Lauren is just an ordinary girl next door… who came to life in front of the camera – or I should say “cameras” – since she was our first model at my Boudoir Workshop last weekend.  And the girl was indefatigable – just how I like ’em!  Lauren was energetic, up for anything, super adorable and stayed that way for all 14 photographers that photographed her!  Here are some of my favorites from the Boudoir demo I did to start us off!…

These first 3 shots remind me of perfume ads… so sensual, you can almost smell Chanel 🙂

Okay, now this hot little lingerie piece is one of my all-time favs for some hot sexy dancing at midnight, and you know I just had to run out to Victoria’s Secret and buy it for myself!…

Hair and Make-up by the best: Shannon Jancula – as gorgeous as always Shannon – thank you!!

So gorgeous! I love photographing women with CURVES!

You can’t leave out wonderful moments like this…

Ooooh, and this….

We had fun!  Thanks Lauren for bringing your beautiful bod and spirit in front of my camera 🙂

xoxo,

Christa

I love when people surprise me!… a couple of weeks ago, this sweet shy little girl, Kate, called me up to ask if she could model for my Boudoir Photography Workshop as a gift for her fiancee.  I said Sure! She was just so darned adorable – who could turn her down?  Fast-forward to this past weekend, and wow!— she let out all of those other wonderful personalities that women have inside them 🙂  which makes us all so awesome and mysterious…

Take a peek inside Suite #710 of The Mondrian Hotel at the first of Kate’s pics…

Classic and just plain Gorgeous!

My absolute favorite set… so playful and sensual…

(I usually lay around on a Sunday morning like this too.)

Getting feisty!

Boudoir photography is a damn good time, every time.

More of Kate, a pillow-fight, sexy studio pics, and exciting event announcements coming up!…

xxx!

Christa

Nothing like an All-American Girl who’s up for anything! Lisa is a photographer and was an attendee at my most recent Portrait Workshop…. while the Boudoir model was caught in LA Marathon traffic hell, I asked Lisa to jump into the hot seat!  And she happily obliged.  I give her so much respect and credit.  Most girls need to mentally prepare, but no… not Lisa.  We had a quick chat and made some wardrobe changes with what she was wearing:  we took her jeans and rolled them up, took off her shirt and kept the rocker vest on (for awhile!), took her underwear off (sorry is that TMI?)… then I added my high heels, turned the fan on and Lisa rocked it out! She is such a bold, fun, edgy, sexy and beautiful girl – on the inside and out.  Thank you Lisa! for helping me out with your openness and willingness to experiment.

Here are just a few sneak peeks from our awesome Boudoir photography shoot with Lisa…

More sexy pics on the blog soon… The Boudoir Workshop is Sold Out!… for this weekend, and we have talented photographers coming from all over… Massachusetts, Texas, Kansas, and more… and I couldn’t be more excited for the live shoots we have planned!  At the studio, at The Mondrian Hotel on Sunset, and at a residence in Malibu 🙂

Lots of models, lots of photographers, and one helluva good time!

I’ll keep you posted 🙂

xoxo,

Christa

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 🙂