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It’s on Fire! – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:48:28 +0000

Very quickly a buzz was started over the launch of my Boudoir Suite Event at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. So many inquires, and many requests for a second date for this incredible photography event! In response another date has been scheduled!!!!

Thrilled to announce that the next Boudoir Suite Event will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010. We’ll be using the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY again for the portraits. Hours will be similar 9-6 pm. Clients will have the same options available: either a 1 hour or 2 hour session, hair and makeup artist option, and 2 collection choices.

Please visit me on FACEBOOK

As all the details are spelled out in the below Event Post!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141305775911719&ref=mf

A Summer Fairwell – Albany, NY Family Photographer

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:32:20 +0000

It really is hard to believe that August is about over, and Labor Day is just around the corner! We’ve had a wonderful summer in Albany, NY — one that is worthy of great fairwell!

Now – September 30th – I’m offering portrait clients a “Basics” Collection choice. Check it out on FACEBOOK This Fairwell collection is available for maternity, newborn, children, families, High School seniors, and boudoir sessions. Slots are filling fast – get intouch today to inquire

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139372676104573&ref=mf

Top Ten Boudoir Photo Tips – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:52:07 +0000

As I’ve launched my first Boudoir Suite Event at the Desmond Hotel Albany, NY – many questions have come in from potential clients!

Take a read through this…

Boudoir Session Q & A

1. “Where do you photograph these sessions?”

Generally, right in the clients home. I actually really love incorporating parts of your living space into the session! Personally, I think it brings an added sexiness to the pictures! However, that doesn’t work for everyone! Which is why I’m thrilled to be offering these Boudoir Suite Events at beautiful hotel rooms around Albany, NY.

2. “What can I expect to spend on a Boudoir Session start to finish?”

As with any Custom Photography experience, you want to consider this an investment. Custom Photography is, and should be very different than a mall studio session. Price is going to reflect that. I’ve conveniently couple the session and an album of your gallery images for any session shot at a clients home. $695

For the Boudoir Suite Event the pricing structure is slightly differnt.

*Beautiful Suite at the Desmond Hotel
…*Hair/Makeup Artist available: Jodi Polsinelli Owner of ECCO Salon!
$100 for both – $120 for it to include a second up-do look

{Simply Sexy} $375
1 hour portrait session
12-15 image gallery
10 5×7 prints

{Boudoir Perfection} $550
1.5 hour portrait session
25-30 image gallery
8×8 Custom Album containing all images
Digital Music Slide Presentation

*A La Carte Ordering can be added to either Collection

3. “What do I need to bring with me for a Boudoir Session?”
I always suggest to bring more then you think you’ll need; we’ll take a look together! Ideas – men’s shirt/tie, teddy, corsette, g.belt, bras/underwear, heels, jewelery. By no means do you need to go out and purchase a collection of lingerie!!! Bring what you have, maybe purchase 1 or 2. LOOK IN YOUR CLOSET AS WELL !

4. “I don’t love parts of my body – and I’m not super skinny. Have you worked with women like me?”

YES!! Honestly, most of us would say we have some problem spots! Myself included! I had the same conversation when I had my Boudoir session shot. A good photographer understands angles and lighting -… communicate your concerns – and they’ll make you look & feel beautiful and proud of your body!

5. “What type of poses/shots do you take?”
I mix it up! There are samples on my site www.geninegullickson.net
Basically, some are full body, some have more of a focus on your face, and others
are body parts, and body lines. Body lines are some of my favorite to shoot! I look at the curves and shapes, and create a high contrast, abstract image that really is viewed more as art than a Boudoir photo!

6. “I always close my eyes, fake smile etc. Can you work with that?”
Common question! Not all shots will be looking into the camera. Many will be looking away. We’ll start with those, and chat to help you relax. I also love to use the look down/close your eyes, take a breath and open trick. Works every time! Fake smiles don’t survive my sessions! I’ve cracked the toughest fake smilers:)

7. “Did you really have your own Boudoir Session done? What was it like?”
Yes! I had my own shot in March. It was nerve wracking in the beginning! You do settle in. Suggest starting with most conservative look first. Honestly, I listened to the photographer and stylist. Remember you’re hiring professionals – communication is key, but trust them, and let them guide you through your session!

8. “What did you think about your pictures?”
Blown away! I really am not liking that I’m getting older Wrinkles/gray hair etc. – it’s hard to explain how amazing the pics made me feel. Confident, and comfortable with my body – which I probably haven’t felt since before kids! I really mean it when I say every woman should do one, and had I known I would have done it a lot sooner!

9. “What do your past clients have to say about their sessions?”

Quotes from them… “My husband just sits and looks at the book, he can’t believe I did this for him. He loves it”

“I’ve never had more beautiful pictures taken of myself. My husband was thrilled at how hot his wife looks.”

“This is exactly what I needed to do for ME…”

“These pictures are 10% me, and 90% your skills/photographic eye… I love them!”

“I can’t thank you enough…”

10. “There are a few photographers in the area that shoot these, Why should I book with you?”

First of all I strongly encourage you to look around. Your pictures are only going to be great if you’re comfortable with who is shooting them! Being a woman, and a mother, and out of my “prime” … I get it! I understand body image issues, I understand wanting to feel good about the body you have today. And how important that can be in your day to day confidence. I know people connect with me easily; I truely enjoy the session time and getting to chat with my clients. I see body shapes as art – and will provide you with beautiful portraits, as well as artistic abstracts showcasing your body lines. And I guess lastly, I will listen to you concerns and wants, and we’ll work together to come away with nothing less than a gallery of images that make you smile from your head to your toes.

A Sweet Boudoir Suite Event – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:37:57 +0000

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my SUITE BOUDOIR EVENTS!!!!

Over the last year or so I’ve gotten inquires from many women – and occasionally someone will ask if I ever use a location other than the cleints home. So, hearing their desire for an alternate location – I’m offering one! I’ve selected a Duplex Suite at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. These Boudoir Photography sessions will also have the option to have hair/makeup done right on site. We’re lucky to be working with Jodi Polsinelli – owner of ECCO Salon in Schenectady, NY.

So whether you’re looking for some abstract images using body lines, or some sexy poses for yourself or your spouse/partner – this is a session event you don’t want to miss. Slots are limited, so get intouch today to discuss!

Unbelievable Boudoir – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:34:59 +0000

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…

Sensual and Artistic Boudoir Sessions – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:55:38 +0000

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…

Be My Valentine? – Albany, NY Boudoir Photographer

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:44:21 +0000

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.”

Boudoir – Boudoir – Boudoir — Albany, NY Photographer

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:32:13 +0000

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!!!

The Perfect Gift – Sexy Boudoir Session Albany, NY Photographer

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:53:46 +0000

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!

Summer Portrait Sessions – Filling Fast! – Albany, NY Photographer

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:50 +0000

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!