Miss K- the First Studio Boudoir Session!

July 15, 2008 | Filed Under boudoir | Leave a Comment 

Miss K’s boudoir session was the first one held at the new studio in the Heights, and it was fabulous! We had so much fun talking and getting to know one another while choosing spots to use for our photographs. She is so beautiful, her smile is so wonderful, and her laugh is just contagious!

More photos are posted on Boudoir Mon Cheri!

I was recently contacted for a reference for a boudoir session, and she sent me a copy of what she sent along — I asked her if I could post it here, and she said yes. Here it is:

Thanks so much for your email. Christine and I had our boudoir session on Wednesday, July 2nd, and I’m so happy to recommend her. I did them for similar reasons as it sounds like you’re considering, and I’m happy that I decided to do it. Christine was wonderful - a consummate professional. Even standing there in my skivvies, she always made me feel comfortable and beautiful (and her photos reflected that).

I arrived and showed Christine what I’d brought to wear. I put on the first outfit (my most tame), and we played with different poses and backgrounds. It was not embarassing at all because Christine really takes care of you (ie makes sure that you look great in the shots and that you’re looking/feeling natural). I did not do any nude shots; the most naked I got was down to my underwear, and I did it alone (without my fiance). We did all kinds of poses, from being on the bed in more “come hither” poses (but classy “come hither” poses) to sitting in chairs in more portrait-ish style (stuff that can sit on my fiance’s desk at work). Christine also took some great candids and journalistic shots that I will treasure.

All in all, I’m thrilled to have had the experience, and I trust Christine so much. She has a great eye, and her work is beautiful. But mostly, we just had fun, and she really took her time, attended to every little detail, and really impressed me with her personality and professionalism. I simply cannot say enough great things about both the experience and Christine! I hope this helps to inform your decision, and if you have any further questions, I’d be more than happy to answer them.

Enjoy your session, if you decide to book one, and best wishes.

Thank *YOU* Miss K for being so wonderful to work with — I just know your fiance´ is going to love them!

Boudoir Mon Cheri´

June 26, 2008 | Filed Under boudoir | Leave a Comment 

Building a website never really stops - there is always something to do - but it is finally official, Boudoir Mon Cheri is now live! I’ve also added a “Boudoir” option in the navigation bar up above.

I decided to split up the two sites for a few different reasons. I realize that people sometimes visit this site from work - on their lunch hour, of course! But you wouldn’t want to be surprised by boudoir photos when you come here. I want to give people fair warning before they visit the site. Also, this site is very wedding focused, and most of my boudoir clients do want sessions to create photographs to give to their groom on their wedding day. But it isn’t just about bridal boudoir - boudoir portraits make a fantastic gift for an anniversary or birthday, too! And most importantly, a boudoir session is a very empowering experience for you! Who says you have to do it as a gift for anyone? Why not just do it to have photographs of yourself looking fabulous?!

Just a reminder, the boudoir pre-launch special is going on for just a few more days! The session fee is waived on all sessions booked by June 30, 2008! Just contact me using the form on the contact page, and we’ll get your session all set up! More details can be found HERE! (Uhm, Boudoir Mon Cheri was going to go pink. Instead, it went red. I couldn’t resist that brocade, and I love a deep, rich red!)

I’m still testing out logos over there, so if you keep seeing different ones, don’t be surprised. The official logo by the designer will be done in about a week or so.

Of course, I had to celebrate the changes over there with a new background and some color tweaks over here too!

San Francisco Bay Area, California Sessions Available in July!

June 25, 2008 | Filed Under Bridal Session, Engagement Sessions, Fun Stuff!, boudoir | 2 Comments 

What? Bay Area? As in California, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge? YES!!! For the first time in my life, I’m heading to California!

I will be heading out in July for a wedding up in Mendocino on July 21st. Since I will already be out there, I decided to make the most of it and leave two days available for photo sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area!

If you live in Houston, but have always wanted to have a destination Engagement Session or Day After Session in your wedding attire, it is the perfect opportunity! Fly out west and meet me in San Francisco for a session that is uniquely you! Live in the Bay Area and have always wished you could work with me but didn’t want to fly me out to you? Then now is the time - I am coming your way!

(You did know that I will gladly travel anywhere for a photo session, didn’t you?)

Session times are also available for Boudoir sessions! Have some girlfriends that you would like to gather up for a boudoir marathon? Let’s do it! A perfect gift to give to your special someone, whether on your wedding day, an anniversary, or just because!

I have session times available on Wednesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 24th. Contact me right away to discuss details and schedule yours!