Secret Sessions

Here is to another boudoir shoot with Missy Bachmeier of Portland+Vancouver's Take 5 Photography. Several times a year, Missy schedules marathon boudoir days or private sessions for women who are either wanting to surprise their other halves with something special or just as a treat for themselves. Here is the shoot I did with the very fun-spirited Emmy; those captivating eyes, oh my!

I always get a kick out of asking the ladies of boudoir sessions, how they slyly get away from their significant others for a few hours to do the shoot. Sometimes it seems as though your partner doesn't take notice that you have gone from brunette hair one day to auburn the next but they can instinctively tell you have something up your sleeve- and start instigating into your master plan. Reminds me of how much I love surprises.

For more on Missy's boudoir shoots, check out her blog here.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Missy Bachmeier/Take 5 Photography

MODEL: Emmy

MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

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A surprise treat from the bride to the groom once they tied the knot. Different is definitely good.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Scott McNamara
MODEL: Sallie
MAKEUP: Nadia-Artistry

"B" is for Boudoir...

A year ago today, I could not tell you exactly what "boudoir" really meant. So I made sure to brush up on some fine [online] literature and a few examples, for two days of fun-filled boudoir shoots with the very sweet photographer, Missy from Take 5 Photography! The hotel was perfect, in fact, we couldn't stop oohing and awing at the hip color palette and design details as we walked up to the room. If you are from the Portland area and can guess the luxury hotel by the photos- double points!

Missy provided a comfortable ambiance for the ladies (and myself) as she offered mimosas and snacks. The results of the shoot speak for themselves- Missy was able to beautifully capture each woman in their more intimate moments. Here is the gorgeous model, Jenn, whom I did her hair and makeup for the shoot. For more photos from the shoot and to see the other ladies I did makeup for (the first three women from the top), check out her blog post here. I recommend trying a boudoir session as a gift for your partner- or even yourself! Who wouldn't want to be a Victoria's Secret model for a day?

PHOTOGRAPHER: Missy/Take 5 Photography
MODEL: Jenn
MAKEUP: Nadia