Happy Holidays | Las Vegas Boudoir
Happy Holidays from Haute Shots and Hera Beauty. Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!
And because a post just isn’t a proper post without images, here are a few from our recent Holiday Special at the Studio…
Lots of exciting things in the works for 2012! Stay tuned!
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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!
Professional airbrush makeup by Hera Beauty
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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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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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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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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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What’s Sexy Now Series | Las Vegas Boudoir
Welcome to the latest installment of my What’s Sexy Now series! So proud to have this month’s guest, Alison Wainwright. Alison is a successful female business owner in our fair city of Las Vegas. She is also an activist for animals, which I love about her! 2010 was a big year for Alison as she was named one of the “40 Under 40” (“40 most ambitious, talented, and influential leaders in Las Vegas under the age of 40″), recognized in SEVEN Magazine as ”Best in the City”, and also received Congressional Recognition for “Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Business in Southern Nevada”. Quite an accomplished gal! I was so happy when she agreed to contribute here!
Please extend a warm welcome to Alison! Hope you enjoy her thoughts on What’s Sexy Now below:
- What makes a woman sexy?
Confidence makes a woman sexy AND beautiful. There is nothing more attractive than a woman who walks into a room and knows what she wants. I have seen women in all shapes and sizes other than what society tells us is sexy and her confidence turns all heads. You can see a woman who feels confident about who she is from across the room. Natural beauty is also sexy, unaltered natural women are more beautiful. A woman can be sexy in sweats, its all about inner beauty.
- Famous female that most embodies sexy to you:
Nicole Panattoni may not be super famous, but some people know her from America’s Next Top Model and The X Life. Nicole is the wife of Cory Nastazio, pro-BMX rider. I have aways thought Nicole embodies sexy. She is down to earth, has natural beauty, and seems like a very sweet, all American girl. She seems very sweet but she’s on top of her game.
- Favorite sexy film or literature (or both):
I thought that the movie “Unfaithful” was sexy. Though the story is about a married couple and the wife being unfaithful (which is not sexy) there was so much passion and love between the characters. Passion is always sexy.
- Song or Album that never fails to put you in a sexy mood:
- Fashion trend, item or designer collection that you find sexy:
High black heels
- Sexy destination:
A quiet restaurant or bar with wine and candlelight always does the job. - What makes you feel sexy?
Compliments are always nice and they will always do the job, but what makes me feel the most sexy is a suit! Wearing a business suit makes me feel confident and beautiful, and always turns heads.
About little about me (Alison):
I am the CEO and President of Las Vegas Mannequins, a Las Vegas based display company which rents and sells mannequins, forms, steamers and hangers in Las Vegas and nationwide. (She is also owner of Las Vegas Wigs!)
Thank you so much for contributing here Alison!
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Fierce and Fabulous | Las Vegas Boudoir
Ms. R is one of those feline-like females who just oozes sex appeal – not in the basic form of sensuality either, but in a sophisticated manner that very few possess. She has a confidence about her that is awe-inspiring and a fashion sense to be envied! She brought the hottest little Herve Leger dress that we were all oohing & ahhing over! This girl also knows how to smoke a cigar like a champ! Our time together was a bit rushed so I worried about her puffing away continuously for the sake of the photo, but she pulled it off brilliantly! Consider me impressed!
Thank you Ms. R for a fun morning and for giving me permission to share your imagery here. You rock!
Professional makeup and hair styling by LaVey and Janine of Your Beauty Call.
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What’s Sexy Now Series | Las Vegas Boudoir
It is rare for me to find boutique style stores in Vegas that I adore, but when I stepped inside Patty’s Closet I fell in love immediately! They carry fashionable items in limited quantity so you can be sure you aren’t going to show up to the same event with 10 other girls wearing the same outfit! I love that! And, I was so impressed with how helpful they are there! They always make sure you find just the right things! The more I learned about the store and the owner, Patricia Barba, the more I knew I had to have her as a guest in our What’s Sexy Now series!
Please help me welcome Patricia!
- What makes a woman sexy?
A woman who is super low maintenance, yet always looks like a million bucks……
- Famous female that most embodies sexy to you:
Jennifer Lopez, she’s always so poised and elegant….
- Favorite sexy film or literature (or both):
I LOVE movies, I have a special place in my heart for “ The Notebook” to me, it’s one of the greatest love stories…I find that especially sexy.
- Song or Album that never fails to put you in a sexy mood:
I am a crazy fanatic when it comes to music, so my choices change constantly but …The sexiest songs right now are One Republic, Secrets or Mike Posner, Please don’t go.
- Fashion trend, item or designer collection that you find sexy:
A Chiffon dress, that fits like a glove, with the perfect pair of heels, & Confidence as the main accessory.
- Sexy destination:
Our date night is always on Wednesdays, when we first started dating, we would just go sit at a bar, sip on a drink & talk, It’s always been the simplest, But sexiest destination to me, till this day. - What makes you feel sexy?
My husband telling me I look gorgeous!
About little about me (Patricia):
I’m proud to say I’m a Vegas native, & ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of a career in the fashion industry. At the age of 18, I became a single mom to a special needs child…after dealing with many health complications with my son, I decided to become a medical assistant. 8 years ago, I met my husband while we were both working at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, we’ve been together ever since! We always talked about the dream I had as a young girl, & he supported the idea, so it could become a reality, We now Own 4 Fashion Boutiques in Vegas, we have won several awards, been in countless local publications, dressed several local celebs, styled many magazine photo shoots & recently had the E! reality show “Holly’s World” film at one of our stores, we are now in process of franchising our stores, both in Vegas & nation wide…& I am blessed to be on several charity committees…and helping causes through our business Is what I love to do most! I look forward to grow old with the most amazing husband & son, And anxious to see what the future will bring.
Thank you so much for contributing here Patricia! You are a strong & stylish woman and I am so proud to feature you and your business here.
Be sure to visit Patty’s Closet online via her website or Facebook Page. And go check out one of her boutique stores in Vegas – they are super fabulous!
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Happy Saturday | Las Vegas Boudoir
Hope you all are having a wonderful Saturday and are able to enjoy some decent weather this weekend!
Just thought I would share a couple of shots I did recently on a very, VERY windy day for a client (now friend) – just for a change of pace. It’s nice to get outdoors every once in awhile!
Enjoy your day! xoxo
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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!
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty
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WPPI 2010 Recap | Las Vegas Boudoir
In planning for my favorite week of the year as a photographer – WPPI (next week!), I realized I had drafted a post about last year’s conference but never posted it because I was waiting to receive an image to include with it. I am just going to post the old draft now anyway so you can all see how amazing this conference was for me both professionally and personally. It’s going to be even better this year! So many exciting things in store! I can’t wait to get to share it all with you!
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Wow, what a whirlwind the past couple of weeks has been! I came away from WPPI feeling completely inspired, encouraged and feeling like I could take on the world!
Here are a few highlights:
First off, I have to thank Maura Kate of Irma Lou Photography for paying it forward BIG time. I had planned on attending the Business Institute and just going to the Trade Show, or taking baby steps since last year I only went to the trade show and thought next year I would be able to attend the classes too. Well, after atending the Business Institute I realized I was left with this yearning to learn more and be a part of all of the action. In comes Irma, who suddenly wasn’t able to make it to WPPI this year and through Leigh of Fleur di Leigh Photography, offered to give her Full Access ticket away! And, she gave it to me! Oh my goodness, I can’t even begin to express how grateful I was for this generous gift. You two ladies made my year! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about my craft and continue pursuing my dream!
The most inspiring class I took had to be wedding photographer Jasmine Star’s Ghetto Fabulous Marketing. I was most excited to hear her speak, even though I really didn’t think I needed to learn anything else at the show about Marketing. Her first class had sold out, but I was fortunate enough to have just picked up my ticket for WPPI to hear an announcement of her makeup class. I ran straight up to grab a seat. She definitely didn’t disappoint. While I already knew her story, I found her to be utterly inspiring in staying true to yourself and putting more of your personality out there. One of the most important things she said that stuck with me is that it’s okay if not everybody likes you. I know this, but as a perfectionist I fight this all the time. Hearing her say that actually repelling some people though is a positive thing since you don’t want to waste your time on the wrong people anyway, resonated with me deeply.
I LOVED seeing the Print Gallery of the finalists in the print competition. So inspiring to see such great work all in one space. Although, I was a bit disappointed to see that boudoir images were lacking in presence there.
The Trade Show was awesome since I got to meet my vendors in person. I was especially excited to meet Casey who handles my account with Forbeyon – they produce my Luxury Albums so beautifully.
And, of course, there were the parties on Tuesday night. Well, there were parties every night but I limited the ones I attended to just that evening. First up was the Boudoir Get-together that I coordinated at Rouge inside of the MGM. There was a pretty decent turn-out. Thank you to all who attended! We all network with each other online, so it was so great to see so many amazing boudoir shooters in person finally! After that a few of us all headed over to the[ B] Party which Becker of The [B] School was throwing at Mandalay Bay. Becker was such a gracious host. I was impressed by how he greeted everyone at the door himself and let us all know where the goods were…the goods being fantastic mexican food (delish tacos etc) and drinks (yummy margaritas and sangrias). I was so glad I went with my own group of fellow photographers though, as people seemed to be sticking to their own little groups instead of networking and mingling. I would have felt completely awkward trying to meet people in a situation like that!
Another highlight that evening was actually getting to meet Jasmine Star! The ever-so-popular pin-up photographer Robert Alvarado even snapped a picture of me with her! Thanks for being so kind and generous Jasmine!
Towards the end of the festivities I was fortunate enough to get to do a boudoir session for another boudoir photographer! Talk about fun! I was sooo glad I was able to work that into my schedule, as I had turned away a couple other boudoir photographers, not knowing if I could find the time during WPPI. But, it worked out for this one, thankfully! She was just as pretty as can be too. She reminded me of Kate Beckinsale!
I am both a bit relieved WPPI has ended so I can get back to business as normal, but a bit sad also. There was so much that I feel like I missed. Next year I am thinking of actually taking the week off (maybe even staying at the MGM) since I had a hard time trying to tackle all of that plus my work load. And, because my phone signal was just awful there I decided it would be better to plan on meeting up with other photographers way in advance. So, next year I will be painstakingly planning out my schedule with classes, activities and meetups.
I am more devoted than ever to becoming the best photographer and business woman I can possibly be. Thank you WPPI and to all the cool people I met for making me even more passionate about what I do. Because of WPPI I am excited about implementing some changes to Haute Shots for better workflow, marketing, etc.
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Maternity | Las Vegas Boudoir
S has done a boudoir shoot with me before and decided to do a maternity shoot recently as well. I am so happy to have been able to play a part in capturing this special time for her lovely family. Doesn’t she look amazing?! Her hubby and kiddo also joined in on a couple of shots. Pretty cute, huh? They are such a gorgeous family!
Since doing this photo session, she gave birth to another beautiful baby boy! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy S!
XOXO
Make-up by Hector Lomeli-Cuevas at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
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Sparkle and Shine | Las Vegas Boudoir
When I first started offering boudoir photography , I received an email from a sweet girl in Texas who told me she would be moving to Las Vegas soon and really wanted to do a shoot one day with me. Well, not long after she moved here I ran a Valentine’s Day contest and her essay won! (Read her winning entry here and see the resulting images from that session here). She immediately melted my heart with her sweet demeanor and fun attitude! She has become one of my biggest supporters, even going as far as bidding on and winning my service at a charity event for a good cause. Which led us to her most recent shoot. She had very limited time for this shoot (she’s a busy girl!), but rush or not, this girl knows how to shine, doesn’t she? And just look at her sparkly shoes! Ohhh, be still my heart!
Love you Mrs. H! Thanks for another fun photo session! xoxo
Professional airbrush makeup and hair styling by the ever-so-talented Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
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Which Bombshell are You? | Las Vegas Boudoir
I always give my clients a list of tips to help them prepare for their shoot. One of the tips is to do your photo session while pretending to be your favorite actress or model. It can really help to channel into your favorite bombshell. It also helps to imagine you are a ballerina….great posture and grace look amazing in photographs. It may feel silly at first, but it can give you a major confidence boost. So before your shoot, go ahead and do a little homework and find which famous femme fatale you can most identify with. This also helps in all kinds of situations, not just boudoir shoots!
I read somewhere once that Carmen Electra’s most inspiring bombshell was Ann Margaret. I love her too! Carmen studied her films over and over again so she could adopt some of her mannerisms as her own. Some of Ann’s films you might like to watch one day include, Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, Kitten with a Whip and The Tiger and the Pussycat.
Or maybe you relate with Marilyn Monroe more? Some of her sexiest film roles were in Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, Bus Stop and Niagara.
Or do you prefer a modern day vixen? As mentioned above, Carmen Electra has major appeal. She even has a book on How to be Sexy that might be worth checking out. And her exercise DVD’s might just get you into the sexy spirit while helping to get you into shape!
Dita von Teese is a good one to emulate too. That girl always looks impeccable and knows how to carry every inch of her body while posing for images.
These are just a few bombshells who come to mind. You might identify with others more though who might include: Sophia Lauren, Brigette Bardot, Lauren Bacall (You don’t know how to whistle, don’t you?), Elizabeth Taylor, Bettie Page, Jayne Mansfield, Angelina Jolie, Rita Hayworth, and so many others. Just do a google search for them and see what inspires you the most!
Have fun with this girls! Can’t wait to see which one you show up as to your shoot!
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Random Goings-on | Las Vegas Boudoir
Just thought I would check in with you all and give you some updates.
The Holidays are upon us (in the photography world anyway) and I am hopeful that you will consider booking your boudoir sessions soon if you would like to have product in time for Christmas. I know it’s only September but when you factor in a LOT of other photo shoots, image processing, gallery creating, final image retouching, product layout, and vendor production times, you can begin to understand why it’s important to schedule early. Plus if you schedule early you are more likely to get the exact date you are wanting for your session! I am considering making the cut-off date for most Christmas product orders November 25th, so you will need to do your shoot a week or two before that deadline. By the way, appointments are booking really fast. September is already my most booked month ever…woohoo!
San Francisco bound! Please note that I will be away from the office and unavailable for shoots (in Las Vegas anyway) from October 9th through the 13th. I will be wandering around aimlessly through a city I am quite fond of….fun! I would consider doing boudoir sessions while I am there though so if you live in the Bay area and are interested in this, please let me know ASAP by contacting me here.
On a final not, I just had to mention the shoot we did yesterday! It was beyond fabulous! Held in a TWO STORY penthouse suite with the most glamorous and downright awesome girl, it was a photographers dream come true! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to share these images as this particular gal opted to keep them private, but trust me when I tell you, they were to-die-for! This particular client opted to have Kat stay and do different makeup looks and will most assuredly have amazing variations of pictures to choose from because of this. She did a Marilyn-esque glamorous look, a more natural, softer look and a more haute couture look for high drama (that one was my personal favorite). Normally, Kat and Whitney stay for one hair/makeup look but this option is available to you too if it interests you (for an additional fee, of course). It’s a great way to add a bit more ‘fantasy’ to your images. Please let me know if you would like to add this option when booking your session.
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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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Inspired: Iris Apfel
Let’s face it, getting older is a daunting fact of life for any woman. Style icon, Iris Apfel actually makes me look more forward to it though. My grandmother was also a very stylish woman…always knew how to add a little glamour to every outfit. So, bring on the huge eye-glasses and load me up with accessories….elegant & fashionable aging, here I come! I actually think I will be braver with my fashion sense as I age.
Here is a great video on Iris. Such a fascinating woman! Hope you enjoy learning about her and her wisdom on personal style sensibility.
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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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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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