A few days ago, I was taking a little coffee break on a sunny afternoon, and I decided to enjoy some delightful chocolate biscuits with my coffee. And these biscuits got me thinking and dreaming about Paris… which launched me into a half hour of perusing our photos from our Paris trip last year… which made me start a blog post. All because of these little beauties. š
Ahhhh…. Rue Picot…. you hold a very special place in my heart. Within walking distance to the Arc de Triomphe… with my favorite cafe around the corner… and the most beautiful Parisian flat. Rue Picot, you are a big part of the reason why I consider Paris to be my second home.
And we just LOVED having our mommas with us for the first week in Paris! They were the chefs extraordinaires during the workshop week 1, and they spoiled us rotten. Marissa & I also just loved having them be a part of our “Boudoir Diva lives” (which is actually quite different from our “normal lives!” It was amazing to be with them as they saw the Eiffel Tower for the first time, and it was just such a special time for us daughters to be with our moms in Paris. Thanks again, momma Carol & momma Cecilia, for all of your help. We love you!
And then there was the WORKSHOP! Day of shooting is always SO much fun – especially cramming into those little rooms in the flat. Thankfully last year we got a huge flat with lots more space. PS, take a look at that beautiful light coming through the windows! So gorgeous.
And here’s yours truly (Kimberlee), showing one of the #1 rules for boudoir posing: DEMONSTRATE. It’s so important to show your clients what you want them to do (don’t just try to tell them – SHOW them!)
And now here we have the outdoor shooting day… with our fabulous models struttin’ their stuff down the street on the way to the Arc de Triomphe! And take a look at that fun black & white striped dress. Made my Marissa’s mom! So amazing. I think we need to have her make another one soon… Cecelia, you up for that?!
What really ‘makes’ our workshops is… the PHOTOGRAPHERS! We LOVE meeting new photogs from around the world, and we love sharing some things we’ve learned along the way with our business, and we also love learning from our new friends. We all have experiences to share with each other, and it’s honestly a privilege to hang out w/ such wonderful people for a few days as we all talk about something we LOVE – boudoir photography!
“Excuse me, people who are entering this hundreds-of-years-old-church building on your way to Sunday mass… don’t mind us crazy group of photogs shooting a crazy model on the stairs out here….”
Cobblestones = L.O.V.E. I want to go back!!!
J’adore Paris.
And now for my favorite. This one ALWAYS makes me smile. We were walking back to our flat at the end of the shoot, Marissa had donned the top hat somewhere along the way, and on the side of a restaurant, someone had taken a piece of pink chalk to the wall and written this lovely note. It was the perfect setting for some priceless portraits of my bitner. Such a good reminder to us all… Don’t take yourself too seriously! š
With dreams of Paris and hopes for the next time we will be in Paris (probably next year!)… xoxo, Kimberlee
We would LOVE to have you come out to beautiful, SUNNY SAN DIEGO for our next boudoir photography workshop! We absolutely LOVE our workshops, and we love meeting new photographers, chatting with everyone, sharing some things we’ve learned with our business, and overall having a GREAT time! If you’re ready to sign up for the workshop, go on over to the Boudoir Shop to register now! If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ashley & she’ll help you w/ any questions you may have: [email protected] Looking forward to seeing you here! xoxo, Kimberlee & Marissa
Here’s a quick run-down on the details for the Boudoir Divas’ Workshop…
DATES: June 7-8, 2011
TIME: 10am-5pm, with a lunch break thrown in there somewhere along the way.
INVESTMENT: $1200
SCHEDULE:
DAY ONE: Lighting basics, posing tips, watch the Divas demo w/ a model (past client), then you grab your camera and SHOOT! We have set it up where each of you will have 10 minutes of 1-on-1 time with a model/client… ensuring that you have time to work with them and not have to ‘fight’ for the best shot with 20 other people. š You will be shooting with our models on our sets, using our hot lights… and you get to use these images for your website! Such a great way to build your boudoir photography portfolio!
DAY TWO: Everything else. Seriously. We try to cram as MUCH as we can into this day… from the boudoir experience to pricing and packages, to studio organization, to post-processing and marketing and advertising. We don’t hold back anything!
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST BOUDOIR WORKSHOP ATTENDEES:
“I absolutely LOVED this workshop!! Worth every penny and I would totally do it again. All the Divas were SO great! I learned so much and bumped up my portfolio!! They went in depth about lighting, you get one on one time with models and they even go over every bit of their business plan. They are not afraid to share anything as they want you to succeed! I went to school for two years for photography and learned more in just these two days!! So it doesnāt matter if you are just starting or have been doing it for years, I promise you will love it! Plus who doesnāt want to hang with The Boudoir Divas!!!” – Jamie Sperry
“I am SO glad I attend the San Diego workshop as I not only had a great time and took some phenomenal pictures for my portfolio, but I learned so much about how to launch a boudoir photography business. As a new boudoir photographer, it was priceless to learn the tips, tricks, secrets, and basics of launching my business the right way from the original Divas! I told my husband everything we did and he nailed it – “you went to school!”. I don’t remember school being this fun! If I did, I would have paid more attention! Thanks Diva Team!” – Anita Lubke
“This workshop is absolutely worth every penny! If for no other reason than the killer portfolio you will leave with. But there are so many more reasons this workshop ROCKS! The Divas don’t hold back; they tell you all their secrets, everything they’ve learned, everything you need to know to shoot Boudoir. This workshop is great for people just starting out or those who already have a photography business and want to add Boudoir. I left there with the know how and ability to start a Boudoir Photography business. This is the best money you will spend if you want to learn this awesome niche market.” –Kate Kelava
ADD-ON OPTION: “BASICS” BREAKFAST (this is an optional add-on… we’ll be going over the basics of exposure, making sure you’re ready to shoot in manual mode for the remainder of the day once the workshop kicks off!)
DATE: June 7 (the morning of the workshop, before it officially starts)
TIME: 7:30-9:30am
COST: $75 for the add-on basics breakfast
Here are a few videos to show a bit more about our boudoir workshops:
Another workshop is just around the corner! Literally, it is next week and we are very excited to have another great group of photographers. If you can’t make this workshop, we are having another workshop at the beginning of June. You can go to our Boudoir Shop to see details and register! As always, we like to introduce our photographer/attendees by having them fill out a little questionnaire. Enjoy!
Website: www.TierraKendrick.com
Location: Albany, GA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I’m most excited about learning posing techniques and lighting to get the best photo. Hopefully improving my skills and expanding my reach to clients.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Besides lighting and posing techniques, hopefully how to interact with clients and how to make everyone comfortable.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I lived here before when I was stationed in Camp Pendleton back in 2003-05.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I love to photograph children and very small babies. They’re super precious!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
STARBUCKS!!!! I love the java chip!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
On my ipod? Nothing. I’m watching iCarly with my 2 yr old (Don’t judge). But if I was listening to my Ipod it would be a mix of Maroon 5, Beyonce, and some early ’90s R&B.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I don’t have a favorite yet. I have my eye on the 85mm f1.4 Nikon lens. Sooooooo sweet!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Right now I’m in love with Pistachios. This is recent. I eat those when I’m not sneaking a mini reese’s cup behind my toddler’s back.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
It changed every year. From a teacher to doctor, nurse, lawyer, and somehow I ended up being a Marine. Now I’m thinking straight and can finally focus on photographer.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Just being a great mother.
Website: eyeonlifephotography.com
Location: Pilesgrove, NJ (South Jersey)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Opportunity to see your work flow, from start to finish. Not to sound like I’m kissing up, but shooting and discussing the craft of true leaders in your field. Shooting a totally new genre for me.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
Selling aspects, I am fairly comfortable with the camera and lighting subjects, I am hoping to get a strong understanding of your pose flow and reasons you choose certain poses. Very interested in your “tricks o’ the trade” pose hints, selling hints etc.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
ONCE! and it was 45 degrees and hailing and I was only there for a day, I was very disappointed!! Hoping for classically renowned San Diego weather this time!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I have grown to really try to capture the Ā emotions of photographing people. Hence my switch to Boudoir, I can’t think of a more emotional intimate thing to photograph than a woman trying to be her absolute sexiest and beautiful either for her or her partner. I’ve done the wedding thing and while its an emotional day there is a hectic nature that tends to take me and the subjects out of the “mood”.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
As long as its strong and black! My blood is type O-caffinated
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Jeffrey Gaines, and Michael Franti
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
24-70 f2.8L lens — it’s my go to lens for just about everything and one I find on my camera 90% of the time & my latest addition – the “Rapid Strap”!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate! and/or Jalapeno Cheetos — they were in stores for a while now they are gone! They were soooo good!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Yawn – engineer – the practical nature of my parents driven into my head! I’ve learned!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Compassion and Generosity
Website: Ā www.janeengs.com
Location: Las Vegas, NV
1.What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning some boudoir photo techniques.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
Their cool, fun style.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Too many to count.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People and travel.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Moby, Train, Adele
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
70-200mm 2.8
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Flight attendant
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a great parent.
Website: KarenWilsonPhotography.com
Twitter: 1kittyclick
Location: Westbury, LongIsland, NewYork
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning to run a successful Boudoir Business.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
About the mistakes so I do not make any. Saving time is very important.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Clothing details.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Keith Sweat, Christina Aguillera.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Canon 135L Lens.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Raisins.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work in a Museum.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
My Kindness.
Website: www.MapuanaPhoto.com
Twitter: MapuanaPhoto
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning the shoot the Diva Boudoir Style.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Shooting style, editing, lighting and posing.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Only twice.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Showing someone how beautiful they.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Trying to kick the habit…. but Coffee Bean has a killer Iced Dark Chocolate…. I’m drooling….
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Adel, Duffy and Katy Perry.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Still adding to my collection but as of now I only own a 5D Mark2 and a 50mm 1.4, but the 85 1.2 is a killer lens to shoot with.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a kick butt photographer and making others feel BEAUTIFUL.
Website: www.claireandsamphotographers.com
Twitter: claired707
Location: Petaluma Ca (outside San Francisco)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting other workshop attendees and of course meeting the DIVAS!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to strengthen my brand and marketing abilities. Most of all getting my clients to feel safe and comfortable with me š
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I can’t even count! I went to Fresno State so we would always go to San Diego when we wanted to do something fun!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I love photographing women and making them feel beautiful about themselves.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks… I have a bad addiction
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I like really weird independent bands. Any thing form the 80’s and a little bit of country. But I will have to say my favorite band right now is Florence + the Machine
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 85 1.2
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Trail mix but not the healthy kind ,the kind with lots of chocolate.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A horse trainer. I did that but after having my son needed to get something a little more stable.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being Awesome!!!!!
Website: http://www.MeribellaPhotography.com
Location: Brownsville, TX
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Visiting a new place, getting to meet the awesome Boudoir Divas, and knowing that after the workshop I will be a completely, much more knowledgeable photographer, and will see women from a different perspective.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
-lighting: different affects, exposure, etc.
-posing: different body types, how to hide flaws
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
zero!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
The eyes, and people’s expressions (close-up)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either one
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
S&M by Rhianna
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera… just kidding, my expo disc
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Trail mix, yogurt, or fruit (snickers would be great, LOL!)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A photographer, teacher, or cosmetologist
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good person
Website: WWW.XOXOBOUDOIRPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Twitter: XOXOBOUDOIR
Location: SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Oh my goodness, what am I not! Seeing the studio, meeting all the girls, SUNNY WEATHER!! That, and my personal shoot!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I am really excited to learn about the best way to grow quickly and stay organized. And just learning from the best in the business.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never š
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My 3 month old son and 5 year old daughter. And a tight second is the way a woman transforms in front of the lens from the beginning of the shoot when she is unsure, to the end where she feels like a celebrity.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Lately I have LOVED Lady Gaga’s BORN THIS WAY.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Currently it is my White balance lens! Ha ha, I know that sounds a bit silly, but it really helps me create a grey card in the camera and has saved me a lot of time in LR.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Goodness, what is my favorite snack food. Oh, its gotta be tortilla chips and a really yummy spinach artichoke dip. Hmmm, or Chips Ahoy cookies though I have to be careful because I can eat an ENTIRE bag!!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I vaguely remember wanting to be many things. . . a ballerina, an acrobat, a model an actress. It seems like the most common thing was that I wanted to be KNOWN, I wanted to be famous. I wanted people to hear my name and smile in recognition. Then I became “MOM” and suddenly I realized that in my home this is exactly what happens!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Wow, so many things flood into my mind. Good mom, good wife, good business woman, good friend. All of these would be wonderful to be remembered as, but yet not entirely fulfilling. They are all pieces of a whole, scattered around inside, things that I strive to be. The one thing in life that is continuous throughout my day to day, is who I am inside. I am happy, I am proud, I am stronger than even I realize. I want to be known for the person that I am to everyone else around me, whether that is different or the same for each person. It is all the same inside, it is me.
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning to work with people, I have a fear of people when I shoot.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to make women feel comfortable in front of my camera, and of course how to be divalicious. š
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
A lot…my hubby is a comic geek so about every summer for comic con.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My dog, sunsets, buildings and just about anything that catches my eye.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks all the way!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
The Chromatics “I want your love”
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My Lensbaby, baby…it’s soooo fun.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Grapes and or goldfish
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A NatGeo photographer…inspired by the Afghan girl on the cover circa 1985.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Living it to it’s fullest with lots of love and compassion.
Website: cindysdigitalcreations.com
Location: Pocatello, Idaho
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Posing and post-production.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Everything!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once before
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My kids
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Coffee Bean, usually.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Adele
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Since my camera and favorite lens aren’t in there, it would have to be my MacBook.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Dark Chocolate
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a great mother.
Website: eticketphotography.com or CourtneyEats.com/blog
Twitter: @courtneycaplin
Location: Orange County (Orange)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
So excited to go through this so I can better help my fiancƩ as he begins a business in photography! Also super stoked to meet some new people and have fun!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Boudoir technique and composition, lighting for portraiture, and the business aspect in general
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Iāve visited San Diego a few times through the years; Iāve never spent more then a day at a time there though.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I really like taking pictures of life around the city, any city really. I love how people and things fit into the spaces and textures of a cityscape.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Ooh Peets is so good!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Bob Dylan, Mumford and Sons, Benny Goodman, Fred Astaire, Cloud Cult, Regina Spektor, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Poguesā¦The list goes on ā Shuffle is a beautiful thing!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Hhhmmm, Iām just starting out so the list is small. Iād have to say my 50mm Matt gave me.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
French Fries with melted cheddar cheese, hands down! Otherwise potato chips and home made onion dip š
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an actor for a really long time
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The way I treat people. I never want to be remembered for being rude or arrogant. I always try to treat others with respect and understanding.
Name: Tess Pierson
Website: studioalameda.com
Location: SF Bay Area
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Pretty much everything. Including sunshine. Watching the divas at work, flowing.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to shoot boudoir, how to get the models to relax, you know, the usual stuff, posing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
About a hundred. My aunt and uncle live in Rancho Santa Fe
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Kids, food, flowers, interiors–so this is a whole new thing yes
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Peppermint tea. Caffeine gets me into a jackass frenzy. So I usually choose to just skip the drama.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Frank, Elton, MJ, Bossa Nova, 80’s, Lady G, Johnny, REM, Reba
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My macro last couple of months. And my camera grip changed. my. life.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Crudite and hummus. (And chocolate raisins lets face it.)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A librarian. I was convinced of it. My boring second choice was a designer or artist.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Kindness and humor? Terrible at karaoke? Math whiz? Made her bed everyday? Likes the scent of lemons? Who knows dude.
Location:Oxnard, CA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
EVERYTHING! I know I will learn so much and I can’t wait to meet all girls from
The Boudoir Divas…you seem to be already a positive group of women that already inspire me
to go after my goals!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to build my business and gather any all skills I can I obtain.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Many…I have family that lives there.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My children
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I love to dance so I have everything from Black eye pees to 80’s dance/disco
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I guess my camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Lays sour cream/onion chips but I haven’t had any since January, been on the Adkins diet since then…miss them lots!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I didn’t really have a clue!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
That I did it all…that nothing ever stopped from conquering my dreams…nothing!
Kaileen Galhouse
Website: www.galhousephotography.com
Location: Fairfax VA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Getting ideas for my studio
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
portfolio building, lighting and posing, marketing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
0
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
newborns
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I don’t listen to music!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.4 and 100mm macro
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
sour cream and onion chips
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
advertising executive
I know what you’re thinking… is this really the BEST boudoir workshop? Well, since we’re a little biased, I figured all we really ought to do is post a quote here from one of our last workshop attendees (so that we’re not just bragging about ourselves). š So here it is…
“The Diva’s aren’t just bringing Boudoir back… They’ve Brought it back with class & style. This was my first Boudoir workshop and I must say, it completely opened my eyes to a type of photography I never knew existed. I had an absolute blast!! The models were stunning, Ashely made everyone feel welcome and super excited to attend. Marissa and Kimberlee are truly Diva’s in there field, the education they provide and the workshop they put on is truly one of the better and more organized ones I’ve attended.” –Matthew Cotter
(I think Matt’s girlfriend is coming to our next workshop in April! He told us he wanted her to come too, so that means a lot to us!) We’ve got some amazing photographers heading out to beautiful San Diego in just a few weeks, and we’re SO very much looking forward to meeting everyone!
Ready to join the Divas and other like-minded boudoir photographers for an amazing experience in San Diego? Click to register today (nope, not too late – one spot left!)
It’s short and sweet and because it’s from the hubby’s perspective (who I am sure had his initial reservations about spending the moolah for his wife to come to a workshop all the way out in SD) it means so much!!!
“Marissa, just wanted to send a “Thank You”.Ā My wife, Adelle, came to one of your classes at your studio. This was a hard investment for us. However, it was one of the best investments I’ve made! She can’t say enough good things about you and her work is amazing! Thanks again, Travis, Greenville, SC”
Adelle sure is rocking it! Check this out….
Yay! Thank you Travis for this amazing testimonial for our boudoir workshop! Those of you out there who are considering coming to one of our workshops, we have just a few a year and the next is April 12-14 .
We urge you to just go for it and book the boudoir workshop. We believe so strongly that it will be one of the best investments you make for your boudoir business. See you soon!
So it seems that many people get into the photography industry because they love being BEHIND the camera; capturing those great memories and emotions for other people to cherish forever.Ā But many photographers are never on the other side of the camera, and many actually despise being in front of the camera. š
Well, we at The Boudoir Divas feel it is extremely important to take that leap at least once, ESPECIALLY if you are going to focus on Boudoir Photography.Ā You will only know how to relate to your super nervous client if you put yourself in their shoes.Ā This will show you a whole new perspective and outlook on the overall experience.Ā Plus it will help you with posing, angles and lighting to see it from the other side of the camera!
Many of our Workshop Attendees take advantage of getting their own boudoir photo shoot while in San Diego.Ā We even offer a 10% discount off the productions for workshop attendees!Ā We also love photographing workshop attendees because we feel like you all become our close friends after a couple days and it is so much fun!
That being said, I (Ashley) just had to share some photos of the beautiful Lesli, who attended our February workshop.Ā I had such a blast photographing her and absolutely loved her little southern accent. š
For those of you attending our next workshop in April (spots are still available!), and are interested in your own shoot, email me at info@theboudoirdivas.Ā If you want to secure your spot for April’s workshop, you can do so on our Boudoir Shop.
Our mission statement is so incredibly important to our business. This was the foundation of WHY we started the Boudoir Divas. It is still important to us today. We first posted a blog post about our Mission Statement way back in 2007, on our old boudoir blog…
And since our mission statement is STILL just as important to us today, we wanted to post it again, in case you haven’t heard it:
“Our God grants us beauty and love everyday. He empowers us with His divine spirit.He gives us power and wisdom to create a life that will benefit those around us and those he asks us to help and give to abundantly. He gives us the resources and creativity to create a classy and romantic piece of art that ignites confidence and excitement in a bride or wife and re-enforces beauty in a woman and romance in a couple. With praise and deep gratitude we thank God everyday for the blessings He gives to us. We have nothing to fear because Christ Jesus sustains us.” -THE BOUDOIR DIVAS
To all of our photographer friends… we have been teaching boudoir workshops and speaking at photography conventions for over four years now, and at each and every workshop/speaking presentation, we always tell our attendees that they NEED to create their own mission statement. It’s so important for you to let your clients know exactly WHY you do what you do. What is the passion that is driving you and your business? Why do you get up each day and drive to your office or studio, or ‘coffee shop office’ or home office in your garage… what gets you going? Why are you shooting boudoir? Let your clients know! We can’t tell you HOW many times we’ve heard our clients tell us that they booked their shoot with us, simply because or our mission statement!
But your mission statement is way more than just something for your clients. It is something that will inspire YOU on days when you’re feeling down, or feeling burned out. To this day, we still have our mission statement printed and hanging in a frame in our office. If we’re having a tough day, all we have to do is look at our mission statement, and we are reminded of WHY we are doing this.
Our encouragement to all boudoir photographers out there: go find a place where you can be quiet… sit down today with a journal and pen… and write out what makes your heart happy when you think about your business. In ten years from now, when you look back at your life and your business, what do you want your motives to be? Write out all of your thoughts, brainstorm, and then once you have tons of ideas listed out, you can start to create a succinct, clear mission statement that reflects you and your business. Have fun! xoxo, K & M
Just another little video that explains all about DAY TWO of the boudoir workshop. We usually post videos that show what happens on DAY ONE (shooting, working with lights, working with model-clients, 1-on-1 shooting w/ the clients)… but what happens on the next day? Well, check out this video to see…
Basically, we cover absolutely EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about boudoir. We honestly don’t hold back ANYthing. Ask any of our past workshop attendees (or read some testimonials here!) We are honored and thrilled to be able to share what we’ve learned with other boudoir photographers. We are by no means perfect, and of course, like anyone else, we have made plenty of mistakes along the way in the boudoir business… which means, we want to share with you what didn’t work so well! We hope to save you from making some of those same mistakes. But we have also made some good decisions, and we’ve seen some great successes – and we want to share with you what we’ve done to get to the point we’re at today. We share all about our business, from shooting to lighting boudoir, to marketing (our fave!), pricing and packages, and setting up YOUR pricing, to post-production and a little bit of album design! It’s absolutely everything. And it’s all about BOUDOIR! (Timeline and more details can be found here)
Our next workshop is February – but it’s of course sold out. š SO, the next AVAILABLE workshop is April 12-14 (sign up online at BoudoirShop.com). We would love to have you there! If you have any questions about the boudoir workshop, please feel free to email Ashley: [email protected]
Another boudoir workshop is just around the corner and like always, we ask our lovely photog attendees to fill out a little questionnaire so we can get to know them better before they arrive!Ā Here it is for you all to enjoy and can’t wait to meet you all in a couple weeks!Ā This looks like its going to be another fun bunch. šĀ If you have been thinking about bringing your boudoir photography business to the next level, you may want to consider attending a workshop with The Boudoir Divas!Ā Not only do you learn literally EVERYTHING there is to know about running a boudoir business, you get to leave with a killer portfolio, and meet other photographers and have an overall blast at our San Diego Studio!Ā Here is what one past attendee has said:
I am SO glad I attended the San Diego workshop as I not only had a great time and took some phenomenal pictures for my portfolio, but I learned so much about how to launch a boudoir photography business. Ā As a new boudoir photographer, it was priceless to learn the tips, tricks, secrets, and basics of launching my business the right way from the original Divas! Ā I told my husband everything we did and he nailed it – “you went to school!”. Ā I don’t remember school being this fun! Ā If I did, I would have paid more attention! Ā Thanks Diva Team! Ā Ā Ā –Anita Lubke
Our next workshop is April 12-14th and spots are still open!Ā You can read more about our workshops HERE and you can register by going to our BOUDOIR SHOP.
FEBRUARY WORKSHOP ATTENDEES:
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
EVERYTHING! The gorgeous Divas! Lighting, posing, connecting with clients, even paperwork!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Lighting and posing for different body types and how to make every client feel absolutely gorgeous and totally at ease!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Zero
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Wedding details (and hopefully boudoir after this workshop!)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
A lot of dance remixes for workouts- Britney, Beyonce, Rihanna
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Video light
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
White cheddar popcorn
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine Biologist or Astronomer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Hitting the powerball and establishing a huge animal sanctuary!
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I am excited to meet “The Divas” and all of the attendees! Ā It will be great to talk shop and grow as a photographer!
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
I have been thinking of taking the leap and moving into a studio space so I am very excited to see how such a successful boudoir studio is marketed, managed and organized!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never! Ā My lack of tan is proof!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Boudoir changed my life 5 years ago when I modeled in photos for my husband! Ā I started my business 3 months later and I just love helping women, sometimes for the first time, see themselves as gorgeous, sexy, desirable!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Shade-grown and conflict free Alterra.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
On my current favorite playlist are some amazing artists! Ā Madonna, Grizzly Bear, LCD Sound-system, Goldfrapp, Lykke Li and Zuell!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My Pocket Wizards! Ā I love light! Ā I love learning different ways to control it, direct it, and change it!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
I do enjoy a Double Chocolate Milano everyday!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
LOL! Ā An opera singer! Ā My poor parents listened to me yell and shriek for about a year growing up, they never did try to stop me!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I would hope to be remembered for “Paying It Forward” and not letting any doubts get in my way of living a purposeful life!
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
The whole trip is exiting, Iām 16 hours on the way
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
Posing, exposure, motivation fort the clients, marketing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never before
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Women
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
I guess starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Buddha Bar
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
bananas
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A lot, princess, mother, painter artistā¦ā¦.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The birth of my two girls
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Having the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry :=) I am also very excited about meeting industry peers from around the Nation and sharing ideas and experiences.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
Lighting tips ā lots and lots about lighting. I think good lighting is more important that poses! Ā I am also very interested on learning how to sell boudoir services.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
This will be by second time in San Diego and my fifth in California.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Peopleās expressions. Ā My husband also jokes about me having a āfoot fetishā because we do a lot of beach weddings here in Florida, and I love to photograph the brideās barefoot feet on the sand, or in the water, or up in the air with the sunset on the background, etc ā so I guess I like feet too š
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks. Ā I even purchase the Colombian blend and that is what I drink every morning at home.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Well.. Iām weird..I donāt listen to music at all (although Iām an 80ās fan), but I listen to movies! Even if I cannot watch them. Ā I watch (or listen) to nothing but comedy movies. Ā Ā I have on my iPad and iPhone the following moves: Airplane I and II (yes, I watch those in the plane all the time!), Dodgeball, Dracula: Dead and Loving it, Head of State, Robin Hood: Men in Tights… Well.. You get the idea.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 35 mm lens! Ā I have pretty cool camera bag too which I adore.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Brownies!!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
An astronaut or a mystery novel writer.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I guess it depends who you ask. Ā I want my children to remember all the advice I always gave them. Ā If Iām gone before my husband, I want him to remember that Iām going to come back at night and pull his toes if he marries someone else. š Ā Kidding on the side, I am not much of a sentimental person and I believe that what I do now is what matters. Ā After Iām gone, I want everyone around me to remember to have fun, enjoy life and donāt think about me too much. Life goes on.
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Everything! lol I am excited about learning techniques for making women feel great I think it will translate well into other aspects of photography. Posing for Seniors, engagements, bridals & weddings! I feel like if I learn how to make a woman feel good in her skin, then being fully clothed is going to be easy!
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
gosh, I feel like every aspect of my photography & business can improve so I can’t wait to soak it up! I think if my technique is the only thing that improves then I will feel accomplished!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Adults, love some engagements
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Water
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Mike Ryan, Slow Hand but I love everything!
7.What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I am super new to photography so I am buying a new camera soon hopefully I go with the 5D. I am ready to learn about different equipment and uses.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Fruit seems like the appropriate response! I am not picky tho!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Vet
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Having a loving heart.
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Marketing, pricing, posing, and the things that have worked and the things that haven’t. I want to take my business to the next level baby!
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
How you rock that shit!! I wanna be a diva! š
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
S.P.A. last Jan, and a few times visiting my aunt in Santee. Now my bro lives there and I will be kickin it with him during this trip.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Shiny happy people š and FASHION, and of course the sexpots, so fun to be able to give them a different view of themselves!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Local roasted is what i will go to if there’s a choice but Starbucks is so accessible, I’ve had many a cup!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Latest Christina, Rhianna, and lady gaga. Right this minute listening to pandora dido radio…
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
5d mark II, that camera rocks!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
If I didn’t care about how fat they made me-potato chips all the way! And fries! If I’m being good i love to eat a whole English cucumber, yum!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A child psychologist
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The impact i had on others from the minuscule to larger than life and every part in between
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting new photographers, learning a new style of photography, expanding my business.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
Taking my boudoir photography to the next level, I come from an entertainment background working for Disney & TV shows, and have a solid career in the lighting field, I’m very anxious to learn how the Divas incorporate lighting into there photography.
How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
About 3-4 times per year… Grew up in Huntington Beach, love staying down in the GasLamp area for a quick get away, occasional work takes me to the Convention center as well.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People… Happy awesome people, with amazing stories!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either… I go straight for a large/vente black coffee
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Florence and the machine
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.2 lens…
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
swedish fish….
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I was hooked on the Movie Top Gun… I thought Tom Cruise was a real fighter pilot… It was either that… or a firefighter… never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I’d end up doing what I’m doing…
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
For being compassionate and honest.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Not sure, I think I am just super excited about the WHOLE thing. I am really excited about having my own photo shoot though.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Everything..haha. I just hope I can remember.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People in general. Right now I do mostly children, but am looking forward to branching out.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Neither. I’m from Canada, and love Tim Hortons coffee.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I just got a new iphone and haven’t loaded any music yet.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I guess my 5D, it is fairly new and so far I LOVE it.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Yummy cheese and crackers.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good mom. I hope to always have a close relationship with my children when they are all grown up.
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Finally meeting you guys and learning more about the business end of things!
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
More of the business/ marketing.Ā I want to take GB to another level this year.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Just once when i was little
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Confident and sexy women
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Dunkin’ donuts but I can live with Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
John Mayer and Train- always!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My new 50mm 1.4
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Gummi bears
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A fashion designer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Making people feel good about themselves
What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning something new.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
A new way of looking at photography
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Too many times to count
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Food (I’m a chef by training), my daughter (she inspires me daily) and Hawaii (where I was born and raised)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks – only because it’s close; don’t really care either way
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Switching back and forth between Michael Buble and NPR – I know weird!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 50 mm f/1.8 – Santa is late but is bringing me a f/1.4 š
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Almonds
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Nothing that I am today but oh so much better then I had imagined!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good daughter, sister, wife and mother.
1.Ā What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning about lighting and business strategies…. and of course adding awesome images to my portfolio! I’m trying to start my own business and need some tricks up my sleeve that other local photographers might not know.
2. What do you hope to learn from theĀ DIVAS?
I hope I learn a lot about lighting for portraits, especially things I can do when I am by myself and have no one to hold lights.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once or twice many years ago.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Horses! Or pretty girls with their horses…
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks Iced Coffee that doesn’t taste like coffee anymore. lol
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Tough… Mumford and Sons, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Black Keys
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Either my Black Rapid RS-5 or my 50mm f1.8.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Raspberries
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A photographer…. no joke.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being successful with my passion for photography.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I’m really excited about everything, the studio, meeting you all, learning all this cute and so interesting things about boudoir, the marketing tips and so on..last but not least, I get to travel to San Diego from Italy which is waaaay cool, so i get to tour a very little bit California with my best friend, and I think this trip will definitely be remembered!!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I don’t think that there’s something that I don’t want to learn, also because, Italy is really remained in the first 90’s when we talk about photography, so I would love to hear and experience everything different from what I’m used to see and to deal with people more open minded in the field.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
NEVER!! This is my first time in the west coast and I’m sure I’ll have some serious problems when I’ll have to come back home!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I would say definitely people. They’re such an interesting subject to have in front of the lens, but I like everything..as long as there’s some good ole natural light around, everything take this beautiful atmosphere that is worth to catch!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Well..since I’m in Italy we have neither of these two, I’ve only tried Starbucks, so my opinion isn’t really balanced, but I guess I have to answer Starbucks!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
hmm right now Taylor Swift, I have a secret celebrity crush on her š hands down.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.4, no doubt on that! And I find myself arguing with every other photographer because I most likely shoot like 60% of my weddings with it, and here it’s considered the most unfitting lens for every kind of shoot. People here use it just for still life.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Right now I’m a lot into home-made cookies, with nutella on the inside, and more important, not made by me :D, but a little while ago I snacked on carrots constantly, I was even carrying them in my bag!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a million things, I wanted to be a marine biologist, an astronaut, a singer, a farmer, a doctor and so on..I surrender to the fact that I change my mind constantly.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I guess it would be fun personality and lovingĀ person, able to follow her heart.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Iām really excited to watch the DIVAS do a session. I love watching other photographers work and learning new tricks.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I am not only really looking forward to learning about posing and lighting, but Iām very excited to learn about the business side of the Boudoir business. Boudoir seems like it could be a challenge in the sales department compared to regular family sessions, so I canāt wait to find out how these ladies are making it work!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Iāve never even been to California!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My beautiful little girl! ClichĆ©, I know, but itās the truth!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Sadly, neither. I love the way coffee smells, but my stomach is a delicate eco-system, so no coffee for me. TMI?
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
The Ting Tings, Guns N Roses, Sara Bareilles, Cake, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 50mm 1.4 lens! Gotta love that bokeh.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Twizzlers are really doing it for me lately.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Letās see, I believe I wanted to be Paula Abdul. I think I ended up making a better career choice.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Wow, thatās kind of a profound question! To tell you the truth, I havenāt given it much thought. I was kind of hoping to live forever. Iāll get back to you.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Lighting, photo editing, meeting other photographers. (sorry, more than one for me…excited about it all really)
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I’m not good with the business aspect of running a studio, so hoping to learn this important part of my business.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Individuals, mostly women.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Coffee bean.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
SEAL š
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Peanut butter and apple
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
That I was a great mom and wife. And, for all my scrapbooks and photos that I’ve created for my friends and family.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
All the knowledge I will gain and of course, the warmer weather! š
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I’m really excited to learn more about lighting and posing techniques that will compliment the women I photograph.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
3
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Newborns & Seniors
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Lady Antebellum
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
85mm 1.4 lens
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Pringles
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Lawyer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
My passion for autism research and awareness/helping families that struggle with autism diagnosis.
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting new people and growing as a photographer
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
EVERYTHING they aim to teach me
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Zero
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I’m still learning so for now, anything people
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
I’m stuck in small-town-nowheresville so Whole Bean Seattle’s Best Blend in my kitchen
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Greg Laswell
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Aside from my body, my 50mm 1.4
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Pop Secret Homestyle
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Anywhere bigger than my hometown
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Always wanting to make people smile
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning something new, shooting models, portfolio pieces
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Lighting Techniques
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
None
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People and my pug
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Everyone, it’s really a hodge podge
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Almonds
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Singer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I’m a pisces, still trying to figure that one out, it’s a daily struggle I promise you
The February workshop has been full for awhile and we have quite the wait list, so we figured it was about time we sat down and finalized the April workshop dates! The next workshop will be held April 12-14 at our San Diego studio. Spots are already being reserved, so don’t delay if you have been considering attending a workshop. The first eight attendees will receive the add on photo shoot for FREE ($75 value!).Ā Details and a time line are below:
You can go to our BOUDOIR SHOP to register today!Ā If you have any additional questions, feel free to email Ashley at [email protected]
