Miss R - Lavish Boudoir

R and I met several months ago. She was new in town after moving her for a job.  She is so brave.  This woman leads the kind of life we all wish we could. She's always up for a new adventure and has several hidden talents from taking pole dancing classes to jiujitsu to belly dancing.  I loved photographing her.  Her confidence just radiates from her.  I think that's pretty amazing.

Miss S - Lavish Boudoir

You already saw E's portraits yesterday, but here is her lovely friend S.  As I said before, I really enjoyed shooting these beautiful women.  They're both hard working, kind and clearly gorgeous. P.S. I'm obsessed with the fringe outfit.

Makeup & Photography - Leslie Cersovski

My Turn in Front of the Camera

When you spend your time behind the camera, it's pretty freaking difficult to want to get in front of it.  I've been planning to have my own boudoir shoot done forever, but I'm just like you.  I was insecure about my post-baby body, I was nervous, and I wondered if I would like any of them.  So I decided to take the risk on myself.  No easy task.  Thankfully my makeup artist and good friend, Adeana, stepped up to help man the camera and give me a little direction.  She's never taken portraits and didn't know what she was doing except by my guidance.  You should have seen how stressful it got for us.  But she did my makeup and helped me feel like a goddess, and that helped.  A lot.  So, I wanted to share them here.  I have password protected the pictures, not because of my modesty, but because I don't want to accidentally surprise a family member or good friend who'd rather not see me in my skivvies.  Ha! Here is the link.  The password is: LOL

So, I want you to know that I know what you're going through and I hope that it's given me even better insight about how to bring out your individual beauty.  It's a privilege to photograph you, and I don't take that responsibility lightly.

R and S - Lavish Boudoir

I had the privilege of photographing two fellow artists.  We met just this fall, but I think they are just the sweetest couple.  I couldn't wait to photograph them in contemporary portraits that I hope will stand the test of time.  R and S, thank you.  P.S.  You guys are hot!

Creative Shoot - Lavish Boudoir

When J said, "Well, I just tore up a bunch of stuff this morning!"  I had no idea the shoot would be so hot.  This lady has got some seriously amazing legs. Photography by Leslie

Makeup by Adeana Dillon

Styling by Jennifer

Miss J - Candlelit Creative Shoot - Lavish Boudoir

Another fantastic creative shoot with the beautiful J - Face of Lavish Boudoir 2013. Photography by Leslie

Makeup by Adeana

Styling by Jennifer