explain to my clients
they want to invest
in the images, not
the accessories or
clothing that they
will be wearing. I have built a network of vendors who send me clients. In
exchange, I refer clients back to them. One example is my good friend
Mary Wood who owns Next to Me, which is a high-end clothing boutique
and lingerie store. If my clients are going to spend money on lingerie, I
want that money to go to another small business, not some large chain or
department store.
Lacy and sheer sets are gorgeous when lit properly. Since it would be far
too expensive to keep a large collection of lingerie in stock, I feature feather
boas, netting, satin sheets, furs (both real and faux), and a couple extra-
large teddies which I alter using clothespins.
The Seminude Session.
I offer seminude sessions for the woman who wants these images “for her
husband only.” I love this style of session because I know I’m helping
rekindle passion in a couple’s relationship. I typically show only the upper
body and other select features. I’ve always felt less shown is best in great
Left—Holiday themed boudoir portraits can make for an unforget-
table, one-of-a-kind gift.Right—Nik Software Inc.’s Color Efex Pro
russet filter was used to enhance this beautiful portrait.