Boudoir at the Biltmore!… One of my sentimental favorite places is #703 at The Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. I’ve been shooting there for a year now… You can take a peek at my first shoot at the Biltmore HERE… in that post, I also give girls
10 Tips on How to Feel Relaxed & Sexy when being Photographed…
Here’s a quick sneak peek from Friday’s shoot at the Biltmore with a girl who is gorgeous and glamorous and manages to pull off the hot sexy edgy thing too. Let’s call her Mrs. X — I can’t show pics that reveal too much until after Christmas, since this is a surprise gift for her hubby :)
I’m looking forward to sharing the rest of this shoot with you as well as a few more boudoir shoots I’ve got booked at the Biltmore through December… it’s been one hot sexy fun season!
xoxo,
Christa
It’s fun to rock the sweet and salty thing… and not many women can do nice and naughty like Nadine. Here’s just a little peek into our Boudoir shoot at Casa del Mar. Amazing hair and make-up by Monica De La Rosa.
CAUTION: These images contain nudity. Although, I chose not to post the pics we shot in the shower, since those are way too XXX for a family blog :)
As I wind down my hectic family portrait season in the next two weeks, I look forward to continue shooting lots of boudoir for surprise Christmas gifts ;) Although not all of those shoots will be posted, since you just might be one of the lucky recipients!
xoxo,
Christa
A sneak peek into Mademoiselle Nadine’s boudoir… shot at Casa del Mar in Santa Monica on Tuesday. Although Nadine may seem all sweet and serene lounging on this chaise… things heated up quickly and we finished the shoot in a glass shower!
I’ll post more soon… Lots of boudoir sessions this week :) and a big heartfelt thank you to Monica de la Rosa for an amazing job with hair and make-up.
We all have to go out to Bottega Louie again soon!
xoxo,
Christa
I remember walking up the steps to the Kennedy home for the first time feeling incredibly nervous… it was my first shoot as a “professional.” This is about five and a half years ago… I had a Rebel, one less-than-stellar lens, and I felt like I had no idea what I was doing! But… I also had confidence in my resourceful nature, creativity, and high-energy personality to make it work.
When I look back at my photographs from this very first pro shoot, I see a lot of what I’ve since become known for… classic pictures of emotional, playful, intimate moments. I also see shots that have become my trademark…
Such as the double profile portrait…
…extreme close-ups…
…playfulness…
…and my Bed Portraits…
I’ll be totally honest with you – I shot this session completely on automatic and spent about a week in post! Hahaaa! Things sure have changed a lot since then, and I have been so blessed, but take a peek at my most recent shoot HERE of the Kennedy’s 5 years later, and you’ll see some similarities :)
xoxo,
Christa
Photographers everywhere love the Golden Hour… that last hour before sunset, when the light is golden and makes everything look magical. This savvy mom requested the Golden Hour… and I was happy to oblige last weekend. The Kennedy family is very near and dear to me… 5 years ago, they were my very 1st paid shoot as a professional photographer! And I’ve shot for their family every year since… birthdays, Mother’s day, Christmas cards, new babies… and I couldn’t be happier. This mom, Monica Kennedy, is responsible for a great deal of my success… I have never advertised because her referral is trusted and carries far and wide. I’ve nicknamed her my MVP-VIP, and she has free sessions for a lifetime.
So make sure to stay tuned for tomorrow’s post!… a highlight of my favorite moments from that very first professional shoot with the Kennedy family.
Here’s how it all began… Monica and Joe – can’t you just feel the love?
Here is my favorite threesome: Ryan, Coco, and Stella… Playing in the park… throwing leaves and getting giggly on the park bench…
The boys…
The girls…
One of my signature shots… The Secret..
Aw, shucks mom – stop embarrassing me!
I adore the Kennedy family… they are sweet, fun, thoughtful, generous, and gorgeous! They are my number one fans, and I’m their’s!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post of my very 1st professional shoot 5 years ago with the Kennedy family.
xoxo,
Christa
