May Recap & June Overview

These months are going way too fast!  Just in case you missed anything from last month I wanted to do a quick recap and then let you guys know what to expect for the month of June. 

May Recap

The month of May we focused on the importance of friendships.  One of my favorite quotes from the month was:

We also spoke about the importance of Boudoir Parties and why they are a great bonding experience for girlfriends.  I also shared with you guys a boudoir party that was shot in December with these four beauties.  Each woman brought with them their definition of sexy and really owned it.    

June Overview

This month we will discuss love and important elements to consider if you’re planning on doing a boudoir session as a gift to your significant other. 

We Will Cover

• What Items of His you Need to Bring to a Boudoir Session
• How to Style your Boudoir Bridal Session
• What gifts you should get him
• The best hair and makeup styles for a Summer Session

As you can imagine this month will be full of fun and informative content for your Boudoir Session.

Two Exciting Pieces of News

I have a NEW YouTube Channel.  There will be more information on this later this week… but If you want to see some videos please check out the first two videos HERE!  They can also be found on the navigation bar.

Boudoir Marathon!

Yes! I have a Boudoir Marathon happening on July 11th, 2015 in Dallas, Texas!  I am only taking 7 clients that day.  They will be one hour sessions that include hair and makeup!  The prices for the session is $750 and that does include a $250 print credit that you can use towards a book, frame, or digital pictures.

If you are interested in knowing more about this session please check our Current Special Tab.  This will be on a first come first serve basis.   To book please check out our Eventbrite page. Once you’re done please email me so we can figure out a time that will work best for you! 

This is a one day only event and will fill up fast so please don’t miss out!

Happy June you guys!  It’s going to be an exciting month!

Dallas Boudoir Photography: A Class Act, Subtley Sexy Boudoir

Ms. K is nothing short of a class act!

While she still wanted to be sexy she wanted to be covered up a bit more.  Yes, at Wondelrand Boudoir, a Dallas Boudoir Photography studio,  you can do that for a boudoir session.  A boudoir session isn’t classified by how much you take off it’s classified by how much fierceness you bring to you session.

While each girl showed a different element I believe that Ms. K was a clear class act.  I have to admit that her outfit was on point.  I’m not sure where all the pieces came from, but I will say they were excellently curated. 

For her first look Ms. K rocked a cute black sequin baby doll dress.  This was a great choice because it really highlighted her legs.  Ms. K has excellent skin and a beautiful complexion so her choosing this dress as a final selection for her boudoir shoot was a great idea. 

The dress was also beautiful because it showed off her beautiful shoulder tattoo.  As I said in the Girl Ink post I believe that tattoos are awesome for boudoir sessions and that you should defiantly show them off as they will make your session more unique. 

The second outfit really brought sexy CEO realness!  There are very few pieces in our everyday corporate clothes collections that are hotter than a pencil skirt.  Since 2008 pencil skirts have made a real comeback and they are here to stay.  If you’re looking for a way to be super hot at work without wearing tight clothes the pencil skirt should be your go to piece.  The fact that the pencil skirt was leather really help highlight her gorgeous curves and make the look that much better for her boudoir sessions.

She stepped it up 180% with this beautiful red corset.  This was a great choice because the red corset really pops again her golden undertone tan skin.  Corsets are great way to shape the body into a beautiful hour glass figure. 

The jewelry was kept to a minimum because in boudoir photography we like concentrate on the body and face.  Too much jewelry can be very distracting.  Ms. K wore simple stud earrings and a dainty necklace that added highlights her beautiful décolletage area. 

 The hair is by the beautiful and talented to Dominique of ManeAffairInc.  ManeAffair can be found in Mesquite, Texas.  Dominique is one of the top talent in the DFW area and is one of the most versatile hair artist in the city.  I couldn’t recommend her more because her work is second to none.  To see more of Dominique’s work please visit her website and Instagram page.

Ms. Alessandra did the makeup for Ms. K.   Since the outfits for her boudoir session is a timeless sexy she gave her makeup that would transition with years to come.  Her look is very natural but still added a pop of fun with the lips.  Can we TALK about the face contouring for a second?  Ms. K already has some of the most beautiful cheekbones I have ever seen, but Alessandra really made them stand out to add a dash of pop to her photos.  Don’t you think that Alessandra should start a YouTube channel?  I think so too.  To see more of Alessandra’s work please visit her site and Instagram page. 

Without further ado here are more photos of the beautiful Ms. K.

Isn’t she GORGEOUS?! 

If you are looking for a boudoir party with you and some of your closest girlfriends please contact me to see how we can make that happen for you! Please visit our investment page to learn more about a boudoir party.  We named our Boudoir Party the Queen’s Court.  If you’re ready to book a session please contact us here!  We will reply back to you within 24 hours of your inquiry!

In the comments below please let me know if you think Alessandra should start her own YouTube channel.

Dallas Boudoir Photography: Girl Ink, Tattoo Boudoir Session

One of the most common questions I get asked is if tattoos will be okay for a boudoir session.  My answer?  Tattoos are bloody awesome for boudoir sessions! Tattoos make your sessions more unique and always add a dash of edginess to all your photos. 

Ms. X has some of the best tattoos to date and they really brought an extra dose of wow to each frame.

From her dark hair and very fair skin she brought the element of fierce.  What I loved most?  The fact she was a tall girl who was not scared to rock heels.  Heels, no matter your height, always make legs look toner and taller, and make your posture look better… and that’s always a good thing. 

The makeup for Ms. X boudoir session was on point.  Again, Alessandra did the makeup.  She decided to go a little more edgy with Ms X and give her purple eyebrows and reverse ombre lips.  How cool does that look?  I have NEVER seen reverse ombre lips and Alessandra dropped the mic on it.  To see more of Alessandra’s work please visit her site at MakeupartistDFW.com or follow her on Instagram at Alessandra_MUA.

Ms. X went for a dynamic all black look. The girls all came with coordinating outfits.  Having a theme for your boudoir party is always a fun idea.  It will be great for you and your girlfriends to look back and smile. 

Ms. X wore a great outfit.  In her first look she wore a cute black crop top and skirt set.  I suggested that she add the oversized black floppy hat. The hat added a sense of glamor and fun to her photos.  However her 5 inch wedge spiked heels added the badass factor. 

Her second session she decided to go more street. She rocked a letterman jacket from Forever21 and a beautiful sheer white bra set from American Apparel. 

Her posing game was for the Gods!  This whole group was amazing because once they dropped all the fear and insecurity the ultimate fierceness came out.  If you are doing a boudoir session then leave all your insecurities outside.  It’s all about you.  No one is judging you.  The photographer is not looking at your faults.  The only goal is to make you look as beautiful as possible. 

The photographer will attempt to accomplish this through hair, makeup, styling, and posing.  The same as we did here with Ms. X. 

Without Further Ado, Ms. X

I hope you guys liked today's boudoir session! If you tattoos your should have a boudoir session!  

In the comments below let me know about any cool makeup tricks that you have wanted to try.

Dallas Boudoir Photography: Drop your Fears and Embrace your Sexuality

Ms. T is GORGEOUS!

I mean look at her perfect face.  And that makeup though!  While some women choose to go on the more conservative side I have some women who like to bare all.  This was Ms. T.  Unfortunately I can’t show you guys the photos because I want to try and keep this site no more than a PG13, but what I loved about Ms. T is that she had no issue baring it all.

Letting go of all your fears, owning your session, and baring it all is the most important part of having a successful boudoir session.  I know it’s hard. There is a lot of fear that comes with expressing your feminine sexuality with someone you just met.  The beauty of a boudoir session is to help you face your fears and embrace your beauty.

Ms. T did just that.  While I will keep the more intimate photos private I did want to share this set with you.  I love how a simple black dress was used as a tool to really showcase her beauty.

The makeup was done by Alessandra.  How gorgeous is it?!  I really can’t stop looking at her eye work.  Alessandra is a dream and if you need a great makeup artis in Dallas then Alessandra is your girl!  Please check out more of her work at makeupartistdfw.com

Without Further Ado, Ms. T!

Thank you so much for checking out Ms. Taylor and her work!  This week I will be showcasing nothing but recent work so make sure you check out each and every day.  Make sure you go and visit Ms. A photos session from last week.  Her boudoir session was great because she brought her confidence game.  Confidence and facing your fears are two important elements of a great boudoir session.

In the comments below please let me know which photo was your favorite!

Invest in People who Invest in You

The most important investment you can make is yourself.  However, for one to be successful you also have to diversify your portfolio.  This is why God blessed us with friends. 

Developing a friendship is a major investment.   The currency you are trading for this investment is your time.  Unlike money time is something you can never get back.  This is why it’s extremely important to be very selective about who you refer to as your friend. 

A great friend will not only cry with you when you’re sad but they will toast you in your accomplishments. If your friend can’t be there with you during all four seasons it may be time to really reevaluate who your friends are. 

I have heard stories over stories about people who were the Kings of the hill. They had money, success, and a name in the scene.   They were always flossing.  Purchasing the most expensive cars, the latest trends in fashion, and constantly throwing epic house parties to just be seen.  However, once these people fell on hard times and the money was gone, the parties stopped, and the drinks stop flowing their “friends” also disappeared. 

I can’t even imagine how devastating a feeling like that is. 

However, the one element all these people have in common when things went south is that they never made genuine connections with these people in the first place.  They did not invest in their personal time to develop these relationships therefore this is why they had no one left in their corner with them. 

Sometimes it just takes a hard and cold season in your life to help you see clearly who your friends are.  However, during that time of reflection you have to be honest with yourself.  Did you really make the effort in getting to know them? Did you listen?  Or did you take them for granted? 

You want to invest in people who invest in you.   In order for that investment to grow you must also invest in them as well.

In the comment below let me know how you invest in your friendships.

Finding real friends is a true investment of your time, but once you have them you really have  them. Don’t take someone’s friendship for granted.  This investment works both ways.  

Dallas Boudoir Photography: Confidence is Sexy

Wonderland Boudoir is a Dallas based boudoir photography studio who loves creating memories that will last you a lifetime.  One of our favorite ways to accomplish that goal is through boudoir parties.  Boudoir parties are a great way for you and up to 5 of your closest girlfriend to have some girls time while having beautiful photos taken of yourselves.  Boudoir parties are great for bachelorettes, birthday, and gifts for that special someone in your life.  During the month of May you can save 25% off this awesome session!  Please contact us for more details!

 We had our first ever Boudoir Party late last year with four amazing women.  You can actually see their photos in a previous post, What is a Boudoir Party.

We had SUCH a blast at this session… maybe too much fun.  LOL.  In our previous post we shared what it looks like behind the scenes of a boudoir party session.  This go around we wanted to share with you the individual photos of each woman.  Today let me introduce you to Ms. A.  Isn’t she GORGEOUS?!

Yes!  You may have recognized our beautiful client from the post Happiness is a Habit.

Each lady had a different idea of what they wanted to wear for their session.  Ms. A decided to go with classic sexy.  She brought with her long lace and colors that complimented her skin complexion. 

For her face we went with a soft flirty look that matched the transitioning seasons from Fall to Winter.  Her wavy hair complimented the overall look of the session.  She wanted a mix of playful and sexy with a dash of classy.

Ms. A brought with her an array of clothing options.  She knew where she was going but didn’t know exactly how to get there.  Therefore she made sure she brought with her more than enough outfits for her session.

TIP: Having too many options is better than not enough. This goes for almost every aspect of your life. 

Most of the clothes that Ms A is wearing came from Forever 21.  Yes, it is possible to look as fashionable as her without having to break the bank. 

If there is one thing Ms. A did not leave at home was her confidence.  This woman SLAYED IT!  She left any ounce of insecurities she had at the door and embraced the whole boudoir experience.  She was clearly in the moment.  You can easily see this in her photos.  Ms. A was focused, listened well, open minded, but wasn’t scared to share her opinions and what she wanted out of the session. 

Ms. A was also very genuine. She is as beautiful inside and out and I think that translated well from her photos.  I adore the fact that she could go from cute to siren in .0001 seconds.   I LIVE for it! 

What you can learn from Ms. A?

Lesson 01: Confidence is fucking Sexy.

The End.

Lesson 02: Wear clothes that flatter your frame. 

Ms. A is a beautiful curvy woman and she was able to portray that with complete ease.  In her first outfit she rocked a catsuit… some people may refer to it has a winter romper, but whatever name you have for that outfit it was amazing.  The romper has a design on the center that cinched her stomach and made it look even smaller.  Also, you can tell she tried it on because the outfit wasn’t too tight or too big.  Too tight or too baggy clothes don’t make you look smaller.  Finding clothes that fit your frame correctly makes you look smaller. 

 If you want to hide your stomach for a boudoir sessions do not bring a simple bra and panty set.  Wear a baby doll dress, bring a chemise, or rock a teddy. These outfits not only hide your tummy, but make you look even slimmer when posed correctly by your photographer. 

Lesson 03: Wearing nude heels to a boudoir sessions is an absolute plus. 

Nude heels help to elongate your legs, adds more muscle tone, and cranks up the sexy factor by at least 25%.  Nude heels are a must for any adult female’s wardrobe, with or without a boudoir session in the future.

So without further ado here is Ms. A!

So what did you think of Ms. A boudoir session?  Amazing wasn’t it?!  Be sure to follow up on Friday for Ms. K boudoir session.

 If you’re interested in Wonderland Boudoir shooting your Boudoir Party remember that we are having a 25% of sale on our Queen’s Court , Boudoir Party, for the month of May.  Please contact us when you and your girls are ready to shoot!

In the comments below let me know which outfit you liked best on Ms. A and why? 

Today you have a chance to win a $40 gift card from Victoria’s Secret when you leave a comment.   The contest ends May 30th, 2015 at 11:59AM CST.

The winner will be announce on Facebook and Twitter on May 30th!   

There are four words more power than ‘I love you’, and those word are ‘I’m here for you.’

There are four words more power than ‘I love you’, and those word are ‘I’m here for you.’

I’m here for you.   This is such powerful phrase.  It’s a sentence that will make even the strongest of us feel weak in the knees.  Loving someone is great, but loving someone and being there for someone are two different ideologies.  I feel as a society we may have forgotten that.

The phrase ‘I love you’ gets thrown around so loosely these days.  It seems as though it has almost lost its meaning.  Anyone can say I love you, but actions are more powerful than words.  Many times we know when someone loves us.  They don’t have to say it. You can tell by what they do for you and how they treat you. Those actions include just being there for you.

Not only being there for you in your time of need, but being there for you in your time of joy and happiness.  It’s great to just have that person in your corner.  

Loving someone doesn’t mean that you will always be there for that person,  but being there for that person always means that you love them.

Someone being there for you is so fulfilling.  Knowing that you have that person that you can run to  is a wonderful safety net.  Whenever you feel like you’re freefalling you can be confident that you will have that person to catch you.

 This person doesn’t need to be a lover.  This person can be a brother, sister, or best friend.  While a significant other is always nice don’t forget that before you met that person you had a base camp of mom, dad, siblings, and friends.  Know that no matter what’s going on in your life they will always be there for you… as you should be for them.   Never take these relationships for granted.  They can disappear faster than you would ever expect.

You should be there for them.  Listen, reach out, email, or send a random text just to say that you love them.  No reason needed.  Just that you are thinking about them.  Even if they don’t reply back take comfort in the fact that you made them smile and feel loved.  That is a feeling that everyone can appreciate.

My Aunt TC does that to me every once in awhile and even though I don’t always reply back… I love her to death.  It brightens my whole day when I receive a text message from her first thing in the morning.  I am so blessed.  I really am.

Today is Monday.  When you get a chance, please send one of your friends a random text message saying, “I’m here for you. Always.” 

Make someone’s Monday special.  Words are your most powerful resource. Let someone know that you are there for them. 

Happy Monday Y’all!

In the comments below tell me who you’re going to text message and why.  This morning I will text my mom and my Aunt to let them know I always have their back.