This band-groupie bad-girl Marilyn Monroe inspired shoot was so much fun. And even more so because it was with my good friend Claire, who loves dive bars, rockstars and black & white photographs. So here ya go love :)
MY INTERVIEW ON SHOOT TO KILL PODCAST
Good news: I’ve got even more great tips in store for you! Recently, the brilliant husband/wife team Phil & Mindy Thornton interviewed me for their hugely popular podcast Shoot to Kill. We covered a lot of FAQ’s and some even deeper questions and issues:
How I got started in photography and in business.
My Top 5 Tips for getting started and the equipment I’d recommend.
3 easy steps to getting that first client.
Special advice for male photographers wanting to get into boudoir.
How I avoid cheesy stereotypes of boudoir and create fine art images.
The 4 places I draw inspiration from.
Easy tips and tricks for making clients feel comfortable.
What’s my sales process from A to Z.
Best tips for boosting sales.
So check out my podcast episode and enjoy – it’s very entertaining – and fair warning: it contains EXPLICIT language and nudity – yeah I know it’s audio only, but use your imagination :)
Cheers to that and hotel trysts!
Christa
This set is nice! Well done, Christa and Claire – y’all rocked this one good. You know my faves ;)
So real and super cool! You were born to be sexy Claire! Christa is the perfect person to shoot someone with such a rock n’ roll flair. xox
Love Marilyn! My fave is the top one :)
There is just something about that second one… I love it! They’re all hot, but damn, I love that 2nd one. Lucky. Ha! Not sure if y’all researched this, but there was a brand of smokes called Lucky Strike. Great work!
Nice photo session Claire and Christa you both rock!! black&white classic for Ms. M.M.
CLAIRE!!!!!! I LOVE every image…I’m sure there are more!!!
Such a fun afternoon. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….You’re a genius Christa Meola! Thank you for an awesome experience :)
Beautiful! The Claire-bear looks stunning!! Love, love, love, every one. I own some pasties…hmmmm, gonna have to find those bad boys now! xoxoxo
So Beautiful Claire! Christa captured your essence Beautifully!!!
Claire – THIS IS AWESOME!!! I love these shots, and Christa – like always, nailing each shot – catching the moment, Claires’ sexy-faire, story and emotion :)
Congrats!!
OMG! Girl you look amazing! I love them!!!
Lucky indeed–
I LOVE seeing the naughty in you, Claire!
xoxox
Claire and Christa!! These are amazing! Seriously, magazine quality. Claire you look gorgeous, LOVE your hair and make up! Christa you nailed her, which is such your style, amazingly every time:)
the hotel tryst really speaks to me, I dig these so much, esp. the 1st image. they’re super sexy. BTW, the b&w’s of you in the cafe A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E. Love! xo.
Love the set Christa. especially the first one with the lines of the sheets drawing you into the subject.. well done.. btw, i loved the Shoot to Kill podcast interview (nothing wrong with dropping a quick F bomb about loving sales!) great stuff as always!