Our Awesome Retreat Attendees

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As we have mentioned in some of our other posts, one of the reasons we really wanted to a longer, more intensive, 4-day retreat (versus our usual shorter 2-day workshops), was because we wanted to get a chance to really get to know all of our fab attendees. To each of our attendees – we are so glad that we were able to spend these 4 days with you, and we are so incredibly honored that you made the investment and took the time to travel to hang out with us in San Diego. We feel like we were able to truly get to know each of you a little bit, to understand your business, personality and to really be able to speak into exactly what it is you are doing with your boudoir biz.

Another added bonus is the freaking awesome camaraderie that comes from sharing so much time (not to mention sharing a cool home) with others who are your peers in this industry. To spend time collaborating with these incredible people who are doing everything in their power to build a dream similar to yours. The ideas, inspiration, brainstorming, and questioning that is bounced around is like nothing else when it comes to pursuing your dreams. I think it’s safe to say that we are 100% happy with the decision to start the Boudoir Retreats! These are some headshot images that we took (although most gals got a boudoir shoot at our studio too, so you may want to head to our studio blog, www.sandiegoboudoir.com, and see who gave us permission to show them off). 😉 All of these photographers are killing it in the boudoir industry on their own, and it kinda blows our mind that they flew to us to learn, as we have learned heaps as well from being with them and bouncing a ton of ideas around with everyone. These are no longer just our ‘industry peers’ or our ‘Retreat attendees’. So without further ado – here they are, our awesome peers, boudoir retreat attendees, and even cooler than that, our new friends…..

First up are the lovebirds, Andrew and Maggi Woo, from British Colombia, Canada. These two are such a great pair, and you can tell that they really complement each other not only in their sweeet relationship but also in their business – Maggi Woo Photography. She shoots beautiful images and then shares her work on her blog, through her gorgeous words (seriously, you have to check out her blog – she’s such a great writer!) And then this exec, Andrews, is all about helping out on the biz side, supporting her as lovebirdy husband does and giving tons of insight with his extensive experience in the business world. These two are unstoppable!

Next up is a face you may recognize… We know this gal pretty well at this point, as she has been to our workshop and studio a couple of times before! And did we mention are bananas about her. You just might know her cuz she’s cool like that, makin’ a name for herself in this industry and standing out – it’s the fabulous Denise of Modern Love Photography! We know that our paths will continue to cross in the future. Sorry, Denise, but you’re stuck with us, whether you like it or not. 😉 Go check out her site and see all the cool stuff she is up to (including a new ebook coming out soon!)

Apparently this next girl knows how to brand – I mean, just look at that hair! 🙂 Introducing Jennie of Pink Photography. Jennie owns a studio in Richmond, Virginia, and this girl is going places. Jennie is one of those gals who may seem reserved at first, but that’s just until she’s had a chance to warm up. She is such a sweetheart, and it is easy to see that her clients feel incredibly comfortable around her. There’s no doubt in our minds about why she has already built up a successful boudoir biz!

Next up is the bubbly-life-of-the-party Krystyn! This girl knows how to make friend. And geez louise she’s another one who will make you feel comfortable in two seconds. How did we get so lucky, to be surrounded with such sweet and wonderful people at this Retreat?! Krystyn has a studio in Pittsburgh that is both a boudoir studio AND lingerie boutique. Super cool. Check her out here: KBS Photography. Also, you have GOT to read her blog post about her experience BEHIND the camera – we just loved reading about her time at our studio and thought she did such a great job of explaining the experience.

Korin, the artist also known as Martina, comes off as pretty chill, but let’s be honest, if you know her, you know that this gal has some unexpected fire. 🙂 (Which, come on, we all have to have a little ‘fire’ to be in this line of work, right?) Korin of Wonderland Boudoir has a successful portrait photography biz in Dallas, Texas – and we just love her style. Plus, her laugh is pretty infectious. We’re excited to see her biz continue to grow and grow!

Natasha! Ah! I think this girl can Carebear-stare a smile right into you heart, hahaha! Seriously though, she is salt-of-the-Earth-good-people. We loved getting to know her (and especially loved hearing her story of how she met her hubby!) Introducing Natasha!!! (Her website is under construction so we’ll have to post a link to it once it’s up!) She is about to launch a really cool concept… a salon-meets-boudoir studio, in South Dakota! We think this gal has exactly what it takes to create the business that she is envisioning, and we can’t wait to see it come to fruition. Watch out, because she’s going to take the South Dakota market by STORM.

Ok and now last but certainly not least… Miss Agi Magyar, who was definitely the one who traveled the farthest for this Retreat – she came all the way from Sydney, Australia! We met Agi last year when she came to have a destination boudoir shoot with us in Vegas, and we knew we would become instant friends from the very moment we met her. When she said she was coming to the Retreat, we were super excited because we knew she’d bring a fun energy to the experience. Definitely go check out her website, she’s doing great things – Agi M Photography! We also loved reading her review and recap of the Boudoir Retreat on this blog post.

We also have a little video of Agi that we wanted to share here. We were filming videos throughout the Retreat, and at one point, Agi asked if she could get on camera and film herself. So she took matters into her own hands and filmed herself speaking! We didn’t know what she had up her sleeves, and we didn’t even have a chance to watch it until recently. Thank you, Agi, for taking our camera and sharing what you did. Your words truly touched us.

And THANK YOU to all of our Retreat Attendees – ahem – FRIENDS – who came to the 2014 Retreat. We are so thankful that we had this experience with you and we are excited to continue this journey with you as we all continue to pursue our passion of making women look and feel beautiful through the empowering boudoir photography experience.

We have had a lot of people inquire about our future Boudoir Retreats, and we are happy to say that we will be launching the next Retreat VERY SOON!
We had such a great time at this one and we can’t wait to launch one for 2015! And in case you can’t wait that long, we are also THINKING about doing some 1-day workshops this fall on the East Coast. (Looking for 3 hosts on the East Coast who would be willing to let us take over your studio and let in a group of photographers for a day of learning!

EDIT TO ADD: We have now officially launched our 2015 Boudoir Retreat AND a 1-Day Boudoir Workshop in Miami!

June 2, 2014

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April Workshop Attendees!

By boudoirdivasadminWorkshopsOne Comment

Another workshop is just around the corner! Literally, it is next week and we are very excited to have another great group of photographers. If you can’t make this workshop, we are having another workshop at the beginning of June. You can go to our Boudoir Shop to see details and register! As always, we like to introduce our photographer/attendees by having them fill out a little questionnaire. Enjoy!

Website: www.TierraKendrick.com
Location: Albany, GA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I’m most excited about learning posing techniques and lighting to get the best photo. Hopefully improving my skills and expanding my reach to clients.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Besides lighting and posing techniques, hopefully how to interact with clients and how to make everyone comfortable.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I lived here before when I was stationed in Camp Pendleton back in 2003-05.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I love to photograph children and very small babies. They’re super precious!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
STARBUCKS!!!! I love the java chip!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
On my ipod? Nothing. I’m watching iCarly with my 2 yr old (Don’t judge). But if I was listening to my Ipod it would be a mix of Maroon 5, Beyonce, and some early ’90s R&B.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I don’t have a favorite yet. I have my eye on the 85mm f1.4 Nikon lens. Sooooooo sweet!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Right now I’m in love with Pistachios. This is recent. I eat those when I’m not sneaking a mini reese’s cup behind my toddler’s back.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
It changed every year. From a teacher to doctor, nurse, lawyer, and somehow I ended up being a Marine. Now I’m thinking straight and can finally focus on photographer.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Just being a great mother.

Website: eyeonlifephotography.com
Location: Pilesgrove, NJ (South Jersey)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Opportunity to see your work flow, from start to finish. Not to sound like I’m kissing up, but shooting and discussing the craft of true leaders in your field. Shooting a totally new genre for me.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Selling aspects, I am fairly comfortable with the camera and lighting subjects, I am hoping to get a strong understanding of your pose flow and reasons you choose certain poses. Very interested in your “tricks o’ the trade” pose hints, selling hints etc.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
ONCE! and it was 45 degrees and hailing and I was only there for a day, I was very disappointed!! Hoping for classically renowned San Diego weather this time!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I have grown to really try to capture the emotions of photographing people. Hence my switch to Boudoir, I can’t think of a more emotional intimate thing to photograph than a woman trying to be her absolute sexiest and beautiful either for her or her partner. I’ve done the wedding thing and while its an emotional day there is a hectic nature that tends to take me and the subjects out of the “mood”.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
As long as its strong and black! My blood is type O-caffinated
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Jeffrey Gaines, and Michael Franti
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
24-70 f2.8L lens — it’s my go to lens for just about everything and one I find on my camera 90% of the time & my latest addition – the “Rapid Strap”!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate! and/or Jalapeno Cheetos — they were in stores for a while now they are gone! They were soooo good!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Yawn – engineer – the practical nature of my parents driven into my head! I’ve learned!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Compassion and Generosity

Website: www.janeengs.com
Location: Las Vegas, NV

1.What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning some boudoir photo techniques.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Their cool, fun style.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Too many to count.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People and travel.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Moby, Train, Adele
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
70-200mm 2.8
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Flight attendant
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a great parent.

Website: KarenWilsonPhotography.com
Twitter: 1kittyclick
Location: Westbury, LongIsland, NewYork
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning to run a successful Boudoir Business.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
About the mistakes so I do not make any. Saving time is very important.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Clothing details.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Keith Sweat, Christina Aguillera.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Canon 135L Lens.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Raisins.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work in a Museum.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
My Kindness.

Website: www.MapuanaPhoto.com
Twitter: MapuanaPhoto
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning the shoot the Diva Boudoir Style.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Shooting style, editing, lighting and posing.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Only twice.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Showing someone how beautiful they.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Trying to kick the habit…. but Coffee Bean has a killer Iced Dark Chocolate…. I’m drooling….
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Adel, Duffy and Katy Perry.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Still adding to my collection but as of now I only own a 5D Mark2 and a 50mm 1.4, but the 85 1.2 is a killer lens to shoot with.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Chocolate.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a kick butt photographer and making others feel BEAUTIFUL.

Website: www.claireandsamphotographers.com
Twitter: claired707
Location: Petaluma Ca (outside San Francisco)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting other workshop attendees and of course meeting the DIVAS!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to strengthen my brand and marketing abilities. Most of all getting my clients to feel safe and comfortable with me 🙂
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I can’t even count! I went to Fresno State so we would always go to San Diego when we wanted to do something fun!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I love photographing women and making them feel beautiful about themselves.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks… I have a bad addiction
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I like really weird independent bands. Any thing form the 80’s and a little bit of country. But I will have to say my favorite band right now is Florence + the Machine
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 85 1.2
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Trail mix but not the healthy kind ,the kind with lots of chocolate.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A horse trainer. I did that but after having my son needed to get something a little more stable.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being Awesome!!!!!

Website: http://www.MeribellaPhotography.com
Location: Brownsville, TX
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Visiting a new place, getting to meet the awesome Boudoir Divas, and knowing that after the workshop I will be a completely, much more knowledgeable photographer, and will see women from a different perspective.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
-lighting: different affects, exposure, etc.
-posing: different body types, how to hide flaws
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
zero!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
The eyes, and people’s expressions (close-up)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either one
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
S&M by Rhianna
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera… just kidding, my expo disc
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Trail mix, yogurt, or fruit (snickers would be great, LOL!)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A photographer, teacher, or cosmetologist
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good person

Website: WWW.XOXOBOUDOIRPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Twitter: XOXOBOUDOIR
Location: SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Oh my goodness, what am I not! Seeing the studio, meeting all the girls, SUNNY WEATHER!! That, and my personal shoot!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I am really excited to learn about the best way to grow quickly and stay organized. And just learning from the best in the business.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never 🙁
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My 3 month old son and 5 year old daughter. And a tight second is the way a woman transforms in front of the lens from the beginning of the shoot when she is unsure, to the end where she feels like a celebrity.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Lately I have LOVED Lady Gaga’s BORN THIS WAY.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Currently it is my White balance lens! Ha ha, I know that sounds a bit silly, but it really helps me create a grey card in the camera and has saved me a lot of time in LR.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Goodness, what is my favorite snack food. Oh, its gotta be tortilla chips and a really yummy spinach artichoke dip. Hmmm, or Chips Ahoy cookies though I have to be careful because I can eat an ENTIRE bag!!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I vaguely remember wanting to be many things. . . a ballerina, an acrobat, a model an actress. It seems like the most common thing was that I wanted to be KNOWN, I wanted to be famous. I wanted people to hear my name and smile in recognition. Then I became “MOM” and suddenly I realized that in my home this is exactly what happens!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Wow, so many things flood into my mind. Good mom, good wife, good business woman, good friend. All of these would be wonderful to be remembered as, but yet not entirely fulfilling. They are all pieces of a whole, scattered around inside, things that I strive to be. The one thing in life that is continuous throughout my day to day, is who I am inside. I am happy, I am proud, I am stronger than even I realize. I want to be known for the person that I am to everyone else around me, whether that is different or the same for each person. It is all the same inside, it is me.

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning to work with people, I have a fear of people when I shoot.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to make women feel comfortable in front of my camera, and of course how to be divalicious. 😉
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
A lot…my hubby is a comic geek so about every summer for comic con.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My dog, sunsets, buildings and just about anything that catches my eye.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks all the way!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
The Chromatics “I want your love”
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My Lensbaby, baby…it’s soooo fun.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Grapes and or goldfish
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A NatGeo photographer…inspired by the Afghan girl on the cover circa 1985.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Living it to it’s fullest with lots of love and compassion.

Website: cindysdigitalcreations.com
Location: Pocatello, Idaho
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Posing and post-production.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Everything!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once before
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My kids
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Coffee Bean, usually.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Adele
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Since my camera and favorite lens aren’t in there, it would have to be my MacBook.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Dark Chocolate
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a great mother.

Website: eticketphotography.com or CourtneyEats.com/blog
Twitter: @courtneycaplin
Location: Orange County (Orange)
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
So excited to go through this so I can better help my fiancé as he begins a business in photography! Also super stoked to meet some new people and have fun!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Boudoir technique and composition, lighting for portraiture, and the business aspect in general
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I’ve visited San Diego a few times through the years; I’ve never spent more then a day at a time there though.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I really like taking pictures of life around the city, any city really. I love how people and things fit into the spaces and textures of a cityscape.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Ooh Peets is so good!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Bob Dylan, Mumford and Sons, Benny Goodman, Fred Astaire, Cloud Cult, Regina Spektor, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Pogues…The list goes on – Shuffle is a beautiful thing!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Hhhmmm, I’m just starting out so the list is small. I’d have to say my 50mm Matt gave me.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
French Fries with melted cheddar cheese, hands down! Otherwise potato chips and home made onion dip 😉
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an actor for a really long time
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The way I treat people. I never want to be remembered for being rude or arrogant. I always try to treat others with respect and understanding.

Name: Tess Pierson
Website: studioalameda.com
Location: SF Bay Area

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Pretty much everything. Including sunshine. Watching the divas at work, flowing.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to shoot boudoir, how to get the models to relax, you know, the usual stuff, posing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
About a hundred. My aunt and uncle live in Rancho Santa Fe
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Kids, food, flowers, interiors–so this is a whole new thing yes
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Peppermint tea. Caffeine gets me into a jackass frenzy. So I usually choose to just skip the drama.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Frank, Elton, MJ, Bossa Nova, 80’s, Lady G, Johnny, REM, Reba
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My macro last couple of months. And my camera grip changed. my. life.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Crudite and hummus. (And chocolate raisins lets face it.)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A librarian. I was convinced of it. My boring second choice was a designer or artist.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Kindness and humor? Terrible at karaoke? Math whiz? Made her bed everyday? Likes the scent of lemons? Who knows dude.

Location:Oxnard, CA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
EVERYTHING! I know I will learn so much and I can’t wait to meet all girls from
The Boudoir Divas…you seem to be already a positive group of women that already inspire me
to go after my goals!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How to build my business and gather any all skills I can I obtain.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Many…I have family that lives there.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My children
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I love to dance so I have everything from Black eye pees to 80’s dance/disco
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I guess my camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Lays sour cream/onion chips but I haven’t had any since January, been on the Adkins diet since then…miss them lots!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I didn’t really have a clue!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
That I did it all…that nothing ever stopped from conquering my dreams…nothing!

Kaileen Galhouse
Website: www.galhousephotography.com
Location: Fairfax VA
1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Getting ideas for my studio
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
portfolio building, lighting and posing, marketing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
0
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
newborns
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I don’t listen to music!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.4 and 100mm macro
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
sour cream and onion chips
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
advertising executive

April 6, 2011

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Workshop Attendees in FRONT of the camera!

By boudoirdivasadminBoudoir Photo Shoots, Workshops5 Comments

So it seems that many people get into the photography industry because they love being BEHIND the camera; capturing those great memories and emotions for other people to cherish forever. But many photographers are never on the other side of the camera, and many actually despise being in front of the camera. 🙂

Well, we at The Boudoir Divas feel it is extremely important to take that leap at least once, ESPECIALLY if you are going to focus on Boudoir Photography. You will only know how to relate to your super nervous client if you put yourself in their shoes. This will show you a whole new perspective and outlook on the overall experience. Plus it will help you with posing, angles and lighting to see it from the other side of the camera!

Many of our Workshop Attendees take advantage of getting their own boudoir photo shoot while in San Diego. We even offer a 10% discount off the productions for workshop attendees! We also love photographing workshop attendees because we feel like you all become our close friends after a couple days and it is so much fun!

That being said, I (Ashley) just had to share some photos of the beautiful Lesli, who attended our February workshop. I had such a blast photographing her and absolutely loved her little southern accent. 🙂

For those of you attending our next workshop in April (spots are still available!), and are interested in your own shoot, email me at info@theboudoirdivas. If you want to secure your spot for April’s workshop, you can do so on our Boudoir Shop.

March 4, 2011

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February Workshop Attendees!

By boudoirdivasadminPersonal, WorkshopsOne Comment

Another boudoir workshop is just around the corner and like always, we ask our lovely photog attendees to fill out a little questionnaire so we can get to know them better before they arrive! Here it is for you all to enjoy and can’t wait to meet you all in a couple weeks! This looks like its going to be another fun bunch. 🙂 If you have been thinking about bringing your boudoir photography business to the next level, you may want to consider attending a workshop with The Boudoir Divas! Not only do you learn literally EVERYTHING there is to know about running a boudoir business, you get to leave with a killer portfolio, and meet other photographers and have an overall blast at our San Diego Studio! Here is what one past attendee has said:

I am SO glad I attended the San Diego workshop as I not only had a great time and took some phenomenal pictures for my portfolio, but I learned so much about how to launch a boudoir photography business. As a new boudoir photographer, it was priceless to learn the tips, tricks, secrets, and basics of launching my business the right way from the original Divas! I told my husband everything we did and he nailed it – “you went to school!”. I don’t remember school being this fun! If I did, I would have paid more attention! Thanks Diva Team! –Anita Lubke

Our next workshop is April 12-14th and spots are still open! You can read more about our workshops HERE and you can register by going to our BOUDOIR SHOP.

FEBRUARY WORKSHOP ATTENDEES:

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
EVERYTHING! The gorgeous Divas! Lighting, posing, connecting with clients, even paperwork!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Lighting and posing for different body types and how to make every client feel absolutely gorgeous and totally at ease!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Zero
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Wedding details (and hopefully boudoir after this workshop!)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
A lot of dance remixes for workouts- Britney, Beyonce, Rihanna
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Video light
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
White cheddar popcorn
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine Biologist or Astronomer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Hitting the powerball and establishing a huge animal sanctuary!

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I am excited to meet “The Divas” and all of the attendees! It will be great to talk shop and grow as a photographer!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I have been thinking of taking the leap and moving into a studio space so I am very excited to see how such a successful boudoir studio is marketed, managed and organized!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never! My lack of tan is proof!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Boudoir changed my life 5 years ago when I modeled in photos for my husband! I started my business 3 months later and I just love helping women, sometimes for the first time, see themselves as gorgeous, sexy, desirable!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Shade-grown and conflict free Alterra.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
On my current favorite playlist are some amazing artists! Madonna, Grizzly Bear, LCD Sound-system, Goldfrapp, Lykke Li and Zuell!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My Pocket Wizards! I love light! I love learning different ways to control it, direct it, and change it!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
I do enjoy a Double Chocolate Milano everyday!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
LOL! An opera singer! My poor parents listened to me yell and shriek for about a year growing up, they never did try to stop me!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I would hope to be remembered for “Paying It Forward” and not letting any doubts get in my way of living a purposeful life!

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
The whole trip is exiting, I’m 16 hours on the way
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Posing, exposure, motivation fort the clients, marketing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never before
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Women
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
I guess starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Buddha Bar
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
bananas
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A lot, princess, mother, painter artist…….
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The birth of my two girls

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Having the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry :=) I am also very excited about meeting industry peers from around the Nation and sharing ideas and experiences.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Lighting tips – lots and lots about lighting. I think good lighting is more important that poses! I am also very interested on learning how to sell boudoir services.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
This will be by second time in San Diego and my fifth in California.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People’s expressions. My husband also jokes about me having a “foot fetish” because we do a lot of beach weddings here in Florida, and I love to photograph the bride’s barefoot feet on the sand, or in the water, or up in the air with the sunset on the background, etc – so I guess I like feet too 🙂
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks. I even purchase the Colombian blend and that is what I drink every morning at home.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Well.. I’m weird..I don’t listen to music at all (although I’m an 80’s fan), but I listen to movies! Even if I cannot watch them. I watch (or listen) to nothing but comedy movies. I have on my iPad and iPhone the following moves: Airplane I and II (yes, I watch those in the plane all the time!), Dodgeball, Dracula: Dead and Loving it, Head of State, Robin Hood: Men in Tights… Well.. You get the idea.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 35 mm lens! I have pretty cool camera bag too which I adore.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Brownies!!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
An astronaut or a mystery novel writer.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I guess it depends who you ask. I want my children to remember all the advice I always gave them. If I’m gone before my husband, I want him to remember that I’m going to come back at night and pull his toes if he marries someone else. 🙂 Kidding on the side, I am not much of a sentimental person and I believe that what I do now is what matters. After I’m gone, I want everyone around me to remember to have fun, enjoy life and don’t think about me too much. Life goes on.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Everything! lol I am excited about learning techniques for making women feel great I think it will translate well into other aspects of photography. Posing for Seniors, engagements, bridals & weddings! I feel like if I learn how to make a woman feel good in her skin, then being fully clothed is going to be easy!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
gosh, I feel like every aspect of my photography & business can improve so I can’t wait to soak it up! I think if my technique is the only thing that improves then I will feel accomplished!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Never
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Adults, love some engagements
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Water
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Mike Ryan, Slow Hand but I love everything!
7.What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I am super new to photography so I am buying a new camera soon hopefully I go with the 5D. I am ready to learn about different equipment and uses.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Fruit seems like the appropriate response! I am not picky tho!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Vet
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Having a loving heart.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Marketing, pricing, posing, and the things that have worked and the things that haven’t. I want to take my business to the next level baby!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
How you rock that shit!! I wanna be a diva! 🙂
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
S.P.A. last Jan, and a few times visiting my aunt in Santee. Now my bro lives there and I will be kickin it with him during this trip.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Shiny happy people 🙂 and FASHION, and of course the sexpots, so fun to be able to give them a different view of themselves!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Local roasted is what i will go to if there’s a choice but Starbucks is so accessible, I’ve had many a cup!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Latest Christina, Rhianna, and lady gaga. Right this minute listening to pandora dido radio…
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
5d mark II, that camera rocks!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
If I didn’t care about how fat they made me-potato chips all the way! And fries! If I’m being good i love to eat a whole English cucumber, yum!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A child psychologist
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
The impact i had on others from the minuscule to larger than life and every part in between

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting new photographers, learning a new style of photography, expanding my business.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Taking my boudoir photography to the next level, I come from an entertainment background working for Disney & TV shows, and have a solid career in the lighting field, I’m very anxious to learn how the Divas incorporate lighting into there photography.
How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
About 3-4 times per year… Grew up in Huntington Beach, love staying down in the GasLamp area for a quick get away, occasional work takes me to the Convention center as well.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People… Happy awesome people, with amazing stories!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Either… I go straight for a large/vente black coffee
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Florence and the machine
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.2 lens…
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
swedish fish….
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I was hooked on the Movie Top Gun… I thought Tom Cruise was a real fighter pilot… It was either that… or a firefighter… never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I’d end up doing what I’m doing…
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
For being compassionate and honest.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Not sure, I think I am just super excited about the WHOLE thing. I am really excited about having my own photo shoot though.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Everything..haha. I just hope I can remember.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People in general. Right now I do mostly children, but am looking forward to branching out.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Neither. I’m from Canada, and love Tim Hortons coffee.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
I just got a new iphone and haven’t loaded any music yet.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
I guess my 5D, it is fairly new and so far I LOVE it.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Yummy cheese and crackers.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good mom. I hope to always have a close relationship with my children when they are all grown up.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Finally meeting you guys and learning more about the business end of things!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
More of the business/ marketing. I want to take GB to another level this year.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Just once when i was little
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Confident and sexy women
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Dunkin’ donuts but I can live with Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
John Mayer and Train- always!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My new 50mm 1.4
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Gummi bears
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A fashion designer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Making people feel good about themselves

What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning something new.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
A new way of looking at photography
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Too many times to count
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Food (I’m a chef by training), my daughter (she inspires me daily) and Hawaii (where I was born and raised)
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks – only because it’s close; don’t really care either way
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Switching back and forth between Michael Buble and NPR – I know weird!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 50 mm f/1.8 – Santa is late but is bringing me a f/1.4 😉
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Almonds
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Nothing that I am today but oh so much better then I had imagined!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being a good daughter, sister, wife and mother.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning about lighting and business strategies…. and of course adding awesome images to my portfolio! I’m trying to start my own business and need some tricks up my sleeve that other local photographers might not know.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I hope I learn a lot about lighting for portraits, especially things I can do when I am by myself and have no one to hold lights.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once or twice many years ago.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Horses! Or pretty girls with their horses…
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks Iced Coffee that doesn’t taste like coffee anymore. lol
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Tough… Mumford and Sons, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Black Keys
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Either my Black Rapid RS-5 or my 50mm f1.8.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Raspberries
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A photographer…. no joke.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Being successful with my passion for photography.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I’m really excited about everything, the studio, meeting you all, learning all this cute and so interesting things about boudoir, the marketing tips and so on..last but not least, I get to travel to San Diego from Italy which is waaaay cool, so i get to tour a very little bit California with my best friend, and I think this trip will definitely be remembered!!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I don’t think that there’s something that I don’t want to learn, also because, Italy is really remained in the first 90’s when we talk about photography, so I would love to hear and experience everything different from what I’m used to see and to deal with people more open minded in the field.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
NEVER!! This is my first time in the west coast and I’m sure I’ll have some serious problems when I’ll have to come back home!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I would say definitely people. They’re such an interesting subject to have in front of the lens, but I like everything..as long as there’s some good ole natural light around, everything take this beautiful atmosphere that is worth to catch!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Well..since I’m in Italy we have neither of these two, I’ve only tried Starbucks, so my opinion isn’t really balanced, but I guess I have to answer Starbucks!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
hmm right now Taylor Swift, I have a secret celebrity crush on her 😀 hands down.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
50mm 1.4, no doubt on that! And I find myself arguing with every other photographer because I most likely shoot like 60% of my weddings with it, and here it’s considered the most unfitting lens for every kind of shoot. People here use it just for still life.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Right now I’m a lot into home-made cookies, with nutella on the inside, and more important, not made by me :D, but a little while ago I snacked on carrots constantly, I was even carrying them in my bag!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a million things, I wanted to be a marine biologist, an astronaut, a singer, a farmer, a doctor and so on..I surrender to the fact that I change my mind constantly.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I guess it would be fun personality and loving person, able to follow her heart.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
I’m really excited to watch the DIVAS do a session. I love watching other photographers work and learning new tricks.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I am not only really looking forward to learning about posing and lighting, but I’m very excited to learn about the business side of the Boudoir business. Boudoir seems like it could be a challenge in the sales department compared to regular family sessions, so I can’t wait to find out how these ladies are making it work!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
I’ve never even been to California!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
My beautiful little girl! Cliché, I know, but it’s the truth!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Sadly, neither. I love the way coffee smells, but my stomach is a delicate eco-system, so no coffee for me. TMI?
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
The Ting Tings, Guns N Roses, Sara Bareilles, Cake, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My 50mm 1.4 lens! Gotta love that bokeh.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Twizzlers are really doing it for me lately.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Let’s see, I believe I wanted to be Paula Abdul. I think I ended up making a better career choice.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Wow, that’s kind of a profound question! To tell you the truth, I haven’t given it much thought. I was kind of hoping to live forever. I’ll get back to you.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Lighting, photo editing, meeting other photographers. (sorry, more than one for me…excited about it all really)
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I’m not good with the business aspect of running a studio, so hoping to learn this important part of my business.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Once.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Individuals, mostly women.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Coffee bean.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
SEAL 😉
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Peanut butter and apple
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
That I was a great mom and wife. And, for all my scrapbooks and photos that I’ve created for my friends and family.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
All the knowledge I will gain and of course, the warmer weather! 🙂
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
I’m really excited to learn more about lighting and posing techniques that will compliment the women I photograph.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
3
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
Newborns & Seniors
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Lady Antebellum
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
85mm 1.4 lens
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Pringles
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Lawyer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
My passion for autism research and awareness/helping families that struggle with autism diagnosis.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Meeting new people and growing as a photographer
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
EVERYTHING they aim to teach me
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
Zero
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
I’m still learning so for now, anything people
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
I’m stuck in small-town-nowheresville so Whole Bean Seattle’s Best Blend in my kitchen
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Greg Laswell
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
Aside from my body, my 50mm 1.4
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Pop Secret Homestyle
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Anywhere bigger than my hometown
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
Always wanting to make people smile

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop?
Learning something new, shooting models, portfolio pieces
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS?
Lighting Techniques
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?
None
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?
People and my pug
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?
Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod?
Everyone, it’s really a hodge podge
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag?
My camera
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food?
Almonds
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up?
Singer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for?
I’m a pisces, still trying to figure that one out, it’s a daily struggle I promise you

January 19, 2011

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February Workshop | Deets & a couple spots left!

By boudoirdivasadminBoudoir Tips, Workshops3 Comments

Happy Thursday everyone! Riss and Kimee are busy filming our new LIGHTING DVD, so I thought I’d take a moment to pass along some more information on our next scheduled workshop. 🙂 It will be held February 1-3, 2011 at our beautiful 4,500 square foot studio in San Diego! For those of you who were wondering or emailing about any international workshops next year, unfortunately, we will NOT be traveling for a destination workshop in 2011. We are bummed as well, but the cost for all you would have been too high and we would rather you be able to spend your money on equipment for your studio! On the plus side, there is a huge advantage to coming to our studio for the workshop, and that is being able to see our WHOLE studio, use OUR equipment and our sets and really get the full experience on how we run our studio.

Below is a general time line on how the workshop will run, including some NEW additions to our Workshop!

Want to hear what past attendees are saying? Here’s a testimonial from Anita, who joined us at our most recent workshop:

“I am SO glad I attend the San Diego workshop as I not only had a great time and took some phenomenal pictures for my portfolio, but I learned so much about how to launch a boudoir photography business. As a new boudoir photographer, it was priceless to learn the tips, tricks, secrets, and basics of launching my business the right way from the original Divas! I told my husband everything we did and he nailed it – “you went to school!”. I don’t remember school being this fun! If I did, I would have paid more attention! Thanks Diva Team!”

Anita Lubke
Studio Boudoir Photography
www.studioboudoirphotography.com

You can see more testimonials from attendees by clicking HERE

If you are ready to take your business to the next level, launch your own studio, or revamp your current business plan, then go to our BOUDOIR SHOP to sign up today! We only have 5 spots left! If you have any questions about the workshop, you can email me at [email protected] or give me a call in the studio at 858.485.0443. We look forward to another successful workshop and meeting all you wonderful attendees!

xoxo

-Ash

October 29, 2010

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Boudoir Workshop Prizes!

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We are so excited to meet all our workshop attendees this afternoon! Today we are preparing for the cocktail party which starts at 7:30 this evening and getting together all the final details for the next two busy days ahead! Part of the perks of attending a workshop is the awesome Swag Bag you get to take home with goodies from our sponsors, PLUS the prizes we give away at the closing dinner. So if you are attending the October workshop at our San Diego studio, you could walk away with one of these cool gifts. 🙂

SHOOTSAC: Basic Shootsac Kit with Lifeline

TOTALLY RAD ACTIONS: TRA2 The Revenge, Photoshop Actions

Ketti Handbag: Yellow Bird Handbag

From US!!!

The Boudoir Divas Marketing Inspiration: V.I.P Program

AND

The Boudoir Divas Tres Tres Chic Album Templates

If you missed out on this workshop but are interested in attending the next one at our San Diego studio in February, click HERE for all the details. If you want to reserve your spot for February, you can do so on our Boudoir Shop. Questions? Feel free to email me, Ashley, at [email protected].

October 5, 2010

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October Boudoir Workshop Attendees

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Hello everyone! Ashley here, and we are getting the final details together for our FINAL boudoir workshop of 2010. It is taking place at our studio in San Diego and we are very excited (as always!). The weather has been HOT! (Literally in the 90s-100 this week), so hopefully those of you traveling from the colder areas will get some nice weather here next week. 🙂 As always, we do a blog post to introduce all of our workshop attendees and for each of them to get to know each other a little before arriving. Enjoy and we can’t wait to meet all of you in person! For those of you who missed out on this workshop, have no fear! Our next workshop is taking place February 1-3, 2011 at our studio. Click HERE for details and HERE to register on our Boudoir Shop. (Space is limited and already half of the spots have been filled, so don’t miss out!)

Steve

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? I love to watch other photographers shoot, observing their line of sight, how they position for lighting/ backgrounds Taking it all in so i can look within and apply new concepts that work within my style of shooting.( as i develop a style LOL), Seem to always make new friends along the way, i suspect that to be the case here also.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? Lighting and posing ,Learning to interacting with a client in this scenerio, but the area i need the most work in is Sales, close the deal, also marketing
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO ? 8-10 times
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? Animals always tug at my heart strings.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Both, Starbuck’s Pike’s roast, Coffee Bean, light or medium drip coffee, sugar, no cream
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Darn forgot to charge that little thing again, its on shuffle, jazz, blues, 80’s rock ,country
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? flash (s), video light, reflector, its all about the light,
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? tie between trail mix and cheese-its
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? rancher & carpenter
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Amazing photographer who was a joy to work with .Great husband, father, grandfather and friend are nice too LOL

Connie

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? I am looking forward to the camaraderie and experiences shared amongst attendees and hope to develop friendships with other photographers.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? I am looking to further develop my studio experience both in lighting and posing. I would like to learn how to make a women of any size feel beautiful in front of the camera when they are revealing their more intimate side.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? About 5-6 times
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? That is so hard to say…I love photography! I am drawn to the emotions of people, but I also love architecture/design and the way light dances on a surface.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Starbucks – mocha frappachino or iced carmel macciato (sp?)
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? I have an itouch but I haven’t had the time to customize it with music.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? Without my base, Nikon D3, lenses and flashes won’t get me very far so I think the camera body is the core.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Does ice cream count – LOL.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? Don’t remember a specific career – possible a cruise director or wedding planner.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? The impact of my images.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Working and learning along side talented & empowered business women.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? I hope to learn lighting techniques, posing, and how to start a successful boudoir business
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO ? This is my very first time to San Diego & California…yea!!!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? I love photographing people…turning their photograph insecurities and nervousness to a fun filled session
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Either…gotta have my daily dose of java 😉
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Variety right now, but I would have to say Usher, Raheem DeVaughn, and Maxwell…but I’m loving Katy Perry and Bruno Mars lately!
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? Right now it has to be my 50mm/1.8 which I hated at first usage. But after forcing myself to shoot more with it…I’m liking my images more…still trying to master it though
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? oh wow, now that’s a difficult question…but if I had to pick just one it would be Haribo Gold Bears Gummy Bears!!!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a veterinarian…I’m a huge dog lover

10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? That I brought a purpose to someone’s life

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? I am mostly excited about the work flow you have worked out and meeting new photographers.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? How to become Divine Myself!!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? Been to San Diego a couple times once but both times were personal not business related.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? landscapes and people not looking at me.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? SB ..all the way.. tall non fat chai tea is a great way to start the week or end it if need be!!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Not at the moment really but love Lhasa and loads of classical.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? 100mm
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Loving soft dried fruit and cashews at the moment
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? an archeologist or a priest
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? That I truly gave of myself to others and that I was fun to be with.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Traveling to San Diego, and learning about Boudoir Photography!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? Posing and Lighting
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? I’m a San Diego Virgin
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? Anything I can “painting with light”
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Coffee Bean (I’ve never tried it)
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? The Tragically Hip – A long time running
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? My 24-105 lens!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Chocolate
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? Marine Biologist
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Being a wonderful person, who took “great” photograph’s

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? where to start?!? soaking in everything possible in a couple of days, but also to spend some time with other photographers in this field
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? lighting tips (I use constant most of the time), better coaching, selling boudoir – both sessions and products
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? zero
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? love shooting boudoir of course, but I love photographing high school seniors, and kids are a close 2nd to our seniors
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? usually Moby or Zoe Keating
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? my new 24-70mm 2.8 lens – before it was my 70-200 but my favorite for boudoir has been my 1.8 50mm
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? anything with cheese 🙂 do yourself a favor and get a box (or several) of Macaroni & Cheese crackers (or maybe don’t they’re addictive!)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? I never really had anything set, but I’ve always had a passion for art, worked for another photographer for 5+ years and fell in love with this business!
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? being a great mom, friend and daughter of Christ

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Meeting all you Divas!! Having some time with you all and learning from the BEST! I admire everything you all do. How you got away from weddings to do this fabulous thing for women! It seems like you just have such a great team and you all have a lot of fun! I enjoy that!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? How to make it!! Lighting and posing. Really a lot! I want to take in everything I can : ) At a place where I really need to make some change and make things happen!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? Once! And I LOVED it. My brother is stationed there! USMC sister and proud of it!! He comes home Oct 1st so I am hoping to see him too!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? Boudoir and Brides!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Starbucks baby!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? I like it, Enrique LOL
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? 70-200 2.8
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Fruit and Veggie trays! I know… I am random Don’t get me wrong I love cookies and naughty foods too!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? A Doctor
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Always being me : ) Crazy girl with a big heart

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? I am most excited about LEARNING from these awesome Divas! I love and respect their work and business savvy techniques:)
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? Lighting, tips on how to start-up/run a boudoir business.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO?Zero! I’m super excited about that too…visiting SD for the first time!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph?. People, emotion, expression
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)?Either
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Baths, Dimlite, Pursuit Grooves, Frou Frou, Mapstation, Gideon Van Gelder…. a lot of jazz and electronic/experimental right now. But I listen to a bit of everything.
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? 50mm
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Grapes, chips & Pico De Gallo
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? A dancer
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? My work as an artist

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Everything! Lighting, posing the business!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? How to succeed in this profession and have fun doing it!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? 4 or 5
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? Probably children…They aren’t afraid and truly let their personalities shine thru.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Probably Starbucks. We don’t have Coffee Bean here.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Eminem
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? Light meter
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Well, I don’t eat it anymore but cheez its and peanut M&Ms
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? National Geographic Photographer and Wonder Woman 🙂
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? My drive and determination to succeed at everything I do

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? learning from the divas
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? posing, lighting and sets/props
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? Once but at a convention and no time to sight see
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? children and beautiful people
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? don’t drink coffee:) double chocolaty chip fraps;)
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Zac brown band, Keith urban, Rascal Flatts, XM top 20 on 20
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? 1D Mark IV
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? M&Ms
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? pediatrician
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? being the best mom and wife I could and helping others/making others feel good

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Since I have 2 young kids I am most looking forward to an uninterrupted nights sleep. 🙂 Next to that I am really excited about seeing the studio and the lighting setup.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? Mostly lighting and post processing – getting some new pose ideas as well.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? This will be my third or forth. They say it doesn’t rain in San Diego, but it’s rained every time I have been there.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? For fun, my kids….professionally, boudoir!!
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Dunkin Donuts!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Lot’s of audiobooks actually. Right now I am listening to Anthony Bourdain
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? Hmmmm…I guess, my camera!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Doritos – I can’t be in the same room as them.
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? I wasn’t ever really sure, I just knew I wanted to do something artistic and I never wanted a 9-5 desk job.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Being an amazing mom and wife.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Learning! Learning! Learning, seeing SD studio and getting the one to one time with the divas about starting the business.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? All about starting a successful boudoir business and boudoir shooting techniques.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? None, this is my first time in SD and California.
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? People & anything that catches my eye.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Starbucks
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Amy Winehouse, Pink, Sexy Lounge Divas, Caetano Veloso, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jerry Rivera, Deepak Chopra and many more 😉
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? My lenses.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Apples (Fuji or Gala)
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? Theater Actress
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? First, I would like to be remember as a good mother to my son, I think being a mother is the most important role of my life. Also, I would like to be remembered as a positive, independent woman, that follow her dreams. As a sympathetic friend that was ready to listen, laugh or cry when was needed, as some that enjoy life and love family, friends, good food and wine 😉

Laurie Lalonde

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Learning lighting and poses specifically for boudoir…and to meet the Divas !
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? All their secrets to getting the prefect shot, PP and how to create the perfect boudoir studio for myself and clients.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? First timer here, my kids are completely jealous !
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? My children and family & Flowers.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Tim Hortons.
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Buck Cherry, Nickleback, Shinedown, Disturbed, The Offspring, Default….
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? I love it all.
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Baked lays. YUM!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? A florist, a nurse, an artist…I couldn’t make up my mind.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Hopefully there will be many things I am remembered for.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? Learning from the Diva’s of the Boudoir empire and meeting all these other great photographers.
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? Everything! Lighting, posing, you name it, I want to learn it!
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? I’ve never been, but has always been on my list of places to visit! I’m so excited I’m actually going and for a great experience at that!
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? All time favorite my baby girl, even though she now looks the other way when the camera comes out. But other than her, I do families and kids. But I would LOVE to do mainly Boudoir and have the other on the side.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Starbucks! My Vanilla Bean Frap!
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? GaGa, Enrique, Oreja de van Gogh, Bangles & Katy Perry
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? My camera!
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Apples, cheese & Strawberries! Just not together!
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? A pianist. Quit after 11 years of playing, Kinda regret that.
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? For being a great mom and wife and friend. And for putting everyone before me, thinking of myself last.

1. What are you MOST excited about for the upcoming SAN DIEGO workshop? I am so excited to see the layout/setup of the divas studio. I plan on opening my studio in 2011 and want to get a good feel for what works!
2. What do you hope to learn from the DIVAS? I think I am pretty good at flattering every figure, but I hope to learn more about natural posing and lighting to bring out the best in my clients.
3. How many times have you been to SAN DIEGO? ZERO
4. What is your FAVORITE thing to photograph? Wedding Dresses…Yes, a slight obsession.
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean (or neither)? Diet Mtn Dew
6. Who are you listening to RIGHT now on your ipod? Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack, Britney
7. What is your FAVORITE piece of equipment in your camera bag? 50 mm 1.2
8. What is your all-time FAVORITE snack food? Plain M&M’s
9. When you were a child… what did you want to be when you grew up? a Math Teacher
10. What one thing in life would you want to remembered for? Being generous

September 28, 2010

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Only one more workshop in 2010!

By boudoirdivasadminWorkshops5 Comments

Is it just us or is 2010 FLYING by? I swear we just got back from the Imaging USA Conference in Nashville and now we are already planning our October San Diego workshop! The October workshop will be the LAST one for 2010, so if you have been thinking about attending one, we still have spots left! Here is a basic outline on how our boudoir workshop is structured.

If you want to hear from an actual attendee, check out this awesome blog post from Denise Birdsong, a June San Diego attendee, about her experience at our workshop: You can click the image below to be taken to Denise’s Blog, and yes those are her beautiful images taken at our workshop!

So, here I am again, convinced that this IS exactly where I am supposed to be. As I have stated previously on this blog, it is a little scary, a whole lot of exciting and nothing short of AMAZING! I have to say though, that today It is a lot less scary than it was six months ago when I decided to jump into this head first………

I have been provided with some incredible opportunities and situations (not all pleasant) to learn, to grow and to flourish from, I am grateful for them all!

One of these amazing experiences was a recent workshop I attended with the Boudoir Divas in San Diego. I simply can’t say enough great things about the team at The Divas, the experience I had and how HIGHLY I would recommend this experience to anyone interested in photographing women.

Over the last year I have attended many workshops, each time hoping this would be the workshop that empowered me, provided me with useful and meaningful information that would help me become my personal best, to provide my clients with an incredible experience and product and to run a successful business. Ok, so I suppose that may have been asking a little much for one workshop BUT Marrisa and Kimmberlee (the Divas )totally DELIVERED! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Marissa and Kimberlee (The Divas) were so genuine and honest in sharing their experience in the industry, what has worked for them and more importantly what has not and why. I must say, their willingness to open up and share the good, the bad and sometime the not so pretty was invaluable for me! It seems it is just what I had been looking for….. This willingness to share their experiences and answer, very thoughtfully, the questions I came up with led me to allot of introspection and in my opinion introspection is the true hallmark of any great learning experience! I left the Divas workshop more carefully considering my business plan, where I want my business to be in five years and what I am prepared to do to get there…..

During our workshop we covered topics including, posing, lighting, equipment, sales, marketing, workflow, pricing, best business practice and to top it all off we were able to shoot in groups as well as one on one with four gorgeous models (they were amazing, huge round of applause for these gals!)

Thank you again Marissa and Kimberlee for the incredible opportunity and experience, I feel so secure in the knowledge that this is where I want to be, where I should be and where I am going…..

And so this journey continues…empowering woman kind, one cheeky girl at a time !

Oh yeah, did I mention the amazing gals I got to photograph? Enjoy!

If you have questions about our workshop, feel free to email Ashley at [email protected]. You can sign up for the workshop by going to our Boudoir Shop.

July 15, 2010

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Hint, hint! Start planning.

By boudoirdivasadminWorkshops4 Comments

So we have been toying with the idea of the Caribbean and the votes are definitely leaning in that direction majorly. I was just day dreaming today when I should have been working so I wanted to post my happy little fantasy up here to share. No matter if we go to Paris or the Caribbean we will be opening our shop to reserve your spot for the special boudoir workshop mid to late July so start your planning. The workshop should be either late April to early May depending on availability. These workshops are serious wealth of info as we don’t hold back anything! Not to mention you get to write off your vacation!!! We are so lucky to be photographers!

June 24, 2010

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Paris workshop | Blog review

By boudoirdivasadminInspiration, Personal, Workshops2 Comments

Images by Laura Evans Photography

Ashley here 🙂 Kimee and I are just starting to get back to a regular routine at our San Diego Studio after being in Paris for two workshops and dealing with all the chaos the volcano in Iceland caused: disrupting travel plans, delaying flights, canceling our models and many attendees trips, and over all making it much more stressful than it needed to be! Marissa and her hubby, Weston, are still doing a little traveling on their own and we can’t wait for them to get back! But even with all the craziness, it was still a successful couple of weeks and we enjoyed meeting all of our amazing attendees! One of our attendees, Laura from Laura Evans Photography, joined us at our second workshop, just posted a blog about her experience at our workshop. If you have been considering a workshop, and maybe wanted a little insight from someone who has been to one already, check this out. Thanks so much for sharing Laura and we are so happy you joined us and enjoyed your time at our Paris workshop!