~ Maternity Photo Session ~

 

These are some images from another collaboration with photographer ERIC FADDEN of Virginia Beach, VA.

Stefanie and Jeff are  excited, expectant parents of a little girl ( to be named Savannah) and chose Eric ( who also shot their wedding) to capture yet another milestone in their lives.  These are the moments you want to cherish forever and with these images I am sure Stefanie, Jeff and little Savannah will do just that.

While my primary purpose was lovely Stefanies makeup and hair, Eric was open to letting me try my creative hand with some styling and posing options. I had a great time with everyone involved in this beautiful project and thankful to be a part of it. Thanks to Stefanie, Jeff, Eric and the rubber duck family;)

Be sure to check out Erics update on this project for more photos and information on his services and stay tuned for more updates and announcements on future projects and specials!

http://www.ericfadden.com/2010/03/virginia-beach-maternity-photography-stefanie-and-jeff/

 

~ Photo Shoot, Girls Night In ~

Just a quick peek at a recent photo shoot with Eric Fadden Photography in Virginia Beach. The model, Christy, was looking for something fun and feminine for her model comp card. Here is a quick video of some of my favorites from the session.

Model Photo Shoot.

 

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~ TAIT BOUDOIR coming to NORFOLK, VA ~

If you have ever considered intimate photos and done some research on the internet, you have surely come across

~ TAIT BOUDOIR ~

Known for a signature style and sophisticated images that reflect a classic sensuality, a session with TAIT is well  known to be the premiere BOUDOIR experience on the East Coast. Not only are these sessions affordable, but the images captured are simply exquisite.

 

NOW SCHEDULING FOR: 

FEBRUARY 23rd / HAMPTON ROADS. 

* All photo sessions available with full Makeup and light hair styling *

As TAIT BOUDOIR does photograph internationally demand is high so sessions do fill fast.

Please schedule in advance. 

CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE/SCHEDULE

Additional sessions may be available on February 24th in the WILLIAMSBURG, VA area.

If interested please contact direct at  boudoir@taitphoto.com  for  additional information.

 

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TAIT BOUDOIR

 

Take advantage of this rare opportunity today. Your elegant and enchanting photos await….

 

~ ERIC FADDEN, Wedding Photography ~

Spring is coming sooner that you think, and with that comes the ever exciting WEDDING  season!  Beautiful brides, gorgeous gowns, fragrant flowers and the timeless captures of commitment and love…

Have you found a qualified photographer to capture your precious moments?

Well, I have;)

ERIC FADDEN is now scheduling for 2010. Weddings, Senior Portraits, Mommy-to-Be and so much more. Explore the possibilities for your special moments with images that last a lifetime. Work with a photographer who shares your vision of beauty, of love, of hope and of inspiration…a photographer who values your satisfaction above and beyond all else. In the world of ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY, YOUR vision is his philosophy and through his lens, your memories become illustrations of your life’s stories, however great or small….

Schedule ANY photo session with ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY by January 31st and receive a FREE makeup application to look your very best. What’s that you say? Wedding not until June? Baby due in September? NO PROBLEM! Your event can be for anytime in the 2010 Calendar year! Just schedule it no later than January 31st to qualify for this cost saving, image enhancing offer!

So whether your special day is IN…

 

Or OUT….

 

Let the images of ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY show everyone what it’s all about!

Contact ERIC FADDEN at:

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~ SEXY PHOTO SHOOT ~

Want a unique gift for your special man in uniform? Well, look no further! BOUDOIR photography is the hottest new trend and there is nothing as special to him as a beautiful you captured in a sensual atmosphere.

So go ahead girls – Grab his hat, his shirt, or any other part of his uniform and don’t forget the high heels! While you are at it, bring along a few of your things too. You know –  silky things, satiny things, lacy things and shiny things. Bring your sexiest things! After all, variety is the best part of playing dress up! Professional Makeup application is offered in your photo package and you will also receive a package of your best retouched photos.

Contact today as January spots are filling fast.  Yes, that’s right!  Just in time for your favorite Valentine.

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ANDI GRANT BOUDOIR

~Makeup for this photo session done by KristineMarie Makeup Artistry~

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~ Seya TS-100 Traincase from YAZMO.COM, First Impression ~

I have been researching soft traincases for quite some time. I checked out ZUCA Pro Artist collection and decided that for as lovely as it seemed, a $300 investment just wasn’t necessary when I could get a basic case offering the same basic level of function for half the price. So, I decided to go with the SEYA TS-100 from Yazmo.com. Well, it arrived on Christmas Eve Day, and there were several things I took note of upon taking it out of the shipping box and seeing my purchase.

One – Two of the “pulls” were broken. Not “repairable” broken, but broken OFF. No way to glue, No way to configure and thus creating a huge pain in the arse when the purpose is to actually get the bag open. Now, a quick zip is a strange, time consuming effort to line up what’s left of the pull and manually push it along hoping the skin on my fingertips doesn’t get pinched trying to get the case open, or shut.

Two- No information on the bag. No warranty, no booklet, no accessory list, no nothing. Odd. Just odd. Heck, even my kids came home from the hospital with an owners manual ( ok, not exactly, but sort of…) so no paperwork at all just seemed strange. Not a big deal, but noted….

Three – No return label, so hoping that YAZMO.com doesn’t expect me to compensate for shipping back a damaged item. 

Four – The free brush set that was supposed to be included (on purchases over $99) , was not included. Maybe they were too busy to put it in, maybe they ran out and hoped I wouldn’t notice;)  Either way, something went wrong…

Five – Upon complete inspection, it seems some of the velcro attachable bags are missing. I assume the bags with velcro are supposed to come with the case, no?  I only received one but I have spoken with others who bought the case and they did receive several bags without making an additional purchase. They have also confirmed that the pulls can be weak and unreliable and break easily.

So, needless to say, it was a letdown on one of the things I looked forward to the most this Holiday. (Thank Goodness the Ham turned out great!) Maybe Yazmo.com thought I was on the naughty list and that’s why I got a deficient traincase? I always thought it was Santas final choice but you know, everyone is downsizing and outsourcing these days so you just never know –  but…I have sent a note to YAZMO.com and hope they are diligent about coming up with a reasonable solution to fix this situation, and soon. After all, I thought I was pretty good this year;) 

I am sure this is all one big isolated incident and that YAZMO.com will be happy to get it taken care of so I can give this case the proper review it deserves.

I will update, so stay tuned.

KristineMarie

UPDATE:

12/28/09

I just received an email reponse to my December 24th note to YAZMO explaining the defects and deficiencies. They told me to return the product for a refund. That’s it. No word of who is to pay for shipping this item, no apology for the defects or missing items…no nothing. One big headache and much time wasted for me. I sent a note back inquiring about who was to cover shipping costs and how I felt about their lack of courtesy and quality customer service, so we shall see what happens….

~ Carrie Underwood Inspired Makeup ~

Sometimes, I get a model that has a certain “look” in mind. In one of my recent shoots, this was the case. My model was inspired by the beauty and makeup of Carrie Underwood, and though they have very different features, I gave it my best effort to recreate the look to a standard fitting of my model and her features. Here is Carrie’s Look:

The model (below) was a true beach beauty. Well, that was my first impression anyway.  Tall, tan, fit and adorable freckles. Carrie is certainly more pale and porcelain, but that wasn’t going to stop us! The signature Carrie look is often known for it’s well defined eyes and soft subtle lips and cheeks. And so, with a little inspiration and a few products, we were off to recreate Carrie and still preserve the fine qualities of the models natural beauty…

The model still wanted to look like herself ( the photos were for her husband and we wanted him to recognize her..haha.) so I kept her skin natural looking and freckles showing ( freckles really are cool!) By adding definition in the eyes and a soft smokey shadow to lend a sultry look to the otherwise -girl next door- inspiration, I believe we were effectively able to achieve a bit of Carries overall essence. A hint of pink on the cheek and lips and well…

The result was simply stunning. Fresh yet sexy. Soft and yet defined. 

This look was created using traditional makeup application ( no airbrushing) and utilized products from several lines to include MAC cosmetics, BEN NYE and Coastal Scents. False lashes were also added for  length and depth.

This  Girl Next Door turned Bombshell/Carrie Underwood inspired look was photographed by Andi Grant.

For makeup application or lessons/recommendations on how you can achieve a certain “look” , please leave a comment below for more information! I offer affordable rates, convenient on-site service and flexible scheduling.

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KristineMarie

~ Sweet and Sensual Look ~

For this look, we began with a clean, moisturized and primed face and well moisturized lips. The look desired was a sultry , semi dramatic style but one that didn’t overtake the already well defined and beautiful girl-next-door features of the model. The end result was effective, and quite pleasing to all eyes. A sweet and sensuous appeal…

This was a traditional makeup application ( no airbrushing) and the look was created using a variety of brands to include (but not limited to) Face Atelier, Ben Nye, MAC cosmetics, Coastal Scents, Urban Decay and finalized with Andrea lashes. We wanted to bring depth to the eyes and yet, the very rosy-pink  lip color keeps us in balance. A nude lip was not ideal for this project as we didn’t want to lose the fun and flirty look our model naturally exudes. 

This look is ideal for an evening out or a sensual evening in;)  

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Photography by: ANDI GRANT BOUDOIR – Virginia Beach, VA

KristineMarie