March 4, 2013

Boudoir Photos: The Perfect Surprise For Your Groom



Most people recognize June as the most popular month to get married, and while this cold weather may be doing its best to disguise it, that’s really not too far away! So if you’re one of those lucky brides-to-be, chances are that wedding bells are constantly on your mind as you try to sew up every last detail.

Why not take this time to step back and remind yourself what this wedding is all about; you, your husband-to-be and the love that you two share. If you’re searching for the perfect way to express your love and let him know that you’re all his, I think I have just the solution.

Boudoir photos are becoming an increasingly popular wedding gift from a bride to her groom. Wonder why? Just take a few seconds and imagine your man taking a peek at your beautiful, sensual photograph for the first time, saying “Wow! That’s going to be my wife!” Just thinking about it feels good, doesn’t it?

Trust me, I know how nerve-wrecking it can be to imagine getting into your most intimate apparel and posing in front of a camera, but when you put your inhibitions aside, you open yourself up to a whole world of self-confidence and sexiness.

If you’re nerves get the best of you, a little research may be able help. Before your appointment, browse around the boudoir gallery on this site or search the web for some ideas on a few poses you may be interested in trying out. Seeing for yourself that you’re not the first one to take sensual photographs may be just the little push that you need.

Additionally, you know your body better than anyone else ever could; therefore, you know which outfits are going to give you that extra va-va-voom and which angles are going to highlight your greatest features. These facts are at the core of what is going to make you shine during your photoshoot, so just focus on being your natural, beautiful self! Your man won’t be able to pick his jaw up off the floor!

(Posted by: Philomena Hughes of Philomena Hughes Photography)

March 1, 2013

Before and After the Bump!!



Brandi was having her second baby and really wanted to have a session done while pregnant and when her newborn son was born she wanted to come in again and have one done with her new family. So her wish was our pleasure to make come true. Her maternity session we did in early Feb.8th. 
Can you believe that the baby is 1 week old today March 1st?!!
Amazing. Thanks so much to the gals at Shine for her hair and makeup .Megan you are a true artist! 
If you have a newborn on the way this is a super session to consider for your family.
Congrats Brandi and Steve Tanner and baby Jackson.