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Getting Wet in the Name of Art
One unique and liberating way to showcase personal confidence and beauty is through a shower photoshoot concept. It’s all about capturing a raw and authentic moment, allowing your natural self to shine through.
Rosé Bridal Boudoir
I love shooting Bridal Boudoir because it can be so soft and feminine (although it doesn’t have to be). It’s also fun to add something new, something borrowed and something blue. It’s also exciting to know how much the groom is going to love the final photos when he receives them on his wedding day.
Film Noir Meets Modern Tattoos
I don’t often get to share the final photos never mind the behind the scene video of my client talking about her experience. But with the amazing Beth, I get to do both! The shoot concept she gave me was Femme Fatale meets Gothic with a Modern Twist. She wanted the photos to be sexy and artistic and completely trusted me in whatever I wanted to create. I was beyond excited and couldn’t wait to work with her.
Hotel Room Vamp
Depending on the photoshoot concept I will choose the perfect location. For this concept, I wanted something dark and vampy and that needed a more salacious hotel room. When I saw this space with the dark red curtains and matching carpet, I knew it would be perfect. The fabulous burlesque performer Mia Culpa really embodied the whole vamp feeling I wanted to create in these images.
Glam Day for Mom
This beautiful, hard working mom was gifted a photoshoot from her wonderful partner so she could have a day that was just about her. The concept was vintage meets modern, my absolute favourite style to photograph. Soft, sensual and playful were the words of the day.
vintage meets modern boudoir
I love when vintage meets modern in fashion, in life and especially in a photoshoot. This shoot combined a touch of the vintage pin-up found in ‘70s Playboy magazines combined with modern day sensibilities.
Fetish Magazine Cover Shoot
When I first started photography 16 years ago, a lot of my models and clients were part of the fetish scene because boudoir photography was considered to be outrageous back then. That sounds crazy now, but it took many years for the idea of posing in your lingerie to be popular. Of course I loved the fetish scene because I love corsets, leather, high heels and any excuse to create interesting art. And when I start liking a subject, I start researching everything about it.
Flower power
I think my new favourite saying is, “There’s magic in chaos” and nothing could describe this shoot more accurately. For those who don’t know me, I like to plan out every possible detail of a photoshoot. That being said, when I’ve worked with someone as long as I have with Christelle Souverbie, I like to go with the flow and see where the wind takes us.
manoir blackswan photoshoot
What I loved about shooting at Manoir Blackswan so much was how every room had it’s own unique personality. The house is filled with these elaborate antiques curated perfectly by its owner.
The perfect revenge
Revenge Photoshoot
(noun)re·venge/rəˈvenj/ pho·to shoot/ˈfōdō SHo͞ot/
The process of self exploration during a glamour or boudoir photoshoot after exiting a toxic relationship. The perfect re-entry onto social media that says “F*ck the past & the haters, I’m ready for an exciting new future – done my way.” It’s a coming out party for your bad-a** self.
4 Reasons Why
4 Reasons Why a Boudoir Photoshoot is Important for your Spiritual Health - It doesn’t matter if you’re single or in a relationship, creating a loving relationship with your body and your spirit should be your number one priority. Here are my top 4 reasons why a boudoir photoshoot will make you fall in love with yourself and will top your to-do list this season.
Maui shoot
I love adventures and I especially love when my photoshoot clients join me on them. This was my first time visiting Maui and I fell absolutely in love with the island. It really is as beautiful as you imagine it to be. I was grateful that my client, Laureyn, decided to join me on this adventure and spend a beautiful day creating art together.
Turning 50
[ or how women only get better with time ]
“It’s not like 50 is the new 30. It’s like 50 is the new chapter." Sharon Stone
Birthdays deserve to be celebrated and big birthdays should be immortalized! When Jennifer reached out to celebrate her 50th in front of the camera, I knew it was going to be a special kind of photoshoot. I had worked with her 10 years ago and I couldn’t wait to play catch-up.
The White Dress Shirt
There is just something so timeless and sexy about the Classic White Dress Shirt. Over sized or fitted, you can’t go wrong with such a simple look. Playing with edge of androgyny, everyone connects to this amazing style piece. Wear it with a corset and have a Victorian Influence, tie it at the waist and it’s ’50s inspired. Steal your partner’s shirt and now you have an intimate reminder of them.
BURLESQUE WITH AN EDGE
Why choose when between being feminine & edgy in a burlesque inspired photoshoot when you can do both?
The Lingerie addict
I’ve been a big fan of Cora Harrington, otherwise known as The Lingerie Addict, from the very beginning. So of course I was thrilled that we could finally meet and work together in Los Angeles. What I love so much about this woman is that she has created such an inclusive community for all people who love lingerie.
Sophisticated Body Paint
There are a few photoshoot concepts that I cannot get enough of and gold body paint is one of them. The story behind this shoot was to create a golden goddess from a different time and I think we accomplished it!
Boudoir in the Forest
Where do you feel most at peace? Is it in a bustling city or do you crave being in nature? If it’s the latter, then a private Forest Boudoir Photoshoot is for you.
Glamour at Any Age
Glamour, fashion, sexiness… 3 things that do not have an expiry date. I’ve been photographing women for over 15 years and I can tell you with absolute certainty that women only get better with age.
No Experience Required
This is one of the few moments in life where having zero experience can be a great thing.