Boudoir Promotion with Doll Face Studio!

Hello cHill readers!

Since it's over 100 degrees today, I thought we could make it hotter by talking about boudoir!

My great friends at Doll Face Studio are offering a 50% discount if you book a boudoir shoot for this month!  The 50% is applicable to their top package, LUX, which normally values at $1,375.

Check out Facebook page, DollFace Studio Boudoir, and their blog.   They do a great job making their clients feel sexy and confident during their shoots.  If you're interested, let them know cHill weddings sent you over!

Day of Beauty - Kamila Harris Photography, Cheekadee, Hair by Natalie

A few months ago, Kamila Harris, Emily of Cheekadee, and Natalie of Hair by Natalie invite myself and a few other premier planners for a photo shoot. I think it was planned to be like a starlet session (which Kamila and Emily work on together), but we used it as an opportunity for head shots, starlet, and boudoir.

It was so much fun! Champagne and food, plus great company - it was a blast. You can read more about it on Kamila's blog: http://kamharrisphoto.wordpress.com/2009/12/24/day-of-beauty-and-photos/

These are two of my "starlet" session images. Emily had a rack FULL of vintage clothing of all different sizes, and accessories. Kamila had beautiful chandeliers and vintage furniture to make the setting work.

I can't wait until the spring because I can start wearing my heels again. With the ice and salt, I don't risk wearing anything high in the winter - for fear of slipping and falling and breaking my neck and not being able to work your wedding! So, if you see me in Ugg imitation boots from Target and a bulky sweater in the winter, it's because I'm freezing.

Words can't even express how beautiful I felt after Emily and Natalie were done with me. Emily and Natalie and I had the pleasure of doing a number of weddings together. I've always seen their beautiful work on my brides and their mothers/bridesmaids, but I never had the chance to indulge in this. Well, while Natalie put my hair into curls, we chatted and had a great time. Emily made my face pretty, while I complained about this huge zit that came up that morning (doesn't that always happen?!).

For Halloween, Emily did my makeup for 50's housewife costume, and then she got to experiment with my eyes and lips. This time, we went for a more natural look. I wish I looked like this every day!

However, the makeup and hair would have been pointless if the photography wasn't good, but that was definitely not the case here. Kamila is a pro with the camera, and really great about making you comfortable. I loved how she showed me the preview on her camera between shots and made sure I was happy. Uh yeah! I was more than happy! I was so happy to see that she somehow was able to skip over the "Christina is very unphotogenic" issue and make it work. Kamila was patient while we all changed outfits, fixed our makeup, and fooled around in between shoots. I was so happy and comfortable with her, I even put on a corset and tried to rock a boudoir shoot (those you will never see!).

The whole day was fun because I got to make new planner friends, see Keli, and hang with Em, Natalie, and Kamila.

I'm thinking of doing something like this again soon with my girlfriends. We'll see!

Introducing Cheekadee and Kamila Harris Photography

For a while now, Emily of Cheekadee and I have been emailing, but haven't had a chance to work together. Finally a few weeks ago, Emily and I worked together for Ms. Bruschetta's wedding. Emily was fantastic and all the girls looked so beautiful. Then I was thrilled to find out that my Friday's bride also contracted Cheekadee for her make up.

I was very excited to find out that Cheekadee has a new studio in Chestnut Hill, in my neck of the woods. It's also fun to find other wedding professionals in the neighborhood.

Cheekadee shares the space with talented photographer Kamila Harris. The studio is only open by appointment, but it's a stylish place for boudoir, starlet sessions, portraits, and make up trials. Here are some teaser pics of the studio from Kamila's blog, and I really want to take pictures there!

Here is Emily hard at work in her new studio...

Now my favorite part... Cheekadee and Kamila Harris Photography have founded Starlet Sessions. They are vintage pin-up glamour photo sessions, and the photos are used to promote the Doo Wop Organization and help in the preservation of 50's architecture and culture in the Wildwoods. Check out these images! They are so cool.

Thanks Ladies for letting me share in the joy of your great project and your new studio! Congratulations and Welcome to Chestnut Hill.

Starlet Sessions
Kamila's Blog

Kamila Harris Wedding Photography

Cheekadee

Cheekadee's Blog

Doll Face Studio and Boudoir

Photo by Doll Face Studio

Boudoir photos are the new trend in wedding gifts for the new husband. Put them in a little album, and your new hubby will love it!

I can't think of a better team to take photos of you in your skivvies or in the buff than the ladies at Doll Face Studio! Darah and Siobhan are great at making you feel relaxed and you can't help but feel beautiful and amazing in their gorgeous loft*.

They still have some space available for the group boudoir photo session. Please visit their blog at http://dollfacestudio.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c9eb653ef0112791e526a28a4-600wi for more info and pricing.

*The ladies at cHill Weddings were just there last week for our group and headshots. Photos will finally be up of the entire team soon! Thanks Darah and Siobhan!