Classic. Beautiful. Feminine. My latest Boudoir shoot at Casa Del Mar was all of those things and more! When hunting for a Boudoir photographer online, Anna stumbled across one of my Boudoir pictures from my shoot with beautiful Jane… apparently, one of my pictures had won a Boudoir Contest online – without my even knowing or entering! The web is funny.
So as I always do before a boudoir shoot, I spent time chatting with Anna about who she is, what she loves about her body, what she thinks is sexy/beautiful/sensual… Anna gave me a great run-down of things she loves: vintage lingerie, her legs, romantic photos, and more – all of which we incorporated into her shoot. I also asked Anna what her husband loves about her and her body… and I LOVE that without hesitation, she said Everything!
There were so many amazing pics of Anna that I’m blogging her boudoir session in two parts :) Note: not all of the images are blogged for privacy reasons :) but these first 2 black & white’s are my absolute favorites!
So beautiful… doesn’t Anna remind you of Carrie Otis?!
How much fun is a girl in bed with a camera?!
Sexy.
Silly and free :)
I love shooting in a window… Casa is so great for this, and we’ll be shooting this set-up at my next Boudoir Workshop!
Anna had mentioned to me prior to the shoot that she “never photographs well” – uh, huh… that’s what they all say :) And nothing makes me happier than when a woman sees her photos and says not only are these the most beautiful photos ever taken of her, but also “You really captured me!” and that’s the part I love :)
xoxo,
Christa
ps. more of Anna’s boudoir shoot on the blog this weekend!
***Updated to add: How could I have forgotten to credit my fabulous make-up artist and hair stylist?! Shannon Jankula is incredible at creating any look my heart desires and is such a dream to work and play with. Shannon is a talented photographer as well, and is a Christa Meola Portrait Workshop grad. Keep your eye out for her – she’s taking my Boudoir Workshop on April 10th and 11th, and I know her images will kick ass. Also, if you mention you’re a big fan of Christa Meola Pictures, you’ll get a huge discount from Shannon for make-up and hair on your next photo shoot or just for a day when you want to feel pampered and extra pretty :)
Wow…. WOW! You have definitely outdone yourself. Spectacular photos, and I do agree with you about the first 2 shots, and would like to add #9 and #10 to the favourite list. Jaw dropping!
Beautiful!!!
Ms. Meola –
I can see why this is some of your favorite work to date. It’s sexy, fun AND classic. Bern loved the set too! Without doubt – well done!!
Wait… looks like she speaks… Nikonian! lol :)
@Marc Javier
Thanks Marc (and Bern)!
LOL! yes, she does speak Nikonian! but I agreed to shoot her and let her into my Workshop anyway!
xo,
Christa
BEAUTIFUL Christa!!!! WOW!!!
OMG! Isn’t this someone I know ;) Christa – these absolutely rock.
Awesome shoot Christa! Is/was Anna a ballet dancer? Her legs scream ballet to me!! =)
Stunning and inspirational you are an amazing artist!
Goregous! I love how you captured her playful side. Also diggin the window shots. So glad we’ll have a chance to shoot that setup in the workshop!
Christa,
Your boudoir sessions are so unique to each lady you shoot. It is amazing. The viewer can never get enough.
p.s. the make-up is superb!!
Outstanding Christa……I heard that all Memphis girls were this stunningly beautiful…..
I have no words left B/C Mac said what came to my lips as I looked over these, you have outdone yourself this time! Absolute sexiness.
Have to say one more thing……as a happily married husband to a gorgeous woman, I could not imagine having photographs like this of her….I think I would just die of pure enjoyment seeing my wife looking this incredibly “unbridled”. What a lucky husband this guy is……phenomenal work Christa…..
@Dan Fields
Dan, I would love to photograph your wife – I’ve seen gorgeous pics of her, and that would be one easy shoot :) Maybe she and I will surprise you! Looking forward to more Boudoir in Paris! xoxo, Christa
Holy cow Christa you just outdo yourself with every post! So beautiful!
Christa,
I really like image number one. The contrast and the lines are amazing. Nice work…John
Boudoir at it’s best.
Christa, a week from today is my first boudoir! I will be very much inspired by this page,thank u!
It’s really nice boudoir session! Wow so much beauty, sweetness and so glamour!