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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Congratulations! | Las Vegas Boudoir
Miss O was an absolute riot - she had wanted to wait for her boyfriend’s birthday to show him her boudoir images from her photo session with me but caved in and let him see her sneak peeks the instant I emailed them to her. The very next day or so he proposed to her! I would like to think these photos played a small part in her adoring boyfriend putting a gorgeous ring on her finger, but the truth is, these two are just head over heels for one another! Did I mention how gorgeous the ring is? Oh my goodness, I absolutely swooned when I saw it. Miss O, you are so deserving of the all the happiness coming your way. I am beyond ecstatic for both of you!
Isn’t Miss O stunning? By the way, some of you may recognize Miss O (it’s Lavey!) from some of your shoots. She fills in for Kat doing makeup on occasion. She is a phenomenal celebrity makeup artist. I always giggle when a client tells her they want their makeup to look like Kim Kardashian’s because LaVey has done makeup for the Kardashian’s on several occasions when they are in Vegas!
Makeup by LaVey Lauren Ortiz, hair by Sharleen Andrade of COLOR, a Salon by Michael Boychuck.
Images shot on-location at the new and incredibly gorgeous Rumor Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
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Sizzling Summer Special | Las Vegas Boudoir
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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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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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Back from Vacation and Ready to Rock More Shoots | Vegas Boudoir
Wow, what an amazing vacation in Kauai! If you are looking for an incredibly beautiful destination ripe with adventures, Kauai is the place to go! Some of the highlights:
Seeing the Napali Coastline via the Holo Holo Charters catamaran.
This was by far the greatest adventure of our trip to Kauai!
We decided to do the Sunset Cruise to see the beautiful Napali Coastline and were not disappointed with it’s beauty….totally awe-inspiring.
I actually had envisioned that this would be a mellow boat ride, and even contemplated wearing a dress. I am so glad I decided to go more casual, because the ride was actually pretty rough and everyone was blasted with the sea salt spray….especially those who opted to sit outside.
This was one heck of an amazing experience. The crew was really friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, the food was good, the drinks were plentiful, the view spectacular and the ride that terrified me at first ended up being a LOT of fun!
Thanks Holo Holo guys for such an amazing time!
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The Beautiful McBride Botanical Gardens:
This (McBryde Garden) was not what I expected at all! But, I am happy to say, that I very much enjoyed it anyway.
I had imagined we would be in a smallish garden of well-organized flowers and trees, like other botanical gardens I have been to. But my first inkling that this was going to be different was when we had to board a tram to get to it. But then I had a slight panic attack when we rounded a corner on the tram and I noticed we were on a very narrow trail with a cliff on one side of us…only to be quickly followed by a cliff on both sides! Gasp! I just tried to focus on the beauty surrounding me and it worked thankfully.
Once we were dropped off we quickly tried to make our way around the massive garden, which felt more like a forest to me. My favorite part was on the way back in the tram when our guide pointed out where they filmed a scene for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 just two weeks prior. Dang it, I missed seeing Johnny Depp?!
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Of course the beaches were incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time there reading and taking in the beauty surrounding me. I brought a few business related books but couldn’t put ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ down long enough to entertain the others. Oh my goodness, have you read Eat, Pray, Love? It’s such a fantastic read for any woman. If you haven’t read it yet, hurry and pick up a copy before the movie comes out on August 13th!
Another favorite activity was running along the trails next to the beach in the mornings with Joe’s daughter Brittany. Hoping to make that a habit on the pretty trails near where I live.
And, if you go to Kauai be sure to visit one of the Farmer’s Markets! We found lots of locally grown goodies there.
As for restaurants, my favorite was Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill and also Roy’s. The markets have some pretty incredible PokĂ© too! Yumm!
Are you taking a vaction this summer or have you already had a get-away? If so, where are you going?
Here are some random pics from the trip (click thumbnails twice for full sized images):
And, now that I am rested and recharged, I am ready to start rocking out those boudoir shoots and orders again! If you are thinking of doing a boudoir session as a holiday gift in December, please consider booking your shoot early. August would be a great month to beat the holiday rush!
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Offering from Kati Walker Art | Las Vegas Boudoir
After appearing in our ‘What’s Sexy Now Series’ (see this post), Kati Walker Art would like to offer all Haute Shots readers 25% off any of her gorgeous art pieces! Thanks Kati!
Offer good on any purchase until September 1, 2010. Must mention Haute Shots.
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Inspiration: Jerry Hall | Las Vegas Boudoir
While doing a clients makeup for a boudoir session this week, Kat (Hera Beauty) mentioned how much she reminded her ofJerry Hall, a model popular in the late 1970’s and well known for having been Mick Jagger’s long-time flame. She reminded me more of Cameron Diaz, but when I returned home from the shoot I looked her up online and thought our gorgeous client was a perfect mix of Hall and Diaz! Lucky girl! Anyway, I got carried away browsing images of Jerry and thought I would share a few here with you to hopefully provide you with some inspiration for your own boudoir photoshoot.
In my list of tips I provide when you book your session, I mention that it sometimes helps to imagine that you are your favorite celebrity or model during your shoot. Getting into character like that helps give you confidence, which the camera absolutely adores. So, go ahead and seek out celebrated bombshells you can emulate! Which famous female would you be?
I loved this video featuring Jerry’s opinion on beauty, aging and plastic surgery.
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Cotton Candy Girls | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. H and Mrs. D met through an online book forum and became fast friends through their shared love of the Twilight series…before it was even well known amongst the masses. Though they live in different states, they make it a point of getting the girls together from their group and meeting in a different state annually for good, girly fun. This time they had decided to take on Vegas!
I felt so fortunate to get to work with these two. We had talked for several months leading up to their shoot, so I knew that they were going to be a lot of fun. They certainly didn’t disappoint! Amongst the giggles, grins and girl talk, we had a total blast! I had cotton candy on hand during their photo shoot and while they tried their best to avoid it at first, I noticed the pile of pink gradually starting to disappear. A fun time was definitely had by all, especially me! Thank you girls for letting me (and Hera Beauty) play a part in your trip to Vegas and for allowing me to post these photos.
Professional airbrush makeup and hair styling by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty (winners of the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award)
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An Independent Woman | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
I have to admit that my recent session with Mrs H inspired me to want to get into better shape. She was one of the most fit individuals I had ever laid my eyes on. In her early 40’s, she could blow girls in their early 20’s straight out of the water! Not only was she absolutely stunning but she had the sultriest voice and was smart as a whip! And, smart girl that she is, she waited until her late 30’s to get married - when she met the love of her life. A strong & independent woman, Mrs H, you are my idol!
Mrs H came to me as a referral from another fabulous client, Mrs W….thank you Mrs W - you ROCK!
Makeup and hair by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty.
Which image is your favorite?
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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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Lingerie Resources | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
I get lots of inquiries regarding good sites to shop for lingerie from and while I keep quite a few sites listed on the side of the blog (to the right), I wanted to list my absolute favorites on this post for you now. While some of these are more expensive than, let’s say, Victoria’s Secret, or less accessible (as some are Europe based companies), you can always use these as examples in finding similar, more affordable options when you go on your search for the perfect attire for your shoot.
Hope you enjoy browsing these amazing sites!
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Wish List Wednesday
This week I have lots of home decor items on my wish-list.
First up is an office chair I have been lusting over for years. I love the shape of these, but wonder if they are comfortable enough for someone who spends hours upon hours at their desk. If any of you own a chair similar to this, I would love to hear your opinion on the comfort of them.
Yesterday I stumbled upon this living room display for Z Gallerie. I thought it was decadently beautiful. I am normally drawn to white furniture or something like this (a neutral gray) where you can add pops of color to the room with artwork and accents.
I have come to the conclusion that my all-time favorite kitchen and bathroom countertop material is Carrara Marble. Michelangelo used this type of marble for his famous David statue. I am totally obsessed with it right now. What is your favorite countertop surface?
{{kitchen image via Canadian House & Home}}
{{bathroom image via Decor Pad}}
Okay, enough day-dreaming! Back to work for me! Hope you all are having a fabulous Wednesday!
I would love to hear what’s on your wish-list right now!
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Tonight’s the Night! Las Vegas Boudoir
It’s Haute Shots first anniversary and I’m excited to be celebrating it this evening with all of you! It’s because of YOU that Haute Shots has come this far, so it’s really a party for all of us! I’m thrilled to be getting so many of my past clients together for this celebration. Each and every one of you is so fabulous and I think it will be fun for you all to meet each other! See who all you recognize from my blog!
The event will be taking place at the Blue Martini in Town Square from 7:30-10pm. There will be cute, girly prizes for a couple of drawings based on the names of those of you who have RSVP’d. Please RSVP here (if you haven’t done so already) or send me an email at info@hauteshots.net with RSVP in the subject line of your email.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank each and every one of you for helping to make Haute Shots a success! I wake up every single morning thankful to be on this incredible journey with all of you!
Hope to see you all there!
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Shooting a Shooter - Las Vegas Boudoir
In the time leading up to WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Professionals International) conference last month I had quite a few inquiries from other boudoir photographers who were going to be in town and wanted to get a boudoir session from me for themselves. Unfortunately I had to turn away all but one pretty lady due to my crazy schedule that week. I felt so bad about not being able to do all of the shoots but am grateful for the opportunity to have done at least one shoot for another photographer.
I have to admit I was nervous as all get out (then again, I’m always nervous about EVERYTHING…lol)! When shooting for another photographer, you know you are dealing with a person who has a highly trained eye so the pressure to deliver perfection is even stronger. But, Mrs T walked in and put my nerves at ease with her charming personality, fun ideas for her shoot and her absolute beauty. It ended up being one of the funnest shoots ever! Something about her reminded me of Kate Beckinsale…she is a real looker! And the girl knew how to pose!
Thank you Mrs. T for a fabulous time! Looking forward to next year when we can do it again!
Hair by Whitney of Hera Beauty and makeup by Natasha!
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What’s Sexy Now? Guest 1 - Las Vegas Boudoir
Haute Shots is proud to be starting a new blog series called, What’s Sexy Now featuring smart, fashionable, successful & fabulous women giving their thoughts on what makes a woman sexy and sharing some of their favorite sexy things from films to fashion.
I wanted to kick the series off with the lovely Alison Rubke of the all-too-fabulous blog, Frou Frou Fashionista and owner of one of the most exquisite lingerie boutiques in the US, Faire Frou Frou, (Faire Frou Frou means ‘to show off’ in French - too cute!). She has impeccable taste and I am so happy that she is sharing some of her insights with us all here. And in case you missed Alison’s prior guest spot on Haute Shots, you can find her past post here.
Without further ado, here are Alison’s answers and imagery that she finds sexy:
- What makes a woman sexy?
- Famous female that most embodies sexy to you:
- Favorite sexy film or literature (or both):
- Song or Album that never fails to put you in a sexy mood:
- Fashion trend, item or designer collection that you find sexy:
- Sexy destination:
- What makes you feel sexy?
A woman is sexy when she has a positive attitude, a sweet charm, class, confidence and intelligence. Those qualities make a woman beautiful.
When listing the sexy qualities in a woman I was thinking of Sarah Jessica Parker…something about her is just so cool. I love her personality! Or even someone like Grace Kelly…such a beauty with a bit of mystery.
Hmm, sexy film or book? Does Twilight count (LOL!)…I read quite a bit, but nothing too sexy. To be honest, I’m more of a romantic comedy personality. So movies like “Something’s Gotta Give” and “You’ve Got Mail” are my favorites.
Sexy mood music is definitely most R&B music. From “Sexual Healing” Marvin Gaye to “Make Love to You” by Boyz to Men to “Get Off” by Prince to “Nasty Boy” by Christina Aguilera…oh my goodness, there are so many good ones! However, in our lingerie boutique we play a lot of flirty music from Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe which is provocative in a fun way.
The ultimate sexy item is thigh high/stockings with a garter & high heels (Louboutins of course!). Being a lingerie boutique owner, I understand the importance of lingerie boosting your mood. Some incredibly hot designers right now are Lascivious and Damaris…both are tastefully daring! When you see someone like Dita von Teese perform and use her stockings as a prop, you really get an idea of how sexy lingerie can be. On a completely different note, I find black & white photography very sexy…just take a look at anything by Ellen von Unwerth and you will understand!
I think a sexy destination is a place that is visually stimulating with a lot of rich history and beautiful architecture. Places like Paris, London, Vienna and Amsterdam come to mind.
The boost of confidence certainly comes from creating a good presentation of myself. From a light perfume to a darling bra to pretty jewels and accessories. I really enjoy developing my style and really find joy in fashion. I enjoy finding ways to work lingerie into my outerwear, whether it’s pretty stockings or a statement bra with pretty straps, making these looks work are certainly morale boosters.
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Blushing Bride-To-Be - Las Vegas Boudoir
Miss H came to me from Northern California while she was in Vegas preparing for her upcoming wedding. She decided to do her shoot at 8 in the morning, a hard time to feel ones sexiest, but she was amazing at that hour! The camera absolutely loved her (just look those incredible eyes!) and I had a blast starting my day with this beauty! Thank you Miss H for a great boudoir session! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I am sooo excited for you!
Hair by Whitney of Hera Beauty and makeup by Natasha from Michael Boychuck’s COLOR Salon (filling in for Kat).
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Haute Shots Products - Las Vegas Boudoir
Sorry I haven’t been posting on the blog lately. I’ve been super busy with lots of shoots and tons of orders as well as my dog Mazzy’s surgery (she had a lump removed from the top of her head….I was a bigger baby than she was!). I also have been working on a lot of images that I don’t have permission to display, which made me want to remind everyone that all of the images on my website & blog are ONLY used with my clients permission. I have my clients fill out a form at the time of their session stating what they are comfortable with as far as usage of their images goes.
Because a lot of my clients have hubby’s that travel a lot I decided to create something my girls can tuck inside their suitcases to remind the guys of the gorgeous gal awaiting their return. I thought this mini-accordian style book would be perfect for this. It is 3×3 inches of pure hauteness! You can choose from the red or black covers with magnetic closure.
And, for the guys who want to gift their gal with boudoir, I now have gift certificates! Email me for more information.
Haute Shots is proud to be donating to an upcoming charity, so I made a little promo book so the guests can learn what a fabulous experience a boudoir session is with my team.
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Sexy Savings in April - Las Vegas Boudoir
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