Haute Shots Products – Las Vegas Boudoir
Sorry I haven’t been posting on the blog lately. I’ve been super busy with lots of shoots and tons of orders as well as my dog Mazzy’s surgery (she had a lump removed from the top of her head….I was a bigger baby than she was!). I also have been working on a lot of images that I don’t have permission to display, which made me want to remind everyone that all of the images on my website & blog are ONLY used with my clients permission. I have my clients fill out a form at the time of their session stating what they are comfortable with as far as usage of their images goes.
Because a lot of my clients have hubby’s that travel a lot I decided to create something my girls can tuck inside their suitcases to remind the guys of the gorgeous gal awaiting their return. I thought this mini-accordian style book would be perfect for this. It is 3×3 inches of pure hauteness! You can choose from the red or black covers with magnetic closure.
And, for the guys who want to gift their gal with boudoir, I now have gift certificates! Email me for more information.
Haute Shots is proud to be donating to an upcoming charity, so I made a little promo book so the guests can learn what a fabulous experience a boudoir session is with my team.
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Sexy Savings in April – Las Vegas Boudoir
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Wednesday Wish List | Las Vegas Boudoir
Joe and I are in a race to buy a house by summertime. We have been looking and putting offers on homes since last summer/fall and keep getting beaten by investors with cash offers. I am seriously beginning to think that homes aren’t even being sold to real people who want to actually live in them. Neighborhoods in Vegas are rapidly being bought up and turned into rentals only. Not sure what that does to the value of a neighborhood, but surely it couldn’t be good. It definitely doesn’t sit well with us and we are losing hope more each day. Our dream was to have a house with a pool by summer so we could entertain friends & family.
This leads me to my Wednesday Wish List. On it this week, a house by my favorite architect Richard Neutra, a snazzy outdoor seating set from West Elm and a mini-vacation to somewhere beachy. We are considering a short vacay to either San Diego or Newport Beach!
What are you wishing for this week?
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Canadian Beauty | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs H came for her session while visiting Vegas all the way from Canada! It just so happens that she was the first of 2 sessions with girls from Canada that day! Mrs H was so much fun though! Her peppy spirit, beautiful eyes and gorgeous smile totally won me over! Here’s what she had to say about her sneak peeks:
“SCREAM!!!!!!!!! That’s me screaming in excitement!!! I totally love the teasers, (and they are teasers for sure) my husband loved them! I can’t wait to see all of them. Pat on the back to you and your team – great job. You are a wonderful photographer and a great presence to be around. Thank you so much.” ~Mrs H
I loved how she wore a cute shorts jumper as one of her outfits. It will give her more usage from her photographs that way! While she may not want to show everyone the pics of her in lingerie, she can certainly share the other pics on facebook etc. Smart girl!
Hair by Whitney of Hera Beauty and makeup by Natasha who was filling in for Kat while she was on maternity leave. Congrats to Kat on her beautiful baby boy!
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Haute Shots Happenings
I’ve been a busy, busy girl lately. Between doing shoots, processing lots of lovely images, fulfilling lots & lots of orders (with so many more to still finish), setting up a new Gallery for proofing & ordering images, to analyzing my marketing & considering new packages to offer…it’s been crazy over here!
I am also organizing an event to celebrate the first anniversary of Haute Shots! And, of course, the AIDS Walk…both in April. Watch for more regular events too. I truly consider all of YOU as part of Haute Shots (it’s not just about the photographer or the photography) and hope to carry these amazing relationships into the future!
I did get to have a little fun this past weekend, finally. Thanks to Fiji Water, Joe and I got to see the band Jet (LOVE them!) perform at Rock & Roll Wine held at the gorgeous pool at Caesar’s Palace! Here’s a silly pic of me with the band (below). We were all supposed to do something ‘ridiculously funny’ for the picture. While I admit, I look absolutely ridiculous (I mean, come on, could I possibly look like more of a dork?), I don’t think any of us were very creative with this at all! Well, Cam (on the left) gave it a good try at least. They put on one heck of a great performance for their show though. So fun!
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Wednesday Wish List | Las Vegas Boudoir
A couple of things on my radar this week…
1. A Kindle (NOT a Ken Doll, Joe…hehe) & cute Red Case so I can read more!
2. A pair of Easy Tones by Reebok. These would get me excited about walking the trails around my house again and get me into shape quicker, I just know it!
3. The Lola…a super hot looking camera bag for women!
What’s on your wish list right now?
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Haute Stuff | Las Vegas Boudoir
Remember the Valentine’s Day contest we had for the single ladies last month? Well, here is our lovely winner, Ms. F. Isn’t she absolutely gorgeous? Remember guys, she’s single! But not for long, I’m sure!
Here’s what Ms. F had to say about her experience:
I know it takes time to get used to someplace new, since I have only been in Vegas since January. The problem is that I am not getting used to it here. Winning the contest with Haute Shots helped ease that. I felt comfortable and like my old self. (My old self is pre January) When I found out I won, I had something marvelous to look forward to. When I scheduled the date for the shoot, I had something else to look forward to. When I picked out my outfits, it was something else fun to look forward to.
Then the day of the shoot arrived and I couldn’t concentrate at work. I was nervous. Very. Nervous. I thought to myself, “I am about to disrobe in front of a stranger! Help!” I swallowed that down and headed to the shoot. I felt at ease as soon as I met Stacie. She was wrapping up a shoot for another client but was still attentive to both of us. (I have since then bought 2 head bands from the other client
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I sat with Kat and Whitney from Hera Beauty and they transformed me in what felt like no time at all. They are magicians! Time does fly when you are having fun. During the shoot, I was not a single iota of nervous or self conscious. It was great. I know everyone’s testimonial says that but until you book a shoot and do it yourself you won’t know.
Overall, winning the contest has been a brilliant bright spot in my short time here. Thank you Haute Shots for making a good night for me turn into a month or so of giddiness. ~Ms. F
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This One’s in the Bag!
Be still my heart. I may have finally found a camera bag worthy of using by Epiphanie Bags! I am just torn between the Ginger (hello? I have a package named Ginger!) and the Lola (RED – it matches my branding better!). Decisions, decisions. I have awhile to figure it out I suppose, as I don’t have any new purchases laid out in the budget as of yet. Bummer.
Which one do you guys like best? The Ginger or the Lola? Please leave me a comment with your answers!
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Haute Shots Spotlighted by Green Orchid Events!
Super excited to be spotlighted on Green Orchid Events blog, The Vegas Wedding Planner by Juliet! Juliet and I have been blog stalking each other for quite some time now so it’s really cool to be featured on her site! Be sure to check out her blog and the fabulous work she does!
Juliet, you rock! Thank you for featuring me!
You can read the interview here.
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While Her Husband Was Away | Las Vegas Boudoir
I recently had the pleasure of working with Mrs R, while she and her hubby were in town for Nascar. While he was at the races with his buddies, she decided she wanted to have a day of beauty, pretty pictures & plenty of girl talk with me, Whitney (hair) & LaVey (filling in for Kat on makeup). I was so happy she contacted me to do her photo session! She was a phenomenal woman – simply stunning – hard to believe that she was in her early 40′s and has 4 kids! 4 seems to be the magic number lately….we shoot lots of pretty ladies with that amount of children.
Thank you Mrs R for a fun afternoon!
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Haute Shots Newsletter – Las Vegas Boudoir
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Haute Shots Facebook Fanpage – Las Vegas Boudoir
Did you know that Haute Shots has a Facebook page? I try to update it regularly with new images, interesting links, conversations and more. I would love to see you there, as it’s a great way for me to get to know YOU! Click here to join today!
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Blonde Bombshell | Las Vegas Boudoir
Miss G came to do a photo session with me the day after her boyfriend was deployed overseas. This isn’t her first time dealing with this but I can’t imagine it ever getting any easier. But hopefully sending him the pics from her session will make him feel closer to her while he is away.
Miss G and I have known each other for some time now – we used to work together. She is one of the funniest girls EVER! She truly lights up any room with her bombshell looks and fun disposition. I truly admire her strength right now. Keep your chin up Miss G! XOXO
Airbrush makeup & hair styling by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty (winners of the 2010 WeddingWire Brides Choice Award).
I loved how Miss G used his dog tags as a prop! So sweet!
Poem For Wives Of Deployed
My body is in need of love,
My heart is full of pain
You have gone to war,
But yet our love will always remain
Times are hard and times are rough,
they will only make us tough
I’ll be strong and I’ll survive
knowing you will be back by my side
months go by, day by day
everything gets hard to say
sitting here waiting for you,
the only thing i know to do
the night is dark and sometimes days too
just remember our love is true
you be safe and dream of me
we’ll be together soon, very soon
you will see
~ A Military Wife
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A True Beauty – Las Vegas Boudoir
True beauty is in the way she laughs
True beauty is in her eyes
True beauty is how she acts
True beauty is inside
True beauty is unseen
True beauty is only felt
True beauty is not mean
True beauty is herself
True beauty can’t be cruel
True beauty is bare
True beauty within you
True beauty is always there
True Beauty can’t be covered with makeup
True beauty means true love
True beauty can’t be baked up
True beauty is the flight of a dove
True beauty has no flaws
For True beauty is all that matters after all
~ Jean Pullman
Miss F was an absolute doll and was so perfectly, delicately pretty. Her beauty just radiated from within. Thank you Miss F for hanging out with me! I had so much fun doing your shoot! Hair & makeup by Whitney & Kat of Hera Beauty (winners of the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award).
Look how cute Miss F’s dress is! Love that! 
Had to include a shot highlighting those lashes! I’m just ga-ga over how Kat from Hera beauty applies lashes. She always uses the perfect pair for each girl. Gorgeous!
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Some of my favorite things in Las Vegas
FOOD:
Mexican Food on the Strip – Dos Caminos at Palazzo or Guardino’s at The Palm’s
Mexican Food off the strip – Lindo Michoacan on Horizon Ridge (in Henderson) with a view of the city
Sushi near the strip – Nobu (yellowtail sashimi w/ jalapeno…yum)
Sushi off the strip – Spicy Tuna next to Trader Joe’s on S. Eastern (Kiss of Fire & Anthem Roll with garlic Ponzu Sauce are my favs)
French Cuisine – L’ Atelier de Joël Robuchon at MGM
Greek Food – The Greek Cafe in Henderson
Fun atmosphere – Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant
Breakfast or Brunch – Simon at Palm’s Place or Hash House A Go Go
Drink: Orange Blood Margarita – Fleur de Lys bar area | Mojitos at Rojos Lounge at Palm’s Place | Bloody Mary at Simon at Palm’s Place
FASHION & BEAUTY:
Shopping Center – Town Square
Affordable fashion – H & M
Inexpensive clothing for a night on the town – Hottie World
Fashion Boutique – Patty’s Closet
Favorite clothing store for a night on the town – Bebe’s
Home (furniture & accesories) – West Elm
Favorite store to get lost in: Anthropologie in the District
Cosmetics Store – Sephora & MAC
Salon – Any Michael Boychuck Salon but my favorite is his COLOR Salon at Caesar’s
MISCELLANEOUS THINGS TO DO:
Hiking at Red Rock
Walking or biking the trails of Seven Hills
Picnics at Lake Las Vegas
Imax movie theater at The Palm’s
What are some of your favorite things to do in Las Vegas?
What are your favorite restaurants? Favorite stores? Favorite clubs?
You get the idea. I would love to hear what you like most in this city!
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Tying up WPPI and have two Ginger shoots today. I will be back to business as usual tomorrow afternoon. I will be answering all emails and getting back to order fulfillments then. Hope you all are having a fabulous week!
Busy, Busy, Busy with WPPI
Still busy with WPPI activities. So far I attended the Business Institute on Friday and Saturday and loved it. Although, I decided that I chose the wrong class to attend. Since I come from a marketing background, I pretty much knew most everything they were talking about already. But, it was still inspiring and sometimes it takes someone else putting something a different way to turn the lightbulb on. I definitely don’t regret going.
Because we were sitting in the same seat all day, it didn’t really give me the opportunity to network much but I lucked out by having super cool photographers sitting next to me. One was David Esquire from the OC. He is the creator of the “I’m not a McTographer” t-shirt, which I plan on purchasing soon. I also met Michael Corsentino, a lifestyle photographer from Sonoma County, California. Hoping to catch his demo of the new Kubota Dashboard 3.0, but already made plans with Yasmin Tajik of local Shalimar Studios to take part in Becker’s Head Shots.
Another cool part of networking at WPPI is getting to use an application for the iPhone called BUMP. It’s like exchanging digital business cards. You just bump someone else who has the app and it trades your contact info. You can even exchange image files! So fun!
And, if you are a Boudoir Photographer, you are invited to a get-together on Tuesday night that I put together. Please leave a comment or email me at info@hauteshots and I will give you the details.
Anyway, if you are at WPPI and recognize me (that’s me in the pic below), please say hi! I’m really looking forward to meeting you all!
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WPPI
Super excited that WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) Convention and Trade Show is finally here again! This year i will be attending the Business Institute (tonight & all day tomorrow), walking around the trade show meeting with vendors and attending the [B] Party which is supposed to be “thee hottest tickets in town each year”, although I really want to go to the Airhorn & Lasers Party Sunday, but I decided to limit myself to just one big party this year. I’m especially looking forward to meeting so many other photographers whose work I admire or with whom I have networked with online! Should be a great opportunity to learn a few new tricks and I’m sure will be lots & lots of fun! I’m going to be plenty busy with this for the next week or so!
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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She’s got legs – Las Vegas Boudoir
Talk about stunning! I was blown away by Miss G’s beautiful long hair and pretty long legs! And she was a total sweetheart! Thanks for the fun girly afternoon Miss G! I had a blast hanging out with you!
Miss G reminded me of that song, ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ by Jet:
“Big black (replace with cream) boots,
long brown hair,
she’s so sweet
with her get back stare.”
Hair & makeup by Whitney & Kat of Hera Beauty.
Channeling her inner Marilyn – Las Vegas Boudoir
Oh, how we loved Miss L! She came to us to do a shoot pretty much as a gift for herself (and her boyfriend) and inspired us all by saying that sure she could have waited to do a boudoir session after she lost a couple of lbs but tomorrow is never a guarantee and she wanted to have fun now! Isn’t that the truth? If only we could all live according to that motto, I think we would have much more fulfilling lives! Another thing I loved was that Miss L’s inspiration was Marilyn Monroe! LOVE that! You inspired us all, Miss L, and we had so much fun getting to know you! And, by the way, I’m glad you didn’t wait – I love your curves and think you are just perfect exactly how you are!
Hair & makeup by Whitney and Kat of Hera Beauty.
Sugar & Spice – Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
Miss B walked in for her session and straight into our hearts when she told us she had brought us all a gift…cupcakes! No ordinary cupcakes, these were absolutely divine! I was also excited when I saw the inspiration picture she brought of glamorous Ann Margret! This was a girl with style and I loved her fondness for that 60′s look!
She also brought the most amazing hair accessories that we were all in awe of. And were even more amazed to find out that she makes the fascinators herself. If you are interested in wearing something like this for your boudoir session or out on the town, you can find Miss B’s handiwork for sale here. She can make one custom to your specifications too! What a talented, visionary girl she is!
Makeup & hair by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty.
A True Inspiration – Las Vegas Boudoir
One of my favorite things about my boudoir sessions is getting to know each and every clients story. I’m always curious about their lives and what brought them to do a shoot with me. And, I am always fascinated at how utterly amazing these women are! Mrs. N was no exception. This mother of 4 (FOUR!!!) looked fantastic, but she said it wasn’t always that way. She had recently been able to lose some weight…not an easy feat, as we all know. And she didn’t just lose weight, she really toned up and is now in optimal condition! In fact, she was able to lose about 40 lbs, and has lost over 50% bodyfat! Holy moly, that rocks! Doing our shoot was a great way to celebrate all of her hard work for sure! Congratulations Mrs. K for your success and for being an incredible woman!
Here’s a little something Mrs. N shared with me (and gave me permission to share with you all) about her story:
After struggling with depression for a few years and then realizing how very out of shape I was, I finally decided to do something about it. I joined a gym, hired a trainer and in less than 2 years I’m in the best physical and emotional health of my life. I hadn’t worked out a day in my life prior to the age of 40, I had no clue what I was doing, I relied on my trainer, my hubby and other support systems to learn from and lean on. I got to a point where I was very happy with my results and wanted to have some photos done to “showcase” my hard work, that’s when I happened upon Stacie’s site, “Haute Shots”.
I had the most fun at the shoot, Stacie and the girls from Hera Beauty, Whitney and Kat were wonderful! What was even more surprising to me was how happy I was with so many of the shots, even before the photoshop process! I’m finally where I wanted to be, I’m finally who I was meant to be all along, and I know it’s such a cliche but if I can do it, anyone can, I was the queen of excuses!
My next goal is to become certified in Personal Training so I can enhance my knowledge and perhaps help others, women especially, reach their fitness and nutrition goals to be who they want to be. I’ve registered for my class and hopefully will reach that goal by mid year. This is what worked for me and what I wanted, it doesn’t mean this is what everyone wants, or should want. You have to look within yourself and be completely honest with yourself about who you want to be, and how you want that person to appear, and then go for it. Be who you’re meant to be!
You are such an inspiration Mrs. N! Thank you!
Hair & makeup by Kat & Whitney of Hera Beauty.
A Hoot & A Holler – Las Vegas Boudoir
Boy, oh boy, did I have a lot of fun with Mrs. S during her boudoir session! This woman had one heck of a great sense of humor and kept me laughing throughout her entire shoot! Thanks to her hubby for arranging this for her while they were briefly in Vegas. I asked Mrs. S what the secret to her happy marriage was and she said, “Always keeping it fresh”. Great tip!
What are YOUR secrets to a great relationship?
Hair & Makeup by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty.
Glamour Girl – Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
Miss L came to me as a referral from one of my fab Holiday Marathon Clients and boy, did I ever love doing this shoot! Kat and Whitney (Hera Beauty) really gave Miss L an old Hollywood glamour type of look that reminded us all of Greta Garbo! Miss L brought along some truly fabulous outfits. Ladies, you don’t have to show it all to be sexy and Miss L is a perfect example of how using a men’s shirt or even a coat can be used to great effect!
Thank you Miss L, for a wonderful photo session!
