Boudoir Style Inspiration | Las Vegas Boudoir
Blushing Bride - Bridal Boudoir by hauteshots featuring pearl ring
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Silver Screen Siren | Las Vegas Boudoir
I have been so excited to post these images from my recent shoot with Mrs W. Everything about them just screams glamour to me. We all decided to do the styling for this one a bit different than Mrs W is used to since she has had her boudoir images taken with me before on a prior trip to Vegas. Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty went with a more retro, Old Hollywood Starlet sort of look with her hair and makeup. Mrs W even brought sexy red shoes for this, quite a departure for her, as she is an avid devotee to black as far as her wardrobe is concerned. And, as always, she was adorned in gorgeous accessories! I think she looks divine, don’t you?
Love you Mrs W! You are an amazing woman!
Professional airbrush makeup and hair styling by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
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The Full Package | Las Vegas Boudoir
I was so impressed by Mrs F. She is the ultimate full package - an absolute beauty, has the sweetest personality and is as smart as can be! She carried herself with such grace too! She also has a loving husband who came with her to meet me before sending her off to her shoot. (By the way, this is always ok and totally understandable. I am more than happy to meet your loved ones if it puts their minds at ease). As we walked towards the suite for the shoot, I noticed that Mrs F was ‘jingling’. Once in the room, she proceeded to pull out a Mardi Gras mask with little bells on it, hence the ‘jingling’. Her husband had suggested that they bring something of theirs to use in the backdrop for some of her pictures. What a great idea!
Thank you Mrs F for a great photo session and for allowing me to share your beautiful images. You rock!
Hair and makeup by Rachel and Kat of Hera Beauty. Shot at the lovely, new Rumor Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
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Boudoir Style Inspiration | Las Vegas Boudoir
Boudoir Style by hauteshots featuring gold earrings
PYTHON LEATHER PLATFORM BOOT, 1,595 GBP
CHANEL ROPE TEXTURE NECKLACE, $1,100
Philippe Audibert Manchette gold-plated cuff, $510
Gold Chandellier Long Earrings, $140
Swarovski Crystal Floral Brooch (Silver&Jet Black), 24 GBP
PREORDER Oversized Raccoon Beret, $225
spider - large, $745
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Couple’s Boudoir | Las Vegas Boudoir
I absolutely LOVE couple’s boudoir sessions! The energy, the seductive glances, the LOVE! Super hot and incredibly exciting to be a part of. I have to imagine it’s one of the funnest things a couple can do together. Seeing each other looking like models from a Maxim Magazine has to be quite a thrill and a way to see each other through fresh eyes!
Here are a few shots from one of my latest couple shoots. This couple (Mr. & Mrs. W) has shot with me before when Mr. W arranged a boudoir session for Mrs W last year and I was thrilled when they said they wanted to do it again! I hope it turns into a yearly tradition! They have become great friends since meeting them at the first photo session and I am continously amazed at what incredible people they are.
These are two of the more posed shots from the session, but my absolute favorites are some of the more candid photos, which I am going to leave private for them…sorry everyone! I will be showing some of Mrs W’s boudoir session soon though!
Professional airbrush makeup ad hair by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
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The Girl’s Got Shoes | Las Vegas Boudoir
What girl doesn’t have a serious love affair with gorgeous shoes? I think women are so lucky that we get to adorn our feet with such lovely things. Guys are not as fortunate in this area for sure, although they do hold comfort over us!
Mrs P came to her shoot with the coolest props..a gorgeous red boa and an amazing fur blanket that she travelled across the states with! But what I loved even more was her insanely beautiful collection of shoes! And I instantly fell in love with her amazing personality! She was quite a looker, that’s for sure, but has a way about her that puts everyone at ease and ensures that all around her are having a grand time! I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with this pretty lady! Hope to do another fun shoot with her on one of her future trips back to Vegas! So fun!
Makeup by Celebrity Makeup artist LaVey Lauren Ortiz and hair by the amazing Sharleen Andrade of Michael Boychuck’s COLOR Salon.
Shot at the beautiful new Rumor Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Luxe Look for Less | Las Vegas Boudoir
Awhile back I had a spectacular client who had the cutest knickers from Agent Provocateur as one of her ‘looks’ during her boudoir session. They were so unique that I remember them to this very day and when I saw a similar pair in the Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog, I thought I would highlight them here for all of you in case this is a look you are interested in either for a boudoir photo session or a romantic night with your guy! I personally think it’s fun to wear pretty lingerie for no reason at all though, don’t you?!
Agent Provocateur - Cendrillon Brief $140 (I really wish there was a less ‘in-your-face’ image of these…lol.)
Frederick’s of Hollywood - Cora Cage Two-Piece Set $48
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Buddha Balm | Las Vegas Boudoir
I love getting goodies in the mail! Well, last week I received a sample kit of Buddha Balm products! Yippee! I just had to share it with you girls here because I absolutely adore it and think you might like it too. This lip balm is no joke. It is without a doubt the most effective lip product I think I have ever tried! Buddha Balm is available in an assortment of interesting flavor combinations that you can still subtly taste on your lips hours after applying it. And it keeps my lips hydrated for hours too! I absolutely love this stuff! Thank you Buddha Balm for sending me your product! You now have a life-long fan in me!
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Wine, Women & Shoes | Las Vegas Boudoir
Haute Shots and Hera Beauty are proud to be donating to this years Wine, Women & Shoes Charity Event benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas, a very worthy cause. Looks like a fun event, doesn’t it?
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Healthy Lifestyles | Las Vegas Boudoir
While on vacation in Hawaii recently I discovered that running can be lots of fun! The scenery there was so breathtaking which helped to take my mind off the challenge of pushing forward and it just felt good to start my day that way. I found I had more energy to sustain me through the rest of the day. So, upon my arrival home to Vegas I decided to give it a shot here too. We have gorgeous trails around my neighborhood and while we typically go walking and biking, I never do these things on my own and definitely never used the trails for jogging. Well, I am really, really enjoying it so far! I typically head out there on Tuesdays and Thursdays very, very early and am using an iphone app called Couch To 5k that has been very helpful in keeping me motivated. The other mornings of the week I have been walking the trails with a friend…soo much fun! I have a Pedometer iPhone app I try to remember to use for that too and can’t believe how many calories it says we are burning from just walking! Can’t wait to eventually get new running shoes and cute tops and shorts to go with my new hobby!
When I become interested in something, I go in head first and become pretty much consumed with passion for it. My work is one such thing (I love it so much I live and breathe it), my family and friends obviously, now walking/jogging and even tea! I just made the switch succesfully from coffee to tea and am absolutely loving it! I fell in love with the store Teavana. The staff will give you quite an education on tea if you ask, and also are very helpful in selecting just the right tea for you.
I definitely think reading Eat, Pray, Love gave me a bit more bravery to make more of an effort to set aside time just for me that’s healthy, yet fun. Soo excited for the movie to open this weekend! Do any of you have plans to go see it?
What are some of the things you are doing just to celebrate you and make you a better, healthier person?
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30% Off Print Special | Las Vegas Boudoir
As a thank you to all of my past clients, I would like to offer you a chance to purchase prints of any image that has already been retouched at a discount of 30% off. For instance, if you already purchased an album, but wish you had some of the images as prints too, now is your chance to get them at 30% off!
I have extended your galleries with the original passwords (email me if you need it again), so just go into your gallery and order to your hearts content and enter the code, 30august upon check-out.
Offer good only on print orders and only for images that have already been used for other products previously. Offer expires August 30, 2010. Galleries will expire on August 31, 2010.
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Sizzling Summer Special | Las Vegas Boudoir
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Making Some Needed Changes | Las Vegas Boudoir
My Saturdays are usually reserved for cleaning, running errands & hopefully a little fun but yesterday I decided I needed to do a little blog housekeeping too! For too log it had been bothering me…feeling a tad too cluttered with the sidebar and the tiny text. Well, I finally bit the bullet and did away with the sidebar and changed the font for all text so it’s a little easier on the eyes now. The designer in me is now a much happier girl. I hope you all like this change as much as I do!
Because of the sidebar removal, you will now only be able to access the pages and links that were listed there by clicking the PAGES dropdown menu at the top of the blog (as seen in the screenshot below - click twice for larger view). I created a page full of the links for Lingerie Resources, Recommended Stylists and Bridal Resources called Link Love.I will be adding to the link page a lot!
Hope you enjoy the little face-lift! Happy blogging!
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Dream Girl | Las Vegas Boudoir
With the face of an angel and a body that just doesn’t stop, Miss C’s boudoir session was smokin’ hot! She was so at ease in her own skin and I think it shows in her pics, don’t you? Thanks Miss C for a fun and fabulous shoot! You rock!
On another exciting note, this was a brand new venue for me, one I hope to be doing lots more boudoir shoots at! It is called Rumor and it’s a boutique style hotel that Vegas has needed for a long time! Super stylish, with lots of personality and a very accommodating staff, this is the place to stay if you are looking for something a little different. It’s a great place for locals to hang out at too, with a cool bar and restaurant (both with delicious menus) and a pool perfect for lounging with a group of friends - this could very well become my home away from home! Watch their Facebook page for lots of upcoming events and specials.
Professional airbrush makeup application by LaVey Lauren Ortiz, celebrity makeup artist and hair by Miss C, herself (she is an amazing hairstylist)
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Presenting Plum Pretty Sugar | Las Vegas Boudoir
I have long been a fan of Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie, so imagine my surprise when I received a nice email from the lovely owner, Charlotte! I wanted to introduce all of you to her divine line of ‘loungerie’, including the most fabulously feminine and simply gorgeous robes. I just know you will adore them as much as I do. In fact, I just purchased one to bring to all of my boudoir shoots (in case you want to borrow it while having your hair and makeup done) so you can see how pretty they are in person. I think it would look pretty incredible as a ‘look’ in your shoot too! A lot of bride’s are ordering these robes to get ready in on their special day or to give as gifts to their bridesmaids. The one I ordered is made of cotton voile fabric in a pattern called Darling Jardin Bleu found during Charlotte’s travels in India. Can’t wait for it’s arrival!
You can find Plum Pretty Sugar’s shop here, join her facebook page here, and follow her blog here.
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Just Because | Las Vegas Boudoir
A trend I am seeing more and more of with boudoir is women doing these shoots ‘just because’. These images will be something they can look back on years to come and recall their more youthful days. Sometimes you don’t need much more of a reason to get boudoir photos done. It’s a great way to celebrate you and how beautiful you truly are!
Such is the case with Ms. B. She has a birthday approaching and what better way to celebrate it than by commemorating her fabulousness with a boudoir session? And, was she ever fabulous! With such a fun personality & a true sparkle in her eye, she set her nerves aside, put on some cute outfits and completely shined for my camera! Loved her cute tattoos too!
Thank you Ms. B for letting me capture your beauty and for allowing me to share your images here.
Professional airbrush makeup and hairstyling by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
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Boudoir Style: Luxe Look For Less | Las Vegas Boudoir
One of my clients recently brought to her shoot the most stunning corset from Agent Provocateur for one of her ‘looks’ that I wanted to share with you here. Unfortunately I can’t show the images I took of her in it out of respect for her privacy (she opted to keep her photos to herself on her model release form). But, I found it on the Agent Provocateur website so you can see for yourself! It photographs beautifully. At $390 it’s a bit pricey for a lot of us women, but I found a very similar one on the Victoria’s Secret website for $58 (available in black, red & pink - I personally prefer the black one), in case you want something like this for your own boudoir shoot. Corsets are perfect for almost every body shape, but especially if your tummy is a problem area that you would like to diminish rather than highlight in your photos.
Happy shopping!
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Haute Shots Testimonial | Las Vegas Boudoir
I swear I have the best job in the whole wide world! Never in my wildest dreams while growing up would I have imagined that I would be introduced to so many incredible women through my profession and that I would get to play a small part in helping them to see the beauty that resides in each and every one of them. For this, I am eternally grateful. And so thankful to each of you for putting your confidence in me and trusting me with taking these special photographs for you and your significant others. You all rock!
Here is an email I received recently from one of my fabulous clients:
“I have been wanting to do a boudoir shoot for years. Always a little self-conscious and nervous, I kept putting it off and putting it off. Then my 30th birthday rolled around and I thought what a great way to commemorative this new decade. And it was! Stacie does such an amazing job not only making you comfortable, but also making you feel beautiful, feminine and confident. By the end of the shoot I felt glamorous, gorgeous and so proud that I let my “inner supermodel” out. We had a blast. And then I actually saw the images… they were more stunning, sexy and fun than anything I could have imagined! I have told all my friends that this is something they must do for themselves, it’s an incredible experience!”
Thank you Ms. L for being such a doll! I wish I could share your images to show off what an absolute goddess you are but I totally understand and respect your privacy and appreciate you allowing me to share this sweet testimonial.
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Contest Winner | Las Vegas Boudoir
Announcing the winner of the Haute Shots Boudoir Print Contest - It was a pretty close call, but I am happy to announce that #12 is the winner with 31 votes! Mrs. H has won an 8×10 metallic print of the first image below! The runner-up was #15 with 26 votes - she will be receiving wallet-sized prints! Congratulations to both of you! I will be mailing you your prints shortly!
Wow, this print contest was a lot of fun, wasn’t it? I loved seeing all of your comments! Because of how great it turned out, I am going to start offering an 8×10 print for all clients who gives permission to post their images on the blog, if they reach 15 comments.
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Boudoir-Style Art throughout the Ages | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
Boudoir as an artform is nothing new really. In fact, it’s always been around, it just gets a more modernized facelift every once in awhile. Throughout history we can see it in famous old paintings, early photographs, etc. The biggest difference with boudoir between now and then though besides modernization, is it has been made more affordable in recent years for the everyday woman to be able to experience this luxury service. Back in the Art Deco period, for example, only high society women could commission artists (such as one of my all-time favorite painters, Tamara de Lempicka) to paint them in seductive poses for their personal collection of art. Pretty fabulous, huh? Here are some examples from Tamara that she painted for these well-to-do beauties in the 1920’s (Click on thumbnails for full versions):
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Comment Complications | Las Vegas Boudoir
I love getting comments on my blog, just as anyone who has a blog does. But, I got so busy with other Haute Shots oriented things, that I didn’t realize I hadn’t been getting many comments here at all (for a few months actually). I figured maybe everyone was just favoring commenting on the Haute Shots Facebook Page or something. Well, I was shocked to find out recently that my posts weren’t getting comments here because something was wrong with my blog…oops!
So, please accept my apology to any of you who left a comment that didn’t get posted. Your thoughts are incredibly valuable to me and I would never intentionally not put your comment through. Joe fixed the problem though, so it should be smooth sailing from here on out. Feel free to comment away!
Oh, and if you notice that your comments are not posting in the future, please, please, please let me know.
P.S. Could someone leave me a comment to be sure it’s working? We made another change since I wrote this!
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Couple’s Boudoir | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
Fresh off the plane all the way from North Carolina, this gorgeous couple could have done a photo shoot even in their sleep and looked hot! This was actually my boyfriend Joe’s good friend Mr. R and his beautiful girlfriend Miss R. It ended up being a condensed couples shoot since we divided the time also doing a boudoir session for Miss R (more from that to come later). Love the images from their session! These two were total naturals in front of the camera, wouldn’t you agree?
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Wednesday Wish List - Summer Style | Las Vegas Boudoir
Pool season is pretty big in Vegas, so on my radar this Wednesday are looks that are perfect for summer. I love lip stains during the summertime, as they last forever and look more natural than regular lipsticks. You can also use them on your cheeks for a hint of color. And, of course, you have to have a cute bikini, a cover-up, cool shades and sexy shoes!
Featured on the Boudoir Photography Network
I was recently asked by Robin Owen, a fellow photographer and owner/creator of the very resourceful Boudoir Photography Network (a boudoir photographer referral site) to write an article as her first Guest Post! I decided to write about ideas for maximizing your boudoir session. You can check it out here.
Thank you so much Robin for inviting me to participate on your valuable website! You are the best!
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