Bridal Boudoir

A GIFT TO YOUR SPOUSE

Your wedding is an exciting time in your life! You want to make sure to savor every moment. A sexy bridal-themed photoshoot is the perfect way to capture some memories and create the perfect custom gift for your significant other.

A GIFT TO YOURSELF

A bridal boudoir shoot is a low-pressure session. It’s a fun way to get over the nervousness and jitters of being the center of attention and spending time in front of the camera. Because you’ll be working on a number of poses for your bridal shoot, it will help your wedding day photos look their best because you know what poses work, and have practiced them in the studio.

These sessions can help a bride-to-be to gain confidence in front of the camera, as well as allow an opportunity to test makeup and hair styles that could be used on your special day.

Don’t forget that makeup for your wedding is going to be more full coverage than you may normally be comfortable with. If you aren’t familiar with wearing makeup, it can be a little bit alarming to see yourself all done up. Having a session beforehand will help you to see how it looks on camera. Hopefully this will help you feel more comfortable with your makeup on your wedding day.

(Note: Our makeup artists also offer wedding day packages. If you love their work, they can sometimes be booked for your wedding.)

OUTFITS FOR YOUR SHOOT

What should you plan on wearing for your bridal boudoir shoot? Many brides will bring a veil or other bridal accessories that they’ll be wearing for the big day. Typically this can include white bodysuits, teddies, garters, stockings, matching lingerie sets, and slips.

We recommend some of the bridal lingerie from For Love and Lemons and Honey Birdette. Both companies have very nice bridal collections if you’re willing to invest in some quality pieces.

Our studio wardrobe also has some options for you, including a variety of veils and a pair of white Louboutin heels.

PLAN AHEAD

We recommend that you plan to do your shoot about three to six months before the wedding date. As you get closer to the wedding date, there will be so many things to coordinate. You don’t want your boudoir session to be just another chore. This lead time also gives you the opportunity to plan the shoot, review and choose your photos, order the prints/package, and have them shipped to arrive in time before your wedding. 

DON’T FORGET ANNIVERSARY SHOOTS OR DO-OVERS

Maybe you decided to skip the bridal boudoir session and now you’re feeling some regret. The wedding is over but you still have the dress. It’s the perfect time for some fun shoots that you may have been too worried about before the wedding. Now we can incorporate your dress in some very creative poses. It could be the perfect one year wedding anniversary gift for your spouse!

We’ve also have some clients come to us after being disappointed with wedding photos done by other photographers. They hired us to do some post-wedding portraits that are a bit more dramatic, stylistic, and sexy. It was a great opportunity to get the photos they really wanted in a more relaxed and stress-free environment.

Huge Giveaway

The last couple of weeks have been hard on everyone.  Covid-19 has impacted us all in many ways. I was so disappointed to have to postpone my studio grand re-opening last month.  I had so many great events and giveaways planned.  I’m also disappointed that my clients aren’t able to shoot with the brand new studio sets but the health and safety of my clients is what’s most important.

And just because we can’t meet in person doesn’t mean that I can’t still do the giveaway.  You aren’t going to want to miss out on this! 

The giveaway includes the following:

·        “Just the Sheets” mini session and 3 image folio with Distraction Photo

·        1 hour makeup session and lash application with MyFairMakeup Artistry

·        Blowout and hairstyle with AlissaDoesBeauty

·        2 bath and body sets from Dehjavubeauty

·        Electric High Frequency Facial with Pretty Please Haus of Vanity

·        Full set of acrylic nails with gel polish and body butter from Martinasnails of Drip Beauty Bar

·        One on one chair dance workshop with Studio Soul

·        Victoria Secret grab bag

Sounds pretty incredible right?!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Like the linked Instagram post

2. Tag 3 other women who would love to win

3. Follow all of the businesses in the post

4. Share the post on your Instagram story

Rules for entry: Must be 18 or older and live in the Cleveland area.  Must have an Instagram account.

Contest runs from April 5 – April 19, 2020.  Head over to my Instagram account @distractionphoto for your chance to win. 

Good luck!

Myssfit Magazine

I'm super excited to announce that my photos are featured in this month's issue of Myssfit Magazine!  You can find photos from sessions with two of my models in MYSSFIT ALL-ternative Magazine VOLUME 2 JUNE 2018.  

Here is a photo of one of my beautiful models holding up her copy of the magazine.  

I'm so honored to be featured in this magazine for June.  I really love my career as a photographer and it's so exciting getting to see my photos in print.  

This photoshoot with Stephanie was so much fun!  I don't have much time to get creative like this anymore so I really enjoyed it.  This was my first attempt at applying gold leaf.  I'm so happy with the final results and I will be using it again in more photo shoots this summer!  If you would like to incorporate gold leaf into your boudoir session let me know.  It adds about an hour of prep time but it is totally worth it!

This was my first time shooting with Bree and I can't wait to work with her again!  She rocked this super cute set from Forever 21.   And those purple, glittery heels!!!  

Check out Myssfit Magazine on Facebook and Instagram!   To purchase a copy of this issue CLICK HERE.  

Xpressions Magazine

I am very excited to announce that my photos of Justin Jones are featured in this month's publication of Xpressions Magazine!  My photos are featured in JUNE ISSUE – VOL 2 – LITTLE MISS INKED COVER #122.  

The photos are from a doudoir session we shot together a couple of months ago.  We did this session at the perfect time of day.  The natural lighting in this Ohio City studio is so stunning.  It's one of my favorite indoor locations in the Cleveland area!  Mention this studio when you book your next session with me!  You will absolutely love it! 

MODELS IN THIS ISSUE:  Little Miss Inked, Tasha Blu, Kayla Wagner, Miss AliKay, CANDICEStyles,

Joyce Liu Huan, Shey Assar, Jamie Lynn, Ashley Pitzer, Erin Leigh Pribyl, Gina Pearson, ElleyCat,

Justin Jones, Prettypixy Kirsty Louise, Anna Katarina, Natalie, Kalee Maria Andres, Penny Lane,

Lexii Shepard, Elaina D., Tymika, Skidget, Lauren Amber Jones, Ashley Dermott, Juliet Frew,

Rachel Berkman, Francesca Flame, Cassidy Dias, Jazmin Gontiz, Mary Ramirez, Tina Marie Duran,

Brittany Dana Taylor-Clark, Rozlin Gomez

Check out Xpressions Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.  To purchase a copy of the magazine CLICK HERE.

Retro Rosie

I recently connected with a badass business owner in Lakewood.  Miranda's shop is called Retro Rosie.  If you haven't been there before you need to stop by!  The shop is located in the heart of the city.  Not only is it in a great location on Detroit Road (right next to Cleveland Vegan) but it's so adorable inside! 

Retro Rosie has the cutest lingerie too!  These outfits would be perfect for your upcoming boudoir session!  They also carry a variety of sizes that are perfect for all body types.  Stop in and try some pieces on!

I love what this shop is all about!  Women empowerment, pampering yourself, being original, all of the things I emphasize with my boudoir photography.  Plus Miranda is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet.  The vibe of the shop is super inviting because of her very warm and welcoming personality.  You'll love everything about your experience at Retro Rosie!  

Here are a few of my favorite outfits at the shop!  I recommend these to any of my boudoir clients.  Many people try to hide behind loose fitting clothes to hide "problem areas."  In reality, there are many tighter fitting options that look much more flattering.  High-waisted pieces look great on everyone!  

Check out Retro Rosie on Facebook and Instagram!  

Valentine's Day Boudoir

I'm so excited to be collaborating with Tease Hair and Body Parlor located in downtown Lakewood.  I love the location of this salon!  It's right next to The Root Cafe and Lion & Blue.  

I have a Valentine's Day display with samples of my boudoir photography displayed in the salon.  Look at how amazing this place is!  I love the Lakewood charm and the vibe of Tease.  It's literally my dream space for shooting boudoir sessions!  The lighting, the furniture,  the hardwood floors, the gorgeous natural light, the tall ceilings.  I love it all!  

If you're planning to do a Valentine's Day boudoir session, there's not much time left to book!  Contact me today if you're considering gifting some products to your significant other this year.  

Stop by the salon for a service and to check out the display!  You can also find out more information about Tease on their Instagram page.  

Your love life should be your favorite fairy tale

You may have seen the super romantic couple photos on Instagram and other social media and thought to yourself “I wish my husband and I had photos like that” or maybe even “There’s no way my finace and I could ever look that comfortable on camera.”

Well…

a.)     You can!

b.)    Ummm yes you can!

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I believe in these types of sessions.  I think they are important and very meaningful.  It’s so easy to get comfortable in a relationship…to start taking one another for granted.  Classic story: It’s been years.  Every time you wake up they’re there.  And when you come home from work, they’re there.  And when you go to bed at night…you’ve got it…. they’re there.  And there hasn’t been a time yet where that wasn’t the case.  But I am a firm believer in cherishing all the small moments of a relationship.  I believe those mean more than anything.  Appreciating that you get to wake up next to someone you love every day, and come home to them after work, and go to bed with them.  That means so much more than a fancy anniversary dinner or an expensive Christmas gift. 

After my marriage ended I vowed to stop taking the people I love for granted.  Tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone and I want those I care about to know what they mean to me. 

I am currently in the most beautiful relationship I ever could have imagined.  And once I realized how special this man is, I promised myself that I would nurture that crazy-in-love feeling that I experienced at the beginning of our relationship.  I knew I never wanted to forget that feeling.  So we say I love you way too much and we write redundant love letters way too often.  We tell one another how much we are appreciated daily.  We constantly compliment each other.  And I take way too many pictures in hopes of making all my favorite moments stand still for me to remember forever.  This greatest love of my life deserves to be cherished and held on to for dear life. 

I'm going to be honest - couple sessions are my favorite.  I love the dynamics and uniqueness of every relationship.  And I really I love to see my clients' reactions to their gallery!   

Book your couple session now!  You can have on lots of clothes, a little bit of clothes, no clothes, it doesn't matter to me.  You don't have to be a super touchy-feely, outwardly romantic couple.  I promise I can find a way to show your connection through your photos.