Adventure Awaits!

June 10, 2017 Bodacious Betty

“As she walked along she dramatized the city. There was about it a wild, lawless charm that appealed to a certain wild, lawless strain hidden deep in her nature—the strain of the gypsy and the poet, the genius and the fool.”-L.M. Montgomery

Dream photo sessions are a thing of today. More and more, women across the globe are looking to celebrate their femininity, their victories, themselves in new and exciting ways. Whether you are looking to capture an amazing time in your life or create branding imagery for your business that is like no other, the answer is to book with Boudoir Betty!

For these photo shoots I offer the same incredible service and transformation that I offer here in my photo studio! You get a personal styling consultation to discuss how you envision being photographed, professional hair and makeup artistry, unlimited camera time, and unlimited outfits. Also included is the deluxe folio box with 20 matted prints and correspnding digital files, a flush mount leather album, and a 30 x 40 gallery wrap!

If you're interested in Personal Branding we will discuss your business and marketing model in detail prior to your shoot. These sessions are perfect for the women ready to take their business to the next level. It is your time to SHINE. Frankly, it is time to show your audience your best self. There is NO other way to capture the clientele you are after than to SHOW them how professional you are.

Booking a destination session is easy. You pay the package price of $4999, book your own travel, and pack your bags!

Dream Destination Sessions are ideal for:

Boudoir/Glamour
Personal Branding
Personal Paparazzi

If this sounds perfect for you, just click the button below to go to my contact form:

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Six Sexy Ways to Present Your Boudoir Photos

January 21, 2017 Bodacious Betty

Make a game of it.

Birthdays, Holidays, Milestones, Anniversaries, Albums, Gallery Wraps, and Mounted Prints. Oh my!

So many reasons to do a boudoir session, and so many ways to display the images…but let me give you some ideas on how to present them:

For the couple who wants to spice things up a bit:

Many ladies worry that their significant other may not like the idea of them getting boudoir photos, or feel guilty spending so much money on themselves but consider making a scavenger hunt out of it. You ask questions such as, “Where is that butterfly tattoo on my body?” or “Where am I the most ticklish?” Then we make the answers with the corresponding photos and you hide the clues all over the house until he or she finally gets to you, the grand prize!

Or you can ditch the scavenger hunt and just place photos in random spots all over the house: in between the bills, or in a pile of laundry. It’s also sneaky way to get him or her to help out with the house chores!

Alternatively, you can make a trail of images leading back to the bedroom.

For the bride or anniversary:

It’s pretty common for ladies to come in and get a session as an anniversary gift. The flush mount albums are a popular choice but I had one client take it a step further.: She purchased an album but also purchased 10 individual prints. With each photo, she wrote her husband a letter. She is giving him one letter and print a year until they get to their tenth anniversary. Then on the tenth anniversary, she is finally giving him the album! I don’t know how many could wait that long to gift an album but I love the idea!

Or Picture This (pun intended): You’ve arrived home after a dinner out. You slip into something sexy and tell your significant other to check the drawer in the nightstand. In the drawer is the album you made for him or her.

For the Long Distance Lover or Traveling Spouse: If your partner travels a lot for work, you could put some photos on his or her phone or laptop. How delicious would it be to surprise him or her with a sexy screensaver? Just be sure that no one else has access to these devices.

Just Because:

Make it a movie night with you as the star. When you purchase a collection, you get the files on USB in addition to your flush mount album or mounted prints. This allows you to make a slideshow of your images, which is far more interesting than anything on Netflix!

Hopefully, these ideas have started the wheels turning in your head. The presentation can be just as important as the gift itself, but no matter what, you can be sure your significant other will appreciate the gesture.

Fat is a Four Letter Word.

January 12, 2017 Bodacious Betty

The only F word that was on her lips when she left my studio was “fabulous”.

The most common objection I hear when I ask ladies if they’ve ever had a boudoir session, or when they’d like to book is: “I’m too fat.” Or“Maybe when I lose some weight.”

“Fat” is a word that keeps us from doing so many things. It holds us back from enjoying life.

“I wish I could wear that.” You can but we tell ourselves that we can’t because we have a certain image of ourselves that doesn’t meet the reality that we see in the mirror.

“I can’t go to the gym. I don’t want anyone to see how fat I am.” Please tell me that you see the irony in that. You don’t need to apologize for your body to anyone. You have every right to exist. Stop letting the word “fat” define you.

It's lights out during intimate moments, or we suck in your stomach every time our partner reaches out to touch it.

“I don’t look good in lingerie.” You don’t have to wear lingerie to feel sexy. Sexy is really just a mindset. It’s my job to help to you get into that mindset. If you feel sexy in a loose t-shirt and some boyshorts, then buckle up. Because there’s more than one road to sexyville. .

Who said anything about lingerie? A lace gown with nothing on underneath highlights curves that don't quit.

“I’m too fat to do a boudoir session. I’ll do it when I lose ten pounds.” Wrong. You’re too afraid to do a photo session. You’re putting off an event that is a huge confidence booster, and can even give you the jump-start you need to a healthy lifestyle. Consider the idea of doing a “before” and “after” boudoir session: do a session now and come back after you’ve reached your goal weight.

Your internalized shame shuts you down and diminishes the brightness of who you are. We are far harder on ourselves than the world is. Be fearless, not fat.

Size Matters.

December 1, 2016 Bodacious Betty

Let’s talk about size. Sometimes size does matter. There are times when bigger is better.

Large art pieces are attention-getting, and statement making. They grab your attention and set the mood.

Imagine a six foot long framed print or gallery wrap like the one above over the headboard, or even in place of a headboard. Add some floor-to-ceiling drapes and a beautiful chandelier and this is one very sexy room.

Most people haven’t considered the idea of being able to commission a photographer to create such pieces. That’s probably because most consumer photo labs don’t create prints or wraps bigger than 30” x40”.

But let’s just say that you wanted to print a 4 foot selfie, or an old photo that you scanned at home. Most camera phones don’t have enough pixels on the sensor to print that large; the image would look “blocky” or pixelated when printed.

Even photos done with a digital SLR will have some cropping that is likely to occur when printed, and many labs will not resize the image for you to avoid cropping. A professional photographer will know how to prepare the file for printing.

Then there’s the issue of scanning. I always give the corresponding digital file when a client purchases a piece of wall art, mounted print, or a collection of images, but sometimes if the image has a texture, it won’t scan well. You might also see “tram lines”, light banding, or out-of-focus areas. For a complete list of issues that can be seen when scanning an image, check out THIS blog post.

I offer you the ability to not only create a unique, original art piece for your home but can get it printed as large as you want. Plus, how cool is it to be able to brag that you were able to commission an photographer to create a sexy piece of art?

A Little Peek at Betty's Back End (-;

October 7, 2016 Bodacious Betty

Here's a glimpse at some client orders ready to go out. Top Left: an 8 x 10 folio and a glass folio box with ten 5 x 7 mounted prints. Bottom Left: A shot of an 11 x 14 gallery wrap in the client's home Bottom Right: Any purchase of wall art or a collection comes with the corresponding digital files on an adorable lipstick shaped USB. Inset: a close-up of the mounted prints printed on single-weight matboard.

As a portrait photographer, I pride myself on the ability to provide a full service experience for my clients. That means I continue to provide service long after you've left my studio.

Sometimes, during the consult, that means I go to the client's home to measure wall space, and decide where a gallery wrap will look best. We plan your perfect session where you get to look at your photos same-day, and you choose the only the photos that you love.

I do this because I don't believe photos should languish in digital purgatory. They are meant to be seen and touched, and I love to offer my professional input in helping you create and select the perfect piece. Anything less isn't full-service, and my clients deserve only the best.