Introducing the Fun and Flirty Girl, the Professional Futzer, and the Honorary Girl

We just got our new business cards in, and they look great.  We wanted to do a refresh on our marketing materials and make them a lot more fun and impactful.  We ended up going with a lovely merlot red color with a interesting font.  On the other side (not visible below) we have  one of our beautiful photographs.  We actually have a series of cards with different photographs for people to collect.    If you look closely you will see that each one has a professional title and a silly (but true) one!   We wanted to represent both what we each do in the studio but also add have something fun with a little bit of an inside story.  

I feel a little left out, seeing as this project was started before I joined and I didn’t get any cards this time, but I’m told I will get some soon    However one issue is that my silly name is still undecided, and I’m curious to see what it turns out to be, votes are coming in as we speak  – keep an eye out for that breaking news… 

If this is the first time visiting the site feel free to read more about the fablous Seattle Boudoir Photography team here   

  

And now a bit more about the cards themselves…These cards were designed by Shanda Smith, CEO and owner of Pixel Soup.   Phil met Shanda a number of months ago and he was quite impressed with her designs and creativity.  If any small or medium business is looking to refresh their brand logo or marketing materials designs, you should check her out.  Her designs are both fun and effective at conveying your message and she is a complete doll as well.  You can find her at www.pixelsoupcreative.com 

Next we need to update our web site a little to reflect the color changes.

 

Seattle Boudoir Photography previews of Ms B

 

Ms B visited our boudoir photography studio in Seattle a little while ago and we had a wonderful time with her and her girlfriend who came along as support.  We are just wrapping up some printing for her and she gave us permission to post these photographs of her.   To me there is something really special about the colors in these prints, the dramatic red contrasting with the white sheets were some of Ms B’s favorites.   We also loved the richness of the blue sari and then the ones of her in the guy’s shirt and tie were just so cute!   And lets not forget that she looks simply beautiful!

This reminds me that I need to update the main gallery with these and others that we now have permission to post   Updates coming soon. 

 

Video outtakes from Merilee’s new video

A couple of days ago Merilee and I created a new video for our latest Summer Bide Promotion.  If you haven’t read her blog entry from yesterday you can find it here.    Although she says that she got asked to create the video because she is the newest member of the Seattle Boudoir Photography team that’s actually not quite true!   We’ve quickly noticed that Merilee is super quick at picking things up, is a great writer, has a wonderful personality and her humor is very dry.  So add those all together and she was the perfect one to be on camera!    So, Merilee – expect more video work soon     

Here is a quick blooper reel that I put together from the few clips that we didn’t use, if you have a spare minute and want a giggle hit the play button below.  

 

Heat up your summer wedding!

Being the newest member of the Seattle Boudoir Photography team has been a ton of fun, but it also means that I DO everything that everyone else DOESN’T want to do.  Case in point:  I got a text an hour and a half before work yesterday morning saying, “Hey honey, today is almost certainly a video day!” which gave me an hour to find something cute to wear and come to grips with the fact that I would be on camera.  Did I mention that people find it ridiculous when a photographer is themselves camera shy?  Yeah, well that’s me. 

In the end, the whole video thing turned out just fine.  I may have had way more bloopers than usable takes, but at least now our newest offer is up online for grabs, which brings me to the point of this whole blog – the Summer Bride promotional package!   This is a perfect opportunity for brides (or grooms!)-to-be to enjoy a boudoir session here at Seattle Boudoir Photography and get a great set of photographs that would make a fantastic wedding gift or honeymoon surprise. 

Click here to learn more about this fabulous new deal, and you’ll get to check me out in a fedora to boot 

a lingerie pick me up!

So the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale is over. Where do you go now besides your own drawer?  Frederick’s of Hollywood is having their summer sale!

Now I know you might be thinking that fredericks is a little too racey but it’s not as a much of a "dirty little secret" as it used to be and there are added bonus’ to ordering from them. They have plus sizes available for one. I mention this because as a true size 8, not even good ole’ Vicky can be relied upon for lingerie all the time. So whether you’re average sized, plus sized or tiny sized frederick’s usually doesn’t disappoint. And yes, bonus number two, they do offer racey little numbers. Which is great when you want to try something new, or spice things us a bit. They’ve got sweet chemises, fantasy pieces and their own specialty line called Seduction by frederick’s of Hollywood. Bonus number 3; It’s cheap! Even when it’s not on sale. And if you’re only planning on wearing these pieces to your shoot and maybe one night for him or her, nothing lost and a whole lot gained!

Don’t be shy. Check it out.  

   

Photographs from the fredericks site.  Click the images above to take you right there! 

Got to run, Nicole! 

Are you looking for a fresh and different Bachelorette Party idea?

A couple of years ago one of my dear friends got married.  She is this amazing, leopard print wearing, 80’s listening, dog loving, dancing queen,  pixie-sized woman with a wicked sense of humor, and I had the wonderfully special title of Maid of Honor at her wedding.  Therefore I was in charge of not only writing a humorous-yet-touching toast but, almost more importantly, planning the bachelorette party.  I went with the classic combo of limo and lemon drops and stuffing $1 bills into buff boys’ spandex fantasy outfits to celebrate her last few days of ‘freedom.’  Needless to say she and I have lots of photos in our secret archives that prove we had a fantastic time  

Fast-forward to the present, and I am once again the Maid of Honor for another amazing friend.  I knew the toast would be a piece of cake because of all the hilarious stories I have to choose to from!  For the party, however, I was struggling to find an idea that was fresh and different.  I wanted to host  an event where we could all have fun and connect, but also have it be more memorable and creative than the first rounds of parties we had already experienced in the past.  Then it hit me – boudoir!  Groups of two or three women often come in to the studio together for their own separate boudoir photo sessions, and they always have a total blast laughing, drinking champagne, and getting pampered by our professional staff.  Given the past experiences of women in the studio, I knew that the bride-to-be and her friends would love getting together for a photo session. 

And so the Boudoir Bachelorette Party was born…Yay!  More deets about the services included in this new package offer can be found in our about section, or just click here – you know you want to! 

Merilee

Our July boudoir weekend now fully booked, added a new date for August 9th

Over the last few days we have had lots of inquires from potential clients and I’m happy to say that we are now completely booked out for our July 25/26 dates.  We are so excited to get to work with some many ladies that weekend and just can’t wait!   Because the wedding season is getting into full swing and we have a number of ladies looking for some exciting and meaningful gifts for their feature husband we have added a new date of August 9th.  We already have a first booking for that weekend and looking to fill out the rest.  So girls, if you have been thinking about this for a while now, don’t wait – call me now and lets get you booked in – (206) 250 6903 !   

 

Behind the scenes with Seattle Boudoir Photography

One of the most frequent questions that we get asked is ‘what is it like to be on camera?’    Our potential clients look at the beautiful photographs and wonder what it takes to make them, what our studio is like and who will be there.  We put together a video a while ago,and are working on creating a new one, but one thing we want to do more frequently  is to take still shots from our sessions to show you some of the behind the scene outtakes. 

These were taken at our last promotional weekend in Seattle.  We chose to blur some the faces of the ladies as they haven’t yet given their guys the gifts, but these give you a sense of what it is like. This particular weekend we had the two Jen’s, Nicole, Phil and Merilee all working and taking care of our clients.   We just love our clients and can’t tell you how much fun we have.  These photographs taken by Merilee Jones. 

 

 

 

       

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Save this weekend, Vicki Secret sale ends on Monday

So girls, here we are again, the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale is coming to an end.  I don’t know if Victoria didn’t get the memo that the economy sucks but they designed and made so much merch this year, hence the piles and piles in the bins right now. It’s truly unbelievable. Usually at this time in the sale pickins’ are slim no matter what size your breasts or butt are. I’ve been to Southcenter ( Westfield Shoppingtown Center) and Pacific Place and the abundance and choice are pretty great.  All panties are $2.99, even if they were to fall apart in two weeks you wouldn’t care at that price. And bras, 19.99. Large or small that’s a steal.

I’ve found a few things for myself and for you if I could dress you. Whether you want something just for yourself or to share with your partner, perhaps for your wedding night, make the trip. I assure you it will be worth it. Check out the lace slip with garters, it’s got a perfect pin-up feel and if you’re feeling a little more glam, then the Georgette Halter Babydoll may be just the thing. My personal fave from the online sale is the Retro Garter Slip, it’s so completely sexy without too many bells and whistles. It’s all in the elegant yet minimal details with this one.

 

     

 

Photo’s are from the Victoria Web Site, follow the link to check out all their wonderful stuff.  Tat -ta for now! Nicole