New Moms Have It

I’m not sure that I believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder- I think beauty is in all of us.  Every mother.  Every friend.  Every woman.  My first boudoir/glamour shoot was done with one of my closest friends- a new mom, and just- WOW.  These are some of my favorite images- although there are plenty more- these are the images I am choosing to share on a public forum.

I can’t wait to see where these shoots go as I begin the use of flash and start shooting in bedrooms- for the “true” boudoir experience.  I luckily have quite a few portfolio shoots lined up to continue this work and can’t wait to post more images.  Be proud of who you are- ladies.  I love this shoot- I love how beautiful my friend is- and I only wish that we were able to shoot it in a bedroom, but this day just didn’t allow it.  

I am confident that the empowerment you feel after a shoot like this will be overwhelming- you are incredible and you are so worth this experience.

Friendly Glamour

When I decided to start my little “not business” as I like to call it, I fell in love with glamour.  My talented sister-in-laws had exposed me to the world of glamour photography- and the more I spent time photographing little people, and their wiggly pants, scrunchy faces and boogery upper lips- I thought to myself, "Man, I was meant to snuggle and hug these little loves... but I'm probably not the right one to shoot them."  I love all of the families I have been able to snap pictures of, and I will still take pictures of them- but I love- with a deep, rich passion, shooting photographs of women.  All shapes, all sizes, all ages.  This is my passion- doing the whole package to make us all feel our absolute best!

I am related to some lovely ladies, who of course have friends who are equally as beautiful.  Today, I had the pleasure of snapping photographs of my beautiful cousin and her friend.  I am so incredibly grateful for these gorgeous young girls who let me practice my “Young Girl Glamour” on them.  This genre ranges (to me) for girls age 8 to 18, these young girls nailed it today.  It is really my goal to make them feel beautiful but not go “too far” in making them look older and sexier than they are.  Let me tell you- WAY harder than I ever imagined!  But we’re getting there- and I just love these gorgeous images!

If you’re interested in a shoot for yourself- or a lady you love- contact me!

High School Glamour

Glamour can be shot just about anywhere, and in this case, we took my all-too-gorgeous cousin to a local forest preserve and played around.  This is what Young Girl Glamour is all about, in my "studio."

These shots were taken just before sunset as a huge storm was rolling into Lake County, Illinois.  Miss H is a freshman in high school and was styled appropriately for her age, posed modestly, and her beauty shines.  Thanks for sharing your night with us, H, you really do Own You!

If you like what you see, contact us to schedule your shoot.

The Choice is Yours

The choice is yours, and yours alone- unless you tell your lover about your little escapade... then he may have a preference!  When I decided to start shooting glamour I really needed to define what that meant to me.  Below you should get a clearer picture of what I view as glamour, boudoir, and pinup.  What shoot best shoots you?  Own You, ladies, it's the only you you got!

Glamour:  Glamour is all about your face, you are beautiful and this shoot works for every woman, period.  We will shoot from your mid-thigh and up, the most flattering poses will be used, and your comfort is our top priority.  Glamour hair and makeup will include most commonly tousled curls or a slight up-do, a light or smoky eye, rosy cheeks, and a nude to light pink lip.  In attire, this can range from a formal dress, to a sequined shirt, a simple tube top, a satin robe, or even a plain T, what makes you feel glamorous?  You may need pearls and don’t forget those earrings.

Boudoir: A boudoir shoot is based on the French word for a “woman’s bedroom or private space,” and so this shoot will be light, airy, and romantic, with your comfort level of sass.  Boudoir hair and makeup will include tousled curls or beach-y waves, a smoky eye to best compliment your features, a light cheek and your choice of a nude lip or saturated tone.  The attire for a boudoir shoot can range from a string thong to a nightgown, cheeky undies and a long-sleeve T to a bra, garter belt and matching undies.  Contrary to popular belief- a boudoir shoot is not about shooting nudes.  Leggings are fashionable right now- and are incredibly attractive on most women.  Don't be afraid to try what feels sexy to you- I love creativity and new ideas!  Again, this shoot is based on your comfort level, nude photographs will be discussed on an as needed basis. A satin robe with gorgeous panties often makes the sexiest photos, what says sexy to you?  Every woman has what it takes to shoot a gorgeous boudoir session for herself or the significant lover in her life.  Remember to wear jewelry(often the bulkier the better) and heels, glorious heels- big here- and know that you don’t have to keep whatever you buy- you can try it and decide that it isn’t a “forever item” in your closet.

Pinup: Baby, don’t be a drag, you’re a fox and we’re going to have a gas.  Pinup shoots are just as you’re imagining- the 1940s and 50s, lay it on me, toots.  In pinup, you should expect your hair and makeup to be straight out of the 1940s and 50s- pin curls and teased tailored bangs, a light eye with heavy lashes, a pink cheek and the perfect toned red lip for your skin type.  Find a lovely costume or even piece together the perfect outfit that reminds you of the 1940s or 1950s, these shoots work well with props- so plan around what makes it all come together and be sure to pack it in your bag.  Again, jewelry and heels matter here more than you know.