Tuesday, August 17, 2010

A little chocolate frosting

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The first thing I usually do for a boudoir shoot is ask my clients to show me all of the fun things they brought with them so we can losely establish a plan for the session.

When Meghan pulled out a can of frosting, an apron and a little plastic bowl and spatula, I was pumped. I think I surprised her when I suggested we shoot in the kitchen, then I went to town setting the scene. I turned on the oven light, pulled out a cookie tray, the six remaining sugar cookies I bought (shh!) at the store a few days earlier, a bag of flour, mixing bowls and mesuring cups — the works! If we were doing frosting photos, I wanted them to be done right!

Because the images will be a gift to her husband-to-be on their wedding night, we also had fun with her veil and his guitar. The shape of a guitar so closely mirrors the curves of a female body, so all three of us ended up tossing out different ideas of how to incorporate it. They ended up being some of my favorite shots.

Oh yeah, did I mention Meghan brought a friend? We had a mini Black Lace party with Meghan’s longtime BFF and a bottle of champagne. They even call each other “Twin” because someone once mistakenly took them as sisters, which is ironic because they look absolutely nothing alike. Both gorgeous in their completely unique ways.

So what to take away from all this, you ask? Bring whatever you want to your boudoir shoot! Even frosting and a friend.

Here’s Meghan’s official sneak peek!

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The eyes have it

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When Collen contacted me about setting up a boudoir session, I’ll admit I was a little nervous. She’s a boudoir photographer in South Carolina, and the thought of shooting for a colleague was a little daunting.

But I got over it immediately. We had a blast sharing ideas, and it was wonderful talking with someone else in the industry. Best of all, I made a new friend.

Collen brought a ton of fun things to her session, but her best accessory by far was her eyes. There were a few photos, as I was taking them, that I had to stop and just gasp. Gorgeous!

Here are a few favorites from her session.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

And the winners are …

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First of all, WOOOO HOOOO! What an amazingly fun contest!!! Thanks to everyone who participated. I loved reading each and every single one of your comments, and there were a total of 256 ENTRIES!

My favorites were the ones about why you’d like a boudoir session. A lot of you mentioned wanting to do it for YOU! There were some really touching comments about wanting to celebrate a recent weight loss, wanting to revisit your inner vixen after having kids or hoping to carve out a little personal time to pamper yourself. ALL great reasons.

And because I believe very strongly about how wonderful and empowering these sessions are — I’m going to give EVERYONE who entered a little something. If you participated in the contest and would like to book a boudoir session, you’ll get a free $25 print credit if you contact me by Monday, July 12, to schedule one. (Offer can not be combined with any other discounts.)

Now onto the winners!

I used the Random Number Generator to select both prizes.

BLACK LACE GRAND PRIZE (a $300 value!)
goes to Tiffany for comment number 12

I’m a fan of Kelly V, and Black Lace… I have a million reasons for wanting a boudoir session, the most of which are:
1. I’m a Mom, a wife, and a Nurse. Everyone and everything else comes before me in my life.
2. this would be a great gift for my husband, who always supports me and makes me feel sexy, no matter how bad I feel or look!
3. I’ve been working out really hard lately to get my body back, this would be a great way to showcase my hard work!

A LITTLE MORE LACE PRIZE (up to a $102 value!)
goes to Samantha Smith for comment number 66

I would get the in my heart necklace stamped with 10-2-10. My upcoming wedding date.

Congratulations to both winners! Contact me at info@kellyvphotography.com to claim your prizes! And thanks again to everyone who participated.

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Monday, June 28, 2010

Black Lace kickoff contest

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If you’ve been a fan of Kelly V. Photography for awhile, you know I love contests. So I couldn’t think of a better way to unveil my new boudoir division, Black Lace Images, than to give away some amazing loot!

I’ve offered free portrait sessions in the past, but this time I wanted to step it up a notch. I figured a free boudoir session is spectacular, but having some fancy new things (including black lace, of course) to wear during your shoot would be even better!

And don’t feel left out, guys! You can enter, too. How thrilled will your lady be when you surprise her with an indulgent gift for no reason? (Hint: Big-time surprised. And it may pay off for you, too! *wink, wink*)

So get ready for some major freebies!!!

BLACK LACE GRAND PRIZE (a $300 value!)

One lucky winner will receive a complimentary 90-minute boudoir portrait session with Kelly V.’s Black Lace Images, as well as these awesome pieces to wear at their shoot and keep when they’re done:

Black lace corset from Back In Time Jewelry. ($20)


Modern five-strand silvertone chain necklace from Back In Time Jewelry. ($12)

 

Hot-pink-and-black garter with Swarovski crystals and Marabou feathers from Sugarplum Garters. ($18.49)

 

Black vintage-inspired acrylic flower ring with a rhinestone center from Jessica Rae Jewellery. ($12)

 

Black Chantilly bridal lace headpiece with a cream flower from Mandy Jean Designs. ($20)

 

A LITTLE MORE LACE PRIZE (up to a $102 value!)

I’ve heard from so many people when I’ve run contests in the past that they wish they lived closer so they could participate. Well, THIS TIME YOU CAN!

A second lucky winner will receive a free corset of their choice worth up to $30 from Back In Time Jewelry. They will also win a free handstamped custom necklace from Jessica Rae Jewellery. And if the winner happens to live nearby? She will also receive a $50 print credit from Kelly V.’s Black Lace Images to use toward a boudoir session!

 

HOW TO ENTER

Everyone has up to seven EIGHT chances to win! To enter, leave a separate comment on this blog post for completing each of the following tasks. You may choose to do one or all seven, but each comment is one more chance to win! Once you’ve done the bulleted item, come back here and leave a comment telling me that you did it. To get multiple entries, make sure you leave separate comments.

The winners will be selected at random using Random Number Generator. The contest ends at midnight on Monday, July 5. Winners will be announced Tuesday, July 6.

  • To enter: Like Black Lace Images AND Kelly V. Photography on Facebook and leave a comment here when you’re done. (If you’re already a fan of both, just leave a comment saying so.)
  • Bonus 1: Leave a comment telling me why you want to win a free boudoir session with me!
  • Bonus 2: Copy and paste the following sample and update your Facebook status or tweet about this giveaway, including a direct link to the contest, and leave a comment here with the link to your update. Sample: Win a FREE boudoir portrait session, a corset and more from Kelly V.’s Black Lace Images! http://www.blacklaceimages.com/?p=44
  • Bonus 3: Check out Back In Time Jewelry’s corset collection and leave a comment here with the one you would pick if you win.
  • Bonus 4: Check out Jessica Rae Jewellery and leave a comment here describing what you would want on your custom handstamped piece.
  • Bonus 5: Visit Sugarplum Garters and leave a comment here describing your favorite garter.
  • Bonus 6: Check out Mandy Jean Designs and leave a comment here with the word you think best describes the black lace headdress.
  • *NEW* Bonus 7: Suggest Black Lace Images to friends on Facebook and come back here and comment telling me how many people you sent it to!

Good luck, have fun and make room for a little lace in your life. You’re worth it!

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Sugar and spice

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Who says boudoir shoots have to be in a bedroom?

When Sara wrote to me saying she wanted a boudoir session for her guy who is into candy and cars, I was so excited. Talk about fun! I told her about a great little candy shop and repair garage in town that would make for the perfect locations. But I had no idea both business would be so welcoming. The owners not only let us take pictures inside their shops, but they really got into it! We used awesome candy props, and the guys at the repair shop were even handing over tools when they finished using them. It was hilarious!

Because Sarah drove all the way from upstate New York for a session with me, she opted to purchase a double session to make it even more worthwhile. On the second day, I thought we would be doing more traditional boudoir shots, but Sarah surprised me again by pulling out a ton of really cool accessories from her bag that instantly inspired me. Her fedora and white button down had kind of a Moulin Rouge vibe and ended up turning into one of my favorite images. Then we went outside again and shot near the train tracks.

Fun and fantasy are a great combination!

Here’s Sarah’s official sneak peek, including a shot I took of her with all the guys at the repair shop. Love it!

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