Leaving for Aruba!
We are heading for Aruba today! I may be unable to tend to emails or phone calls while away, so please expect to hear back from me on or around August 3rd.
Can’t wait to share my experiences with all of you from the trip, which is my first real (big) vacation since Milan, Italy in 1999…yes, I was badly in need of a get-away.
Looking forward to lots of fun photo sessions in August. If you are contemplating a shot that month, please start thinking of reserving your appointment so that I can be sure to get you in.
Smokin’ Hot Couple’s Boudoir Session in Vegas
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of doing a photo session for the coolest couple. I LOVED the energy of these two…their affection for each other was so sweet, and dare I say extremely HOT!
Thanks for a fun afternoon you two!!! You were both AMAZING in front of the camera and I’m grateful I was able to share the experience with you.
Here are a couple of ‘anonymous-type’ shots they allowed me to share with you..
Print Special for my Lovely Boudoir Ladies
If you have had a session with me and are considering ordering another print or two, now is the time to go for it. I am offering a $5 discount on all 8×10 orders this weekend only.
When selecting your images to be printed, please note that there will be some cropping on 8×10’s.
Offer good until 8pm Sunday, July 19, 2009.
Hera Beauty Las Vegas - Makeup & Hair for Boudoir Photography
When you choose to have your hair and makeup done on-location for a boudoir shoot with me, chances are that it will be the team from Hera Beauty that will be styling you. These girls are amazing! My clients rave about them. They don’t stick to one look for everyone like I have seen other stylists do, they really take into account what works best for each individual client. Their work blows me away every single time. And, they are so much fun to work with!
If you get a chance, please be sure to check out their blog. It is full of beauty tips and examples of their work. One of my favorite posts on their blog is part of a series on eyelashes: Lash Out! A Luscious Lash Lesson: Day 3, where they give a detailed lesson on applying false eyelashes. And, be sure to check out the page they devoted to Haute Shots and said the sweetest things:
Since the inception of Hera Beauty, we have had the chance to work with many outstanding local photographers. Stacie Frazier, photographer and owner of Haute Shots Boudoir Photography, is one of our favorite shutterbugs to work with. Her eye for creating beautiful, sensual images of women has begun to gain national interest and while it’s often referred to as a “Playboy” style-photoshoot, her photos seem to have a mystery and playfulness that brings out the inner goddess in every woman, no matter what the state of undress.
The Artwork of Dale Keys
I just got an email from my friend Corinna Harney-Jones, who I did a mini-portrait shoot with awhile back. She wanted me to see what an artist created from one of the pics I took of her! Isn’t it fabulous?
I will have to find a link for more of Dale’s art.
Style: Hair Accessories for your Boudoir Photo Session
I am loving these feather hair accessories by Haute Bride. I’ve begun noticing a trend with women wearing a flower in their hair more often (saw this a few times at TAO Beach recently…cute accessory to go with a bikini!). Bring a pretty hair ornament to your boudoir shoot for a fun, quick way to add some drama to one of your ‘looks’.
How French Women Define Beauty
Feeling beautiful from the inside-out is the goal for French women. They take very good care of their skin and never skimp on pretty lingerie. See for yourself on this video from Oprah.com.
{{found via Eve’s Apples Lingerie Blog}}
Meet Your Sexy Side in Las Vegas with Aradia & Pole Fitness Studio
I took my very first Pole Dancing Class last night and LOVED it! I always thought it sounded like a fun way to get fit, but was always too shy to actually go through with taking a class. I’m so glad I got over that shyness though because this class was a total blast!
The class I took was at the Pole Fitness Studio across from Palm’s Place. I took the Level 1 Pole Class with Fawnia as the instructor (thats her in the picture above - absolutely gorgeous, huh?). They have lots of other classes such as Lap Dance, Go-Go Dancing, and even a co-ed Pole Class, which Fawnia said only 1 guy (the same guy every time) ever shows up to.
Fawnia was an amazing instructor! She was so much fun, she explained everything thoroughly and actually made it pretty easy for us to learn all of the different moves. By the end of the class she had taught us a whole routine. And she was inspirational to watch. She just glided with the pole and her movements were naturally sexy.
This class made it okay for us to be sexy. I don’t know about you, but I have always been a little hesitant to look or act too sexy. Women are sexy though, plain and simple…we all have that in us. We just sometimes need a class like this to give us the push to free our sexy side.
Taking this class also made me think of the wonderful women I photograph. Most of you do boudoir pictures for your guys and this might be a fun thing to do for him also. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a sexy little dance as you present him with the gorgeous album of your boudoir images. But also, I thought of how the moves we learned in class are very similar to how I pose my clients. I usually ask for body movements such as hip thrusts and back arches…all of which are taught in this class. This could be a good way to prepare for your photo shoot!
You can get more information about the awesome Pole Fitness Studio here and more information on the fabulous Fawnia here. I definitely plan on going back for more classes! Hope to see you there too!
Artwork for the Home or Office
Have you all discovered Etsy yet? So many awesome handmade items over there. I was browsing it recently and came across this cool letterpress poster that would look adorable hanging over my own little collection of vintage cameras! Perfect gift for a photographer or anyone that needs a reminder to put a smile on their face.
Haute Shots has a new Facebook Fan Page!
Become a fan here. I thought a Fan Page on Facebook was an great way to start discussions and get to know what you all would like to see from me and my business as well as keeping you better informed. And I get to learn a little about all of YOU that way too! Hope to see you there!
A Real Passion for Boudoir
In case any of you are wondering, I specialize heavily in boudoir photography. While I may do an occasional lifestyle type portrait session (usually outdoors using natural lighting), my focus is on Boudoir only. This is rather unusual especially with the economic climate pushing other photographers into different areas. While they are all doing a little bit of everything, I am content to focus only on Boudoir. In fact, a lot of photographers focus on weddings and offer boudoir on the side. But, for me, Boudoir is what I want my entire business to be. I think I am mostly drawn to what it does for a woman’s self esteem. There is nothing better than seeing women light up in front of my camera and then hearing about how much they and their significant other enjoyed and appreciated the images.
It is my hope that putting my entire focus on Boudoir will better serve you and your needs when it comes time to do your pictures!
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