Miss A | Boudoir

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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. 

Happy Mother's Day!

This is my first Mother's Day as a mom... even if I'm still little more than an incubator.  But it made me think about how every woman should be celebrated in some special way this day.  You can be a mom in so many ways.  Women are nurturers by nature... we just each choose what deserves our love and attention.  Some moms love and care for four-legged creatures (and we know that they can often be as trying as the two-legged variety); some moms cuddle and kiss away the bad days for their husband or boyfriend; some moms grow a career with time, effort and dedication; some moms will fight tooth and nail so that their friends have joy in their lives.  I think that being a mom is about nurturing something and watching it grow simply because you loved it. So, happy mother's day to

Jen - who spoils Franq with endless hours of fetch and tirelessly works to create a hit show on the CW

Shannon - who offers snuggles  on-demand both to Smokey and her aspiring police officer

My sisters (including the in-laws)- who are raising beautiful children who I can only hope will influence Leo

Leigh - who has taken to motherhood like a competitive swimmer to water

Courtney - because little Miss Paisley is handful and she is always the voice of reason to help her friends make the best decisions

My Mommy - who gives endlessly to the children she's birthed and call her own, but also to countless children through education and offering a shoulder to lean on

CJ's  Mommy - I've never met a woman who loves to love so much.

My Nana - What a strong woman.. even at the young age of 91.

My clients, my friends and anyone who stumbles across this entry - I'm sure you're a kick-ass mom to something special in your life.

Miss G - Boudoir & Beauty Portraits - Tallahassee, FL

OMG - this lady is hot hot hot.  Can you believe that she wasn't sure she wanted to shoot boudoir?  After we chatted a bit, I talked her into bringing at least one set of sexy lingerie.  Am I glad I did!  She looked AMAZING!  She's a self-described simple girl who likes Anthropologie and would rather wear a sheet than stockings, but we took her out of her comfort zone just a bit.  Her beautiful makeover started with time from Adeana Dillon, who did her hair and makeup.  She did a great job as usual.  This woman just awed me with her poise and natural ability in front of the camera.  No, she's not a model... she's a mom.   She just happens to be a knock-out.  We made sure to take some G-rated beauty shots that she could show her little boy. Thank you G for letting me sexy up my portfolio with your gorgeous portraits. 

Sneak Peek of Miss G - Tallahassee, Florida

I don't have time to do a full post right now, but I just received a model release from G and had to share a special little sneak peek.  More to come later, so stay tuned.

Miss A - Boudoir - Georgia

A little peek at A's boudoir session.  With this fall weather, I'm loving cozy sweaters with boots.  Doesn't it just make you want to cuddle up for a sexy snuggle?  Sara, and associate from Randi Buchanan Makeup As Art, did her sexy smokey makeup.  A laughed when I told her "Let's make your hair even bigger!"  She said that she's always trying to style her friends' hair bigger and they tend to think she goes overboard.  Nonsense!  Big sexy waves are hot, right?

Real Women - Real Answers - #5

Beauty blunders... we all make them.  Hopefully we learn and move on. Whether it's a dye-job gone awry or parachute pants, I know you've got one. What was your worst beauty blunder?

Mine?  I've had a few.  Bowl cuts, bad perms, clothes that were either way too big or way too small.  But this may be the worst.  My hubby and I were invited to a friend's Christmas Tacky Sweater Party.  Instead of just a tacky sweater, I wore tacky hair, a tacky shirt and a tacky sweater.  CJ didn't even want to be seen in the car with me on the way to the party.  So when in doubt, scale back and remember that there are ALWAYS cameras present when you look your worst.