Girls Just Want To Have Fun | Las Vegas Boudoir
For Mrs. S’s second shoot with me, I brought some fun props for her to play with…2 dozen coral roses, a bag of lollipops, a silver multi-strand necklace, butterfly ring, and a Haute Shots tank top as seen here. And, what fun it was! I couldn’t have asked for a better subject, as she was game for all of my ideas and she brought the cutest outfits too!
I can’t wait to begin formulating ideas for the next time Mrs. S! Love you lots! Thank you for giving me permission to share your images here.
Professional hair styling and airbrush makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Haute Shots | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
I’m working my tail off right now on shoots and orders so I feel like my poor blog is being neglected. Here’s a little something to tide ya over until I am able to find the time to get more caught up on blogging. Hope you all are having a fabulous week!
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My Favorite Kind of Client | Las Vegas Boudoir
You know you are behind on blogging when you get a repeat client that tells you they still haven’t seen their images on your blog that you took almost a year ago! Oh my, I am behind! Honestly, when I am super busy with shoots and orders, I have a tendency to not update the blog as much as I should and because it’s been such a busy year, I still have tons of shoots to blog!
So, in honor of my repeat client who reminded me of this, here are Mrs. L’s beautiful images from her boudoir session with me last January. Mrs. L has to be every man’s dream girl. She has the face of an angel and a body that just doesn’t quit! Her beauty doesn’t stop on the outside either, it just radiates from within. She is just as sweet as can be!
When I received an email from Mrs. L in response to our Holiday Special saying she wanted in on it, I was absolutely thrilled! My gorgeous Montana client was coming back to do another shoot with me! I love repeat clients and always hope that all of my girls will do yearly shoots with me, if anything, just to get to hang out again and celebrate them all over again! This is exactly why we are going to be offering studio specials, in fact! I can’t wait to show you Mrs. L’s images from her second session! I’ll try my best to show them before a whole year has passed, I promise!
Love you Mrs. L! You are the BEST!
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Holiday Special | Las Vegas Boudoir
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30 Second Boudoir Sessions | Las Vegas Boudoir
The Grand Opening was a smashing success! Thank you to everyone who came out and took part in it with us! We had stations set up where our guests could get tinsel strands in their hair, glitter nails, and of course, 30 second boudoir sessions, fully clothed, of course! Here are a few highlights from those quickie sessions:
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You’re Invited | Las Vegas Boudoir
Tomorrow’s the big day! My beauty team, Hera Beauty is unveiling their gorgeous new salon publicly with a special grand opening. It’s an exclusive by-appointment-only salon with a special photo studio area for boudoir sessions! We couldn’t be more excited! And we would love for you to come check it out!
There will be prizes, beauty demos and shoots taking place throughout the day. So you are sure to walk away with a stunning new facebook profile image! Yay!
Conveniently accessed from the 215 and close to Flamingo and right next door to Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
4440 S. Durango Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89147
702.518.HERA
We hope to see you there!
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Date Night in Vegas | Las Vegas Boudoir
One of the secrets to maintaining a sizzling romance in a relationship is to continue wining and dining one another, well after the courting phase is over. Take the time to do sexy and exciting things (like a boudoir shoot…hint hint…hehe). Well, this particular couple definitely know how to keep things exciting, that’s for sure! Mr. & Mrs. A came to Vegas and had quite a date night lined up! They had second row tickets to the Manny Pacquiao Fight!
Mrs. A likes taking her time getting ready for the evening. Don’t all girls? She leisurely tries all of her outfits on, from her lingerie to her dresses, while Mr A waits patiently for her, as always. She looks absolutely gorgeous and daydreams about the fun the two of them will have later on in the evening.
Finally, Mrs. A is ready for their night out and Mr. A is waiting for her with champagne. Before they head out to the fight, they toast to their amazing trip so far together and hopefully an even better evening later. Mr. A can’t help but admire how beautiful his wife is. What a lucky guy he is going to be with her on his arm all night!
And back at the hotel later…..
These two hotties were such an amazing couple to shoot! Thank you Mr. and Mrs A for being so incredibly cool! I hope we get to work together again one day soon! And, thank you so much for allowing me to share these gorgeous images of you two!
Makeup by Kat of Hera Beauty
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French Model | Las Vegas Boudoir
I received an email about a month ago from a beautiful model in France. She found me on a site that brings models and photographers together for trade shoots and she asked if I would be interested in doing a ‘trade’ session together during her upcoming vacation in Vegas. I wanted to say yes immediately. She was a stunning beauty…and from France? Oh yes, I was smitten! But, I had to pause and really consider this.
See, the thing is, I don’t shoot models. I photograph real women with real bodies, real insecurities and most who aren’t used to being in front of a camera – not to mention being in front of a camera wearing nothing but lingerie! This is where my heart lies, with these women. I find such satisfaction in coaching them into blossoming into a supermodel for during their photo sessions! It’s a transformation that I am thrilled by each and every time I witness it.
With that being said though, I decided to do the session. I wanted to see firsthand what other boudoir photographers are experiencing regularly by shooting models for their portfolios and blogs. And I wanted to do a shoot that was just for my team and me. We were able to just play and style her to our liking. So fun!
So, will I do a model shoot again? Sure! It was a blast! And it gave my team the creative boost we needed. But, I will always let you all know that it is a model when I post images from shoots like that. I’m so busy with my super fabulous clients though that I probably won’t be able to do another shoot like this for another year or so. Boo!
By the way, if you are a client interested in getting more creative with your own session, I highly encourage you to consider hiring Kat and Whitney (or Rachel) of Hera Beauty to stay on and do different hair and makeup looks throughout the duration of your boudoir session. This is especially nice for the Elite sessions.
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Classic Bride | Las Vegas Boudoir
While in Las Vegas for her bachelorette party, Mrs. K snuck away from the party and had a bridal boudoir session with me. I was stunned by her classic beauty…her creamy porcelain skin, dark hair and mysterious brown eyes. I knew she would photograph so nicely. The outfit she chose to wear in these photos below is one of my all-time favorites! So classy but still incredibly sexy. It suited her personality so well!
Thank you Mrs. K for a fabulous boudoir session! And thank you for allowing me to share your images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Southern Belle | Las Vegas Boudoir
Another Texas gal? Why, yes! I had a surge of Texas beauties come in for shoots awhile back and I am just now almost finishing up blogging all of them. I’ve been swamped, what can I say? But I won’t withhold this one from you any longer….
Mrs L was yet another referral from another client of mine who came from Texas! I love my Texas girls! She decided to do her boudoir session while her husband was busy at a convention. He had no clue whatsoever what she was up to! We had so much fun! And I was so impressed with how good she was at following direction with posing and expressions. Like I always say, it really does take two to tango and the more you give, the more you get out of the whole process. And, wow, just look at her images! Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Mrs L for letting me spend the afternoon with you while your husband was busy with his convention. And, as always thank you for giving me permission to share these images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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More Love for Texas | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs C was another one of my clients who rushed in from Texas for a boudoir session. She came as a referral from another favorite Texas client of mine and I just knew she would be a blast to work with! She was an absolute knock out and a complete pleasure to photograph.
Thank you Mrs C for such a fabulous boudoir session! I enjoyed getting to know you and work with you! And thank you for allowing me to share these images! You are an absolute dream!
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Heart and Soul | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. R’s husband contacted me upon planning their trip to Las Vegas to inquire about me doing a boudoir session for his lovely wife. He told me how beautiful she was and how she had been through so much in her life, including heart surgery, which left her with scars that she was very self conscious of. I assured him that a boudoir session was just the lift for her spirit that she probably needed and couldn’t wait to work with this special lady!
When I met Mrs R I knew she had come into my life for a reason. She came at a particular time when I was actually quite worried about my own heart health. Turns out it was stress related, thankfully, but I wouldn’t have been brave enough to find out if it hadn’t been for her. Mrs. R made quite an impression on me! Her strength and courage and kindness were just incredible and I am so grateful to have been privileged enough to have met her.
We had so much fun with her photo session! Thank you for everything Mrs. R! And thank you to Mr. R for finding me and arranging the whole thing! You two are absolute angels! xoxo
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Mystery Girl | Las Vegas Boudoir
A sense of mystery always adds appeal to boudoir photos, so I was definitely up to the challenge of creating some anonymous type shots for the stunning Mrs. D. I couldn’t have asked for better circumstances for a photo shoot. Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, she was so graceful with her movements, she had beautiful expressions, she brought the most fabulous attire and she had the most amazing suite to shoot in!
Thank you Mrs D for such a great time and a special thank you to both you and your husband for giving me permission to share these gorgeous images!
Hair and makeup professionally done by Hera Beauty
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Cupcake | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. G was an absolute doll! She was yet another one of those gals who entertained us nonstop with her incredible stories. She had us giggling while she was being pampered while having her hair and makeup done but once the camera was on her, she turned into a sultry vixen. I was so impressed by her!
Thank you Mrs G for being so much fun and for allowing me to share your images!
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty
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Girl Next Door | Las Vegas Boudoir
Ms. F was just as sweet as could be and as gorgeous as they come! I was surprised by her energy, after an 8 hour drive to get to the shoot and appreciated her enthusiasm as a willing partner in making pretty pictures together. She was such a joy to photograph!
Thank you Ms F for such an enjoyable boudoir session! You were absolutely delightful and I LOVE your images! And, thank you for giving me permission to share them here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Caretaker | Las Vegas Boudoir
Women are accustomed to looking after so many others in our lives, as it’s in our nature to be nurturing, but Ms. W is exceptionally caring. I was so impressed with her and thrilled that there are people in our world like her who go above and beyond to help others in need. She has a heart of gold and is as sweet (and pretty!) as can be. I’m happy she took the time to do something caring for herself and the love in her life by doing a boudoir session with me!
Thank you Ms. W for being such an inspiration and for allowing me to share these images here! xoxo
And thanks to Hera Beauty for hair and makeup.
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Southern Girl | Las Vegas Boudoir
Really getting back to my Texan roots lately with so many clients flying in from my birth state (Texas) and doing shoots with me! I think there were about 4 Texas beauties within a week and a half! They actually made me miss living there a bit. You girls were all so sweet and fun to be around!
Mrs. B was one of those gorgeous southern girls who came as a referral from yet another client from Texas! She did her boudoir session while her husband was busy during the day with a convention for work. She won me over instantly with her gentle and calming demeanor and it felt like I had known her forever. Super easy to work with, she was a true classic beauty with legs for miles! Yet she was unaffected by her own beauty which I found completely endearing.
Thank you Mrs. B for being an absolute delight to work with! And thank you for giving me permission to share your images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Beauty for the Blog | Las Vegas Boudoir
Wow, I am so very behind with blogging! I always try so hard to stay on top of it to be able to share a little beauty from recent sessions with you all, but I am busier than ever and finding my blog almost impossible to tend to at the moment. Processing shoots and fulfilling lots & lots of orders are my priority at the moment. But, I just couldn’t let my little blog be so neglected anymore. So, I hope you all will enjoy these lovely images of an incredibly gorgeous client of mine.
Ms. P had walked in the door for her session and I recognized her instantly! We had met about a year prior at a little cocktail party! I remembered thinking how beautifully she would photograph when I first met her – she has the most amazing bone structure! And, I was right! Look how much the camera loves her!
Thank you Ms. P for a fun shoot! Hope to run into you at another party or boudoir session again one day! And, thanks to Hera Beauty for doing a fabulous job, as always, on hair and makeup!
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While Her Husband is Away | Las Vegas Boudoir
This was one of those photo sessions that reminds me why I love boudoir so dearly. I was originally contacted by Mr. G who was looking for something to occupy his wife’s time with while he was busy at a convention for work during their time in Las Vegas. Mr. G arranged the whole thing for his beloved wife by email and said the loveliest things about her. I absolutely adore hearing how husbands speak of their wives when they treat them with a boudoir session!
An important aspect for all of my photo sessions is that my clients are just as invested in their boudoir experience as I am so I was pleased to see that a relationship was building right from the start via open communication. Mrs. G gave such thoughtful and interesting answers for the questionnaire I emailed her which helped me get to know her better and to be able to tailor her session more specifically towards her taste.
When the morning came for Mrs. G’s shoot, it felt like I was meeting up with an old friend. She was one of the most naturally sexy women I have ever encountered. She brought the ‘sexy’ without hesitation. It was ‘game time’ and she knew she would get the most out of her session if she tossed any inhibitions aside for the duration of her shoot. I appreciated her trust in me & my vision for her photos and her willingness to give it her all. And, she didn’t even blink an eye when I asked her to do a few sexy dance moves for video to incorporate into her slideshow! Go Mrs. G!!!! She is one heck of a gorgeous gal, isn’t she?
Here is what Mr & Mrs G had to say after Mrs. G’s photo session:
“We desired a few sexy pics for a keepsake and what we found is a dream world of art and fantasy!! Stacie is truly amazing, professional, sincere and over the top when it comes to creativity in finding the right poses for a woman. We have never been happier from start to finish in anything we’ve ever purchased in our 25 years of marriage! She came highly recommended and we are eager to do the same. We’ve only been home for two days and we’re talking about what the next photo shoot will cover! Not only did we have fun but we feel like we made a true friend!”
Our Best – MR & Mrs G
Thank you Mr G for arranging this! I am so very honored to have worked with Mrs G and am so thankful to the two of you for giving me permission to share your story and the images here. You two are AMAZING! And, congratulations on such a beautiful, long-lasting (while still fresh & fun) marriage! I was completely inspired by you both and can’t wait for shoot #2!
Hair & makeup by the talented team of Hera Beauty.
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ShowStopper Album | Las Vegas Boudoir
I’m on a roll this week with product updates for you all! This time around it is featuring my all-time favorite product, the Showstopper Album (with a Tokyo cover). You really can’t get more glamorous than this! The pretty sequin detailing along with the thick plexi-glass image display make this a cover to be coveted! Oh, be still my heart!
So excited to send it off to the beauty featured in it. I hope she and her hubby love it as much as I do! Thank you for letting me share these images here!
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Beauty and Brains | Las Vegas Boudoir
Some of us are blessed with either a little more beauty than brains or a little more brains than beauty. But, this girl has the best of both worlds! I was floored by her striking good looks and smitten by her wisdom. Her humor is dark & witty and she has a mystery about her that is absolutely enthralling. How lucky was I to get to spend a couple of hours with such a girl?
Thank you for allowing me to share your gorgeous images here on my blog Ms. C! I hope we get to work together again soon!
Hair and makeup by the talented team of Hera Beauty.
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In Her Own Words | Las Vegas Boudoir
Haute Shots and Hera Beauty were so fortunate to work with a very special lady whom I thought could better explain her boudoir experience in her own words (below). I think so many women can relate to her story. Introducing the beautiful Ms. T:
“Of all the different roles I take on in my daily life, the one that portrays the, ‘attractive, sexy, confident, woman’ has lay dormant for a very long time. After so many years of doing things for everyone else, I had lost part of myself and needed to do something just for me. I pushed fear aside, stepped out of the box and booked a photo session with Stacie. Though I walked into the shoot feeling nervous and average, I walked out feeling amazing, confident and ready to conquer the world. From the make-up and hair session, through the shoot and afterwards, Stacie made me feel at ease and beautiful. The pictures turned out more wonderful than I ever imagined possible. Every time I look at my photos my spirit and confidence is renewed and I celebrate who I am right now. Thank you Stacie!!” ~Ms. T
Thank you Ms. T for allowing us the opportunity to work with you! It seemed apparent to me that you have been a gracious giver your whole life, making sure others were happy and that it was time to reclaim your own joy and beauty. You truly are an inspiration and we had so much fun with you during your time in Vegas! Thank you so much for not only allowing me to share some of your gorgeous images but also your fabulous story! We adore you!
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About Photography Podcast | Las Vegas Boudoir
Recently I was honored to be a guest on Ed Verosky’s About Photography Podcast series. Ed picked my brain about the business of boudoir, Vegas-style. I had so much fun doing this podcast with him. I absolutely love my job and adore my clients so once I got over my initial nerves I thoroughly enjoyed getting to talk about my world of boudoir! Ed was a fantastic host who put me right at ease (he is also a very accomplished and talented photographer). I can’t wait to do it again!
I truly hope that budding photographers as well as experienced photographers will find something in the podcast useful or interesting. Some of the things I mention in the podcast that I think are worth expanding on here for other photographers are:
Marketing:
Stop following other boudoir photographers and research instead big brands that share your target audience. We have a huge problem in our rapidly growing industry right now with copying. Newbies are copying websites word for word, using others images, marketing campaigns, etc. Big no-no. Instead, find inspiration that you can make your own. Another marketing tip is to invest in a graphic designer for your marketing material, website and logo. It will make a huge difference, I promise!
Photography:
The same could be said for finding your own style of photography. Look towards other photography niches to find inspiration….fashion, glamour, beauty, even weddings. It seems as though some of the masters of photography are being overlooked in favor of new photographers. But, you can find so much inspiration from the likes of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Ellen von Unwerth, Herb Ritts, Terry Richardson, Peter Lindbergh, and Mario Testino to name only a few. Just remember not to copy them but to find inspiration from them.
Portfolio Building:
I know my comments regarding using models may not be popular in my industry but it is something I feel very strongly about. If your target audience is real women who are not accustomed to posing in front of a camera and who have realistic body types for the average woman, then you really shouldn’t be shooting models for your portfolio. You lose the potential to learn how to work with body issues, self esteem issues and won’t be prepared for the real thing when it comes along. It’s a bit deceiving for women who are contemplating using you. It could potentially hurt your clients sense of confidence if you are unaccustomed to working with real gals not used to being in such a vulnerable situation. If you insist on using a model for these purposes, please include a disclaimer that she is in fact a model. On the flip side, if your target clientele is actually models then obviously this is perfectly fine or if you have personal artistic projects. This is just my opinion, of course, but I do feel very protective of women looking for a photographer who understands how to work with them individually, with their fears and perceived flaws.
So, there ya have it. My first podcast interview! I’m absolutely thrilled and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did doing it!
Comments are always welcome and appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions at all and I would be more than happy to answer them.
xoxo
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Most Fabulous Night Ever | Las Vegas Boudoir
What a fun night we ended up having in honor of Haute Shots 2nd Anniversary! We all met up on the third level of The Chandelier bar at The Cosmopolitan in our own private little glorious section and we talked, we giggled and drank yummy drinks like The Butterfly! I was so pleased to see everyone who showed up, and thrilled to have a recent client from San Francisco join us as well as other clients from AZ who have become fast friends! So happy that you all could join us!
The Cosmopolitan is hands down my favorite spot in Vegas now! It’s sparkly, modern and simply beautiful! And they have a secret pizza joint with no branding (no name, plain white pizza boxes, etc) that is the coolest find in our city! Our group was able to find it thanks to the amazing pastry chef (past phenomenal client) we had in our group who was definitely ‘in the know’! Seriously, if you are ever at the Cosmopolitan Secret Pizza is the perfect stop to end your late night before heading home. Let me know if you ever find it and experience their yummy, gooey, greasy, slices of pure goodness.
I have to say that my only regret that night was that I didn’t get to spend as much quality time as I would have liked with each and every person there. It’s hard work playing hostess! I had to work the room evenly…not an easy task. But, I cherished each moment I spent with you all and am so very grateful to have been able to celebrate this special occasion with all of you! Thank you so much for helping to make the night so special.
xoxo
Stacie
Special thanks to Nate Ludens (Kat’s husband) for taking these images. You are the best!
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