“It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts.” - K.T. Jong ______________________________________ Here's a fun fact :...
Today, we’re taking a quick trip back to the fundamentals. That’s right, the FUN-damentals, the stuff you need to know and the skills you need to have if you want to take great photos. The composition is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of...
She took a sip from her glass of champagne and dropped her robe without a care in the world. She was a beautiful confident woman and she knew it. She knew it because she is a mother of four, three-time cancer survivor, wife, business owner and she loved every bit of...
You’ve probably heard it said that the success of the end result depends on one of two things: blind luck or excellent preparation. But when it comes to business, it’s never a good idea to leave anything to chance. Besides, “luck” is what happens when preparation...
Julia Margaret Cameron “I longed to arrest the beauty that came before me and at length, the longing has been satisfied.” - Julia Margaret Cameron ________________ One of the most beautiful and uncanny elements about Boudoir Photography is the ability of the...
“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar ___________________________________________ Breath is healing but is so often taken for granted. Breathing in deeply calms the heart, relaxes tense muscles,...
Boudoir Photography Tip of the Week: The Art of Complimenting “There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments.” - Chris Rock ------- It’s no secret that women tend to battle a great many insecurities. Even the strongest and boldest of us...
"If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument." - Eve Arnold ____________________________ Photography becomes art when it makes you feel something,...
You watch him walk into the room. Shoulders back, head held high, large smile on his face as he greets the people he passes by.He’s not the most handsome person you’ve ever seen, but there’s something about him that makes you want to know him. That something is...
You know how in movies you’ll sometimes see someone babbling, because they’re flustered and nervous by the presence of another person, and the other person, without saying a word, will simply step forward and silence the babbling person with a kiss. And something...
Beautiful photos by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin “‘Born This Way’ is about being yourself, and loving yourself, and being proud.” - Lady Gaga “My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the...
'Unbutton, unzip, unclip, untie, undo, undress.' 'Understood', she replied. -Michael Faudet
I've always been on a search for grace. Grace in who I am, what I am doing, where I am, and especially in what I'm photographing. Over the last few months of photographing dancers and connecting to the love I have for the beauty of form and movement; I am remembering...
Ellen Von Unwerth “Technique undoubtedly helps make photography magical, but I prefer to work with the atmosphere. I think that the obsession with technique is a male thing. Boy's toys. They love playing.. but once you've perfected something, you have started...
There is nothing like running naked through the woods! I've been missing over the last couple weeks because I've been traveling quite a bit and I've been just crazy busy. I've been taking some amazing photos lately and I definitely feel as though work is in a...
“If I had to pick a single word to describe what my pictures are all about, I would say ‘secrets.’” - Joyce Tenneson ________________________ Her work has been displayed in more than 150 exhibitions around the world, on magazine covers, in museums, in private...
Over the last couple of months, I've been doing some much needed personal work. It's been way too long since I've really dug a little deeper into the special place that just wants to create art for myself. Not for social media, not for my clients, not for...
If there's specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can't change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies. It's irrelevant who or what directed a movie, the important thing is that you...
"I remember how heaven looks like; her eyes remind me of it." The Devil said to himself. -Daniel Saint
You are not a body with a mind, you are a mind with a body, and your body is the most valuable thing that you possess. Whether you are religious or not, you can recognize that each person is a miracle, the life spark inside each and every one of us is miraculous, but...
”The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”- Dorothea Lange ________________ One of the strongest women of the early 20th century was not a suffragette, a sweatshop worker, or a single mother trying to make it in lower-class urban...
Our clothes and accessories are the ‘aces we keep up our sleeves’. We use fashion to express our style, likes, and even our dislikes. Yet it’s possible to forget every now and then that being ‘dressed to kill’ is still a lesser priority than the personality filling...
The beauty of simplicity is something I'm always searching for.I've now been shooting boudoir photography for 10 years and with every year I learn more, new styles emerge, old falls away, skills are honed, and inspiration is always fluttering at my door. I've never...
Whatever top boudoir trends of 2018 you use, we are so excited to shoot your beautiful self in any of our amazing locations. We love a variety of session styles from edgy to dramatic to cozy, home-like sessions that are so popular this year. And for us, this year is going to be our best year yet. Want a cozy, home-like session in a city near you?
Ok, hold up! What does your ego have anything to do with Boudoir Photography?! The average woman looks in the mirror and has something critical to say about her body! Literally this is ridiculous and yet it’s so true.
For once the tables have tuned. It’s nice to be in a niche that women are mostly dominating and it’s not because of our gender.
We all know the stories in which tech giants like Google and Facebook lament about the gender gap and pay inequality. 1:1 gender ratio is the big goal for most industries. It is a problem in Boudoir Photography as well. But, here female
For once the tables have tuned. It’s nice to be in a niche that women are mostly dominating and it’s not because of our gender.
We all know the stories in which tech giants like Google and Facebook lament about the gender gap and pay inequality. 1:1 gender ratio is the big goal for most industries. It is a problem in Boudoir Photography as well. But, here female
How can I be more honest, and vulnerable?
Being a boudoir photographer I have learned a lot about women and I have seen many transform right in front of my eyes. It can happen so fast. Once we let go of the fear, allow ourselves to be vulnerable, love our bodies and embrace our unique beauty, a new woman emerges, a new lightness of being emerges.
How can I be more honest, and vulnerable?
Being a boudoir photographer I have learned a lot about women and I have seen many transform right in front of my eyes. It can happen so fast. Once we let go of the fear, allow ourselves to be vulnerable, love our bodies and embrace our unique beauty, a new woman emerges, a new lightness of being emerges.
A deluxe boudoir experience isn’t necessarily the most expensive or elaborate session. There are a few key actions that you as a client can take to ensure a memorable shoot.
Want to shoot with the best boudoir photographer in Los Angeles? I share my top tips to find your dream shutterbug.
She did the scary thing. She broke a heart, quite her job, moved out from a place she loved, said goodbye to friends, and all the things she thought two weeks ago were so important.
She took a leap of faith.
A place where all could go right or wrong. She left what was secure, status quo, and stable. She trusted her instincts, her innate knowingness, took her life by the balls plucked the courage and she did it. She fucking did it.
Rum right?! Hohoho With consumerism, the present state of world affairs, and the 24-hour compulsiveness to always be plugged in, it’s often challenging to truly feel connected to the divine, especially during the holidays. The busyness of life always getting in the...
Before I dive into this article, a disclaimer. I completely support the decision women take to devote their life to rearing their young. Yes, the grind can often get tedious but I have met ladies who are deliriously happy with the tasks that others may not look upon...
Every woman has a stand-out feature. That one thing which makes her unique and beautiful. For some it can be the electric smile. For others it may be the lithe frame. I believe that what the world tags “imperfection” is actually the essence of who you are. Because it...
So...you have taken the plunge. You are going to bare all in front of the camera and you have already made up your mind that you will love it! And don’t get me wrong, you most certainly will. In fact your first shoot is going to transform you in ways you never thought...
Multiple personalities carry with them a whisper of stigma. The very word calls up images of troubled souls – of Sybil and Eve. Of anguish and pain! Oh what it must be like to have your physical space constantly violated by alien beings and presences. No wonder the...
Let's be honest, boudoir is a straight-up addiction. At least for me, it is. The liberation, exhilaration, and transcendental quality of the sessions get you hooked to the magical alchemy of hesitance into confidence and restriction into fluidity. Sorry, that was a...
Be fluid, like water moving down the stream. There is nothing in your way, you move through obstacles, there is no resistance, there is just flow.
Anniversary gifts are tricky. The occasion is so laden with meaning and expectations that many people get cold feet when it comes to picking something that stands for commitment, love and dedication. Traditionally speaking the first anniversary gift calls for...
My mind. My Body. My Freedom. Women's Rights Are HuMan Rights and I will not give in and I will not give up.
If you find someone that is able turn pain into poetry, don't let them go...
A few months ago I went to Mexico to help my dear friend Sarah out with starting her youtube channel, easy love. After missing my flight then my connection, I ended up in Mexico City. I left the airport against Curtis's wishes in hopes to discover something worth...
I posted a couple weeks ago announcing that I was giving away a couples boudoir shoot to one lucky couple and I am beyond thrilled to share the winner with you today! A few months ago I photographed Jill. She came in for a gift for her fiancé and she was one of the...