The E-Touch Makeup Line.
Many of my clients used to do their own makeup or went to a hair salon
before their session. Times have changed and convenience is the key. Peo-
ple’s driving habits have changed, and people don’t want to travel to sev-
eral different places if they don’t need to. I recognized this and added
another sales opportunity to my business. Five years ago, I invested in my
own makeup line. The E-Touch cosmetics line is my own brand of makeup,
and my clients love the products available. I use this makeup for my higher-
end senior sessions and for all boudoir and glamour sessions. I found a
company, Columbia Cosmetics (see vendors list) in Texas, and actually
36 ELLIE VAYO’S GUIDE TO BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
This boudoir image, literally created in the subject’s bedroom, was created using one 750 watt main light with an umbrella (as
seen in the previous diagram). One 375 watt background light was used to illuminate the background. Be very careful of mir-
rors! Watch out for the reflection of photography equipment, your assistant, and anything else that doesn’t belong in the room.
This gorgeous image will hang in the room in which it was created. This technique ensures that the finished portrait will match
the room’s décor perfectly.