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The creativeLIVE gals!

It’s been a whirlwind since my creativeLIVE workshop in February. So many exciting projects happening currently, but I want to share a few pics from the fabulous boudoir party I had with Kenna and Celeste of creativeLIVE!

We had such a phenomenal time – four girls (the cL girls, my make-up artist Rachel, and me) and one awesome guy – my assistant Mr. John Cornicello (love him!). Champagne was poured, heels were kicked up and gorgeous pics were captured!

Celeste is a powerhouse Producer with a super fun spirit. Her shoot was all about her spunky personality, those gorgeous curves, and her love of dancing, vintage clothes and shoes!

Here’s what Celeste wrote to me after seeing her pics…

I LOVE the pics! I wish I would have recorded Jason when he flipped through them with me. I don’t know how to describe how I felt watching him pause and gasp at all the different pictures! I can’t thank you enough! Jason says “Thank you VERY much” too.

Next up: Kenna…

You may recognize Kenna as the on-air host of creativeLIVE. She’s one of the most beautiful individuals on the inside and out that I’ve ever met. We focused on capturing her joyful spirit, elegant beauty, love of accessories from far away places, and those gorgeous golden eyes!

Here’s what Kenna had to say about the experience:

Christa not only gave me THE most amazing gift in portraits that I will treasure for the rest of my life, but she also gave me the gift of pushing myself well beyond my comfort zone. The shoot itself was a magical experience. I was giddy but also unsure of myself. By the end of the shoot I felt amazing inside and out because I had soaked up Christa’s smile, laughter, energy, creativity, beauty and confidence. I was blown away when I saw the resulting photos. My heart leaped. I couldn’t stop grinning and saying out loud “is that really me?” YES. That is me – those are my eyes, that is my smile and that is my spirit. Thank you Christa. When can we do it again?


So I’m afraid we’re going to have to stop there and not show the rest of the shoot because of privacy :)

That’s part of the job as Boudoir Photographer – most of my favorite images are only seen by one woman and her man. And I kinda like that. It’s what makes my work so sacred and fulfilling.

A huge THANK YOU to Celeste and Kenna for your trust during the shoot, for your generosity in letting me share these images and for being so much fun! I had such a blast and you’re both amazing women.

And an enormous THANK YOU to all of you who tuned in to watch me shoot and teach on creativeLIVE and for the ongoing outpouring of love. I’m truly grateful.

Lots of love and inspiration,

xoxo Christa

 

33 Responses to The creativeLIVE gals!
  1. Mary
    March 26, 2012 | 10:19 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE. I would have love to have been at this Creative Live Workshop. But at the time I was taking your on-line program : ). I can see you all had a blast. Love the first pic of Kenna. Gorgeous

  2. Tom Schopper
    March 26, 2012 | 10:49 am

    Beautiful pix with wonderful styling…. great work from all 5 of you!!

  3. Kenna Klosterman
    March 26, 2012 | 11:28 am

    Christa – you are amazing. As I said above, I will forever treasure these images. You are too kind and truly captured my spirit! What a gift to be able to see myself through your eyes as I’m used to being on the “other” side of the camera. Celeste and I had so much fun with the entire experience! THANK YOU!

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:00 pm

      Thank YOU Kenna!

      You were absolutely fantastic and showed up with all you had :)

      lots of love and can’t wait for the next time!

      xo Christa

  4. Janell
    March 26, 2012 | 11:36 am

    WOW! You two look so beautiful and it looks like you had a great time too! Great job, Christa!

  5. Manya Keseloff
    March 26, 2012 | 11:38 am

    These photos are beautiful! How fun for Kenna and Celeste to have these special pictures taken by you!

  6. Olivia
    March 26, 2012 | 11:40 am

    LOVE the photos – beautiful and LOVE how you captured her spirit! I also love that you are select with what you share regarding her photos and keep the privacy and rest to the imagination. There’s nothing more unattractive than seeing someone you do business with scantily clad with nothing on or posing on a bed half or totally naked. It does tend to shift the direction of who I work with. Don’t get me wrong I love boudoir photography but I do think there is a time and a place to show all the images. As a photographer I love that you protect your clients privacy. Its a classy move for all. Well done :)

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:08 pm

      Thank you for the props Olivia. I completely respect all my clients’ wishes regarding privacy. Occasionally, my artist’s heart screams to share them! but instead, I focus on how special what I do is :) Thanks for the comment! xo Christa

  7. Alvin Toro
    March 26, 2012 | 11:51 am

    Oh no! You guys are melting up my screen again! Total Betties, the 2 of you!

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:05 pm

      Lol!!! Alvin, I love that you called them Total Betties! I’m totally stealing that :) xo Christa

  8. Mac Sokulski
    March 26, 2012 | 12:16 pm

    Wonderful as always Christa!

  9. Hans van Gurp
    March 26, 2012 | 12:28 pm

    Great pictures! Loved watching the workshop online. THANK YOU for sharing all that wonderful information. You Rock! ;-)

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:05 pm

      Thanks Hans! Loved that you loved it :) xo Christa

  10. Sami
    March 26, 2012 | 12:29 pm

    Kenna and Celeste looks sooooooooooo gorgeous!
    Christa you are my Idol! :D

  11. Amie aka @mammaLoves
    March 26, 2012 | 1:28 pm

    Gorgeous! So fun to see the CL women in another light.

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:04 pm

      Amie, I agree! As smart and drive career-women, sometimes it’s nice to let our hair down and get a bit sexy :) Thanks for the comment! xo Christa

  12. Rebecca
    March 26, 2012 | 2:41 pm

    Love, Love, Love ~ Absolutely stunning!!! I am completely blown away by your work and have been so inspired ever since I purchased your Boudoir Workshop from Creative Live.

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:02 pm

      Rebecca, Thank you! I love hearing that. Stay inspired! xo Christa

  13. Jason C.
    March 26, 2012 | 8:27 pm

    Great pictures Christa!!

  14. Angela
    March 26, 2012 | 8:43 pm

    I can’t say I am surprised. I am such a HUGE fan! So glad I was able to watch you teach/shoot! I learned soooo very much. I had no doubt that these images would be amazing and capture the beauty of these two ladies! Thanks Christa for sharing you passion and knowledge and to Celeste and Kenna for letting us see these!

    • Christa Meola
      March 26, 2012 | 9:01 pm

      Thank you Angela! I’m so thrilled you loved the cL workshop and learned a ton! Make sure to keep in touch and let me know how you’re doing :) xoxo Christa

  15. LaRae Lobdell
    March 26, 2012 | 8:46 pm

    The beauty you captured of Celeste and Kenna are absolutely breathtaking – you are amazing!

  16. Brook Rieman
    March 27, 2012 | 10:39 am

    Va-va-va-voom! The images are absolutely breathtaking! Celeste, is a vision in vintage and I love the last one of Kenna – it captures her beautiful spirit so well. How did the gals feel about their co-worker John seeing them in the buff? ;)

  17. Sam
    March 28, 2012 | 11:42 pm

    I absolutely love the one of Kenna in the green dress FABULOUS against that background!!!

  18. Julie
    March 29, 2012 | 7:39 am

    Beautiful Christa! I watched the workshop and learned so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I’ll be keeping up with you on the net for continuous inspiration!

  19. Anna Rebecca
    March 29, 2012 | 9:11 pm

    Christa,
    I watch creative live all the time and I love Kenna! These photos are gorgeous and she is so lucky to have been given this gift from you!

  20. rajiakitty
    April 1, 2012 | 2:27 am

    Delightful. Damn! Hannah in green is RIDICULOUS! What a shot!

  21. mahvash
    April 2, 2012 | 12:32 pm

    Hi Christa,
    I was watching creative live and looking at my note from webnar we had you are great and inspiring person.
    I hope I see you soon and shoot together.

    Mahvash

  22. adita
    April 4, 2012 | 7:22 pm

    what can I say, these ladies are both so striking in each of their own ways…love!

  23. Paul Williams
    April 5, 2012 | 3:37 pm

    First picture of Kenna in the green is stunning – love it!

  24. Carla
    April 6, 2012 | 1:42 pm

    Oh wow – how fab do they look?! Being sexy isn’t about showing tons of flesh as these amazing pictures show. You girls rock!

    One day Christa, I will pay you a visit in NYC!

    xx

    p.s Celeste – love your dress! Where is it from?

  25. Jamie K.
    May 7, 2012 | 9:31 am

    How awesome of them to be willing to be photographed and share their images. I just love creativelive trainings!

  26. Aino
    June 3, 2012 | 3:00 am

    Fabulous to see the CL girls!!!! Fantastic!!

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