "I'm just not ready."  But you were so brave.

I cannot believe you didn't bring a thing to the try-on session besides a dress (despite specifically wanting a boudoir shoot). I'm sorry I couldn't stop giggling about the hot pink sports bra you wore under all my studio lingerie. But you rallied and we made it work... and I never would have guessed that a pair of leopard panties from WalMart could be so damn sexy. I hear a little Gretchen Wilson playing in my mind when I see that photo.

You were like this butterfly and I got to watch the whole transformation.  From the moment you looked in the mirror after the makeover... I knew this was going to be an epic shoot.  You looked, in a word... stunning.  You stood straighter, you smiled more easily and you were ready to rock it.

After making such tremendous strides in your weight loss, you look incredible.  And I think these photos reflected back to you the woman that you are (someone who deserves the best from life) and erased the woman you were (someone who was always putting others before yourself). You're a nurturer day in and day out, and that's why I think people love you.  But after a year of nurturing your body, I hope we got to help you nurture your soul.

Thank you G, it was an honor to photograph you.  I can't wait to have you back!

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

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What I See in You...

I take portraits not simply of what is in front of me, but what I create with light, emotion and most importantly your story. We are inundated with reflections... most of which we don't love. The worst is when you go to take a cell-phone picture and the camera is set for selfies. It's like, "Hello nostrils!" Am I the only one that actually says "ugh" out loud when that happens?

We see digital captures constantly. We catch glimpses in the mirror daily. Sometimes we even brave standing in front of the mirror long enough to take an assessment. What do you see? Where is your focus? If you're like most women, it's the flaws. The fine lines, the unruly hair, the post-baby pooch, the not-so-recently waxed bikini line, the cellulite, the pimple (because seriously... how can you be old enough for wrinkles, but still get zits!?).

When I see you:

I don't see fine lines... I see a life of laughter and love I don't see unruly hair... I see glamorous bedhead waiting to happen I don't see a pooch... I see feminine curves I don't see a hairy bikini line... wait... you'll have to take care of that before you come see me :-) I don't see cellulite... I see skin that simply needs a bit of good lighting to look flawless I don't see pimples... it's nothing a single click can't take care of

Let me create the most beautiful photo you've ever had taken. You deserve it.

Click the thumbnails to see before and after photos!

Miss A - Lavish Boudoir

I picked A for my behind the scenes video. I brought on my favorite team... Krystle Farlow for hair, Adeana Dillon for makeup and Tommy for videography. We selected three different looks to show the various sides of sexy. We an create your own fantasy look and have you looking like a supermodel. Thank you, A, for allowing us to make you over and spend hours primping and filming you. This is the  first of three posts this week featuring A's beautiful portraits and feature's her "sweet sexy" styling.  Check back later!

before makeover & photoshoot

Behind the Scenes Shoot at Lavish Boudoir

Here's a peek at what it's like to have your own fantasy shoot with Lavish Boudoir. Thank you to Tommy Davis for creating this gorgeous video capturing what I do for each and every client... make them look and feel like a supermodel. Don't forget to set it to full screen to appreciate all the hotness! Book your own fantasy by contacting me at the link above.  

Miss B - Lavish Boudoir®

B., Thank you for trusting Adeana and I to make sure you look absolutely fantastic for your portfolio.  You are a beautiful woman and as sweet as can be.

Miss L - Live Boudoir® Shoot

When I decided to host an open house, I knew that I HAD to do a live boudoir shoot.  Every single client of mine says, "I don't know how to model," or "I look awkward in photos and don't know how to be sexy."  I am constantly reassuring women that I will pose a client from lashes to toes.  I would never point a camera at woman and expect her to know what to do.   Trust me, I'd never sell a single photo.  :-) So when I put out the casting call, L bravely volunteered.  I wanted it to be just like a real client's shoot (with the addition of an audience), so we did a pre-shoot consult to talk about her wardrobe, her concerns and to get her psyched about her shoot.  What I did not do is coach her ahead of time.  She went into that day with as little prior experience as any woman.  Just as expected, she rocked it. Special thanks to Adeana, who created the flawless look which is such important groundwork for what I can do.

1) What did you take away from watching me shoot?

2) Isn't she stunning?