On the street, near Piazza San Marco.
I love old men in hats, devoted to their music…
More from bella Italia all month long…
Enjoy the music!
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
Wisteria and Sunshine
Have you seen the movie Enchanted April? It’s one of my favorite English Italian movies – I have a whole list! This one’s a chick flick about a group of British women who escape their dreary lives and the London rain for a season of paradise at a villa in Italy that promises “lots of wisteria and sunshine.”
Now, if you’ve been to a beautiful Italian villa during Spring, then you know that promise is true. Here are a few shots around the streets of my own little corner of paradise where I stay when I’m in Florence. Enjoy the wisteria and sunshine!
I’m getting so excited for my summer trip to Italy, starting on Monday – yay! and I am going to be shooting a plethora of nudes in and around the villa, so stay tuned for all that deliciousness on the blog soon!
Quick Announcement:
There are ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT for my NUDE PHOTO WORKSHOP & RETREAT in Italy! Sept 4th – 9th at my villa in Firenze! Read all the JUICY DETAILS and REGISTER NOW!
Sorry fella’s, this Retreat is for WOMEN ONLY 🙂
lots of love & nudity,
x. Christa
Good Kitty Cat
It was just another day on set with a good little kitty cat. Most of the morning was spent feeding.
Awwww how cute. Until…
…this happend…
…and suddenly this little kitty becomes less kitty and more TIGER!…
…that’s okay, a good cub owner can quickly turn the tables and a “cat & mouse” game ensued…
…after a morning of feeding and fun & games, it was time to show our sexy stripes!…
MeeeeeOW! Awww, good kitties. Enormous thanks to Mr. David Yang for setting up this fab & fun shoot.
To check out embarrassing behind the scenes shots of me being silly with a tiger cub (like this one) and shots that didn’t make it to the blog, be a cool cat and LIKE my FACEBOOK Fan Page.
Thanks gorgeous,
x. Christa
Hello Hotstuff No. 2
It’s bikini season! And now’s the time to hit the great outdoors for some hot & fun summer fitness! You’ll be a step ahead with the strong and spirited Liz DiAlto as your trainer! Here’s part 2 from our recent fitness photo shoot…beating the heat in NYC’s Battery Park.
Liz is a phenomenal nutrition specialist and coach as well. Plus she’s just so darn silly – you gotta love her!
Jeans and a t-shirt, a coke and a smile, laughter and silly dance moves = a super sexy good time 🙂
If you missed the SWEATY SMOKING HOTNESS from yesterday, check out Part 1 with Liz!
More salty and sexy goodness on the blog coming up soon!
x. Christa
Nude Photo Workshop & Retreat in Italy!
All NEW! For Women Only!
NUDE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP & RETREAT
with Christa Meola
Florence, Italy | September 4th – 9th
I am SO FREAKING EXCITED to announce my ALL NEW ITALY WORKSHOP! I designed this event to be an empowering and sensual experience unlike any other! This is more of a RETREAT than a workshop. I can think of few things more fun than getting together a small group of super sexy soul sisters to enjoy a week-long all-inclusive female photo-fest in an Italian Villa. Space is very limited.
This is a unique event & one-of-a-kind learning opportunity! Sleep & eat in a beautiful historic 15th century villa with me as you complete a stunning portfolio, work with fashion models & nude figure models, create beautiful photographs, explore Italy, and eat up & drink in all that LA DOLCE VITA has to offer!
Be inspired by the art, history and beauty of Florence, as we explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Tuscan countryside and the villa’s expansive estate.
Each day will include shoots and focus on a different aspect of photographing women and building a successful business.
You will receive personal coaching from Christa while you shoot and be granted use of all images for your blog and portfolio. Christa will share in-depth info on how to work beautifully with natural light, the art of coaching & posing models, creating high-end sets & styling, creating amazing relationships with clients, pricing, post production, branding & more. Film and Digital photographers of all levels are welcome.
Room and board are included. You will be Christa’s guest at a beautiful historic private villa and enjoy authentic Italian meals and dinners on the town. Think divine combinations: Italian cheeses & antipasto, Butter & Sage Ravioli, pizza & wine, fruit & espresso, chocolate &… well chocolate!
Lastly, can you handle even more sensual awesomeness headed your way?!
As Christa’s gift to each woman…
ALL ATTENDEES will receive a MINI-BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION with Christa!
SOLD OUT
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“It’s the 1st workshop I walked away from saying how wonderful it was & that it was worth every single penny.”
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“I had my highest portrait sale ever of $4,700 thanks to Christa!”
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“Best money I’ve ever spent on my business. Period. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
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“I more than doubled my income! Attending Christa’s workshop changed my life.”
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“EPIC!!!! I have a new outlook.”
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“I have been on fire since the workshop! It kicked my creativity and inspiration into overdrive!”
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Siena, Italy!
Let’s be honest. We all have sorely missed the blog posts from ITALIA! I am getting so freaking excited for my summer trip back to Italy, that I’m going into my archives from this past Spring and my days spent shooting/living/loving the Tuscan countryside to share the pics you haven’t seen!
First stop: a classic Tuscan medieval hill town, gorgeous Siena!
The town is built on a series of hills, and it’s so steep that outdoor cafe tables are balanced on stilts!
Doorways everywhere are adorned by Bacchus, god of wine, and chianti bottles in celebration of this region’s overflowing and divine vino rosso!
These were shots I took from the top of the Bell Tower, 505 steps up through narrow stone staircases, but well worth it!
View from the tower of the city’s main center, Piazzo del campo Siena.
Ah, youth!
..and speaking of youth, why are you letting a single more day go by without booking your trip to Italy this summer!!
If ya missed it, peek at all of my Italian pics and stories, including Firenze Street Art, hot Men of Italia, my Villa in Firenze, and a Nude Photo Session with women built out of stone!
a presto!
x. Christa
ps. Keep your eyes peeled to the blog for more of my Tuscan frolicking, including Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and more from my backyard of Firenze.
Celebrating 40! No. 2
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter! Here’s Part 2 of the super sexy NYC photo shoot to celebrate Mrs. S turning 40!
I had such a great time with this couple and decided to do something that was a first for me – I normally do not allow husbands to be a part of the shoot, but with Mr. S, I changed my mind! I wanted to celebrate them as a couple.
And it was a huge success! Here’s an email I got from Mr. & Mrs. S last night…
Christa!!!
Blown completely away is the best way to describe how the hubs felt about the pictures!!
He has several comments…but most are curse words:)
Here is what Mr. S wants you to know…
“I’ve known my wife for 20 years. I’ve always thought she was very sexy and beautiful. Are you kidding me…??? Wow!!! I’m blown away at the sexy confidence she’s now walking with! FYI…beware of the future shopping escapades, they only get sexier!!!”
Side note: as the week went on, I was surprised to hear him totally out of the blue talking about the pictures… “I loved this one because of the confidence in your eyes, that one because you are having fun, and holy shit that’s sexy!” I am still surprised at how strong his reaction was 🙂
Thanks again!!! We would love to see you in Chicago!
Mr. and Mrs. S
It’s torture not to be able to share Mrs. S’s nude pics! Some of my best EVER! But I respect my client’s wishes regarding what they are happy to share, as well as what they’d like to keep private 🙂
So, I’ll just leave you with this hot little moment…
…until the next time!
Lots of love and nudity,
x. Christa
ps. If ya missed it, check out the sultriness of Part 1!
Celebrating 40! No. 1
Turning 40 soon? Sex up your celebration with a smoking hot photo shoot 🙂
The lovely Mrs. S and her hubby of 11 years flew from Chicago to NYC for her photo shoot and had an unforgettable weekend. Mrs. S was “super nervous” before the shoot, but by the time we were done with hair and make-up and a couple cocktails later, we were all sultry silly and having a blast!
Here is part 1 of 2 from Mrs. S’s session. Look at how GORGEOUS and SEXY 40 can be!
This was such an incredibly fun shoot and thanks so much to Mrs. S who let go and revealed her sexy side to me 🙂 Huge thanks also to Mr. S, who waited patiently in the lobby and joined us for a bottle of champagne at the end to celebrate!
Stay tuned for part 2, when things really got heated up!
x. Christa
Soccer Moms are Sexy!
Soccer moms have got it going on. These women amaze me with how they get it all done, and I love that I spend each day empowering this group even further by celebrating who they are.
Plus, I LOVE LOVE LOVE sending them home to their husbands confident, happy, seriously sexy, totally playful and on fire! Men, you can thank me via email 🙂 or if you haven’t yet, call me up to book a shoot for your woman. Then get ready to have your world rocked.
Mrs. K is a 38 yr old mother of two, wears a size 10/12 and has typical insecurities we can all relate to. She went waaay outside her comfort zone, had a total blast, and rocked this shoot out!
Kicking back, enjoying some wine, and having a really good time is so.damn.sexy.
Classic. Black & White. Gorgeous!
If you are one of the 100 photographers currently kicking butt in my new ONLINE BOUDOIR WORKSHOP, then you will get to see the behind-the-scenes video of this shoot. For those that were locked out due to seats being sold out, you can sign up to get dibs on seats for the next one!
A huge heaping thank you to Mrs. K for being so generous and granting me permission to show how we captured your sultry, silly, beautiful self 🙂
So honored to be of service to the soccer moms!
x. Christa
The Dancer
I love to dance, and I looove photographing dancers! The shoot actually becomes a dance between photographer and subject…. Well except for when I trip over a stool or fall off the chair I’m standing on.
Wow. Enigmatic Portrait.
Thank you for all the emails and inquiries regarding The ONLINE BOUDOIR WORKSHOP.
It is now SOLD OUT! and the workshop is currently in session. Put your name on the list, so you can get early notification of the next one 🙂
Lots of love and nudity,
x. Christa
Directing Models without Posing
People look their best when they are genuinely happy and having a good time. It’s essential that nerves, tension, and self- consciousness take a back seat on a shoot. This will allow freer movement and relaxed expressions, so you can capture the essence of who that person is in a beautiful carefree way. I like to accomplish this by focusing on fun during a shoot and by coaching actions.
COACHING ACTIONS
When you’re coaching a model to perform certain actions, a few things happen. First, she transfers her focus on performing the action instead of trying to pose and look good. Second, you create some natural movement to capture instead of stiff static poses. Third, you begin to exhaust her nervous tension by keeping her in motion and repeating the action. This keeps her engaged, can revive expression and is one of my tricks to create emotion.
DO IT AGAIN!
When I ask a girl to repeat an action over and over again it gives me multiple opportunities to capture something gorgeous, and it’s my secret ploy to annihilate her nervous energy. It’s hard to be tense when you’re exhausted!
DEMO THE MOVE
Take the performance pressure off of her, and give her a quick demonstration. With my camera in hand, I will quickly just demo the action I’m asking her to do. I go way overboard with it, so she doesn’t feel silly doing it because I just looked so silly a second ago and who cared right?
THE BEST 3 EYELINES
The first thing a non-model will ask when she steps in front of the camera is, “Where do I look?” I give her my three favorite eye-lines right off the bat. One, look at the light source. Two, look down your body. Three, look at me. I tell her to just move between the first two, and I’ll ask her for the third, since it’s my least favorite. Eyes closed technically isn’t an eye-line, but I often ask for that one too.
EXTREME POSTURE
I demonstrate what I call extreme posture to most of my models right up front. I want them to see that when I stand simply with normal everyday posture, it’s a bit… well, unremarkable. But when I reeeeally stretch and pull my hips and shoulders out and arch my back like I never thought I could and lift my neck up and out, then it’s suddenly a lot more flattering and significantly more dramatic. Try it yourself in the mirror – huge difference. So I often will coach her with “…more extreeeeme, keep going, keep going, more…” until she falls over and laughs (another great shot).
HAVE A LOOKBOOK
Some people are visual creatures and respond better to seeing the posture or action you are trying to coach. They feel safe duplicating something, and then you can coach them along to put your own spin on it. Lookbooks are also great if you run out of ideas or you are shy and don’t really want to coach, or you’re male and you’d just rather not demo a hair flip.
If you’d like to learn all of my boudoir photography tips and tricks, head on over to the brand-spanking new ONLINE BOUDOIR WORKSHOP site, and join the awesome group of photographers already signed up for this fun-filled info-packed success-focused course starting this Tuesday, June 14th!
So excited!!
x. Christa
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You know you want more!