How to find the perfect boudoir photographer
If you’ve been searching for a boudoir photographer, you’re probably not just looking for photos. You’re probably looking for a feeling. Maybe you’re looking for ways to push yourself out of your comfort zone and get that confidence back. Maybe you’re wanting to feel desirable again. Or maybe it’s something harder to put into words.. like wanting to feel like yourself again.
What to Expect During a Portrait Photography Consultation (Before Your Photoshoot)
If you’ve never done something like this before, the idea of booking a portrait session can feel like a lot. Most women start with questions like “what happens before a photoshoot"?” and “what am I supposed to wear to my photoshoot?” as well as awkward feelings, anxiousness and nerves.
Underneath all of that, there’s often a more pointed concern. “Can I actually do this?”
That’s exactly where a portrait photography consultation comes in.
How many outfits should I bring to my photo shoot?
It depends on the kind of session you’re doing and what you want your photos to say about you.
But if you want a starting point: for a full custom portrait session, I typically recommend bringing at least three outfits.
Not because more is better, but because the right amount of variety allows us to tell a fuller, more honest story of who you are.
Authenticity in portraiture: how does a photoshoot actually promote self-love?
These photo shoots are focused on recognizing that the body you inhabit and the face you show to the world every single day is not only worthy of representation and recognition, but that showing yourself and celebrating yourself is a vital aspect of self-love that can only lead to more development in the right direction.
What to Wear for Your Maternity Photo Shoot: Clothing Tips for Timeless Images
Maternity photo sessions are special occasions. They’re a celebration of the start of a new life and of your growing family, and most of all they’re a celebration of you at the peak of your power and womanhood. When clients ask me about maternity photo shoot clothing, my advice is always the same: you have to choose pieces that make you feel beautiful, comfortable, and true to yourself.
Red Deer custom photo session: extending the care giving attitude to yourself, too
After her session, Robyn said “I am really shy getting my photo taken. I prefer to be in the background, unnoticed and working away. [Then] I had this amazing, life changing photoshoot with my friend and work colleague Carmen who really found something in (me) ON CAMERA.” Robyn recognized that she’s gone through challenges recently, and credits her career with pushing her forward every day. When she did her own hair and makeup and had her own portrait experience, things really clicked for her. “This photographer captured my soul and she made me see beauty in myself. This was an incredible experience for my mind, body and soul.”
Portrait photoshoots: Acts of alignment, self-care, self-expression, and recognition through photography
The best part about both of these days is the memories these girls created together, the fun they had, the smiles, the mishaps, the experience of being together in that moment in a way that allowed Nikki to tell her daughters “YOU are what is important to me” and in a way that allowed her to remember that she is important all on her own, too.
Headshots and Personal Branding in Red Deer: Professional photoshoots for men
Professional portraits aren’t generally associated with men, but consider all the reasons anyone would have occasion to participate in an experience like this … dating profiles; headshots for your business cards, socials, and websites; Christmas gifts for your adoring family; or simply for yourself, to remember what you’ll later refer to as your “glory days.”
Motherhood and sense of self - curating your photo shoot to reflect who you are and what matters most to you
In terms of a celebratory transformational portrait experience then, if motherhood is so deeply engrained in us and is THE thing that fills us with light and joy, does it make sense that we would include that as part of the whole thing? Well yes, yes it does.. if you want it to.
Red Deer Professional Photographer: Achievement and the quest for improvement, in photography and life
Today I achieved Associate Accreditation status with The Portrait System - the education system that brought me from simply having a camera set to auto mode and taking fun snaps of my kid and vacations, to where I am today in full control on manual mode with studio strobe lights and directing people who are sitting in front of me as a professional photographer to have their portrait created. Life is wild.
Red Deer Professional Photo Shoots: You’re (not) so vain - print that photo!
In a digital world, we scroll past moments that deserve to be remembered. Printing your portraits transforms them into tangible reminders of who you are, and the people who love you. Here's why I believe your images deserve to exist in print.
Red Deer Headshots and Personal Branding Photography: Yeah, you need a professional headshot for that.
Bonnie’s true calling led her back to University, where her passions put her in positions that required a professional image to represent her online.