sneak peek of 2010

In 2010 I will be creating lots of ...

fun.
dope.
dreamy.
daring.
stylish.
classic.
romantic.
carefree.
in-motion.
beautiful.
nostaligic.
avant-garde.
funky-fresh.
spontaneaous.

images!


Which one will you be??


here's a super teaser of what's to come....

Sneak Peek! Mrs. B : B is for Beautiful & Blue Eyes

Before I even go any further I have to say I am the luckiest photographer ever! All my clients are Beautiful inside & out! Beauty that comes from within is the kind of beauty that makes you smile for days.

That is exactly what Mrs. B had! She was stunning with amazing blue eyes on the outside, and on the inside she was smart, adventurous & easy going.

I like to set up an initial meet & greet with all my future clients so that they know exactly how crazy I am ahead of time. ;-) It helps us get to know each other and be relaxed on the day of the shoot. The day we met we ended up chatting for hours, but it didn't feel like it. It felt like hanging out with an old friend. This made my "job" so easy on the day of.

I arrived and we chatted for a bit then continued to chat throughout the session. She was absolutely awesome. I can only show you the below two images until I get the go ahead to post more. Especially because her husband has no idea he's getting a present! She will be giving him a little Black Book in the weeks to come.

Stay tuned for more from this session! There will be networking books, leather, lace and maybe a little hockey too!

Mrs. A (the A is for Amazing)

Mrs. A was part of the combined session with Mrs. D. Together these two planned to surprise their hubbies with similar gifts. They were each others alibis. I had only met Mrs. A briefly once before, actually the day her and Mrs. D came by to plan the session however Mrs. A was so easy going and fun that I felt like I had known her my whole life. I absolutely love how her personality came out in these pictures doesn't she look like she would be the funnest person ever? My favorite thing about her was her laugh. She laughed from the bottom of her heart and each time she did her whole being lite up. It was awesome.



Can you guess what her husband does for work?



At one point during the session she commented that the session was actually more fun than she had expected and that the day was so much fun she felt as if she was doing it fr herself and not just her husband. But really I think when her husband saw his book it was about him and how much she loves him and wanted to give him something special.



I love these Femme Fatale sessions because each woman is beautiful not just on the outside but on the inside too. That sounds so cheesy but it's true and I love capturing that on camera, whether it be a smile, or that crazy crooked mouth (think Drew Barrymore here) or even that far off look when someone is remembering a moment from oh so long ago.



What is that one thing your significant other loves most about you? I bet more than a physical attribute it's something more like the way you light up a room when you walk in, or how he remembers the first time you laughed so hard you spit out your soda. HA! even though you may have been embarrassed I bet it's on his list of favorites. Tell us .. what is it?

This last image is maybe my absolutely favorite from Mrs. A's session. She was completely comfortable and having a great time. We all laughed so much I was starting to think that tears might start coming out which would ruin the mascara ;-)

Mrs. F (the F is for Fabulous)

I met Mrs. F way back when she was still Miss D. We met at school, she was taking beginning B&W photography. She was always a bit shy -fashion wise. Never too revealing always in jeans, sneakers and a t-shirt. When I received a call from her inquiring about a Femme Fatale session for her husband as a surprise for Valentine's day, I was absolutely honored. Not only was someone who has a photography background trusting me to capture them in camera but also someone who claims to be self conscious. We met and went over ideas and a game plan to keep the secret from her husband. (I should note here that one of her best friends also signed up for a session for her husband- but more on that in a future post.)



The day of the session came and we met at the Sheraton hotel for her session. Two minutes flat into the session it seemed as she was born to be in front of the camera. She was completely at ease. The majority of the session was spent acting silly, smiling and shining like a true Femme Fatale. What do you guys think?? Doesn't she look amazing? Her husband is one lucky guy. She's not only a mother of two but a great wife.







I tend to ask women doing these sessions to bring something of their husbands to incorporate into the session. Here she is wearing his football jersey. How sexy is that??



There were so many more images..but those are for HIS eyes only!

Femme Fatale: Teaser

Valentine's day is only 7 days away. If you celebrate this day with gifts have you made or bought your loved one something? I personally love things made.

I promised last week I would post a few images from my recent Femme Fatale sessions. However because I am a tease ;-) and valentine's day is right around the corner I am only posting a few images , until next week. I definitely don't want to spoil the surprise.

if you haven't had a chance to book your session yet, don't delay. It's too late to get your Little Black Book or Guilty Pleasure Book in time for the 14th, however it's still not too late to get in on the sale! I've posted some images of these books under the "products" tab up above.

Tease Me! $285 (regularly priced at $385)
includes 45 minute session, password protected online gallery of all proofs, and 20 page 5"x5" leather custom designed album

Mrs. A (the A is for Amazing)




Mrs. F (the F is for Fabulous)

Last Minute Valentine's special

How many of you are procrastinators? It happens! Luckily for you I have just the gift for you to give or to receive. ;-)

Ladies, there is just enough time for you to be able to give a beautiful Guilty pleasure album to your special someone! or yourself!

& Guys... if you are wondering how to tell that someone how much you love them and want to see more. Give them a Femme Fatale shoot!

Tease Me! $285 (regularly priced at $385)
includes 45 minute session, password protected online gallery of all proofs, and 20 page 5"x5" leather custom designed album



Last minute special must be booked and purchased by February 14th! Session must take place no later than February 4th if you would like to get your order in time to unwrap on the 14th.

Femme Fatale

I have been receiving many inquiries about these sessions. And would like to offer some answers here:

Do I have to go nude?

No. Being Sexy and Alluring and showing your Beauty does not need you to get naked. Many times seeing less is more!! However if you want to go nude you can. I love artist nudes.

Where are these sessions done?

They can be done in the privacy of your home, or in studio or anywhere you would like. Some options even include a secluded beach.

How long are the sessions?

They last anywhere from 1.5 hours- 3 hours, depending on the number of outfits and your photography package.

What do I wear?

Anything really. OF course to get desired effects suggestions will be made. For example in a pin up style shoot : fishnets, bustiers and heels are strongly encouraged. Wardrobe will be "planned" in advance.

Do I come with my hair and make up done?

Yes. Unless you opt to add an on location hair and make stylist to your session.

How much do these packages cost?

Sessions start at $300 & include a print credit, light styling, and a password protected gallery.

CONTEST ALERT!!!

I am giving away 2 mini sessions. How do you win?? Easy leave a comment with your first name and email. In your comment tell me who your favorite Femme Fatale is and why?

Two winners will be randomly picked on Friday, Sept. 26th.

Femme Fatale... Sneak Peek

Hello everyone! I had a marathon Femme Fatale session last weekend. It was my first marathon session and truthfully - I'm addicted. It was an absolute rush. I teamed up with Jessica of Elements Photo. These sessions were a little long, each lady had her own time with each one of us. They were well worth it! There are soo many gorgeous images.

What is a Femme Fatale Session? What I now call Femme Fatale sessions in the past have been called Boudoir, Pin Up or Glamour portraits. These terms seemed a littel dated to me, although calssic terms they don't reflect my style nor my clients. A Femme Fatale session is one where the focus is to capture not only your outer beauty but your inner beauty as well. My approach to these sessions is to talk about those thing which you LOVE, this typically lets that big bright smile shine through or that silent serene expression appear. The outcome is goregous, sexy with a hint of Oh so naughty images.

Why the name Femme Fatale? Throughout time the term has been tied to woman of all sizes, shapes and colors. Femmes Fatales have been viewed as both good and evil. However I always think of the strength, beauty & determination of such women.

The style of imagery varied as each woman is unique & also dependent on comfort level.

And without much more yapping, for now. Here are a few images from such session. OH and I would also like to add these ladies are not Models- but if Tyra's scouting--- she can call me I'll hook her up! ;-)














I will be offering these sessions once a month with limited spaces available, the first session will take place (tentatively) on Sept. 13th. If you are interested send me an email or leave a comment.

As an introduction to these amazing sessions I will be running a contest. The lucky winner (or two) will win a free session. I will be posting contest details soon... stay tuned.

We also had help with Make Up & Hair from Mary of Salon Rouge in Los Gatos & Brianne of Capelli Salon in Los Gatos. They did a fabulous job!! Steve Smith was on hand for lighting support and last but not least John of Dark Side of the Moon was nearby to lend some creative direction . It's awesome to have such talented Friends who are always willing to share their knowledge! But don't worry not every Femme Fatale session will be such a big production. Unless you request it! ;-) Femme Fatale photography packages are custom designed to suit your comfort level.