A True Inspiration - Las Vegas Boudoir
One of my favorite things about my boudoir sessions is getting to know each and every clients story. I’m always curious about their lives and what brought them to do a shoot with me. And, I am always fascinated at how utterly amazing these women are! Mrs. N was no exception. This mother of 4 (FOUR!!!) looked fantastic, but she said it wasn’t always that way. She had recently been able to lose some weight…not an easy feat, as we all know. And she didn’t just lose weight, she really toned up and is now in optimal condition! In fact, she was able to lose about 40 lbs, and has lost over 50% bodyfat! Holy moly, that rocks! Doing our shoot was a great way to celebrate all of her hard work for sure! Congratulations Mrs. K for your success and for being an incredible woman!
Here’s a little something Mrs. N shared with me (and gave me permission to share with you all) about her story:
After struggling with depression for a few years and then realizing how very out of shape I was, I finally decided to do something about it. I joined a gym, hired a trainer and in less than 2 years I’m in the best physical and emotional health of my life. I hadn’t worked out a day in my life prior to the age of 40, I had no clue what I was doing, I relied on my trainer, my hubby and other support systems to learn from and lean on. I got to a point where I was very happy with my results and wanted to have some photos done to “showcase” my hard work, that’s when I happened upon Stacie’s site, “Haute Shots”.
I had the most fun at the shoot, Stacie and the girls from Hera Beauty, Whitney and Kat were wonderful! What was even more surprising to me was how happy I was with so many of the shots, even before the photoshop process! I’m finally where I wanted to be, I’m finally who I was meant to be all along, and I know it’s such a cliche but if I can do it, anyone can, I was the queen of excuses!
My next goal is to become certified in Personal Training so I can enhance my knowledge and perhaps help others, women especially, reach their fitness and nutrition goals to be who they want to be. I’ve registered for my class and hopefully will reach that goal by mid year. This is what worked for me and what I wanted, it doesn’t mean this is what everyone wants, or should want. You have to look within yourself and be completely honest with yourself about who you want to be, and how you want that person to appear, and then go for it. Be who you’re meant to be!
You are such an inspiration Mrs. N! Thank you!
Hair & makeup by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty.
A Hoot & A Holler - Las Vegas Boudoir
Boy, oh boy, did I have a lot of fun with Mrs. S during her boudoir session! This woman had one heck of a great sense of humor and kept me laughing throughout her entire shoot! Thanks to her hubby for arranging this for her while they were briefly in Vegas. I asked Mrs. S what the secret to her happy marriage was and she said, “Always keeping it fresh”. Great tip!
What are YOUR secrets to a great relationship?
Hair & Makeup by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
Glamour Girl - Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
Miss L came to me as a referral from one of my fab Holiday Marathon Clients and boy, did I ever love doing this shoot! Kat and Whitney (Hera Beauty) really gave Miss L an old Hollywood glamour type of look that reminded us all of Greta Garbo! Miss L brought along some truly fabulous outfits. Ladies, you don’t have to show it all to be sexy and Miss L is a perfect example of how using a men’s shirt or even a coat can be used to great effect!
Thank you Miss L, for a wonderful photo session!
Girls Just Want to Have Fun! - Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
I recently had the pleasure of photographing two fun girls who drove in from out of state to do a boudoir shoot with me. We had such a blast and it honestly felt like a fun little party, which has inspired me to consider offering Boudoir Parties. I am working out the details but am hopeful this will be a hit for girls looking to do something different with their friends…and have gorgeous photos to remember the fun they had!
Anyway, enjoy a few teaser images of these two fabulous ladies. I loved these girls!!!
Hair & makeup by the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award recipients Hera Beauty…Kat & Whitney!
Presenting the Lovely Mrs. P - Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. P decided to schedule a boudoir shoot with me during her vacation in Las Vegas with her husband. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better client…she was not only strikingly beautiful inside & out but also smart as a whip…AND creative…love that! Mrs P emailed me after she arrived home to say that her shoot with me was the best time they (Mrs P & her very cool husband) had spent in Vegas. That’s quite a compliment..thanks Mrs P! I had a great time too!
Hair & makeup by the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award recipients Hera Beauty…Kat & Whitney!
Announcing the Winner of our Valentine’s Day Contest
Drum roll please….
The ever-so-lovely Lysandra!!!
This was a hard one and after narrowing it down to the two best entries, I had my team (Hera Beauty) vote on the nameless entries.
Here is the winning entry:
I love being single because I can decide what I want to do with out checking in with someone. I can pick out my own furniture without compromise. I love being single because I have a great sense of independence. It’s a nice feeling to know I can do things on my own…whether it be fixing a sink or building a playhouse. I love being single because you still have the hope and wonder and magical feelings of good first dates and first kisses….
The reasons I love being single are all the things I hate about being single. I would like to have someone to do things with. I would like to have a place with someone that I can pick out furniture together with. While I know I can do things on my own, I would like to have someone to talk to while I do things other than my son and dogs. I hate being single because of bad first dates, bars, and douche bags that only want to hit it and not take me seriously as a person.
Ultimately, the things I have and accomplish don’t mean as much without someone to share your life with. I mean, the ultimate goal of dating is to find someone to spend time with.
I would like a photo session because it’s just for me. Ive been wanting to do one anyways I’m not getting any younger and would like to commemorate the last year in my 20’s. Who doesn’t want fabulous pictures of themselves? I have never had a romantic Valentine’s Day and would like a gift for myself.
You should pick me because I have been a fan of your work for a while now and think you are amazing. I am hoping flattery gets me everywhere.
I didn’t want to have to get personal but..I am recently divorced. I am a single mom that works full time and goes to school. I miss home, which is Texas. I miss my friends and my old life. I had to move here to be close to my parents so that I could have help raising my son and I have a great job here. I know the people I work with and two other women here and don’t really hang out with them. My closest friends are in Phoenix. I stay home on the weekends. After work, I study then put my son to bed. Then I watch Hulu and surf on the internet. When I do go out, it is to the dog park or somewhere for my son since I feel guilty working all the time. I just need something for me. I am not trying to make you feel sorry for me because I am happy. I know that this is just a phase for adjustment and that better things are in store. It would be nice if this was one them.
This one completely pulled at all of our heart strings and we are happy to offer Lysandra a free boudoir shoot and Whitney of Hera Beauty is also throwing in hair-styling at no charge!!!
Our runner-up Becca was also great and I would like to offer her 10% off of a Ginger shoot with me, as well as a $25 credit toward an album or calendar.
You ladies were all wonderful and I wish you all a very happy Valentine’s Day!
Can’t wait to do your shoot Lysandra!!! Congratulations!
{{ photo is Lysandra’s }}
Stay tuned…
So excited about announcing the winner of my Valentine’s Day contest! There are a couple of surprises thrown in too. But we all have to wait until Valentine’s Day to hear who the winner is….boohoo!
Getting ready for a shoot later today and will be back in the office tomorrow afternoon. If you are interested in setting up a photo shoot of your own, please email me from the form that is on my contact page.
Have a happy day everyone and I will be back soon to resume processing images, creating galleries and working on orders! See you soon!
xoxo
Stacie
New Haute Shots Boudoir Calendar
Haute Shots is proud to announce a brand spankin’ new calendar design! While I loved the old calendar that I offered, I couldn’t resist this new one that puts more of the focus on YOUR gorgeous image. It is the perfect way to keep him dreaming of you all year long!
Disturbing Trend in Boudoir
In the past couple of weeks I have been alerted to 2 different cases of image thievery and 4 cases of absolute plagiarism. 2 supposed boudoir photographers were using my images to promote themselves as photographers…not cool. While 4 boudoir photographers felt at liberty to copy my wording exactly and use that as their own to promote their services on their websites. What is going on?
Thankfully, photographers around the globe are becoming familiar enough with my work to know when they see my image where it doesn’t belong to contact me. So, if you are thinking of doing something like this, know that it is only a matter of time before I become aware of it. This is seriously illegal, so don’t be surprised if you hear from my attorney in these matters.
To anyone considering acting in such a fraudulent manner, consider this, you are not only cheating me and your clients but you are cheating yourself. If you can’t create images like this on your own since you have to use mine to display, then how do you suppose you are going to do this for your client who will be expecting their images to turn out like the examples you showed on your portfolio?
Sorry for the rant. I just can’t stomach that there are fake boudoir shooters preying on unsuspecting clients this way. So shady!
Last Chance to enter the contest today!
Valentine’s Day and the Single Girl
This Valentine’s Day I want to celebrate the often over-looked single girl! I am offering a free one hour luxury suite boudoir photo session to one lucky winner! All you have to do is write the winning short essay on why you feel you would be the best candidate for a photo shoot that celebrates you in all your ’single girl’ glory!
To enter, please send your short essay in an email with Valentine’s Day Contest in the subject line to info@hauteshots.net. Tell me what you love about being single…tell me what you hate about being single…tell me why you want a photo session with me and why I should pick you. You get the idea, right? You MUST be single - not in a relationship. Please include the url to your facebook or myspace account so that I can verify that you are indeed single. I will announce the winner by email on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2010.
This does not include hair/makeup or photography products. Please let me know if you will be wanting my hair/makeup teams services. The photo shoot will take place at my convenience (when I have an open spot) so you should have a semi-flexible schedule. I will give you quite a few options though. You will have time for two outfit changes during your shoot. Must be a Las Vegas resident or can easily pick up & travel to Vegas for your photo shoot.
Entry deadline: Sunday, February 7, 2010 by midnight
Good luck ladies!!! Soo excited for you! Let me know if you have any questions…
xoxo
Stacie
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A Living Doll - Las Vegas Boudoir
When Mrs A turned to show me the beautiful job Kat and Rachel had just done with her hair and makeup, I nearly fell over. With her angelic face and flowing blonde hair, I thought she looked just like Barbie! She was a lot of fun to photograph! Thanks Mrs A for a great photo session!
Testimonial to the Power of a Haute Shots Boudoir Session
Just received the nicest thank you card (above) in the mail today from one of my recent clients. There are just so many things I love about what I do for a living but getting notes like these happens to top the list! Thank you to all of my clients who make me feel like I am making a difference in the lives of women somehow. I am constantly amazed by how fabulous each and every one of you truly are!
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