The Boudoir Boutique Photography Blog Makeover!

Obviously, the blog looks a little different. Well maybe not so obviously if you aren’t a regular around here. But that’s ok, because I’ve been shaking things up in blogland so this is an exciting time join us! I got tired of my pictures showing up so small – they deserve to be shown in all their glory! And I finally figured out how to do it. It took some finagling, and some swearing, and several hours, and a glass of wine, but I finally got it done. You know, it’s just one of those things that once you know how to do it doesn’t take long at all, but figuring out how to do it can take a loooooong time! And this is probably why I have been neglecting my cute little blog for so long. It just didn’t look the way I wanted and didn’t function the way I needed it to – and though still not perfect, it is much more enjoyable (to me, maybe not you!) to use. So hooray for The Boudoir Boutique blog!

 

At least I had the help of the new U2 album, No Line On the Horizon to keep me motivated! I’m still not sure how I feel about it, but it is U2, so really, I can’t go wrong. ;)

Adriana's Maternity Shoot

I am so behind on my blogs that I am going to work my way backwards until I get caught up. Of course by then I'll probably be behind on my current posts! Oh well, gotta start somewhere I suppose!

Last week I did a maternity photo shoot for Adriana who is due in April. I have known her for a long time, and pregnancy certainly has not changed this girl! Our friend Meagan was in town from New York and we had so much fun goofing off. I miss seeing them and have made a resolution to get together with old friends more often. It's good for the soul! Despite our antics, we did get some gorgeous photos of her. ;)

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Why do today what you can leave for tomorrow?

I know! I'm a procrastinator! I have SO MUCH to catch up on. I'm working on a plan to get it all done. I promise!!!

Ginette and Gretchen

I just had an amazing photo shoot with Ginette and Gretchen that I can't wait to blog about. Look for the post soon!

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What to expect from your boudoir photo shoot.

First, we will just chat about what you are looking for. If you don't know, that's ok. We can shoot a variety of looks. I have found that taking even just a few minutes at the beginning of a photo shoot to talk with a client helps them warm up and allows the shoot to go more smoothly. Clients say it makes them feel more comfortable in front of the camera. We will go over the contract and I can answer any questions you may still have. Then I will shoot a few test shots to make sure everything is working as it should technically, and I will keep shooting from there. I like to shoot quickly while keeping the client engaged in conversation. I feel that the photos are more relaxed and natural that way. I don't have a preset limit on the number of frames that I shoot. We're done when we're done and when I feel I have accurately captured you at your best. After that I will take a few days to process all of the images and to choose the best ones to upload to your private gallery on my website. Your boudoir photo shoot will be a fun experience, I promise!

Kristen's Album

I've been working on Kristen's album and have finally finished it. I ordered it today and it should be here in about at week. We're both really anxious to see it. Here's a preview:

New Computer!

I know it's been a while since I last posted, but I got a new computer! I have been getting it set up all week while also processing pictures from a couple more photo shoots from last week. I am almost caught up now. It is SO nice working with Photoshop now. My screen is so big and the computer is so much faster than the laptop I was using before. I don't know how I ever survived without it! I am sure this will speed up my processing time -- it will surely ease my frustration! Yesterday I was working on some album layouts and it was such a piece of cake. Not once did Photoshop freeze up on me and I didn't have to worry about having multiple, huge files open at once. I love it!