This is the second post I’m putting up from this session…which I don’t normally do!   However, this session was just unreal.  She’s thrilled with them – and obviously so am I!  I really am falling more and more in love with shooting Boudoir sessions…

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Every time I get to work with a woman for a Boudoir Session – I fall more and more in love with them!   These sessions are so creative – and really allow me to see the lines of your body in an artistic way.   I don’t think many people think they would display an image like this in their home, or atleast not anywhere other then their bedroom.  HOWEVER!  If you have something abstract, that is all about lines – high contrast, black and white with a great balance of postive and negative space…. Why not???  I actually have one of my clients shoulder/collar bone shots huge in my dining room, and get so many compliments on it.   Here’s a few from a recent session – she was amazing – nevervous as everyone is in the beginning, but thrilled with how it went and what she’s seen so far!  Enjoy…

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Are you wondering why in the world I’m talking about Valentine’s Day in December? !   Well believe it or not…Valentine’s Day is only about 8 weeks away!  As with any holiday session, booking needs to planned so that there’ s time to shoot the session, process, order, and get everything into your hands!  So in actuality…all of you women in the Capital District need to start looking at your calendars and get ready to book your Valentine’s Day Boudoir Session now!  Boudoir photos are a wonderful, and very appreciate gifts for our husbands, boyfriend.  And feeling good about yourself and your body, is a pretty nice gift to yourself as well!

I’ve posted about Boudoir before – and just want to recap a bit.   Yes, Boudoir means “bedroom” and generally are considered sexy/beautiful pictures.   Most women that contact me are a bit nervous, and sometimes embarrassed!  All of those jitters quickly diminish as we chat about what you want your boudoir session to be, and I fill you in on the details of how one typically goes!  The biggest thing I want clients to know, is that I work very hard to make them feel comfortable, confident and beautiful!  We’ll talk about angles, whether or not you like your profile or straight on shots better.  Parts of your body you love, and even the ones you don’t care for!  These sessions are shot in the comfort of your own home.  And again, we make it what you want it to be.  We’ll use different rooms in the house/apartment – and a lot of window light for that soft glow.   I also like to focus on the lines of the body.  So in some shots,  I may be focusing on your legs, back, shoulders — and you get to relax as I work some magic behind the camera!   I will be getting some “testimonials” from women I’ve worked with, as hearing about someone’s experience is generally what people really want!

Here’s another shot from previous sessions, and a testimonial from a future client… 

TESTIMONIAL

“Thank you so much for taking so much time with me last night!  I know I had a ton of questions…I didn’t mean to keep you for so long. But your patience and understanding and wanting to make me feel so comfortable makes me know that you are the only person I could ever feel ok about doing something like this with!!  So please, take that as even a higher compliment than taking the most beautiful pictures of someone.  The pictures I am sure are wonderful, but to be able to make someone feel comfortable enough to show her “bedroom” side to someone other than the man she loves, is huge.  So thank you for this.”

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Well this seems to be the word of the month! 

I’ve been getting so many inquiries for this type of session – and actually I had one this morning!  I didn’t realize that there really aren’t that many photographers in the area who do them, or maybe advertise that they do.  I personally, LOVE them!  It’s a great hour spent making a woman feel beautiful and sexy — how could it not be fun?   Most initial inquiries are always with a bit of reservation… and I often hear/read ….”I can’t believe I’m even thinking about this!”    Very understandable that nerves would creep in a bit!  I think the women I’ve talked and worked with would tell you how quickly that feeling dissolves – and is replaced by excitement.   Bottom line really – men are visual creatures!!!!   I love the idea of giving these type of photos as a birthday or anniversary gift.   Don’t know about you, but I try so hard to come up with unique ideas for my husband’s presents… and unfortunately resort to a golf something more often than I’d like to admit!  LOL

The way I’m currently running these sessions is to take all the final session images – once approved by the client of course! – and order them in a bound, hardcover book.  Proofs are given as digital files so they can be shared if you wanted, or easily loaded to a phone   The books are perfect – beautifully layed out, and customized to each client. 

If you’ve ever considered this type of session – I really do encourage you to give me a call and chat about it!  If you haven’t…think about it!  I will try to post what I can about these sessions, and of course share the photos I’m given permission to share- with you. 

Check back for updates and samples from this session!!!

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This week I got to work with a wonderful, beautiful, sexy wife…who decided to give her husband a surprise boudoir photo gift! I love these sessions, and couldn’t think of a better present.

Now if you can’t possibly imagine getting into lingerie in front of someone other than your significant other —- let me tell you, these sessions are so relaxed and fun – any nerves will quickly flee! We chatted, laughed, and of course took some beautiful photos! Due to the nature of the sessions – I obviously can’t post many pictures – but am hoping to get a few quotes from ladies that have done them. Hearing it straight from the women themselves is probably the best way to relay the vibe of a boudoir session with me!

In the meantime, enjoy some beautiful, sexy pictures!

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Summer always goes by too quickly doesn’t it? Already I’m watching my calendar fill up with both Photography Sessions and personal family functions! I’ve been trying to find a way to post a calendar showing open dates, but as of now I do not have this capability on my site. So, I just wanted to share that availability for summer sessions is beginning to become more sparse. In the past two weeks, I’ve had many inquires, and a good handfull of bookings. If you’re considering a Portrait Session – please call to discuss the details and find out about availability. If we’ve already chatted and you do want to book, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Sessions are booked on a first come first serve basis.

I hope you’re all enjoying the summer & scooting around the rain!
~genine

*PS – Watch for “Good Pictue Taking Tips” — plan on posting it soon to help you get some nice shots to remember your 2009 Summer!

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As I posted earlier, I was luck enough to photograph this blonde beauty. I’ve done several past sessions for her and her family – nothing just focused on “MOM” . It really was a last minute Father’s Day gift idea – which proved to be an amazing session! Like anyone, it’s easy to get nervous in front of the camera. But, as I told her – you just need to relax, take the guidance of your photographer, and think loving thoughts. All the rest will unfold on it’s own. Obviously I’m a bit limited on which images I can share – but really wanted to give you just a taste of what a Boudoir session can be. I really can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t love a session, where you feel beautiful, and sexy. She was thrilled – even saying “I’ve never had a more beautiful picture taken of me in my life…” and her husband was thrilled with his gift of dreamy pictures of the love of his life…

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