The Premier Experience
What's the first step?
The first step is simple. Send me a message so that we can begin a conversation and so I can get a few details from you and answer any immediate questions you may have. We can set up a meeting at my home studio, a phone call, or video chat. In this meeting, we will talk about your vision for your dream shoot, what your strengths are, your favorite styles and other topics that will help me get a feel for how your photo session will go. Additionally, we will tour the shooting spaces in my home studio (or see about alternative options), talk about pricing, average investment, payment and our privacy contract. I will answer any and all questions you may have regarding what to expect to help give you a glimpse of what my work is all about. You will also get to see my product line first hand so you can better decide what to buy.
How should I get ready?
Just a few tips to make sure you get the most out of your boudoir session:
-Make sure to have your toenails and fingernails photoshoot ready. A trip to get a pedi and a mani the day before will set you up for success!
-Don't leave behind that beautiful bracelet or necklace you never get to wear out, now is the time to let that bling shine! Bring your everyday ones too, it'll give you more options.
-Same with those sensual heels that have been hiding in your closet!
-Get plenty of rest the night before, sleep does wonders for the body and skin.
-Clear up your schedule as much as you can for the day of your shoot, that way you are not rushing or having other things on your mind.
-The day of the shoot, don't apply anything other than moisturizer on your face, so that the stylist can have all the control over your skin.
- And most importantly, don't wear anything tight that will leave a mark on your skin! Instead wear some sweats or any loose clothing you prefer.
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Celebrating Beauty
What do I need to do the day of the photo session?
How exciting! The day is finally here and it's all about you!
Put on the most comfortable and loose clothes you can find, and get ready to have a specialized hair and makeup artist work on giving you a fresh camera ready look. You have the option to get styled at your own home, or at our shooting location. While you get styled, you can relax, snack, and sip on any refreshment of your choice. In the meantime, I will be going over some quick industry secrets and coaching you on how to position and move your body when I queue you while the shoot is in session. Once you're ready, we will choose our first outfit and play some music to get us in the zone. We will then begin our photo session and have a blast celebrating your beauty! Will you be nervous for the first few shots? You bet! But with my posing direction, you will soon find yourself enjoying the moment more and worrying about the outcome less! Let me show you how GREAT you look.
Empowerment
The photoshoot was a success! What happens now?
Now that I have the photos, I need to review them to choose the best of the best, and professionally edit them to give them my signature look. My editing style is more for editing tones and light, while also retouching the skin lightly. I do not make any body alterations, unless requested, as that goes against my philosophy of loving yourself as you truly are. My turn around time is 3-6 days. Once your photos are ready, I will contact you to set up a meeting for your reveal, where I will show you all your amazing photos and you will get to choose which ones you want to print (depending on what products you have chosen). I will also create a private, password protected online album where you can easily view, download, and share your beautiful photos!
Hello! My name is Andra, but my friends call me “Andi.”
I have over ten years experience practicing make up in Fashion, Beauty, Bridal and more recently, in IMDb Set & Special Effects Makeup for TV shows and commercials.
My fascination with makeup began when I was a very young child; I would sit and watch my mother apply her makeup and I used to be in awe. She always looked so beautiful and I wanted to look just like her.
In 2010, I eventually got involved in modeling. As I learned the ins and outs of the industry, I also picked up on many makeup and beauty tricks. From photo shoots to runway shows, I was fortunate to usually have a beauty team dress my face.
Occasionally, in my modeling career, makeup artists may have been a “no show” or had run late, and I would often be asked in these situations, to step up to do my own makeup and sometimes makeup for other models as well. I soon established a repertoire of reliable skills that became known to many in the industry, and of which I am sure, helped me to progress in the industry.
I loved knowing that others could easily rely on me, whether it was as a model or as a stand-in makeup artist. Either role I had, was taken seriously. I loved knowing I could apply my own makeup and makeup for others, in a professional manner that pleased the models, photographers, designers and directors.
To me, the makeup artists are the most important people in the industry. With the right makeup artists, it wouldn’t matter what ensemble was assigned for you to wear, because the makeup would make you feel unstoppable and empowered, no matter how much or how little makeup was actually applied.
That is what I strive to provide for my clients: the feeling of empowerment and beauty. We all deserve to feel beautiful.
-Andra
