It has been a dream of mine for a couple years now to shoot in the ultimate girl room, The Barbie Suite at The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. Last week that dream came true when one of my best friends and amazing boudoir photographers, Jennifer Williams, hosted The Boudoir Shoot Out during WPPI (a photographers convention). We had been planning something for Vegas but at pretty much the last hour came up with the idea to do a shoot out with a day and night section. We hired experienced models, those just starting out their portfolios and girls next door with no experience. We flew in Kelly Trerise from Vancouver for makeup and hair who did an amazing job with each girl.
Since Jen and I were hosting we didn’t get a lot of chances for shooting (next year, this is totally changing- I am experiencing photo envy SO bad!). BUT, I did manage to sneak in a few shots here and there with some ninja moves on the floor
Since the lovely Andrea was in a larger space for shooting it was easy for me to sneak in and get some shots of her. I was maybe in there 5 minutes when I got all of these. Photographers: all were shot with the Lowel ID Light, some with a dimmer.
I adore these and cannot wait to send them off to Andrea! It was a bit out of my comfort zone because I do love my natural light. After this shoot out it even gave me that extra confidence boost to get out and experiment with some different lighting. Stepping outside of your comfort zone, is after all, the best way to grow.
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She was such a rockstar!! love your shots!
It was SUCH a fun night!!! Thanks so much for coordinating…you guys are the best!
Great shots, Leah! Thanks for hosting such a fun shoot!
love the movement in the images! Plus the pink poodles are awesome
Such a change from your norm but you rocked it! Great job, Leah!
So fun! I bet you gals had the music blastin’ cuz these look like she’s rockin’ it out.
WOW! That black and white series is freaking awesome!
the black and white ones – my FAV!
I don’t expect anything less than fantastic from you, Leah! These are great!
Love the variety! These are beautiful. I am so jealous I couldn’t be there.
Ohhh how I wish I had the opportunity to shoot with you ladies. I LOVE these. What a gorgeous model and location. You rocked it out Leah!
Wowza! The ones of her dancing are my favorites
I wish I was able to be there ! These are great !