Why Do We Hate Our Stomachs?

I came across a cool blog today called Inside Out Style Blog.

They posted an article titled Why Do We Hate Our Stomachs So Much?
Imogen talks about how it's normal for women's stomachs to have a curve to them. Even most of the thinnest girls don't have flat stomachs. She also talks about how models are airbrushed to look "perfect" for public consumption.

This is dangerous thinking. I wanted to share this article. I hope you will read it. Just like the author, I also hear a lot of women with normal beautiful tummies complain about them to me. I do my best to highlight what you love and hide what you don't. I think I do a good job of this, but I also want you to love your body - all of it. Every women I have ever photographed is beautiful.

image is originally from Inside Out Style Blog

Boudoir Session

This boudoir session was actually a little while ago. My lovely client kindly gave me permission to use her pictures. When I asked if she would sign a release she was very enthusiastic about saying yes. She said she wanted other women to see how great her pictures turned out even though she doesn't have a "perfect body". Those are her words, not mine. I think she is gorgeous and I know her husband would agree!

I thought I would share them in black and white for fun, except the last one because, well, I love pink.

Valentine's Day Boudoir

Wow, I have been so busy. The holidays seemed to fly by. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I even have pictures to share that I have been too busy to post. I will get them up, so check back here soon.

Also, I just wanted to let everyone know I can squeeze two boudoir sessions into my schedule before Valentine's Day. So send me an email if you are interested and we will get you on the schedule.

Holiday Deadlines

Just a reminder to my clients about holiday deadlines for placing product orders.

Flushmount albums - November 19th
All other products - December 10th

I wish the deadlines weren't approaching so quickly but my suppliers and myself get really busy this time of year and I want to make sure we can get all orders back in time.

Missed booking a session for the holidays?  Remember Valentine's Day is approaching and boudoir photos are the perfect gift!

Boudoir Shoot

As promised, more pictures:

Hair and makeup by Denise Christensen

Boudoir Sneak Peek

A sneak peek from a recent boudoir shoot. I promise I will post more later. Enjoy:

Girly Blog Post

This is a great blog post, a little long, but worth reading. It's all about feeling insecure, self worth and just girly stuff. It is written by another female photographer. Enjoy:

Warning Women are Crazy - Girlie Blog! Enter at Your Own Risk.

One Outfit Boudoir Session

A couple more from the session I posted last time. We did one outfit for this session and we still got lots of variety. Different shoes, accessories, sets and poses can all make completely different looks. 

Boudoir Sneak Peek

I have another session I have permission to post. Here is a sneak peak. I will post more later.

Here is a behind-the-scenes shot. Denise is doing a little lip touch-up half way through the session.

Pinup: Behind The Scenes

I thought you might like to see these behind-the-scenes pin up pictures. I have been seeing these all over the internet but I believe this is the original source so go here to check it out:
Pinup Before and Afters

They titled it "The Original Photoshop". I laugh because you can tell there have been some obvious modifications to the original images. I noticed a lot of trimming of figures, change of hairstyles as well as changing the background.

I think it's interesting to see all they do to get the shot. Notice how in the 10th photo where she is swinging they have a light stand showing right behind the model. I believe that is the source of light shining down on the top of her head giving her the appearance that the light is coming from the sun since the painting looks as though she is outside.

Most of all I want everyone to notice that most pin up posters were a bit unrealistic. Enjoy: