Greetings from Las Vegas! I headed out earlier this week for the first leg of the Hot Mama Boudoir World Tour and for April & Jason’s wedding here. I normally have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Las Vegas – everything here is so very designed. So big. So over the top. But this trip has been really, really great. I like the Aria and would be happy to stay here again. It is conveniently located in the center of the Strip, so it has been pretty easy to get to everything.

I’ve had my iPhone out and about with me everywhere, so these are a few of my favorite snaps which I’ve shared on Instagram.

How can you beat this mountain view? I love seeing the mountains in Las Vegas!

These sculptures in the Cafe at the Aria fascinate me. I just love the glass, how solid they are yet how fluid they seem. Beautiful!

Wouldn’t it be super cool to use them in a boudoir session for posing with them? Heehee! I doubt the hotel would allow it, but it would make some really gorgeous photos!

I did the first of my boudoir sessions here at the hotel in one of their gorgeous and huge suites! As soon as I have the ok to share some of them, I will!

Later the night of the session, Elaine & I headed over to see Absinthe – a show that is almost impossible to describe without giving away how fabulous it is. Think a mix of an exotic cabaret show with a small circus (minus the animals!) in a small, intimate tent. We were in row H, and yet you can see how close were were to seeing everything. It was so cool! Definitely NOT family-friendly, this isn’t one you should take the kiddos to. We loved it though – it was a lot of fun!

After the show, Elaine & I headed over to the Bellagio for a quick bite, and of course had to take in the gardens. I loved the chrysanthemum bees with the giant daffodils!

April & Jason’s wedding is today and then I have another boudoir session tomorrow. After I leave here, it is back to Houston for a quick round of laundry and repacking my suitcase to leave 14 hours later to leave for the second leg of the Hot Mama Boudoir Tour – PARIS!!! (I keep joking that I’m seeing the “fake” Eiffel Tower here in Las Vegas, and the real one next week!)

I have session times still available for Paris on May 6th & 7th, and for London, England on May 9th & 10th. Let me know if you are interested in setting up a session while I’m there! You can Contact Me here!

I also have sessions available in Boston on May 22nd & 24th, and New York City on May 25th. Tour dates for New Orleans in June and San Francisco in August will be announced soon!

It is the perfect gift to melt your sweetie’s heart!

Since Thanksgiving, my weekdays have been full of boudoir sessions. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for Elaine, Brittany & Melissa for helping me out in keeping everything humming around here, because they are amazing. Add to that the fantastic Jennifer Aronson for her makeup artistry, and shazam! We are a powerhouse of awesome!

I’ve got tons of wedding goodness to share here, but for the moment I wanted to point out that a few select images from Miss C’s Bride-to-Be boudoir session are over on Hot Mama Boudoir. Be sure to check them out! I especially love the ones with her wig – we couldn’t stop laughing, it was so fantastic!

While you’re there, be sure to check out the Valentine’s Day Mini Session Special too! A great deal at $175, and a great treat for your sweetheart!

I just posted a sample of photos from Mrs. M’s boudoir session over on Hot Mama Boudoir – if you haven’t seen them already, you should check them out! Thank you again to the always incredible Jennifer Aronson, my makeup artist / studio mate, for her incredible work as always!

Don’t forget – just a few days left in the boudoir Special Special! An additional $50-200 off of the already reduced boudoir photography collection rates! Melt your sweetie’s heart – contact us right away to set up your session!

As I mentioned back when I posted the Holiday 2010 Boudoir specials, the same pricelist is good for both Christmas & Valentine’s Day this year. The two holidays are so close together, that just seemed to make the most sense!

*** This is the LAST TIME in 2011 you will see these prices – so if you know you want a session this year, even if you don’t want it this month, be sure to book it right away to lock in these rates! ***

I have a wonderful, private studio space for your session – nice and cozy! Located in the Heights, easy to get to from anywhere in Houston, the Heights is a charming porch community just north of downtown off of major freeways. Prefer to have your session at your home or a hotel? There is no travel fee for sessions in the Greater Houston area!

Nice AND Naughty! The ultimate gift for both of you, at the best value!
Sometimes you want it ALL. This collection includes all the pampering you deserve and more!

- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 9 outfits. I recommend that one be a fabulous dress so that you have photos for both work & home! (*No additional fee for sessions outside of the studio.) No time limit – we’ll take as long as you need to pamper you!
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 30 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing how fabulous you look!
- DVD of all final images from your session, including the 30 fully retouched images from your album, delivered with your album. The DVD includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images for yourself.
- 30% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album upgrade options.

The top of the line package, for the lady that deserves lots of luxury!
$1200 (a la carte price $1850 – 35% off)

The Perfect Gift! – The most popular collection!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 6 outfits – including portraits with a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 2-3 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- DVD of all final enhanced images from your session, delivered with your album. Includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images.
- 20% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$900 (a la carte price $1300 – 30% off!)

The Love Note!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with 3-4 outfits – including portraits in a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 1-2 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- 15% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$600 (a la carte price $850 – 30% off!)

A Sweet Treat!
- Photo shoot at our studio with 2 outfits. Sessions normally last 1-1.5 hours.
- 5×5 Little Black Boudoir Book with 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you! (You can always upgrade the book to a larger size if you would like!)
$400 (a la carte price $500 – 20% off!)

Look below for our A la Carte Options – you can add additional items to your collection or build one all your own!

Important Deadlines for Holiday Delivery!
All albums must be ordered from our lab by Wednesday, February 9, 2010 with no rush fee, or Friday, February 11, 2010 with a $50 rush fee (their fee, not ours). Print delivery is available for later. Not enough time? That is ok! Wrap up something sexy for your sweetie, and tell them that a special gift is on the way! The suspense will make your gift even sweeter!

A limited number of sessions are available on the weekends. Most sessions are Monday – Thursday. 50% of your selected package price is due at the time of booking to hold your date; the balance is due 2 weeks before your session.

Prices do not include applicable sales tax.

Not limited to Houston sessions! – Live somewhere else? I would love to come visit you there. Travel costs vary, but I’m happy to consider *anything*! We need to talk!

Upcoming sessions in Asheville, Chicago and Boston! Contact me to set up your date!

Keep reading for more details on a la carte options, add-ons for your session, and more!

A la Carte Goodies to Add-On or Build Your Own Collection!

Session Fees
All session fees include time in our studio (no hotel needed!) and time to enhance your images before we post them in your private online gallery.
1-2 outfit session (1 hour) – $300
3-4 outfit session (1-2 hours) – $450
5-6 outfit session (2-3 hours) – $600
Up to 9 outfit session (Unlimited time) – $800

Makeup by Jennifer Aronson Add-on – $150

Albums
5×5 20 page Little Black Boudoir Book – $200
10×10 or 8×8 20 page Boudoir Book – $250
10×10 30 page Boudoir Book – $350
Add 10 additional pages / images to any Boudoir Book – $100

10×10 30 page Flushmount Boudoir Album – $1000 (Includes up to 60 images with a custom-designed spread.)

DVDs
DVD of 10 retouched image files – $150 Images are retouched high-resolution files with print release to make your own prints.
DVD of all image files from session – $300 Images are enhanced, edited high-resolution files with a print release. (Note: no special extra polish retouching will be done to the images.)


It just seems like it wouldn’t be right to wrap up 2010 and kick off 2011 without a post to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were great, wonderful, and amazing! I kicked off 2010 photographing Tiffany & Romeo’s wedding, and I ended 2010 with Cheryl & Dev. I sort of think that was the perfect way to bookend an awesome year for my business!

I truly have to thank my family, Brittany, Elaine, Kelly & Regina from the bottom of my heart. I could NOT do what I do without your love & support. You carry me, and I truly thank you all for that!

I photographed 30 boudoir sessions this year, and I discovered that my superpower (thanks for the name, Karen!) is showing women how beautiful they truly are, allowing them to see what I see. Every woman – EVERY woman – is sexy, beautiful, gorgeous, and fabulous. The most beautiful of all are those hot mamas! I am looking forward to making boudoir a HUGE part of my business in 2011! BIG big big plans ahead! If you’re a Hot Mama, you’ll definitely want to come back & check it out!

This year I photographed 27 weddings, including destination weddings in Mexico & England. One of these incorporated Vietnamese, Cambodian & Chinese traditions, and three were Indian weddings. The list of weddings also included an emergency wedding for my friends Jessica & JD when their son Finn decided he wanted to be born several weeks early, and second shooting for Regina Holder in Asheville, North Carolina (at the Biltmore Estate!), D. Jones Photography and Kelly Niemann. There were also sessions for two newborns of past clients, and my SLGT Photo Project sessions as well. Thanks to the SLGT Photo Project, we had some wonderful speakers come to the monthly photographer meetup that I host at the studio and we passed our one year anniversary last August!

Somehow, among all of the weddings and portrait sessions, I managed to visit Seattle for our friend Mandy’s wedding and to visit family & friends, Las Vegas for WPPI, Taos & Angel Fire, New Mexico for a roadtrip with Brittany & Kelly, Asheville to shoot with Regina, Oaxaca and Huatulco Mexico, London and Bristol England, Denver for the Biz Clarity workshop that is where all those big plans coming up came together, San Antonio, Lexington for Christmas, and New Orleans last week on our road trip home. (I should point out that Mexico, England, Denver, San Antonio, Lexington & New Orleans were all in the last quarter of the year. WHEW!)

I started off this year (you know, 6 days ago) trying to pull together favorite images from all of my 2010 weddings and boudoir sessions. This is a bit tricky, because I shot a LOT this year, and many of them aren’t on the blog. So instead, I’m going to be sharing them here and there over the next few weeks & months. The boudoir posts take a bit more time because I actually go through and contact each client and get their ok on every image I’m considering. Hang on for the ride though – there are some super gorgeous posts heading your way!

Made it all the way to the end? Awesome! Come back tomorrow! I’ll be launching a Valentine’s Day version of the Special Special, which means an extra $50-200 off of your boudoir session if you book by January 24. This will be the last time you’ll see these prices, so if you want to lock in these rates you need to do it right away!

Thank you a zillion times over to our 2010 couples for allowing us to be a part of such a special time in your lives!!!
- Tiffany & Romeo, wedding & reception at The Woodlands Resort
- Naurin & Michael, wedding & reception at Agave Road in Katy
- Sarom & Minh, wedding in a private ceremony, reception at Kim Son in Bellaire
- Kim & Ken, wedding & reception at M2 Gallery in the Heights
- Emily & Michael, wedding & reception at a Bed & Breakfast in the Montrose area
- Andrea & Lee, wedding at West Houston Chinese Church, reception at the Downtown Club at One Shell Plaza (and our very first Marry-thon!)
- Megan & Cruz, wedding & reception at The Woodlands Resort
- Hailey & Tyson (photographed by Elaine & Kari – my son’s graduation day!), married at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, reception at Houston National Golf Club
- Priscilla & Bill, wedding & reception at The Woodlands Resort
- Betsy & Robert, wedding & reception at The Woodlands Resort
- Jessica & Jay, wedding & reception at The Petroleum Club in downtown Houston
- Melinda & Kyle, married at the St. Joseph Church Museum, reception at The Tremont House in Galveston, Texas
- Melissa & Kurt (second photographer for Regina Holder), married & reception at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina
- Alyssa & Christopher (second photographer for Regina Holder), married & reception at the Biltmore Estate’s Champagne Cellar in Asheville, North Carolina
- Heather & Matt (photographed by Kelly & Chris while Elaine & I were in Galveston), married & reception at Hotel Zaza
- Holly & Philip, married at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, reception at Hotel Zaza
- Valeria & Omid, married at St. Paul Catholic Church, Nassau Bay, reception on the FantaSea Yacht Charters at South Shore Harbor
- Missy & Jonathan, married at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, reception in Katy
- Melissa & John, married & reception at a private residence in River Oaks
- Kate & Walker, married & reception at a private residence near Huatulco, Mexico
- Rachel & Alex (photographed by Kelly & Chris while Elaine & I were in Mexico), married & reception at Rockefeller Hall
- Emily & Allen (second photographer for Laura Burlton of D. Jones Photography), married & reception at The Junior League
- Ann & Karl, married & reception at Byzantium in Bristol, England
- Emily & Charlie (second photographer for Kelly Niemann), wedding at Lakewood United Methodist Church, reception at Raveneaux Country Club
- Cheryl & Dev, married & reception at The Houstonian

I’ll be in Denver, Colorado for the Biz Clarity II workshop with Jeff Jochum in a few weeks, and when I booked my flight I decided to stay over an extra night so I’d have time to do a boudoir session or two! Interested in a boudoir session on December 17th? Contact me right away and I’ll get it all set up for you! Perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift!

Below you will find our most popular collections, followed by our a la carte pricing. If you would like a custom collection put together just for you, let me know and I’ll get it all set up!

We provide a wonderful, private studio space for your session – no need to pay for a hotel room in addition to your session! If you choose to have your session at your home or a hotel, there is no travel fee involved in the greater Houston area.

Nice AND Naughty! The ultimate gift for both of you, at the best value!
Sometimes you want it ALL. This collection includes all the pampering you deserve and more!

- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 9 outfits. I recommend that one be a fabulous dress so that you have photos for both work & home! (*No additional fee for sessions outside of the studio.) No time limit – we’ll take as long as you need to pamper you!
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 30 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing how fabulous you look!
- DVD of all final images from your session, including the 30 fully retouched images from your album, delivered with your album. The DVD includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images for yourself.
- 30% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album upgrade options.

The top of the line package, for the lady that deserves lots of luxury!
$1200 (a la carte price $1850 – 35% off)

The Perfect Gift! – The most popular collection!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 6 outfits – including portraits with a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 2-3 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- DVD of all final enhanced images from your session, delivered with your album. Includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images.
- 20% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$900 (a la carte price $1300 – 30% off!)

HoHoHolidays!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with 3-4 outfits – including portraits in a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 1-2 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- 15% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$600 (a la carte price $850 – 30% off!)

A Sweet Treat!
- Photo shoot at our studio with 2 outfits. Sessions normally last 1-1.5 hours.
- 5×5 Little Black Boudoir Book with 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
$400 (a la carte price $500 – 20% off!)

Look below for our A la Carte Options – you can add additional items to your collection or build one all your own!

Important Deadlines for Holiday Delivery!
Sessions for Christmas Delivery (December 22nd) must take place by December 3rd. Any sessions after December 3rd for Christmas Delivery may include a Rush fee of $100 and product shipment could be limited by our lab’s availability the closer we get to Christmas.

Sessions for Valentine’s Day Delivery (February 10th) must take place by January 27th. Any sessions after that date for Valentine’s Day Delivery will be subject to a Rush fee of $100.

A limited number of sessions are available on the weekends. Most sessions are Monday – Thursday. 50% of your selected package price is due at the time of booking to hold your date; the balance is due 2 weeks before your session.

Prices do not include applicable sales tax.

Not limited to Houston sessions! – Live somewhere else? I would love to come visit you there. Travel costs vary, but I’m happy to consider *anything*! We need to talk!

Upcoming sessions in Chicago and Boston! Contact me to set up your date!

Keep reading for more details on a la carte options, add-ons for your session, and more!

A la Carte Goodies to Add-On or Build Your Own Collection!

Session Fees
All session fees include time in our studio (no hotel needed!) and time to enhance your images before we post them in your private online gallery.
1-2 outfit session (1 hour) – $300
3-4 outfit session (1-2 hours) – $450
5-6 outfit session (2-3 hours) – $600
Up to 9 outfit session (Unlimited time) – $800

Makeup by Jennifer Aronson Add-on – $150

Albums
5×5 20 page Little Black Boudoir Book – $200
10×10 or 8×8 20 page Boudoir Book – $250
10×10 30 page Boudoir Book – $350
Add 10 additional pages / images to any Boudoir Book – $100

10×10 30 page Flushmount Boudoir Album – $1000 (Includes up to 60 images with a custom-designed spread.)

DVDs
DVD of 10 retouched image files – $150 Images are retouched high-resolution files with print release to make your own prints.
DVD of all image files from session – $300 Images are enhanced, edited high-resolution files with a print release. (Note: no special extra polish retouching will be done to the images.)


I just shared a few photos from this fabulously boudoir session at the studio in the Heights that I had with Mrs. C over on Hot Mama Boudoir, and I wanted to share a few here as well! She is one of my gorgeous mom clients who did a boudoir session as a gift for her husband, and we had such a great time!

From Mrs. C: “Christine did a wonderful job on my photos. I was a little nervous at first, but she made me feel relaxed and comfortable right away. She took her time with the pictures and when I got the proofs I was blown away!! We had a hard time choosing our favorites, and as far as touching up, the pics were so good “as is” because of all the thought she put into each shot. We certainly know where to go for all our future photography needs!”

Thinking of doing a boudoir session for a Christmas gift? Fall dates for Houston boudoir photography sessions & holiday gifts are filling up fast – contact me right away to get your session set up!

What a perfect way to celebrate liberty!