8/12/2015 1 Comment essential boudoir lightingThe third presentation in the series of talks by Chantal at the Photo & Film Expo was 'Essentials of Boudoir Lighting'. Foxy Miss Roxy is so awesome to work with, so we asked her to be our model again. This gorgeous young lady is extremely versatile, and this time she chose a sexy black steampunk feel outfit that suits her personal style. Our super talented Makeup by Monique did the most beautiful smokey eye for Roxy and finished up her look with a gorgeous hairstyle, which perfectly complimented Roxy's outfit choice. Roxy's final look prompted us to do something a bit different from normal ... and we decided to create a simple but really beautiful set from a pop up backdrop, a red chair and some dark coloured organza. As our demonstration was about using the Photon Continuous lighting, we created the whole look on stage, and showed how to add different lights to change the feel of the photo. Our aim was to illustrate the simplicity and softness of continuous lighting, and we demonstrated some easy tips & tricks to achieving great looking images, and this was really well received by our wonderful audience. Here is a peak at the gorgeous Roxy, who is always willing to work with us & is just fabulous in every way. The ladies at femme fatale boudoir would like to thank everyone who attended the talks, and especially a big thank you to our fabulous sponsors: Photon Lighting and Vanguard Camera Bags & Tripods for the opportunity to not only represent them, but also for allowing us to demonstrate how to use their wonderful products on stage at the Photo & Film Expo. Love
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1/12/2015 0 Comments foxy miss roxy - boudoirThe second presentation in the series of talks by Chantal at the Photo & Film Expo was 'Essentials of Boudoir Posing'. In this demonstration, Foxy Miss Roxy was our stunning model again, and opted for a gorgeous sultry red outfit. Her sexy makeup and hair styling was done by our super talented Makeup by Monique, which perfectly complimented Roxy's outfit choice. The presentation went extremely well and the aim was to illustrate some simple tips & tricks, to make every woman look gorgeous...even with the simplest of backgrounds. Which we think was totally achieved! Here is a peak at the gorgeous Roxy, who is always willing to work with us & is just fabulous in every way. The ladies at femme fatale boudoir would like to thank everyone who attended the talks, and especially a big thank you to our fabulous sponsors: Photon Lighting and Vanguard Camera Bags & Tripods for the opportunity to not only represent them, but also for allowing us to demonstrate how to use their wonderful products on stage at the Photo & Film Expo. Love
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Last week was the annual Photo & Film Expo at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, this is the biggest photographic event in Africa. It's always well attended by photographers looking for great deals, as well as, those wanting to learn from some of the most talented photographers in the industry.
It was a huge honour for Chantal to be asked to speak on the Vanguard Training Stage again this year. She didn't only represent femme fatale boudoir, but also the awesome and fantastic Photon Lighting and Vanguard Camera Bags & Tripods. Working alongside her was our very talented Makeup by Monique, who did the most incredible makeup & hair styling for our beautiful and versatile model, Roxy. The first day, Thursday 19 November, was dedicated to the use of continuous lighting. Therefore, Chantal decided to demonstrate how easy it is to do a styled Glamour Photography using continuous lights. Her shoot was inspired by one of the most beautiful flowers currently in bloom, the hydrangea or Christmas Rose. Roxy was dressed in a gorgeous pink tutu, and Monique did the most stunning pink makeup, soft up-style and put hydrangeas in Roxy's hair and on her face. It was such a magical shoot, here is a peak at Chantal's on stage shoot with the gorgeous Roxy:
The ladies at femme fatale boudoir would like to thank everyone who attended the talks, and especially a big thank you to our fabulous sponsors: Photon Lighting and Vanguard Camera Bags & Tripods for the opportunity to not only represent them, but also for allowing us to demonstrate how to use their wonderful products on stage at the Photo & Film Expo.
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the femme fatale girls xxx 21/10/2015 0 Comments sexy ms scarlettSexy Ms Scarlett is one of our ladies who we just love working with! Her porcelain skin and strawberry blonde are so gorgeous on camera! With her having been in front of our camera before... she was not at all nervous for her shoot, instead she was really excited and looking forward to it. We chatted about different ideas for her shoot while Monique did her beautiful makeup and hair styling. Ms Scarlett had a specific request when it came to the styling of her shoot... she wanted a hint of red. So we paired her stunning nude coloured lingerie with a bold red lip and a glass of her favourite red wine... which just looked stunning! Ms Scarlett is super sexy, and her sensuality just oozes out, when she is on camera! We love every minute that we work with her and we are looking forward to doing more shoots with her in the future. Here is a peak at the Sexy Ms Scarlett's, hint of red boudoir shoot: Love
the femme fatale girls xxx So you have already got to know both our photographers - Chantal & Shelley...now it's time you get to know Monique, our fabulous make-up artist & hairstylist. She also did a bespoke glamour shoot, which we recently launched as an additional offering to our already amazing packages (want more details - click here). Meet Monique Monique is one of our super talented make-up artist and hairstylists. She has the most incredible friendly and bubbly nature... and manages to put everyone she meets at ease. She is a true master of all styles of make-up & hair. With Monique, you just know you will be in the hands of one of the best! Monique is also a freelance mobile Make-up Artist & Hairstylist and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to book one. Her email address is info@makeupbymonique.co.za and she is based in JHB but travels to any destination. The Shoot Monique did her own glamorous hair and make-up...before stepping in front of the camera. She was a little uneasy at first but soon relaxed and her shoot was filled with loads of giggles and fun. Monique is gorgeous both inside and out...she is one of the few people that you will meet and immediately love because she radiates true beauty. Really get to know Monique So before you have a peek at Monique's photos, here's a bit about Monique so you can get to know her even better: What do you want to be remembered for? I want to be remembered for being the person responsible for making women feel beautiful about themselves and giving them the opportunity to see themselves as gorgeous human beings. What is your idea of beauty? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I believe this statement is so true, as each of us sees the world differently, what might be beautiful to me may look totally different to the next person. What inspires you? My family inspires me to believe that I can be and do anything. My job as a Make-up Artist and Hairstylist really inspires me to challenge myself to create opportunities in life. When ladies go "wow I never thought I can look like that" it gives me the inspiration I need, to know that I am doing a great job. What is your favourite piece of clothing? Love shoes - not that I can wear heels very often, as I am so tall! What kind of lingerie girl are you ? bustier, corset, bra & panties, etc? Bra and panty set (my favourite being the Victoria Secret set - I got as a gift from my husband) Here are our favourite pics from Monique's shoot: 8/9/2015 0 Comments gorgeous ms gWe were so excited to have the absolutely gorgeous Ms G in our studio...this remarkable lady is one of our closest friends, and has recently become one of South Africa's most inspirational women with regards to her weight loss and fitness.
We first met Ms G after the birth of her son. At that point in her life, she had tried every fad diet on the planet, to attempt to loose the excess weight she had gained during her pregnancy. After the birth of her second child, this time a beautiful little girl, Ms G decided it was time to look after herself. Changing her mindset, is what she describes as being her secret to her highly successful weight loss. She decided it was time to eat clean and train dirty. This wonderful and sexy lady worked extremely hard for a year, and during that time, lost an astounding 38 kg...it just shows hard work and dedication really pays off and give you fantastic results. Ms G visited our boudoir studio, just before the Body Beautiful competition (which she won!) as she wanted to have some beautiful and sensual photos to celebrate herself and her accomplishments. She was pampered and made to feel and look gorgeous by our very talented Monique, who did her stunning hair and makeup. Once Ms G was all dolled up, it was time for her to step in front of the camera, and doesn't she look fabulous! This was an amazing journey to have taken with Ms G, and we are extremely proud of her achievements. Here is a peak at the ultra hot Ms G's boudoir shoot. She is a professional business woman, a fitness inspiration, a mom and most of all, a fabulous lady who is just perfect in every way It's about time you really get to know our awesome team! So, we decided to each do a bespoke glamour shoot, as we just launched this fantastic offering to our already amazing packages (want more details - click here). Meet Shelley One of our beautiful, extremely talented and passionate photographers. What most people don't know, is Femme Fatale Boudoir was actually her idea... and it was Shelley who pulled all of our team members together to create our amazing and successful boudoir studio. Shelley is a bubbly, energetic and really gorgeous lady, who is just fabulous at everything she does. Not only is she an extremely talented photographer, she also writes one of SA's best blogs: All things Pretty and if you are not already...it really is worthwhile following her! The shoot Our shoot was loads of fun... Monique did Shelley's fabulous makeup and hair, before Chantal finally got her in front of her camera. We giggled and laughed the whole way through this shoot and as you can see Shelley has the most divine Iron Fist shoes that she loves to bits! They are so gorgeous, we even dedicated part of the shoot just to them. Really get to know Shelley So before you have a peek at Shelley's photos, here's a bit about Shelley so you can get to know her even better: What 3 things make you most happy right now? 1 – My best friend and husband : Garith 2 – My cats or should I say fur babies : Archimedes, KitKat, Socrates, Tiggie & Asterix 3 – Has to be a tie between chocolate and pyjama’s...I just can’t choose! What’s the most beautiful thing about a woman? The most beautiful thing about a woman is her smile followed closely by her eyes…when she smiles her eyes smile & for me that is what true beauty is all about...moments of pure joy & happiness! Do you consider yourself a Femme Fatale? I think every woman (including myself) has a little Femme Fatale in them…I mean, who doesn't love to get all dressed-up and be told how sexy they are. However, most of the time…I am not much of a Femme Fatale. You are more likely to find me hanging out in jeans and takkies with my friends or in my house in pyjama’s (can you tell I love them!) What is your favourite piece of clothing? All my close friends have seen me arrive in these to their houses – it’s my pyjamas of course! What kind of lingerie girl are you – bustier, corset, bra & panties, etc? If it can’t be pyjama’s...it’s so hard to choose but I would have to go with a bustier – its uber sexy and makes you feel like you can take on the world! Here are our favourite pics from Shelley's shoot: Love
the femme fatale girls XXX Sithembile is a sensational and courageous woman who recently went through some difficult months, due to illness, divorce and family members passing away. During this time, this brilliant and creative business woman and mom of two boys admits she let herself go a little. So... she decided it was finally time to do something for herself, and she contacted us about doing a glamour shoot. She wanted to do something to make herself smile and more importantly, feel good about herself again. Her belief, being the same as ours, is that every woman should feel good about herself and when she does it radiates from the inside out. Sithembile really wanted to feel like a princess for a day. Her glorious journey started with a glass of champagne, while Monique did her magic and made Sithembile look and feel fabulous with the most beautiful airbrush makeup. Then it was time to start the shoot, it was filled with giggles and laughter, and when she saw how gorgeous she really is, we took a break for some tears. Finally Sithembile saw what others did, a stunning woman who is perfect just the way she is. When we delivered the images she said to us, the sad angry little mouse I became is not present in the photos. Just the happy beautiful me. I realised, by accepting myself I could overcome all the negative I had been through. Sithembile, you are gorgeous, fabulous and a true femme fatale! We loved every minute of your shoot and we know you will continue to grow from strength to strength! Here is a peak at the sensational Sithembile's glamour shoot: Love
the femme fatale girls xxx Taryn, recently joined us for her glamour shoot, and would you believe this blonde bombshell always felt insecure about herself? As Taryn sipped on her champagne and felt her nerves begin to calm down, she shared her life story with us. While this was happening, Monique worked her magic and produced fabulous airbrushed makeup and hair styling. Taryn always avoiding the camera, was shy and lacked confidence but after working exceptionally hard for 3 years, she shed 40kgs! She says: " I have worked so hard and shed plenty of tears and now after 33 years - for the first time in my life, and still with all my natural curves, I feel beautiful, have confidence and want to have special memories to remind me of my journey." After her shoot, Taryn sent us the nicest of messages: "I just wanted to thank you all again for a truly amazing and memorable experience in studio yesterday. Monique, I never thought I could look that hot - ever - you are amazing and thank you for helping me look and feel just absolutely gorgeous. (I am still rocking my sex hair) Chantal and Shelley, you both made me feel so comfortable and at ease the moment I arrived. Thanks for your patience and guiding me through all of it. It was honestly such fun and if I could do it again, I would do it in a heartbeat. I could not believe the photos I was seeing of myself, you are both so talented and I cannot wait to see them on screen. You are an amazing team. Thanks for a very special afternoon xxx" We think Taryn is absolutely gorgeous, this mom of one has no reason to avoid the camera! It is really exciting for us to be sharing her glamour shoot, here is a peak at what we got up to in studio: Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 2/6/2015 1 Comment gorgeous ms jSometimes you just need to show someone how awesome they really are .... and Ms J is one of our ladies who couldnt see how perfect she was before her shoot. She wanted to give her hubby a gorgeous gift and ended up giving herself the best gift ever. She overcame many personal issues during her 3 hour shoot with us, and it was so awesome to see how the weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 5/5/2015 0 Comments gorgeous ms lWe met the gorgeous Ms L a few months ago, when she came to our studio for her boudoir shoot. She was doing the shoot as a surprise groom's gift for her prince charming. Her nerves were high when she arrived, but they soon disappeared after a few sips of champagne. And, after Monique transformed her into a sexy goddess, that totally put her at ease. Ms L had a few special requests for her shoot, she wanted to incorporate a motorsport feel, as her hubby loves cars. It certainly was different and fun to add a remote control car into a boudoir shoot! Another special touch was adding her nautical wedding theme into a few images, and this added an extra level of fun and flirtiness to the shoot. This amazing lady is smoking hot, her bubbly and fun nature, made this a day to remember for us all. Miss L, you deserve your happily ever after. You are such a beautiful person in every way and we hope you never forget that. Here is a peak at a true femme fatale's boudoir shoot, the gorgeous Ms L Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 14/4/2015 0 Comments the ultra sexy miss kA few months ago, Miss K contacted us to do a boudoir shoot to boost her self confidence. She was not planning on sharing her shoot with anyone, she did it for the best reason, just because she could! After a few chats and emails, it was her day to shine in our studio, and she was a little nervous when she arrived. While Monique pampered her with fabulous makeup, she sipped on champagne and we chatted about the gorgeous outfits she had just bought especially for the shoot. Once we started with the shoot, this sexy vixen came out of her shell. The best way to describe Miss K is ultra sexy ... this young lady oozes sensuality and sex appeal. Beautiful both inside and out, Miss K is truly a very special lady in our eyes. She came into our studio shy and nervous .... she walked out a goddess. Thank you Miss K for allowing us to share your stunning photos ... you are amazing and beautiful, and we are so lucky to have you as a friend. Here is a peak at the ultra sexy Miss K's shoot: Love
the femme fatale girls xxx Chantal Drummond, one of our sexy femme fatale ladies has been involved with Buddies for Life magazine, a quarterly publication, written by and for cancer patients and survivors, for quite some time now. It is a cause that is close to her heart and something that she loves being involves in. Buddies for Life is part of the Breast Health Foundation and they use the magazine to create awareness and give support to those who need it most. The summer 2014 edition was published in October, in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The theme for this edition was bright, colourful and had to illustrate diversity and unity. When the team at Word for Word Media contacted us about this cover shoot, we were delighted to hear that we had two beautiful and very inspirational women to photograph, Cindy Matthee and Zoleka Mandela. Cindy Matthee - Femininity does not depend on breasts .... Cindy, like many women, used to believe that having breasts made her feminine, but after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of 2014, her outlook totally changed. She is currently writing a book on the relationship women have with their breasts, and is encouraging ladies to send her a photograph depicting this relationship. The message that Cindy has for all cancer patients is "Cancer is not a death sentence. While you fight it you live. You cant wait to live later". And this inspirational lady is doing just that, from going 4x4ing over the Sani Pass to partying at Oppikoppi with her husband Dawid, Cindy is now living her life to the fullest. Zoleka Mandela - A social icon, mother and breast cancer survivor Granddaughter of two South African icons, Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela Mandela, Zoleka believes her social responsiblity to create awareness is inspired by her grandparents and their passion to bring about change. Having lost two children, her daughter Zenani, in a car accident on the eve of the 2010 World Cup, and her son, Zenawe who was born three months prematurely, Zoleka was devastated by the news that she had stage 2 breast cancer in 2012. Always wanting a large family, she refused treatment for three months, and describes that she felt that loosing her breasts made her feel like she was loosing her connection to her children. Zoleka now has two beautiful children, and has written a book called "When hope whispers". She hopes it will encourage people to change themselves, and empower women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. It was emotional and empowering to meet two amazing and inspirational women. Often we are overwhelmed by the small things in our lives. But, when you see the positivity and determination these ladies have, who are fighting this disease. It makes you realise that there are people out there with more serious problems than yours and also it helps puts your problems into perspective. The ladies of femme fatale boudoir would like to thank all who were involved in this amazing photoshoot : The White Room in Randpark Ridge for the gorgeous location. L'il Delights for the super delicious cupcakes, that the ladies really enjoyed. Monique, our in-house Make-up Artist, for the beautiful make-up and who did a fabulous job, as always. The inspirational team at Word for Word Media, who gave us artist freedom to create something beautiful and magical. Cindy and Zoleka, it was so awesome to work with you both - your energy and positivity is infectious and it was an amazing experience for us! Love
The femme fatale ladies XXX 21/10/2014 0 Comments what is bridal boudoir?Boudoir photography is a sexy trend which is becoming increasingly popular among ladies of all ages. In addition, when a boudoir shoot is done tastefully with the right photographer, it is beautiful, sensual and elegant. We are photographing more and more brides, this is probably because, this sensual photo-shoot makes the perfect, special and intimate gift for their groom. This type of photo-shoot is called a bridal boudoir. How does bridal boudoir differ from a normal boudoir shoot? There isn't a huge difference, as we always ask our ladies to bring along a selection of lingerie and outfits to their photo-shoot. However, we encourage our brides to bring their wedding elements with, such as their bridal jewellery, garter, white or bridal lingerie, wedding shoes, flowers and of course their veil. Can I still do my shoot if I do not have all my bridal elements yet? Of course! The femme fatale studio is well equipped with bridal props if you do not have everything. We have the most gorgeous and beautiful cathedral length veil that was custom made for us by our dear friend and recommended wedding dress & accessory supplier By Ligita. We also have a selection of jewellery, bridal corsets, garters, etc. When should I do my bridal boudoir photo-shoot? We recommend you do your photo-shoot at least 6 weeks before your wedding. That gives us enough time to edit the images beautifully and have your gorgeous boudoir album printed and delivered to you before your wedding day. What does bridal boudoir look like? We just love doing bridal boudoir, as it is soft, sensual and really beautiful. One of our favourite things to do is implied nude. This is where we use your or our veil strategically to cover all the important places, but leave a lot to the imagination. Below is a few images from Miss Kamzisto's bridal boudoir photo-shoot. These will give you an idea of what to expect. A big thank you to Monique for the beautiful make-up, and Miss Kamzisto for allowing us to use her gorgeous images and for being such an amazing lady to work with! Love The femme fatale ladies xxx 6/10/2014 0 Comments sexy miss kamzistoHaving previously worked with the gorgeous Kamzisto, we were delighted to hear that she was visiting us from the windy city of Cape Town and wanted to do a boudoir shoot. This was her first boudoir shoot, and we hope not her last, as we love working with her...she is just so hot and sexy! When Kamzisto arrived at our studio, we jumped for joy when we saw her beautiful hair, she never fails to amaze us with her fabulous locks. We immediately whisked her into the makeup chair so Monique could do her magic with a soft and sensual look. This young lady is smoking hot in front of the camera, she knows how to turn the sexy on! Thank you to the incredibly sexy Miss Kamzisto for joining us in studio and allowing us to share her fabulous images. Love the femme fatale ladies XXX |
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