What seems like a dream and a lifetime ago, last March I went to Las Vegas to gain more education and meeting other photographers. While there, I did a few photoshoots. On one of the last nights I was there, there was a ‘beach house’ themed boudoir photoshoot night with models and other photographers. I loved it so much that, even though I forgot some of my lighting equipment, that there will be two blogs about it. This one will feature MJ Stock. MJ is a professional model who also owns a gym. She has such a joyous spirit. Some photographs are a bit more risqué and I cannot post them here.
Boudoir Photographer
Jaime's Boudoir Shoot
Jaime was one of three models I got lucky enough to work with for boudoir shoots through Ultimate Image - Model, Talent & Makeup Artist Management / Natalie Sparrow Management. This shoot was to show you can do your boudoir shoot without having to show a lot of skin. Jaime is a mom, runs, hikes, and is well educated (we follow each other on Instagram). She was fun to work with, brought great ideas, and new poses.
Since Jaime has been with Ultimate Image for six years, she did her own make up before the shoot. If you ever want to book a model for commercial work, I highly recommend Ultimate Image - Model, Talent & Makeup Artist Management / Natalie Sparrow Management. Natalie Sparrow trains her talent well, and wants them to do well. She genuinely cares about those who are in her team. Some of the people I've worked with have seemed like seasoned professionals when they've only been a model for a month or less than a year.
Have you thought about booking a boudoir session for yourself or someone you know? You can reach me in any of the forms here or on my new Facebook page dedicated to boudoir photography at: www.facebook.com/boudoirbydesireemenkphotography. *No one under the age of 21 is allowed on this page, nor is any body shaming (everyone is beautiful).
Moody Boudoir Shoot with Breanna
Breanna is one Ultimate Image-Model, Talent, and Makeup Management/Natalie Sparrow Management fashion models. This means: She has long legs, tall and is 5'9" (or taller). Breanna has actually walked in NYC Fashion Week-at only 20 (almost 21).
She was wonderful to work with in a short amount of time. We had a time crunch-less than a half hour when makeup was touched up. Somehow, she managed four outfit changes in that amount of time, and many different poses. I say 'somehow' because I can barely decided on an outfit for a night out with friends in 15 minutes.
What I've learned the most from working with models, managers, and makeup artists is: modeling and the beauty part of isn't easy. Like any profession, it takes will, talent, and education. The three models I chose from Ultimate Image showed that. They've taught me more than this, but I'll save that for another blog time.
Here are a few of the many photographs from our shoot. For her boudoir shoot I went for a moody style vs my past boudoir (majority of it) focusing more on 'bright, flirty, and fun' with detail photographs.
Model: Breanna N. - Management: Ultimate Image-Model, Talent, and Makeup Management/Natalie Sparrow Management. - Makeup: Natalie Sparrow
Boudoir with model Jenna
Since my boudoir portfolio hasn't been public, I have been working with a local modeling agency in Fargo, ND, Ultimate Image-Model, Talent, and Make-Up Management/Natalie Sparrow Management, to work with their talented models.
I am very excited to show you a few of the photographs from Jenna's boudoir session. Jenna was amazing to work with. Natalie Sparrow, who not only manages many model, artists, and makeup artists, is also a professional makeup artists herself. She wears many hats. She also did 'touch-up' make up for Jenna's session.
There will be two more blogs featuring models from Ultimate Image/Natalie Sparrow Management. Feel free to contact me to see my full boudoir portfolio in person, and to book a great photography shoot that boosts your confidence.