I am woman. Hear me roar.

Today, I feel the need to talk about a part of my photography that causes quite a stir.  This is also a part of my photography that I absolutely love.  With that being said, there are so many misconceptions about what exactly it is.  I have clients that are so so proud of their images and have actually cried when they saw their images.  Does this sound like something that is wrong or personal or sleezy?  People have a predetermined idea of what glamour or boudoir looks like and it just isn't the same these days.  It is a wonderful area of photography that doesn't deserve the stigma of what it has.

If you follow me on facebook or have looked at my website, I have a section called "be{YOU}tiful".

What is be{YOU}tiful?

be{YOU}tiful is............. what they see 

they are a busy mom.  they are kind, funny and they worry about their weight.

they used to feel pretty, they criticize their wrinkles, they are passionate, they are humble, 

loving and they are courageous.  they want to always
remember what deep down they see in themselves.

be{YOU}tiful is.............what I see

they are radiant.  they are charming.

they are breathtaking.  they are intoxicating.

they are passionate when they talk about their kids.  

they sparkle when they laugh.

I believe that we as women need to celebrate who we are.  It has been hard for me to get to this point in my life where I realize that it’s okay to just be me.  I truly feel that every woman big or small, in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and on should know that they are be{YOU}tiful.  Every woman in their life deserves to feel special and deserves a portrait of themselves.

So next time you see a portrait of a be{YOU}tiful lady come across your feed on facebook, or on your instagram, twitter or on a photographer's website, tell them they are beautiful.   Don't be a bully and call them inappropriate names.   Those women weren't there to spread their legs and do a shoot to be in the next edition of Playboy.  They did it because they wanted to celebrate who they are.  They wanted to feel be{YOU}tiful for themselves as well as their husbands or finances or loved one.  They did it because they are proud of being a be{YOU}tiful woman.  

Carnival Mini Recap!!!

Woot woot!  The carnival came and went and boy did we have fun!!!  My clients and I met at the Wyandotte County Fair and the Leavenworth County Fair.  I even made a friend, Marlon, who ran the Fun House at the Wyandotte County Fair.  He was a very sweet man who has five children and travels all the way from Memphis, Tennessee.  He was so gracious to accommodate everyone in the "Grease" barrell.  So here is a recap of a two week stint at the fair.  I can't wait to see you all next year!!

Luck of the Irish

Ahhhhhhh........ this is where I got my first real taste of love celebration style.  Jason and Katy came to me actually unbeknownst to Katy.  Jason contacted me about doing a shoot to surprise her for their anniversary.  So we chatted, came up with a plan -- muah ha ha ha! (that was evil laughter) and set that plan in action.  Katy really had no idea what she was in for and still didn't even upon seeing me standing on the side of the road with a camera.  Plan = success!  I love these images.  It shows love in the way they look at each other, the way they touch each other and the way they laugh with each other.  It was my pleasure in getting to share this with them.

The Webb Family

Victor and Denise brought their family to me FINALLY!!  Victor and I play softball together and I have been bugging him forever to let me have the chance to photograph his beautiful wife and children.  We had so much fun and this is one of my favorite family sessions ever.  The light was beautiful LOOK AT ALL THAT HAIR!!!!

Michele and Mark

So, this is my BFF.  We have known each other since 3rd grade.   We have been through a lot together in our lives and like she has been there for me (we won't ever mention the time I got my hair done for my wedding and didn't actually invite her to the wedding) , I have always been there for her.  We have laughed, cried, danced, worked together, vacationed and so many other things that there are too many to mention.  I love her like a sister.  She got married last year and decided for her first anniversary to come finally and photograph their love.  I love Mark.  He is perfect for her.  He loves her children like they are his own and that in my book says everything.  Can I also say how hawt she is.  :)