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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3/11/2015 0 Comments mel's gorgeous glamour photoshootMel has been a friend of ours for some years now... and we love photographing her, as she is always such fun and willing to try and do anything.
So, when we suggested that she come and try our new offering...A bespoke glamour shoot... she was so excited and totally up for it. As, she had just started a new exciting and demanding job... she thought it was the perfect moment to make some time for herself and booked our glamour photoshoot. To start off her spoiling & pampering, Monique did her stunning hair and makeup. Once, Mel looked gorgeous, it was time to be photographed... she wasn't too nervous as she had done a shoot a few years ago. So, she quickly relaxed in front of the camera and had loads of fun. We just love Mel's fun loving nature... and like so many of our clients, she is gorgeous inside and out! Here is a peak at sexy Mel's glamour shoot... She is just so fabulous, in every way!
This weeks boudoir style guide is both feminine and gorgeous! Bring out your sensual side with beautiful animal print lingerie paired with gold accents and to-die-for shoes. Sexy and a bit daring, these outfit choices are sure to add va-va-voom to your boudoir shoot!
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the femme fatale girls xxx 27/10/2015 2 Comments delicious ms dMs D is just such a beautiful and amazing lady, and we just loved her from the minute we met her! Her boudoir journey began when, her hubby and herself, decided they wanted a nude painting of her for their bedroom. They wanted something that was classy, elegant, and didn't show too much of her face... so it would leave people wondering if it was her. They approached an extremely talented local painter, Gerhard van Vuuren, (www.gerhardvanvuurenart.com/nudes), who asked them to supply a photograph, for him to work from. After a few attempts of trying to do the photography themselves, they realized that photographing nudes was not as easy as they thought. That's when they contacted us for a boudoir/nude shoot. Ms D was incredibly nervous when she arrived. However, after enjoying a glass of champagne and having Shandre's make her look gorgeous, with her awesome makeup and hair styling skills. Ms D started to feel a little more at ease. Working with Ms D was amazing, this beautiful strawberry blonde is gorgeous in every way. We started with a few traditional boudoir shots, before we moved on to the nudes. All of which were sexy, classy and elegant. Ms D's Hubby was delighted with the images! And, we were all very excited to see Gerhard's interpretation of the photographs. Ms D and her husband requested that we do not share the images, but were really excited for us to show everyone the stunning painting. Here is the absolutely gorgeous painting Gerhard did from our photo of the Delicious Ms D! Ms D had so many beautiful things to say about her femme fatale journey... the thing that really stuck with us, was her telling us that she started a spiritual journey the day she walked into our studio... one of self discovery and self-love. We can't wait to have her in our studio again for her next step in her journey! Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 22/10/2015 0 Comments boudoir style guide - ms black magic
Black is one of those colours that always looks good in lingerie and adds a little naughtiness to your boudoir shoot. Add a red lip to amp up the sexy and create a ultra sensual look.
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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 15/10/2015 0 Comments boudoir style guide - get graphic
This weeks boudoir style guide is filled with bold black and white stripes paired with striking reds. This combination is sure to make a statement during your boudoir shoot as it is both daring and incredibly sexy.
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the femme fatale girls xxx 13/10/2015 0 Comments buddies for life ... spring edition
When she could no longer ignore the problem, she had it checked, only to find out she had stage 3 Breast Cancer. Her message to all is, knowledge is power. "One thing I learned in my journey is that all people need to listen to their bodies and ensure they see their doctor when they feel something isn't right - we are in control of our own health". This amazing mom of two has been through eight rounds of chemo, and recently had a mastectomy, but she is determined not to go down with out a fight! Here is a peak at the shoot we did with this amazing young lady ... Lindiwe Mdlalase Love
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Beautiful blue lingerie paired with sexy animal prints, to-die-for shoes and gold accesories is this weeks boudoir style guide. This combination is both elegant and sassy, perfect for your boudoir shoot!
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the femme fatale girls xxx Beautiful Liv is one of the ladies who we love to work with...over and over again. As she is not only drop dead gorgeous, but also one of the sweetest ladies we know, not to mention extremely intelligent as well! Liv is currently living in Vienna, as she is completing her studies. But, when she mentioned she was coming back to South Africa, for a holiday. We jumped at the opportunity to work with her again. With it being Spring time, and we obviously wanted to celebrate it! We decided to do a Pretty in Pink inspired shoot. This required us to get our hands a little dirty for a change, as we made Liv's stunning flower crown, as well as the tutus she is wearing...if we are to be honest...we had the best time doing so! Shandre made sure that Liv's hair and make up looked gorgeous, with a pretty and soft smokey eye and pink lip. After Shandre worked her magic, we were ready to start the shoot. Liv's skin tone beautifully complemented the different shades of pink...it was the perfect combo! To Liv, it's always awesome working with you...you are so beautiful in every way! We wish you the best of luck with your studies and we look forward to our next shoot together! Here is a peak at a few of our images from Liv's pretty in pink shoot: Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 22/9/2015 0 Comments foxy miss roxy's boudoir shootFoxy Miss Roxy worked with us previously at the Photo & Film expo when we did our talks on Boudoir photography and constant lighting, but we thought it was about time she joined us for a full shoot in our studio. She was pampered by Shandre who did her fabulous hair and make-up while we chatted and got to know her better. We discovered that Roxy has many things about her that make her fascinating to work with, and while she comes across as soft and beautiful, she has a sultry and sexy side too. It was our aim to capture all aspects of this gorgeous lady, and we had loads of fun doing so! The studio was filled with gorgeous outfits, to-die-for Iron Fist shoes and loads of giggles while we did the shoot. We love working with Roxy, and cant wait for her next shoot! Here is a look at a few of the images we got of this amazing, talented and really sexy young lady ... Foxy Miss Roxy! Love
the femme fatale girls xxx 17/9/2015 0 Comments boudoir style guide - plumb wild
Get in touch with your wild side with this weeks boudoir style guide. There is nothing sexier than a beautiful animal print. Pairing it with gold accent jewellery and gorgeous shoes is sure to bring out your sexy vixen during your boudoir shoot!
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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: 11/9/2015 0 Comments boudoir style guide - the marilyn
This weeks boudoir style guide is inspired by the sex kitten ... Mariyn Monroe. This lady celebrated her curves and is still to this day considered one of the sexiest women who ever lived! Get this vintage look for your boudoir shoot by pairing classic lingerie with gorgeous shoes, and top it off with sexy curls and a red lip.
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the femme fatale girls xxx 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 |
AuthorFemme Fatale is an all-female team of specialists, dedicated to unleashing the sexy and sensual side of ladies. With two outstandingly talented photographers and three brilliant Make-up Artists and Hairstylists. You just know you are in the best hands! |