For the Girls | Las Vegas Boudoir
This post is specifically for the ladies. I normally shoot my boudoir sessions with the end audience in my mind…the husband. My aim for that is moody, dramatic and super sexy. For this shoot, though, the audience was the gorgeous gal pictured here, so I wanted to go extra feminine with these and utilized the luscious light. Hope you all enjoy these!
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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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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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Vegas Vacation | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs E contacted me to do a boudoir shoot when she was in the planning stages of the very first vacation that she and her husband had ever been able to take together. They were head over heels in love with each other and a real wedding and honeymoon just wasn’t in their plans years ago so they had every intention of really living it up while in Las Vegas. Mrs. E told me, “The Haute Shots boudoir session was the one thing I REALLY wanted to do. Forget gambling!” My kind of girl! I knew we were going to have a splendid time getting to know each other during her time with me. And, to honor the deep bond between her and her husband, I let her awesome hubby come up at the end of her session for a few shots together. I’m such a sucker for true love!
Thanks Mrs. E for a wonderful session! I had the best time with you! And thank you for giving me permission to share your images.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Happy Anniversary Haute Shots | Las Vegas Boudoir
Tomorrow marks my second year anniversary as a professional boudoir photographer! I can’t even begin to explain how happy it makes me that we have made it through yet another successful year. I am even more excited than ever for what the future holds for Haute Shots as well as for our fabulous clients!
For more info (a heartfelt thank you and how we are going to celebrate – you are all invited!), please hurry and subscribe to our newsletter. It is scheduled to go out early tomorrow morning.
Wishing you all a very beautiful weekend!
P.S. I will be out of the office until Friday, busy with shoots and WPPI. See you all soon!
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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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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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The Magic Number | Las Vegas Boudoir
Four seems to be the magic number for lots of our clients with kiddos. I am constantly amazed at how these beautiful ladies get their bodies back after having four children. A woman’s body is so resilient, isn’t it?
Well Mrs F was no exception, she was in GREAT shape and credits CrossFit for helping her to look as amazing as she does. I’ve heard CrossFit is pretty intense – my son did it for awhile and said it was incredibly difficult but he loved it.
Mrs. F came to me all the way from Florida for her photo session. I thought she looked a lot like Heather Locklear….absolutely gorgeous and had the sweetest personality!
Without further ado, here are some of her pretty pictures…
Which one is your favorite?
Hair & makeup by Kat & Rachel of Hera Beauty (winners of the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice award)
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An Ideal Husband | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mr N is an ideal husband. He really knows how to make his wife feel special. While he was coming to Vegas for business, he not only flew his gorgeous wife in because he wanted to share the trip with her, but also lined up a boudoir session for her with Haute Shots and also arranged for hair/makeup by Hera Beauty during her time here!
We had so much fun with Mrs N! She had a spunky, fun personality and it was a pleasure getting to know her. She had the most adorable outfits and shoes that she said her hubby purchased for her. Hello?! I told you he was the ideal husband! He brings her back goodies like that all the time, apparently!
Anyway, Mr & Mrs N, you both were awesome and I am glad to have played a fun part of your trip to Vegas!
Guys, if you are interested in giving the gift of a boudoir session to your special lady click here for information on a Haute Shots gift certificate.
Hair & makeup by Whitney & Kat of Hera Beauty.
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Beyond my Comfort Zone | Las Vegas Boudoir
Last week marked the first attempt of the season of trying on a bikini. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. While I am a fairly thin person….the slightest weight gain can be REALLY noticeable on me. And glaring at myself in that bikini, I knew I had to do something! I desperately wanted to tone up.
Going to the gym though has never given me real results. Maybe I just don’t push myself hard enough there. I knew I needed a place where I could be held accountable. So I started searching for boot camp type programs in parks near my home. I was so excited by what I found…BODY BLAST a 2 week program by MotivFit! They weren’t going to be drill sergeants but more encouraging, meaning I stood no chance of leaving in tears, thankfully! I immediately posted something about the class on facebook to see if anyone else would be interested in going, since I am not good about doing things like this alone. Whitney, the hair stylist for Haute Shots (Hera Beauty) piped in saying she would do it and was registering right then. Oh boy, now I did it. I was completely obligated to do it now!
I have NEVER been a very active person. Because I have been thin (enough) most of my life, I have never had to work very hard to stay that way. But, as I get older I notice that I need to get into better shape…tone up, build endurance, etc. Knowing that this Body Blast workout was going to be INTENSE had me completely freaked out. What if I couldn’t do it? Would I be the only fool not able to run far enough, do the correct amount of sit-ups, pushups, and more? Or what if my heart couldn’t handle it? I never really pushed my body like that before! Well, I am happy to say that I pushed through my near panic attack and took the first step and just showed up to the first class!
As soon as I pulled up I felt relieved and encouraged….I can do this! I was so thankful that Whitney was there and was surprised to find a client there as well! Apparently my client had been doing MotivFit classes and personal training sessions as a way of getting into amazing shape after having a baby! So, with a great support system next to me and really encouraging instructors we began our journey of what was the most difficult workout of my life.
And, guess what? I survived! And, while my body is sore, I am doing it again tonight! Woohoo!
Can’t wait to see how I look and feel in 2 weeks. Bikini? – you better be ready for me!
If you are interested in stepping outside of your own comfort zone and getting into shape with these wonderful people, check out MotivFit! They are AWESOME!
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Charity Walk April 25th | Las Vegas Boudoir
Haute Shots is planning on becoming more involved with the community this year and as part of that will be taking part in charity walks.
The first one is the AIDS Walk on Sunday, April 25, 2010. It is put on annually by AFAN Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) which provides support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. AFAN works to reduce HIV infection through prevention education to eliminate fear, prejudice and the stigma associated with the disease.
I have done this charity walk before and had such a blast! It’s even better when you go with a large group of people, so let’s all join together and get our walk on! The more, the merrier!
Please sign up on our team page.
And, to show team spirit, I have created fun t-shirts that you can get here. (I am either purchasing the cap sleeve one pictured or the standard sized t-shirt that I can cut up by removing the neckband and arm bands.)
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Brilliance and Beauty Event – Vegas
Tiffany stylists will assist you in creating elegant jewelry statements with Tiffany Keys, and Guerlain makeup artists will treat you to a polished new look.
RSVP
702 697 5400
bellagio@tiffany.com
Las Vegas – Via Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-697-5400
bellagio@tiffany.com
August 22
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Vegas Boudoir Suite Shoot – Mrs A
Mrs A was planning a trip to Vegas with her husband who was coming to town for a business trip and decided it might be fun to schedule a boudoir shoot with me while her husband was away at his conference. I couldn’t agree more! What a unique and fun thing to do while in Vegas!
I arrived at Mrs A’s suite with Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty who did an amazing job with her hair and makeup!
Mrs A was one of the most delightful individuals I have ever come across. She had a way about her that made everyone around her light up and she was absolutely GORGEOUS! She had true southern charm and the sweetest accent! Thanks Mrs A for a fun, girly afternoon!
Here are a few shots of Kat and Whitney in action. Mrs A got the full star treatment with these two. Great job Hera Beauty!
San Gennaro Feast – Las Vegas
Looking for something to do in Vegas this weekend? This looks like a lot of fun to me!
It’s time to celebrate Italian heritage, and this year’s San Gennaro Feast promises to be one of the most varied—and delicious—yet. The fun starts Wednesday May 6 and runs through Sunday May 10. There will be a huge number of ethnic food vendors, live performances, carnival rides and games. Go ahead—pretend you’re doing it for the family. We know you’re really going for the sausage and peppers.
Where: Flamingo and 215
Cost: Free – $7
Age limit: All ages
{via the Las Vegas Sun}
Dream a Little Dream
Many of you may have noticed that my blog has been turning in a different direction…more oriented towards Boudoir Photography. Why might this be? Well, I have finally decided what I want to be when I grow up!
In all seriousness, last August I was laid off from my job as a graphic designer, thrown into the cold in the worst job market fathomable. While I began slipping into a depression at first, I quickly roused myself out of the darkness in search of my own personal light. I decided that being laid off was an opportunity to rediscover myself and what I most wanted to do professionally. I also found that any negativity wasn’t helping at all and that I needed to remain positive in order for good things to begin coming my way. And begin to happen they did…almost immediately.
After having experimented with nature photography, product photography, portrait photography and concert photography, I became interested in boudoir photography for women (over a year ago) and shot a few boudoir sessions for friends but suddenly I began getting calls from perfect strangers asking about my boudoir services. With each new session I surprised even myself at how much I was growing, learning and gaining confidence as a professional photographer! And with each new client came another referral after they heard what a great experience their friend had and after seeing the resulting images from their shoots. That is when I had my ‘a-ha’ moment that I might be able to support myself doing what I love!
I have been working very hard (with Joe, who is doing so very much to help make my dreams come true) on the new website, this new blog, new marketing materials and the new name for my new photography business (Haute Shots) focusing on boudoir! I am super excited about this and really hope that it will do well.
Thank you to everyone…family, friends & CLIENTS (you ladies ROCK!) who have helped make this a possibility!
Family Fun
Such a great day yesterday! My entire family (my son Austin and my mother Judy), along with Joe and his daughter, Brittany, headed out to the Red Rock area for a picnic at Spring Mountain Ranch. We toured a ranch owned by Howard Hughes after our lunch, then headed to Bonnie Springs/Old Nevada for some wild west fun!
Epicurean Affair
Another annual Vegas event I have always wanted to check out, but haven’t is the Epicurean Affair, held this year at The Flamingo on Thursday, April 23rd.
Speaking of The Flamingo, have you seen their fairly newish GO Rooms? Swanky! reasonably priced, too!
UNLVino
UNLV’s annual UNLVino is fast approaching. This is something I have always wanted to go to but just never got around to doing. Might have to wait another year (again). Have any of you been to this local event?
Rock the Block
I have heard some pretty great things about the new Eleven Spa over at Town Square (my favorite little shopping spot in Vegas). This event should be really nice…check it out! A great opportunity to experience a little pampering.
Dinner in the Sky
Looking for something new to do in Vegas for fun? Maybe you should try ‘Dinner in the Sky‘ (fine dining 160-180 feet in the air). It was here for a brief time over New Year’s and now it’s back! My son, Austin worked as a waiter aboard Dinner in the Sky when it was here the last time and is set to start working it again. That’s Austin wearing a bow-tie in the pics! I seriously do not know where he gets his bravery from….certainly not from me!
(photos from the dinner in the sky flickr profile)