These are a few of my favorite things…. 

Yes that song is playing over and over again in my head while I worked on an inspiration board for an upcoming styled session that I am so freakin excited about! I’m a native Houstonian and I hate cold weather. The only thing that gets me excited about winter is the change in decor and fashion – so much so that I am dying to plan a styled shoot with all of my favorite winter things! (Think Oprah’s Favorite Things, but without the free car.)

The exact date is TBD, but I’m thinking the first weekend in January would be perfect. Why? Because Valentines Day is one of the busiest times of the year for a boudoir photographer. What’s more romantic than gifting your mate an exquisite photo album full of sexy photos of yourself?! If you are looking to do this in time for Valentines Day then your shoot needs to happen in December or early January.

Here’s what I have in mind…
Focal point: Fireplace mantel, candles overflowing onto the floor.
Color palette: Merlot, cream, gold.
Props: Hot chocolate, sheepskin rug, red wine, deep red floral arrangements.
Fashion: Sheer over-sized sweater, boy shorts, knitted thigh-high stockings.

This will be a FULL session like you would normally get with me and my make-up / hair stylists but with the added benefit of a uniquely planned set with props and the location fee included! While the set will be winter inspired, I definitely plan to make it versatile enough so that your photos never look dated and will be something you can look back on and enjoy all year round.

Details are still coming together, if you are at all interested in this styled shoot, please contact me and I will update you as plans finalize! Email me at sontera@lighthouseboudoir.com or call 281-221-2878

Cheers,

Written by Sontera Mader

Sontera is a graduate from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Photography. She photographed her first boudoir session in 2008 and has had a passion for it ever since then!