January 27th, 2011
Have a special furry friend you’d like portraits of? Join me at The Happy Woof on Saturday, February 5 from 1-4 pm for a Tail-Waggin’ Tailgate Party. There will be gift bags, raw pet food sampling, and pet portraits by yours truly. It’s going to be so much fun! To register for pet photos and for more details, visit Bella Mia Weddings and Events!
This is a photo of our 14 year old dalmatian. And yes, that is the watermark for my Photog business. I’m taking the leap my friends! My blogsite is up and running but is still a work in progres. I wasn’t going to share until I’m 100% completely satisfied with it but I can’t contain myself. If you want a peak, click here.
Let me know what you think. Pretty please?
January 24th, 2011
Ours was great but cold. Very cold. We managed to take a little excursion to The Old Post Office to take a tour of the clock tower. For as long as we’ve been living here, this was our first visit. The main event for kids wasn’t really the tower but the ride over via the Metro. Luckily, the metro station stops right outside the Old Post Office so there wasn’t too much walking. Did I mention it was cold? I love DC and all the architecture here. I thought I’d share a few gorgeous details I snapped from our day out. Have a great week!
The Metro
Right outside the Federal Triangle Metro Station
The Old Post Office Clock Tower
Interior of The Old Post Office
Even the radiator in the building was gorgeous
These bars were messing with my photos! LOL
View of the Capitol from the Tower
View of the Washington Monument from the Tower
January 13th, 2011
For those of you on the fence on partaking in a boudoir session, here are 10 debunked excuses.
1. I’m fat
I hear women say this all the time even if they look fabulous! Fat is relative. Women are beautiful no matter what size you are. I want you to shout from the rooftops loud and proud of how fabulous you look. Thats why we are here. Taking photos. Celebrating your beauty. Please take 78 seconds out of your day to watch THIS VIDEO, “Totally Awesome,” no matter who you are.
2. It’s Too Expensive
Actually, participating in the Distinct Concept’s Valentines Unwrapped Boudoir Marathon is one of the best deals out there! You will have a half hour with a make up artist, champaign and h’ors deouvres and a half hour shoot. You’ll also receive a pin up calendar or a 10 page album depending on what package your purchase. Plus, Small Burst will give you a discount if you sign up by January 17th. Mention this blog and get 5% off!
3. I am Too Old
Psst-have you heard 40 is the new 30, 50 the new 40! Age is just a number and a mindset. Besides being wiser, I find that the older my clients are, the more comfortable in their skin they are. With that said, women are totally beautiful creatures at all and any age.
4. I am Shy
I can understand this. I am more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. Your shoot will be in a private room with just me-the photographer, and a female assistant. I’m easy going, I’m funny, and will make the shoot fun. I promise I’m not scary!
5. I Don’t Want These Photos on the internet
Why do you think I don’t have any in my porfolio—yet I do not slap my clients naked butts on my website unless they let me. Okay, well, maybe no naked butts ever on my blog. Most clients want this to be an intimate session with the photographs as gifts for their sweetheart’s eyes only. After I edit I store securely for a short time and delete all of the outtakes. Seriously – your privacy is my number 2 concern – after making you look HAWT.
6. I am Pregnant
What a fabulous time to celebrate your body! That glow is something only experienced in pregnant women, and guess what? Having a belly–totally a good thing!
7. I don’t know what to wear
I can refer you to a stylist. She is amazing and wonderful and will work with you on YOUR style. You can wear as much or as little as you wish, but working with a stylist is something that will help you achieve the look and feel you want. And you thought stylists were only for Hollywood Starlets…I want you to feel like a star. Stylist not your thing? No worries, I’ll have an info packet for you with all the details, including what to wear!
8. It’s Trashy
Not one little bit! I like to think my boudoir sessions are along the lines of discreet beauty- art, if you will. The female form has been captured in art since the beginning of time and in today’s society, have you every heard anyone (in their right mind-lol) call a Botticelli painting trashy? They’re downright beautiful is what they are and the are celebrated today in museums and fine art galleries.
9. Why would I do something like this?
Because you will finally know how hot you are. Because you want a really original gift for your partner. Because you deserve it. Because a gym membership and new clothes can’t give you the gift that these photos will give you.
10. I am Embarrassed.
Don’t be. Please. I will do my best to help you feel comfortable through the shoot. Have I mentioned how fun this is going to be? Seriously, it’s going to be a party with wine and cheese, some music. You’ll be glad you did this.
See, there are absolutely no excuses! Join us on January 22nd for the Valentines Unwrapped Photoshoot. Sign up here.
*****UPDATE********You have until January 18th to sign up!!
