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Sultry Sunset, Tuscany-style

Sunset in Tuscany is a breathtaking event every night, even from your bedroom window or porch just peering out at the landscape and enjoying some wine. Now if you happen to score a private castle-like villa and sculpture garden with a fantastic nude model — well all the better!

Here are more of my favorites from my recent Italy Workshop that showcase Italy’s stunning light & landscape and the beautiful female figure…

Ah beauty! Italy, cypress trees, stone sculptures, a sunset, 9 of my girlfriends, a beautiful female form, and a camera to capture it all!

It’s all so divine, I can almost forget the swarms of mosquito’s.

Still itching and scratching,

x. Christa
ps. check back for more deliciousness on the blog all week and next from Italia!

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

Passion at Musee Rodin, Paris!

Just got back from an incredible two-week vacation – 3 beautiful carefree days in Venice and 11 glorious day in PARIS filled with art, fashion, food, wine, photographs, and everywhere – l’amour! My awesome friend Natasha met me there for the most girly-girl trip ever! A blissful indulgent holiday that brought me offline and back to everything I love.

One of the standout experiences for me was the Musee Rodin. The emotion in every sculpture, the gorgeous soft colors and light, the sheer beauty and passion filling up this historical space & garden… it was almost too much to bear. Thank goodness I was allowed to use my camera.

Here are some of my favorite moments, colors, and moods from Musee Rodin.

Here’s a shot my friend took of me looking out at the inspiring garden of Musee Rodin. It’s blurry, but I love it anyway!

I’m back in Florence and getting ready to welcome the gals for our week-long Fine Art Nude Photo Workshop & Retreat starting this Sunday! And even though my bum is seated at my desk in this villa in Italy, my mind keeps wandering back to Paris! Bear with me 🙂

lots of love and inspiration!

x. Christa

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

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

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

“Worth every penny. This is the workshop for those who want to stand out in the photography community.”
Allie Lindsey, Temecula, CA

“Best workshop I’ve ever taken!!!! Anyone who asks me I tell them it’s SO worth it! Sign up!”
Shani Barel

“It’s the 1st workshop I walked away from saying how wonderful it was & that it was worth every single penny.”
Stephanie Piscitelli, Bridgewater, MA

“Christa’s workshop blew me away!… an amazing experience!”
Rita Spevak, Chicago, IL

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

“Best money I’ve ever spent on my business. Period. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
Erin Nelson, San Francisco, CA

“I more than doubled my income! Attending Christa’s workshop changed my life.”
Robin Hultgren, Walnut Creek, CA

“EPIC!!!! I have a new outlook.”
Melissa Lin Huddlston-Smith, Moreno Valley, CA

“I have been on fire since the workshop! It kicked my creativity and inspiration into overdrive!”
Jill Amanda, Santa Barbara, CA

See CHRISTA’S PORTFOLIO, read the REVIEWS, check out THE VILLA, and SIGN-UP NOW!

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.