KISS – Keep It simple, Sexy!

Not surprisingly I get asked a wide variety of questions from women interested in boudoir sessions. One of the more common questions is if I provide the outfits for the photo sessions. The short answer is I don’t; but don’t let that give you bit of worry because once you book your session with me I’ll send you all kinds of tips on how to prepare for your session! One of those tips is where to shop – and some of the suggestions have super affordable pieces (I’m talking $14 corsets girls!).

Another great thing about choosing Utah Boudoir Photography for your session is that you don’t have to bring 10,000 outfits. Typically there’s enough time for about 3-4 outfit changes within the hour but we can get a lot of fabulous variety with even one panty/bra set! So, don’t be afraid to KISS: Keep It Simple, you Sexy vixen you!

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Until next time,
~Shay

The benefits of a professional makeup artist

Wow, I’m finally coming up for air following the Valentine’s Day rush and it feels great. I was thrilled to see so many beautiful women come through my doors to create unique and flirty gifts for the special someone’s in their lives. I’m going to work to share as many of those sessions with you as I can but I’m already booking into April so it might take me some time to catch up on this backlog, haha!

Anyway, I get asked all the time if Utah Boudoir Photography provides hair and makeup. I like to focus on producing the absolute best images for my clients and I’m most skilled as a photographer so the short answer is no, I don’t provide hair/makeup; however, I do refer my clients to one of the best makeup artists in the nation – Carrie Purser. Carrie is not just a cosmetologist with a makeup kit. She’s the real deal, folks. In fact, she did the makeup for Miss New Hampshire in the Miss America Pageant! She has a ton of experience and knows what kind of makeup to use for photographs so your skin looks flawless. Best of all…. [insert dramatic drumroll here] ……she does full body airbrushing!! [cymbal crash]
If that’s not enough, to top things off she comes to my studio and does your hair and makeup here prior to your session. This is super convenient for you and completely stress free (not to mention it ensures your hair won’t get windblown while traveling).

So to kick things off I’m going to share a session where my client hired Carrie for her boudoir session. Below is a before and after image. Not surprising, my client was thrilled with her images and ordered a gorgeous canvas enlargement!

Leave a comment or two to let me know what you think.

Until next time,
~Shay

Valentine’s Day Photo Shoots

Not surprisingly, the responses on the Valentine’s Day Specials have been great! If you missed that post, be sure to click here to get caught up to speed.

I had someone ask me what kinds of sets are available in the specials and since 99% of the shoots featured on the site were done in my humble studio, almost anything you see here is available. And probably a few you don’t see too (anyone brave enough to face the elements and do their shoot in a winter wonder land?!)

Here are some ideas of what you could do in your mini-session.

The first obvious choice would be our bedroom set where the possibilities are endless for flirtation fun!

The next most popular set I’d have to say is our pink seamless paper. The color is just so rich and really pops beautifully (and what says Valentine’s Day more than pink, right?). We can do a lot of fun things with or without my green vintage chair too.

We have a beautiful fireplace…

….and a steamy shower….

….sexy windows and light…

….and we can even do a lot of flirty fun things with the mirror or keep it simple with just showcasing you!

So, I hope that’s helpful to see all the endless possibilities. If you’d like to go ahead and book your mini-session, please send me an email right away as spots are booking up fast. My email is s[at]photographybyshay.com

Also, be sure to “Like” Utah Boudoir Photography’s Facebook page where updates and promotions are frequently posted.

~Shay

Heart all a flutter

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is simply FUN.  Yeah, yeah, I know some say it’s a Hallmark holiday but c’mon, what other holiday celebrates love in its raw form?!?  We get to bathe in pink and red after all, but the best part is we get to express to our loved ones how much we treasure them.  My heart is a flutter just thinking about it!

But, let’s be honest and get real here for a minute.  When was the last time you gave your hubby or boyfriend a gift that knocked his socks off?  What was the last gift you gave him that years later he still remembers a) that it was from you, nay – from your heart; and b) he can remember exactly what holiday he received the gift on?  I guarantee the he won’t be able to answer either of those questions next year regarding that sweater or chainsaw you gave him for Christmas.  But give him some tasteful and beautifully done boudoir images of the woman he adores and I promise you he’ll remember that gift!

And you know what the icing on the preverbal cake is?  You may book your session knowing what a fabulous gift this is going to be for your sweetie but I guarantee this will end up being the best thing you’ve done for yourself too. :-)

So, without further ado I would like to introduce to you two of the latest offerings from Utah Boudoir Photography:

  • the mini-session – perfect for those who would like to give their hubby/boyfriend a little sumthin-sumthin but can’t quite swing for the whole shebang of a regular session; and
  • the ultra flirty 3×3 accordion album – so so cute!  (check out the pics of these darling albums below!)

So in celebration of these two new offerings, and to kick off Valentine’s Day, check out the following killer options! If you would like to book a session, please email me right away (click on the contact link above or email directly to s[at]photographybyshay.com). Spots are filling up mega quick!!!

Valentine’s Day Specials
Standard Mini-Session
– $100
30-minute session
One outfit
One set
Five 5×7 prints

Upgraded Mini-Session – $135
30-minute session
One outfit
One set
3×3 accordion album with rich pink fabric cover

Delux Mini-Session – $150
30-minute session
Two outfits
Two sets
3×3 accordion album with custom photo cover

Standard Session – $150
1-hour session
Unlimited outfits within allotted time
Unlimited sets within allotted time
Products sold separately – 10% Valentine’s Day discount

These images are not mine and obviously aren’t 100% boudoir (they actually come from my lab or a colleague from Oregon) but I wanted to show you how darling these albums are.  I’m really excited to add them to our lineup this year and once a few come in the door with my designs, I’ll take some pictures to show you what my designs will look like — they’re gunna be SO darling tho!!
In case you didn’t notice, I was sure to include them in some of the Valentine’s Day Specials too, hehe.;-)

by Shay

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Jenny - Hey Shay, I just want to say thankyou for the amazing job you did.I wasn’t sure i would like any of them. But when i saw the results i was in shock of how great they look. Thank you so much for making me look and feel amazing..i will for sure share your amazing work with every one..Thanks

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Cindy Koenig - Shay -
I just wanted to say Thank you so very much for squeezing me in right before the holidays and getting my prints to me just in time for Christmas. The hubby was absolutely in shock and it was his all-time favorite Christmas gift!!
You are soo talented and do amazing work. Very classy!!
And for anyone hesistating to get a boudouir session done with Shay – don’t be, I promise you won’t regreat it!!! Your husband/boyfriend will thank you!!
Can’t wait to book another session with you!
~Cindy

Britney Barker - Fantastic offer with the mini sessions Shay! You’ll be busy!

Jenny - Hey sweet girl do you have any Fri, or sun times open this month on the 21,23,28 thanks jenny.

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Back into the swing of things

I hope y’all had a wonderful holiday season. I know I did! Although, I must say as much as I loved all the hustle ‘n bustle, gloriously fabulous food, and the simple joys of spending time with my loved ones, I also am excited for 2011 and all the things I have in store for Utah Boudoir Photography.

What kinds of things you ask? Well, let’s just say there are some really cool new products I’m looking forward to showing you ….AND Valentine’s Day is right around the corner after all.

Stay tuned…. I’ll be back soon with some cool promotions.
(Pssst….a good way to keep in touch is via our Facebook page found here.)

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