Haute Shots | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography
I’m working my tail off right now on shoots and orders so I feel like my poor blog is being neglected. Here’s a little something to tide ya over until I am able to find the time to get more caught up on blogging. Hope you all are having a fabulous week!
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Studio Session | Las Vegas Beauty & Boudoir Photography
I finally bought furniture for the studio space. It took me forever to find a set that was just perfect for this, but I stumbled upon the prettiest furniture over the weekend and knew I had to get it. I just had to test it out, so I enlisted my beautiful childhood friend from the Fighting Foxes (our small girls club in the 2nd grade). She and I had been wanting to shoot together forever so this was the perfect excuse to just make it happen! And, she was such a great sport! Especially for being game for a before picture! She looks AMAZING though even without her hair and makeup done. Lucky girl!
Because of our need to occasionally test ideas out like this, we will be announcing a search for a Haute Shots Spokesmodel soon. Stay tuned for the details.
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Beauty Sessions | Las Vegas Photography for Women
Introducing Haute Shots Beauty Collections.
We have had a lot of requests for portrait sessions that don’t necessarily involve lingerie and because of this, have finally come up with the perfect solution – Beauty Sessions! It’s also a great way for us to utilize the new salon-studio.
Our Beauty Collections range from simple to full editorial style shots. The images can be displayed proudly in your home or used for online profiles such as facebook, match.com, or linked-in. For out-of-towners this is an awesome form of remembering your trip to Las Vegas!
Regardless of why you do a Beauty Session though, it’s the perfect way to celebrate YOU and commemorate your beautiful life in a way you want to be remembered.
So gather up your prettiest outfits and accessories and let’s get to work on your Beauty Session soon!
BEAUTY COLLECTIONS
Beauty No. 1
Photography session held at Hera Beauty Salon-Photo Studio
Professional Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty – 1 look
Custom Image Folio Box w/ 10 matted images (these will fit an 8×10 frame)
10 retouched high-resolution and web files from Image Folio Box
Private online gallery of proofs to select your favorite images
Artist’s time & talent
1 hour session
Beauty No. 2
Photography session held at Hera Beauty Salon-Photo Studio
Professional Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty*
5 retouched high-resolution and web files
Private online gallery of proofs to select your favorite images
Artist’s time & talent
1 hour session
For our out-of-town clients, we can do your Beauty session in your hotel suite, if you’d prefer.
EDITORIAL BEAUTY COLLECTIONS
Let’s tell a story together…YOUR story. The editorial beauty sessions are geared just towards that. Together we will plan a magazine style shoot with a story-line, several looks and locations. A perfect and customized documentation of you at your best.
Editorial Beauty No. 1
Photography session held at various locations (possibilities – hotel suite, grounds of hotel, desert, studio, downtown, the Vegas strip!)
Professional Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty – several looks throughout the session
Unlimited outfit changes
Glossy Magazine with 30 retouched images
30 retouched high-high-resolution and web files from your magazine
Private, online gallery of proofs for you to select your favorite images
Artist’s time & talent
Editorial Beauty No. 2
The same as Editorial Beauty No. 1 except you provide the hotel suite.
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Every Woman | Las Vegas Boudoir
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What are you waiting for? Book your session for 2012 now.
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Happy Holidays | Las Vegas Boudoir
Happy Holidays from Haute Shots and Hera Beauty. Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!
And because a post just isn’t a proper post without images, here are a few from our recent Holiday Special at the Studio…
Lots of exciting things in the works for 2012! Stay tuned!
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For the Girls | Las Vegas Boudoir
This post is specifically for the ladies. I normally shoot my boudoir sessions with the end audience in my mind…the husband. My aim for that is moody, dramatic and super sexy. For this shoot, though, the audience was the gorgeous gal pictured here, so I wanted to go extra feminine with these and utilized the luscious light. Hope you all enjoy these!
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My Favorite Kind of Client | Las Vegas Boudoir
You know you are behind on blogging when you get a repeat client that tells you they still haven’t seen their images on your blog that you took almost a year ago! Oh my, I am behind! Honestly, when I am super busy with shoots and orders, I have a tendency to not update the blog as much as I should and because it’s been such a busy year, I still have tons of shoots to blog!
So, in honor of my repeat client who reminded me of this, here are Mrs. L’s beautiful images from her boudoir session with me last January. Mrs. L has to be every man’s dream girl. She has the face of an angel and a body that just doesn’t quit! Her beauty doesn’t stop on the outside either, it just radiates from within. She is just as sweet as can be!
When I received an email from Mrs. L in response to our Holiday Special saying she wanted in on it, I was absolutely thrilled! My gorgeous Montana client was coming back to do another shoot with me! I love repeat clients and always hope that all of my girls will do yearly shoots with me, if anything, just to get to hang out again and celebrate them all over again! This is exactly why we are going to be offering studio specials, in fact! I can’t wait to show you Mrs. L’s images from her second session! I’ll try my best to show them before a whole year has passed, I promise!
Love you Mrs. L! You are the BEST!
Professional airbrush makeup by Hera Beauty
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Holiday Special | Las Vegas Boudoir
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30 Second Boudoir Sessions | Las Vegas Boudoir
The Grand Opening was a smashing success! Thank you to everyone who came out and took part in it with us! We had stations set up where our guests could get tinsel strands in their hair, glitter nails, and of course, 30 second boudoir sessions, fully clothed, of course! Here are a few highlights from those quickie sessions:
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You’re Invited | Las Vegas Boudoir
Tomorrow’s the big day! My beauty team, Hera Beauty is unveiling their gorgeous new salon publicly with a special grand opening. It’s an exclusive by-appointment-only salon with a special photo studio area for boudoir sessions! We couldn’t be more excited! And we would love for you to come check it out!
There will be prizes, beauty demos and shoots taking place throughout the day. So you are sure to walk away with a stunning new facebook profile image! Yay!
Conveniently accessed from the 215 and close to Flamingo and right next door to Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
4440 S. Durango Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89147
702.518.HERA
We hope to see you there!
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Date Night in Vegas | Las Vegas Boudoir
One of the secrets to maintaining a sizzling romance in a relationship is to continue wining and dining one another, well after the courting phase is over. Take the time to do sexy and exciting things (like a boudoir shoot…hint hint…hehe). Well, this particular couple definitely know how to keep things exciting, that’s for sure! Mr. & Mrs. A came to Vegas and had quite a date night lined up! They had second row tickets to the Manny Pacquiao Fight!
Mrs. A likes taking her time getting ready for the evening. Don’t all girls? She leisurely tries all of her outfits on, from her lingerie to her dresses, while Mr A waits patiently for her, as always. She looks absolutely gorgeous and daydreams about the fun the two of them will have later on in the evening.
Finally, Mrs. A is ready for their night out and Mr. A is waiting for her with champagne. Before they head out to the fight, they toast to their amazing trip so far together and hopefully an even better evening later. Mr. A can’t help but admire how beautiful his wife is. What a lucky guy he is going to be with her on his arm all night!
And back at the hotel later…..
These two hotties were such an amazing couple to shoot! Thank you Mr. and Mrs A for being so incredibly cool! I hope we get to work together again one day soon! And, thank you so much for allowing me to share these gorgeous images of you two!
Makeup by Kat of Hera Beauty
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Announcing A Sexy Soirée | Boudoir Workshop
I am so pleased to finally be able to announce my new workshops for boudior photographers or photographers considering offering boudoir, A Sexy Soirée! So many of you have been asking for this for quite some time now, and it has finally come to fruition! With the urging of a very special vendor and the help from a photographer I greatly admire, I finally worked up the muster to go for it! Overjoyed and thrilled that Robert Evans will be co-hosting these events with me!
The BIG EVENT will be held in glitzy Las Vegas during WPPI – in the sexiest hotel fantasy suite in all of Vegas!
A bit about our workshop:
A Sexy Soirée Boudoir Workshop is for both ladies and gentlemen. Get the perspective from both sexes and learn why it’s important not to ignore either side when shooting boudoir.
You are cordially invited to a very Sexy Soirée where you will learn:
- how to build a boudoir portfolio that potential clients will respond to
- how to come up with a marketing plan that will flood your inbox with inquiries
- how to price for profit. We will give you a proven strategy, and not leave you in the dark with this.
- how to build relationships with your clients that will turn them into ambassadors of your brand and keep them coming back for more
- how to make being male or female work for you and your business
- how to cater to an audience of both women and men
- Join us as we discuss our own journeys into the realm of boudoir photography, including both the ups and the downs of running a boudoir business. We will walk you through what we think are the most important things you can to do towards your own success as well as steer you away from many pitfalls we see others falling into.
Bridge the gender gap and learn how to shoot for and market to both sexes for a boost to your boudoir business.
Hot Topics:
Are women really better suited in the business of boudoir?
Are men better at capturing steamier images?
Can women be comfortable coaching women to be sexy if they are uncomfortable with their own sexuality due to stigmas cast on them by society?
Can men demonstrate poses properly to their clients without just looking silly?
Who are you ultimately selling to? Women or men?
Course Outline:
Getting Your Start in Boudoir
Creating a Brand that Sizzles
Creating a Unique Marketing Plan
Let’s Talk Business, Shall We?
Working Smarter
Hanky Panky
Creating An Unforgettable Experience for Your Client
Top Tips
Biggest No-No’s
The Art of the Shoot
VIDEO FUSION
Special guest panel with popular boudoir photographers
Build a smoking hot portfolio during the shoot segments with Robert and Stacie.
We will be shooting in absolutely gorgeous settings with beautiful models (experienced models and real life women with no experience in front of the camera). Stacie and Robert will be there to work with each and every one of you to give you posing, lighting and shooting advice that you can use with your own business afterwards.
* The workshop will have the classroom portion open to many but the shooting portions are limited to a few for more individual attention.
VISIT THE WEBSITE to learn more about our workshops.
Learn more about your HOSTS.
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French Model | Las Vegas Boudoir
I received an email about a month ago from a beautiful model in France. She found me on a site that brings models and photographers together for trade shoots and she asked if I would be interested in doing a ‘trade’ session together during her upcoming vacation in Vegas. I wanted to say yes immediately. She was a stunning beauty…and from France? Oh yes, I was smitten! But, I had to pause and really consider this.
See, the thing is, I don’t shoot models. I photograph real women with real bodies, real insecurities and most who aren’t used to being in front of a camera – not to mention being in front of a camera wearing nothing but lingerie! This is where my heart lies, with these women. I find such satisfaction in coaching them into blossoming into a supermodel for during their photo sessions! It’s a transformation that I am thrilled by each and every time I witness it.
With that being said though, I decided to do the session. I wanted to see firsthand what other boudoir photographers are experiencing regularly by shooting models for their portfolios and blogs. And I wanted to do a shoot that was just for my team and me. We were able to just play and style her to our liking. So fun!
So, will I do a model shoot again? Sure! It was a blast! And it gave my team the creative boost we needed. But, I will always let you all know that it is a model when I post images from shoots like that. I’m so busy with my super fabulous clients though that I probably won’t be able to do another shoot like this for another year or so. Boo!
By the way, if you are a client interested in getting more creative with your own session, I highly encourage you to consider hiring Kat and Whitney (or Rachel) of Hera Beauty to stay on and do different hair and makeup looks throughout the duration of your boudoir session. This is especially nice for the Elite sessions.
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Classic Bride | Las Vegas Boudoir
While in Las Vegas for her bachelorette party, Mrs. K snuck away from the party and had a bridal boudoir session with me. I was stunned by her classic beauty…her creamy porcelain skin, dark hair and mysterious brown eyes. I knew she would photograph so nicely. The outfit she chose to wear in these photos below is one of my all-time favorites! So classy but still incredibly sexy. It suited her personality so well!
Thank you Mrs. K for a fabulous boudoir session! And thank you for allowing me to share your images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Southern Belle | Las Vegas Boudoir
Another Texas gal? Why, yes! I had a surge of Texas beauties come in for shoots awhile back and I am just now almost finishing up blogging all of them. I’ve been swamped, what can I say? But I won’t withhold this one from you any longer….
Mrs L was yet another referral from another client of mine who came from Texas! I love my Texas girls! She decided to do her boudoir session while her husband was busy at a convention. He had no clue whatsoever what she was up to! We had so much fun! And I was so impressed with how good she was at following direction with posing and expressions. Like I always say, it really does take two to tango and the more you give, the more you get out of the whole process. And, wow, just look at her images! Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Mrs L for letting me spend the afternoon with you while your husband was busy with his convention. And, as always thank you for giving me permission to share these images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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More Love for Texas | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs C was another one of my clients who rushed in from Texas for a boudoir session. She came as a referral from another favorite Texas client of mine and I just knew she would be a blast to work with! She was an absolute knock out and a complete pleasure to photograph.
Thank you Mrs C for such a fabulous boudoir session! I enjoyed getting to know you and work with you! And thank you for allowing me to share these images! You are an absolute dream!
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Heart and Soul | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. R’s husband contacted me upon planning their trip to Las Vegas to inquire about me doing a boudoir session for his lovely wife. He told me how beautiful she was and how she had been through so much in her life, including heart surgery, which left her with scars that she was very self conscious of. I assured him that a boudoir session was just the lift for her spirit that she probably needed and couldn’t wait to work with this special lady!
When I met Mrs R I knew she had come into my life for a reason. She came at a particular time when I was actually quite worried about my own heart health. Turns out it was stress related, thankfully, but I wouldn’t have been brave enough to find out if it hadn’t been for her. Mrs. R made quite an impression on me! Her strength and courage and kindness were just incredible and I am so grateful to have been privileged enough to have met her.
We had so much fun with her photo session! Thank you for everything Mrs. R! And thank you to Mr. R for finding me and arranging the whole thing! You two are absolute angels! xoxo
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Featured in New Boudoir Book | For Photographers
So excited and proud to be featured as one of the three top pro boudoir photographers featured in Ed Verosky’s latest book, “Boudoir Photography: The Quick-Start Guide For Professional Photographers”. Ed offers great educational tools for photographers that are reasonably priced and full of value. This book is no exception. He goes into great detail on all subjects pertaining to boudoir and gets other opinions (including mine! woohoo!) on the same subjects too. It’s quite entertaining and educational! Ed is a wealth of knowledge and always so generous in sharing. This is something I adore about him. If you are a budding boudoir photographer, you are sure to find lots of great info in this book and I hope that I helped play a part in that. Thanks for inviting me to share Ed! You rock!
Boudoir photographers, be sure to keep an eye on my blog for more exciting news to be announced at later dates. Woohoo!
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Mystery Girl | Las Vegas Boudoir
A sense of mystery always adds appeal to boudoir photos, so I was definitely up to the challenge of creating some anonymous type shots for the stunning Mrs. D. I couldn’t have asked for better circumstances for a photo shoot. Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, she was so graceful with her movements, she had beautiful expressions, she brought the most fabulous attire and she had the most amazing suite to shoot in!
Thank you Mrs D for such a great time and a special thank you to both you and your husband for giving me permission to share these gorgeous images!
Hair and makeup professionally done by Hera Beauty
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Cupcake | Las Vegas Boudoir
Mrs. G was an absolute doll! She was yet another one of those gals who entertained us nonstop with her incredible stories. She had us giggling while she was being pampered while having her hair and makeup done but once the camera was on her, she turned into a sultry vixen. I was so impressed by her!
Thank you Mrs G for being so much fun and for allowing me to share your images!
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty
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Girl Next Door | Las Vegas Boudoir
Ms. F was just as sweet as could be and as gorgeous as they come! I was surprised by her energy, after an 8 hour drive to get to the shoot and appreciated her enthusiasm as a willing partner in making pretty pictures together. She was such a joy to photograph!
Thank you Ms F for such an enjoyable boudoir session! You were absolutely delightful and I LOVE your images! And, thank you for giving me permission to share them here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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Whole Lotta Love | Las Vegas Boudoir
Elegant and refined. Stunningly beautiful with the longest legs, sultry blonde hair, pretty blue eyes and a body that just won’t quit. She’s a rocker at heart with wild blood running through her veins. Her grandmother was a burlesque dancer! Isn’t that the coolest?! That must be where she gets her beauty and grace. She loves bands like Led Zeppelin and is an avid reader and is also a fan of my favorite lingerie brand Agent Provocateur!
Obviously, I loved this girl right from the beginning when we began plotting and planning her shoot. One of my favorite parts of each shoot is getting to know my clients and learning what makes them tick. I love getting to know what makes each of you unique and special. She was no exception. She was witty and articulate and ended up being so much fun!
Thank you to Ms. S, a past client of mine for sending this stunner my way! You both are such class acts! xoxo
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Caretaker | Las Vegas Boudoir
Women are accustomed to looking after so many others in our lives, as it’s in our nature to be nurturing, but Ms. W is exceptionally caring. I was so impressed with her and thrilled that there are people in our world like her who go above and beyond to help others in need. She has a heart of gold and is as sweet (and pretty!) as can be. I’m happy she took the time to do something caring for herself and the love in her life by doing a boudoir session with me!
Thank you Ms. W for being such an inspiration and for allowing me to share these images here! xoxo
And thanks to Hera Beauty for hair and makeup.
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Southern Girl | Las Vegas Boudoir
Really getting back to my Texan roots lately with so many clients flying in from my birth state (Texas) and doing shoots with me! I think there were about 4 Texas beauties within a week and a half! They actually made me miss living there a bit. You girls were all so sweet and fun to be around!
Mrs. B was one of those gorgeous southern girls who came as a referral from yet another client from Texas! She did her boudoir session while her husband was busy during the day with a convention for work. She won me over instantly with her gentle and calming demeanor and it felt like I had known her forever. Super easy to work with, she was a true classic beauty with legs for miles! Yet she was unaffected by her own beauty which I found completely endearing.
Thank you Mrs. B for being an absolute delight to work with! And thank you for giving me permission to share your images here.
Hair and makeup by Hera Beauty.
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