Category Archives: Fashion

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Hot Contrast

Happy Friday boudies! If you have time to play with gear on the weekend, I am digging this new light modifier – the Westcott 43′ Apollo Orb. The inside of the orb is silver so it’s higher contrast than my usual medium softbox. Since it’s round, I also thought the catchlights would be sexier…

I love experimenting! Check out the results…








Even though I pushed myself to shoot higher contrast, I found myself softening things up a bit on a few of them in post – lol! That’s my style, what can I say?

Let me know what you think about the results in the comments below.
And since I’m playing a lot with gear lately – tell me what light modifier you LOVE…

Happy experimenting,

Christa xoxo


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Black + White

I love experimenting with light, shadow and lines. Nothing like deep black and white hot shapes…
This first one is my favorite – Damn girl! Just damn.


Playing with levels of exposure is fun because it radically changes the mood of a shot.

Experimenting keeps you playful and creative. Plus, it’s how you grow and develop a style. It’s got me falling in love with black and white all over again!

Lots more gorgeous photography experiments on the blog soon…

Happy almost Christmas!

xo Christa

 


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Online Boudoir Workshop! Begins January 2nd

Yay, it’s that time again! I am thrilled to announce the all NEW & totally sexy Online Boudoir Workshop! The last course sold out quickly, was such a hit and is back by popular demand!! This is a 6 week course for photographers who want to learn all of the exciting aspects of the booming boudoir market, from home! Join us in your pj’s and enjoy video demonstrations, behind the scenes shoots, tutorials, personal interaction, a private forum, and much more!  Gain support, motivation, inspiration and answers to all of your questions, as I expose everything inside my boudoir business that makes it a success – as well as the biggest mistakes new boudoir photographers make and how to avoid them!

YOU’RE INVITED TO ENJOY:

Behind the Scenes access to Christa’s shoots
Video demonstrations & Tutorials
Live Q&A calls each week
Portfolio Critiques
Private Forum for members only
Free Resources & Vendor Discounts
Client forms, contracts and releases
and more!…

HOW IT WORKS

This is a 6 week course, beginning Monday January 2nd. Each week, on Monday, I release that week’s content: behind-the-scenes videos, tutorials, notes and projects! The content is available to you 24/7 during the entire course of the workshop, so you can’t miss a thing! You can view all or pieces of it at your leisure – how cool is that?! PLUS, each Thursday or Friday (alternating), we’ll have LIVE CALLS for Q&A’s and discussion. The calls are all recorded and available to download and listen at any time :)

One of my favorite benefits of this workshop is the private MEMBERS ONLY forum  - a place of ongoing support, information and motivation. Members will be able to leave comments under each content area, so everyone is sharing their thoughts, ideas, tips and questions all in one place – so we’re all in this party together, all the information is available to you 24/7, and I’m right by your side as your personal coach!

 

TOPICS COVERED

Shooting On Location & In the Studio
Go behind the scenes of Christa’s shoots. See how Christa styles her sets and works with minimal equipment both on location and in the studio. Watch how she relaxes a nervous client, brings out the best in each woman (from models to moms), creates sensual moments, captures emotion from even the stiffest client, and finds flattering poses for every body type.

Equipment & Lighting
What’s necessary and what’s not – this surprises most new photographers! Learn easy lighting set-ups, how to work with the challenge and beauty of natural light, working with studio strobes, and the ease of video lights. See the results of using different lenses at all budget levels.

Branding and Style
How to create a distinctive brand that brings you into your business. Creating a consistent look that separates you from the crowd.

Creating Raving Fan Clients
How to attract clients and turn each woman into a raving fan who does your marketing for you. This is how I create boudoir addicts who hire me again and again and tell all their friends.

Best-selling Boudoir Money Shots
Learn how Christa coaches and captures each of her best-selling Money Shots™. These are the shots that every client wants and are absolute must-haves for your portfolio!

Post Production & Workflow
Cut down on your editing time with a workflow that is easy, fast and effective. See Christa take her pics from straight out of camera through Lightroom and Photoshop to final edited images presented to client.

Giving Direction & “Posing”
Learn how to coach actions, give easy direction and create beautiful moments instead of “poses.” See the difference between what’s hot & what’s not - a subtle but huge difference!

Flattering every Figure
Easy ways to flatter women of every shape and body type. Top ways to work with women, from models to moms, breast cancer survivors to body conscious clients.

Fine Art Nudes & Fashion
Working with nude models, see how Christa blends Fine Art Nudes and Fashion with Portraiture to create her high-end Boudoir “look.” Learn the qualities that distinguish each style and how to bring them into your work.

Sets & Styling
How to style a set and a model to create editorial style photographs. Creating an amazing high-end look on a budget both in studio and on location.

Pricing and Increasing Sales
Nailing your price list so you’re busy, happy and well-paid. How to increase sales

Successful Boudoir Parties
Christa’s step-by-step process that gives you all you need to throw a successful (or your first!) boudoir party!

Plus Permits, Releases, Contracts, FAQ’s and more!

If you’re new to this blog, you can read Reviews on Christa’s workshops, see more of Christa’s Boudoir photography and check out her Fine Art Nudes.

Boudoir Photography is about empowering women – helping them feel amazing and celebrating who they are. So get in on the fun now! The boudoir photography market is currently enjoying a huge surge in popularity as more and more women are seeking this service. Boudoir photography is such a fun and fulfilling career, and I want you to be a success!

***UPDATE: The Workshop is SOLD OUT.***

Enter your email here for free photography tips and to get dibs on seats for the next Online Boudoir Workshop.

Worth every penny, definitely recommend, what a treasure trove of information!
John P. Dunnigan, Forest Hill, MD, jpdphotoraphy.com

Don’t hesitate, sign up. You won’t regret it! I got way more then I paid for!“
Heather Gill, Scottsdale, AZ

Best money and time I’ve spent in my 3 year photography career! Her workshop is career changing!
Anna Anacolba

Money and Time well invested! This was an awesome experience. I am SO glad I made the decision to do it!
Michael T. Sedwick, South Elgin, IL

Worth every dime. Christa is so passionate about her craft and pushes you beyond what you think you’re capable of.
Lori Eng, Vancouver, BC, lorieng.com

THE best money I have ever spent on my business! Do it.”
Erin Brannan, Highlands Ranch, CO, erin-blackwell.com

“Well worth it – It’s what I needed to move my business to the next level.
Milisa Smith, Riverside, CA

I more than doubled my income!
Robin Hultgren, Walnut Creek, CA, espritphotographieblog.blogspot.com

I had my highest portrait sale ever of $4,700 thanks to Christa!
Lisa Roah, Orange County, CA, lisaroah.com

“I am in love with my work again.”
Christopher Medak, Manhattan Beach, CA

I grew leaps and bounds with my business. Highly recommend.”
Lesley Stefanski, Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, adleystudio.com

The Contest to WIN A FREE SEAT is now closed.

Congrats, and I can’t wait to see you online at the workshop!!

x. Christa


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Luxe

Elegant. Rich. Italian. These shots make me want to get a Missoni bikini! That, an Italian villa and a slicked back ‘do, and I’m all set.








I”m tellin ya – it was a smoking hot summer in Italy this year! Did you miss it?!

Well GET ON THIS LIST so next time we can count you in!

ps. you will also get a free copy of the Pro Photographer Manifesto. BONUS :)

See you there!

Christa


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Happy Tuesday!

The perfect antidote from Italy for a rainy day in NYC…
a pretty dress, sunflowers, and lazing about in the sun



More sensual goodness on the blog all week…

Keep warm today :)

x. Christa


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Apertivo Hour at the Villa

Apertivo hour in the Salon at the Villa. Florence, Italy. Sometimes a Party of One is the most fun :)











This was another favorite set from my Workshop in Italy! You can see more all week long :)

see ya back here soon – bring wine!

x. Christa


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Smoking Hot Summer in Italy!

I’m back from an amazing and memorable summer in Europe. From Florence to Venice, Paris, and back to Tuscany – the trip was INCREDIBLE! Like any good working vacation, it was full of good friends (old and new), lots of photography, inspiring art, divine food, wine, new experiences, a TON of laughter, and just a full-out f’g GREAT time!

The Italy Workshop was beyond my wildest expectations and one of the best times I’ve ever had with some of the most beautiful talented amazing women I’m happy to call friends. It was a full-on women’s dream retreat, and I can’t wait to do it again next year! Here is the first set of pics that I shot during the workshop…









I’ll be blogging all of the Italy Workshop pics over the next two weeks, ending with a DELICIOUS GIVEAWAY with goodies straight from Italia!

So keep your eyes glued to this space :)

THANK YOU to the amazing women who enjoyed a wonderful week in Tuscany with me – You made it what it was, and always remember… ”It’s ITALY, bitches!”

lots of love,

Christa


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Red Hot Mama

Monique, a mother of two, celebrated her birthday with a sultry-themed photo shoot as part of a sexy weekend getaway with her husband in NYC! Our boudoir shoot was like Carnivale in Venice and Burlesque in Paris all rolled into one tantalizing show!

Monique almost convinces you that she’s sweet towards the end here :)

Almost :)

After the shoot, we celebrated with Hot & Dirty Martini’s and oysters… a perfect finish to a raw and sensual day :)

Salute!

x. Christa


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Masked!

I’m jumping on a plane bound for Italy in a minute, but wanted to share a favorite sexy moment from Friday’s shoot in NYC!

Ciao ciao! more sultry mystery on the blog soon ;)

x. Christa

 


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oooh la la

Just a little sneak peek at the pin-up PEEP SHOW we have in store for you this weekend :)

Have a great night!

…and may it involve tassels!

x. Christa