Holy crap that's a workout!

If Tinkerbell had a fitness blog, this is what it would look like.   The instructor is sparkly, there's no other way to describe her.  So here I am thinking, "This will be easy.  No problem.  She's sweet!"  It wasn't... AT ALL.  How this woman can be so chipper while inflicting merciless pain on herself and others is beyond me.  I actually had to quit at the 4 minute mark because my abs felt like there were daggers piercing my belly.  I will try again tomorrow (after I quit crying). I think her series will be my g0-to on days I can't get to the gym and my body will both love and hate me for it.   Give it a try (I dare you!) and tell me what you think.

Miss B - Lavish Boudoir

You know how supermodels always describe themselves as lanky and awkward?  Yeah, this gorgeous woman actually had the nerve to complain about her long legs... that went up to my shoulders.  B was one of my favorite clients of all time.  She's the kind of girl who hugs EVERYONE and makes you feel like her best friend.  I'm so glad to call her my friend even more than I am proud of how she ROCKED this shoot like she's been in front of a camera for years.  Those cheekbones, that hair, those legs... killer. Makeup by Krystle Farlow

Hair and Photography by Leslie Cersovski

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!