Boudoir blog for women in Maryland, Virginia & DC who are interested in booking a boudoir photoshoot near them. Products, clients, tips and tricks are a few of the things you’ll find on the Lavish Boudoir Blog.

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Miss A | Boudoir

People have been asking how long I've been a boudoir photographer... and I surprise even myself when I say 6 years. Holy cow. That's a long time. I knew basically no one, but I needed a portfolio. So I dug around on some modeling websites and found A. We had a collaboration with Randi Buchanan (makeup artist) and decided to go for it. She was the first model for whom I started coaching emotion. Not only was she aaaaadorable, but she was so sweet and totally trusted me. That might have been when I knew this genre was for me. Thank you, A, for trusting me and being my guinea pig. I still love these photos, even though it's 6 years, and 3 studios late.

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Lavish Looks - Marie Antoinette

Thanks, Chelsea for turning me on to this corset shop! Lavish Looks - Marie Antoinette

Corset - Maya Hansen

Shoes - Valentino

Makeup - Nars

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Miss JC - Lavish Boudoir

This blond bombshell knew that she wanted to do this shoot the right way from the very beginning. She came over to meet me and talk about our all the details and how to get the most from it. Miss J was just a doll from the get-go. She's got that wholesome sexy look that you know boys have been chasing since kindergarten. She hired Randi Buchanan to do her makeup and together we collectively decided on two drastically different looks. She wanted both the sweet side and the vampy side. For her shoot, she slipped right into character. With flushed cheeks and wide eyes, we shot the first half of her shoot. The second look was all drama... big hair, red lips, and leopard print lingerie. She bears a striking resemblance to Christina Aguilera, don't you think?

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Beauty Tip - Contouring for Photography

This is THE best tip for photography. A photograph is simply the capture of light and shadow. A talented photographer will know how to sculpt your face with lighting. However, we don't all get to have a trusted photographer for every event. I use this technique every time I think I'll be photographed, because I hate nothing more than the unflattering effect of straight-on flash. (Cringe). For photographs, avoid using shimmering highlighters. You'll just look sweaty. Yuck, right? 1) Select a foundation that is one shade darker and one shade lighter than your natural tone. I like these ones by Mac.

2) Apply the darker foundation in the pattern below from Kevyn Aucoin's book, Making Faces.

3) Apply the lighter foundation where you see the white marks.

4) Blend very very very well.

5) Apply your perfect colored sheer to medium coverage foundation over the top of it.

Voila! Defined cheekbones, a slim nose, a stronger jawline and brighter eyes. Practice this before you debut it in public.

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Beauty Tip - GORGEOUS GLOSSY LIPS

Sounds gross, looks good. When you want to give the look of fuller lips, ditch lining outside of your lips. That just looks too fake. Instead, use lipstick or your regular gloss over your entire lip. Then "line" your lips with clear gloss so that it just barely goes outside the lip line. I love Clear Lip Glass from Mac. Mac Lip Glass

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Beauty Tip - Tear Liner

Lining the eyes (the tear line in particular) is the best way to make them stand out. Lashes look thicker and you'll definitely enhance the sparkle in your eye. The tear line is that pink line of skin that runs along the edge of your lids. Warning... this tip is not good if you have sensitive eyes or an unsteady hand. I do not take responsibility if you poke yourself in the eye. :-) Step one: Select a pencil or cream liner in dark brown or black. I like this one from Clinique. It even comes with a tiny brush!

Step two: For upper lids, lift your lid and use a stiff brush to push liner into the base of your lashes. Be very careful.

Step three: For the lower lids, gently pull the skin below your lower lid. Gently dab liner on top of the lash line. Blend it so that you can't see the pink rim of your lid.

Step four: Add some lush mascara and you're set to go!

See Britney's picture below to see the look.