Jane is one helluva gal. I photographed her wedding three years ago, and now her whole extended family has become close friends of mine. She and I cooked up this surprise boudoir shoot while her husband John, a film producer, was away at the Cannes Film Festival… and boy will he be welcomed home!
The shoot was inspired by three main elements: 1) John’s love of black and white film posters from the French New Wave or La Nouvelle Vague, 2) Jane’s gorgeous skin, which made me think of Bouguereau paintings like “Evening Mood” which I once posed for! (a story for another time), and 3) her upcoming transition to being a nonsmoker.
So we wanted to celebrate all of these influences, and the results make me so happy.
I would love to share my favorite most beautiful pics from the shoot, but those entail a see-through scarf and nothing else but a smile!… Credit goes entirely to Jane, who never thought she could do “this type of thing” and wound up going all.the.way. I love it when people push outside their comfort zones. That kind of courage is really attractive.
Tomorrow, I’ll post pics from my wonderful boating outing this weekend!… and soon – the album design from this shoot, an engagement session, my favorite character, photo parties galore and plans for shooting in Italy!
xo,
Christa
Hi Christa…..
Loved the photos and my wifes name is Jayne. And yes with a “Y”.
She is gorgeous and your pohots inspire to document how beatufiul she is…..
Love your work…
XXOOO
C
YOur work is amazing! I enjoy your blog and learning so much, thank you! One thing all of your photos seem to have in common is emotion… how do you coax emotion ouy of your subjects?
Wow Christa! They are amazing!
Kristen,
Thanks for your q! I direct what’s going on in front of the camera… sometimes a lot, sometimes a little – depending on what my partner needs from me. I always give an action to perform (subtle, strong, silly, etc.)… motion tends to create emotion.
So there ya go :) Create a little chaos.
xo,
Christa
Hey Christa!!! O M G!!! How gorgeous are those pics and, yeah!, she’s No Plain Jane! You absolutely brought out her beauty!!! Can’t wait for my turn…Your work is amazing!!!
Root Beer Girl – lol! that’s funny Karen :))
Thank you so much for bringing by the caffeine on the shoot -what a great friend you are!- I needed it, and as you can see the results were well worth it.
Looking forward to your shoot!
xo,
Christa
These pics of Jayne are definitely not Plain. As always, enjoy reading your blogs seeing new pics. Lastly, reading your little tidbits on what you see when looking through your lens and how you capture just the right shots time after time.
Christa,
The photos are amazing!!!!! I couldn’t sleep at all with excitement last night! John hasn’t seen the pics yet, and I can’t wait!!
Thank you for giving me the chance to step outside of my comfort zone and providing me with the opportunity!
What started out as an exciting surprise gift for John evolved into a unique experience for myself. Going through the process with you allowed me to see and accept myself in such a different light.
Thank you Christa for allowing me to have this opportunity to fulfill my husband’s fantasy and give myself such a LIBERATING gift.
Jane
Love everything about this session. The story, the images, the edits…all of it! Well done.