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We’re Moving – and We’re Having a Sale! (2011)

Christine — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:06:05 +0000

Have you heard the news? We are moving! Whoo hoo!!! But don’t worry – we aren’t leaving the Heights!

My lease came up for renewal at the beginning of April, and my landlord announced she was ready to sell the building. I have always dreamed of owning it, so my husband & I took the initial steps to purchase it – getting a loan. We pre-qualified for a loan, *but* the bank ultimately said it had to be for residential use only. We couldn’t buy the current studio space because they considered it a commercial property due to the heavily commercial area.

But everything happens for a reason, right? I met up with my friend Adam for coffee the day after I got the news, and it turns out he was looking for someone to rent the upstairs of his studio space – and it is perfect for what I need! YES!

So we’ll be moving from our current location on Studewood to 1229 Heights Blvd, Suite B on May 31, 2011! To kick off summer and the big move right, we decided to have a BIG SALE!!!

These specials are good through the end of the summer! Book by May 31, 2011 for a session any time from June to October and get an *EXTRA* $50-200 off!!!

I have a wonderful, private studio space for your session – nice and cozy in our new studio! Located on Heights Boulevard, easy to get to from anywhere in Houston, the Heights is a charming porch community just north of downtown off of major freeways. Prefer to have your session at your home or a hotel? There is no travel fee for sessions in the Greater Houston area!

Nice AND Naughty! The ultimate gift for both of you, at the best value!
Sometimes you want it ALL. This collection includes all the pampering you deserve and more! 
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 9 outfits. I recommend that one be a fabulous dress so that you have photos for both work & home! (*No additional fee for sessions outside of the studio.) No time limit – we’ll take as long as you need to pamper you!
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 30 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing how fabulous you look!
- DVD of all final images from your session, including the 30 fully retouched images from your album, delivered with your album. The DVD includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images for yourself.
- 30% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album upgrade options.

The top of the line package, for the lady that deserves lots of luxury!
$1200 (a la carte price $1850 – 35% off)
MOVING SALE!!! Book by May 31st and get an extra $200 off!

The Perfect Gift! – The most popular collection!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with up to 6 outfits – including portraits with a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 2-3 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- DVD of all final enhanced images from your session, delivered with your album. Includes a print release which allows you to print additional copies of images.
- 20% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$900 (a la carte price $1300 – 30% off!)
MOVING SALE!!! Book by May 31st and get an extra $150 off!

The Love Note!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with 3-4 outfits – including portraits in a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 1-2 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- 15% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$600 (a la carte price $850 – 30% off!)
MOVING SALE!!! Book by May 31st and get an extra $100 off!

A Sweet Treat!
- Photo shoot at our studio with 2 outfits. Sessions normally last 1-1.5 hours.
- 5×5 Little Black Boudoir Book with 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you! (You can always upgrade the book to a larger size if you would like!)
$400 (a la carte price $500 – 20% off!)
MOVING SALE!!! Book by May 31st and get an extra $50 off!

Look below for our A la Carte Options – you can add additional items to your collection or build one all your own!

A limited number of sessions are available on the weekends. Most sessions are Monday – Thursday. 50% of your selected package price is due at the time of booking to hold your date; the balance is due 2 weeks before your session.
 Prices do not include applicable sales tax.

Not limited to Houston sessions! – Live somewhere else? I would love to come visit you there. Travel costs vary, but I’m happy to consider *anything*! We need to talk!

Upcoming sessions in Asheville, Chicago and New Orleans! Contact me to set up your date!

Keep reading for more details on a la carte options, add-ons for your session, and more!

A la Carte Goodies to Add-On or Build Your Own Collection!

Session Fees
All session fees include time in our studio (no hotel needed!) and time to enhance your images before we post them in your private online gallery.
1-2 outfit session (1 hour) – $300
3-4 outfit session (1-2 hours) – $450
5-6 outfit session (2-3 hours) – $600
Up to 9 outfit session (Unlimited time) – $800

Makeup by Jennifer Aronson Add-on – $150

Albums
5×5 20 page Little Black Boudoir Book – $200
10×10 or 8×8 20 page Boudoir Book – $250
10×10 30 page Boudoir Book – $350
Add 10 additional pages / images to any Boudoir Book – $100

10×10 30 page Flushmount Boudoir Album – $1000 (Includes up to 60 images with a custom-designed spread.)

DVDs
DVD of 10 retouched image files – $150 Images are fully retouched high-resolution files with print release to make your own prints.
DVD of all image files from session – $300 Images are enhanced, edited high-resolution files with a print release. (Note: no special extra polish retouching will be done to the images.) 

The Fabulous Miss J!

Christine — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:14:52 +0000

What can I possibly say about Miss J that you can’t see just by looking at her photographs? She is just such a stunning beauty! I’m so grateful to her for giving me permission to share her photographs here on the blog & my Facebook Page.

She came in for a Valentine’s Day session for her sweetheart and to make a boudoir book for him. Jennifer Aronson (my studio mate) did her makeup for her, and it was flawlessly perfect! I love that Jennifer not only takes into consideration what colors look the best on my clients, but that she also looks at the outfits they plan to wear for the session and coordinates with them as well. Love it! For this session, Jennifer left us with a fantastic red lipstick for Miss J to wear as well, so half way through we could change it up with an outfit change. It was great having two options!

Once Jennifer was done with her makeup we had the most phenomenal session! I’ll let Miss J tell you about it in her own words – this is just part of her review; you can read the rest of it here.

WOW!! There is only one word needed to describe my shoot with Christine; WOW.

When I arrived I was promptly greeted by Jennifer. Jennifer and I had a fun time with my makeup prior to the shoot. She made me look amazing! Jennifer also helped give me tips on the makeup she was using so I could find it to use at home. Christine came in about halfway through my makeup session. She’s such a joy when she enters a room! Full of energy and life, I felt energized just being around her. Christine and Jennifer do a great job making you feel comfortable! That was a big plus for me.

Once we started the shoot I had a hard time relaxing but Christine knew just how to bring me out of my shell. A few corny jokes and funny poses later, I felt like I had known her for years. We went through tons of outfits and with each one I continued to feel more at ease. My favorite part of the shoot was that Christine would show me the pictures in her camera as we took them. I was so taken aback by how beautiful her photos were. I had seen them on the website but now they were me! I haven’t ever had a photographer that can bring out my beauty as well as Christine. I was so comfortable by the end of the shoot that I was taking pictures in my undies in the front room of her studio. It was wonderful and a huge confidence-building experience for me! …

This was one of the best experiences in my life. I felt pampered, beautiful, and sexy while laughing and having a great time. Christine, you rock!

Miss J & I talked a lot during her session about how incredible it made her feel, what a boost to her confidence it was having intimate photographs done like this. It helped me put into words why I think boudoir photography is so important – it is just amazing the transformation I see my clients have right before my eyes through the process. I have the best job in the world! Thank you Miss J for reminding me of that – and you rock too!

These are the photographs from the front window that Miss J was talking about — I never ask a client if we can shoot up there if I think they might be uncomfortable. The windows are really tinted and it is hard to see into the room, but if you’re standing right in front of the curtains I’m sure you can be seen if people are looking! We were fast though, and we both loved the images!

Thank you again, Miss J! It was incredible working with you, and I can’t WAIT to do it again soon!

Sweet, Sweet New Orleans Boudoir Photography Specials!

Christine — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:52:22 +0000

I’m heading over to the French Quarter in New Orleans in April to attend the Mom 2.0 Summit, and I decided it was the PERFECT excuse to create a New Orleans special! While I’m there I am offering sessions on three dates – April 13 late in the afternoon, April 14 in the morning, and April 17. I’ve got a gorgeous suite already reserved at a swanky French Quarter hotel, and it is the perfect setting for boudoir photography!

I hate to leave my local ladies out though – we all know that Houston loves New Orleans too, our sister city along the Gulf Coast, so I’m offering this special in Houston as well! The Perfect Gift & Sweet Treat collections are available any time in 2011, and the mini session is only available in Houston on Wednesdays in April & May, 2011.

Hurry! I’ll only be booking these specials through the end of April – so they won’t last long!

The Love Note! *The MOST Popular Collection I offer!*
- Photo shoot at our studio in Houston or our hotel in New Orleans (note: no extra hotel costs!) with 3-4 outfits – including portraits in a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 2 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- 15% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$500 (a la carte price $700 – 30% off!) –OR– $700 with DVD of all final image files (a la carte price $1000 – 30% off!)

A Sweet Treat!
- Photo shoot at our studio in Houston or hotel in New Orleans with 1 outfit and 1 white sheet. Sessions normally last 1 hour.
- 5×5 Little Black Boudoir Book with 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you! (You can always upgrade the book to a larger size if you would like!)
$400 (a la carte price $500 – 20% off!) –OR– $650 with DVD of all final image files (a la carte price $800 – 20% off!)

Just a Taste! *Currently available only for April 2011!
- 30 minute session at our studio in Houston on Wednesdays in April 2011 -or- in New Orleans on April 13, 14, or 17 (based on availability) with 1 outfit
- Your choice of 5 retouched high-resolution image files for you to download & print (no DVD will be delivered)
- Album add-ons available
- A gift certificate for 15% off of your next full session, good through the end of 2011
$175 (a la carte price $225 – $50 off!)

 Prices do not include applicable sales tax. All fees include use of our studio space in the Houston Heights or my hotel suite in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Albums range in price from $100 to $1000, depending on style and size of the book, and can be added to any collection we offer! Houston clients can add Makeup by Jennifer Aronson at the studio for an additional $100.

Can’t wait to see you in NOLA in April! I can already hear the jazz and taste the beignets! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mrs M’s Boudoir Session – Houston, Texas

Christine — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:27:39 +0000

Mrs M came to me while she was planning her wedding initially, and I knew there was something special about her from our very first email exchange. To start with, I saw it in her email address – her middle name & my middle name, Eliese, is the same! (Although hers is spelled the more traditional way of Elise.) Then, their wedding & reception were being held at the exact same venues where my husband & I had our wedding and reception. How cool is that?! But most importantly, it was her bubbly personality and effervescent charm that just came through each and every email we exchanged that won me over. When she decided to do a boudoir session for her groom-to-be, I was so thrilled!

The photo on the left is the shot that has since inspired me to suggest to clients to consider bringing an outfit that isn’t lingerie to their sessions. She was wearing that adorable blue top, and I just had to make sure we got a photograph of her in that before we started her shoot! That way, he can put it on his desk at work because she is just too gorgeous! Of course, she brought his favorite team jersey with her as well!

My boudoir photography may look all sexy, serious & glamorous, but if you want to know the truth – we tend to laugh like crazy through most of the session. One of these days I’m going to put “Professional Dork” on my business cards. I do what I can to entertain!

Mrs. M was kind enough to send along this review to share with you about her experience:

For someone that only likes taking pictures when I look good & always hate how they turn out since I’m not a size 2, I took a huge leap by getting a boudior session for my now husband’s wedding gift. Since I hired Christine for my wedding photos it was a no brainer that I would hire her for a boudior session. I booked one of the amazing packages she offers and holey moley did my size 18, 5′1 self look hot! I never thought of myself to be hot until I saw her photos…of me! Obviously when we first started I wasn’t completely comfortable (I mean come on, I’m wearing hardly anything taking pictures) but as soon as we got going I quickly felt as though I was goofing around with my best friend. I didn’t care if anyone saw me because once she showed me a few images I realized I had nothing to worry about. Christine takes images that accentuate your best features and minimize the ones you aren’t too fond of, which makes for beautiful pictures. I never felt awkard or uncomfortable because she goes through what you want to show & what you don’t. I am definitely wanting to do this again and will only go to Christine (which means I have to travel to Houston since I don’t live there anymore….totally worth it!).

Thank you again to Mrs. M for allowing me to share her photographs here! You are so stunning and gorgeous, and I can’t wait to see you again when you’re back in Houston!

Introducing: Portfolio Booklets!

Christine — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:10:40 +0000

One of the best parts about going to photographer conventions is seeing all the new products that our labs have launched in person! I love being able to get my hands on the products before adding them to our product line.

When I saw these new Portfolio Booklets at Imaging USA in San Antonio last month, I knew right away I had to add them to our offerings! These sweet books are 4×8 inches in size with smooth press paper to show off your images. The custom cover has a concealed magnet for soft closure. They come with a frosted slip cover. There are a total of 7 panels on the fold-out paper, plus spots on the cover for 3 more images. Depending on the design, these booklets could hold 8 or more images. I loved the ones where one image was across multiple panels. They looked so hot!

These images are straight from the lab’s site – after Valentine’s Day we will have our studio samples in and I’ll share photographs of them here as soon as I can!

These booklets are an add-on to any of our sessions! Booking our Valentine’s Day Mini Session special or a Valentine’s Day Session? Add one on for $100 -or- for the Mini Session, swap it out for the 5 high-resolution image files and pay only $50! (You’ll receive a $50 product credit in exchange for the image files which you can use for any album!)

Valentine’s Day Mini Session Special!

Christine — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:30:09 +0000

I’ve had so many requests for quick Valentine’s Day boudoir sessions, I didn’t want to leave your sweetie out in the cold!

Maybe it is all this cold weather. Houston just isn’t used to temps below freezing for days on end, and now we’re all waiting for snow. I’ve been going a little stir-crazy. Itching to shake things up a bit. Whatever the case may be, you asked for it — you got it! I am offering up a Valentine’s Candy Heart Session for you! These special mini sessions will be just the treat your sweetie has been waiting for, and a ton of fun for you too!

Valentine’s Candy Heart Mini Session
- 30 minute session at our studio in the Heights on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (February 6-9, 2011) *Sunday just added!
- 1 outfit or a White Sheet Session
- Online proofing of your session in your private gallery
- Your choice of 5 retouched high-resolution image files for you to download
- Album add-ons available – check for delivery time options
- A gift certificate for 15% off of your next full session, good through the end of 2011

Regularly priced $225 a la carte, these mini sessions are $175! You save $50!

Check the calendar below for session times still available, and contact me right away with your choice of date & time to book yours! Hurry, these sweethearts won’t last long!

Session times available:
Sunday, February 6,2011 – A last minute addition – I know weekends are better for some!
1:00pm
2:00pm – Booked!
3:00pm – Booked!

Monday, February 7, 2011
11:00am – Booked!
12:00pm – Booked!
1:00pm – Booked!
2:00pm – Booked!
4:00pm – Booked!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
11:00am – Booked!
4:00pm – Booked!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
10:00am – Booked!
11:00am – Booked!
12:00pm – Booked!
3:00pm – Booked!

I can’t WAIT to work with you!

Miss C’s Boudoir Session – Houston, Texas Boudoir Photography

Christine — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:51:54 +0000

Miss C came in to the studio before Christmas to do a session for her soon-to-be husband. They were heading off to have a wonderful destination wedding, and she wanted to give him the perfect gift! She came with a jersey for his beloved Lakers, her wedding night lingerie, and of course we used a white sheet for some of the images as well! My favorite part though? She brought a wig along with her too! She wanted to bring out her inner Lady Gaga, and it was amazing the transformation when she put it on! We had such a great time and laughed through her whole session. (I like to think she was laughing with me as I demonstrated my smooth dance moves, and not at me! Haha!)

Now that the wedding day has passed, I get to share some of the images from our day together with you! (With her permission, of course!) Thank you again, Miss -err, now Mrs. – C! I had such a fabulous time working with you! Congratulations again!

Mrs. M’s Boudoir Photography – Houston, Texas

Christine — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:33:40 +0000

The absolutely stunning Mrs. M visited our studio in December to make an album as a present for her husband’s birthday. What a wonderful gift – she said he loved it! They have always talked about having a masquerade party, so she brought along these really cool masks for the session as a prop. So gorgeous!

She also brought the lingerie she wore on her wedding day over 10 years ago, which just brought a sweet sentimental feeling to some of the photographs. We couldn’t help but laugh at how much more of a point the lingerie came to back then though!

Jennifer Aronson, my new studio mate, did her makeup and it was flawless as always! Mrs. M just glowed. I wish I could share some of the photos of how gorgeous her makeup looked, but sometimes the sexiness needs to be kept under wraps!

I can’t wait to share more of our Christmas sessions with you – we truly ended 2010 with a big bang! Considering doing a boudoir session? Contact me and we’ll get it all set up! Be sure to check out our latest specials, and make your sweetie a gift they will never forget!

Valentine’s Day 2011 Boudoir Photography Specials!

Christine — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:13:06 +0000

As I mentioned back when I posted the Holiday 2010 Boudoir specials, the same pricelist is good for both Christmas & Valentine’s Day this year. The two holidays are so close together, that just seemed to make the most sense!

These specials are good through March 6, 2011!

I have a wonderful, private studio space for your session – nice and cozy! Located in the Heights, easy to get to from anywhere in Houston, the Heights is a charming porch community just north of downtown off of major freeways. Prefer to have your session at your home or a hotel? There is no travel fee for sessions in the Greater Houston area!

The top of the line package, for the lady that deserves lots of luxury!
$1200 (a la carte price $1850 – 35% off)

Look below for our A la Carte Options – you can add additional items to your collection or build one all your own!

Deadlines for Holiday Delivery!
Not enough time to get your order by Valentine’s Day? That is ok! Wrap up something sexy for your sweetie, and tell them that a special gift is on the way! The suspense will make your gift even sweeter!

Not limited to Houston sessions! – Live somewhere else? I would love to come visit you there. Travel costs vary, but I’m happy to consider *anything*! We need to talk!

Upcoming sessions in Asheville, Chicago and Boston! Contact me to set up your date!

Keep reading for more details on a la carte options, add-ons for your session, and more!

A la Carte Goodies to Add-On or Build Your Own Collection!

Makeup by Jennifer Aronson Add-on – $150

10×10 30 page Flushmount Boudoir Album – $1000 (Includes up to 60 images with a custom-designed spread.)

DVDs
DVD of 10 retouched image files – $150 Images are retouched high-resolution files with print release to make your own prints.
DVD of all image files from session – $300 Images are enhanced, edited high-resolution files with a print release. (Note: no special extra polish retouching will be done to the images.) 

It is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! (Holiday 2010 Boudoir Specials!)

Christine — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:37:20 +0000

It is the most wonderful time of the year because it is finally getting cool outside! I don’t know about you, but I love the fall & winter seasons! It doesn’t just mean cold weather – the holidays are right around the corner – Christmas & Valentine’s Day! So we’re happy to announce our Winter & Holiday 2010 specials – just in time for giving the best gift to your special someone!

Below you will find our most popular collections, followed by our a la carte pricing. If you would like a custom collection put together just for you, let me know and I’ll get it all set up!

We provide a wonderful, private studio space for your session – no need to pay for a hotel room in addition to your session! (Many other boudoir photographers require this!) If you choose to have your session at your home or a hotel, there is no travel fee involved in the greater Houston area.

The top of the line package, for the lady that deserves lots of luxury!
$1200 (a la carte price $1850 – 35% off)

HoHoHolidays!
- Professional makeup by Jennifer Aronson
- Photo shoot at our studio with 3-4 outfits – including portraits in a fabulous dress! Sessions normally last 1-2 hours.
- 10×10 Boudoir Book with a black leather cover and 20 pages. Albums feature an artistic layout of one image per page, showcasing you!
- 15% off all other products, including our gallery wrap canvas prints and plush album options.
$600 (a la carte price $850 – 30% off!)

Look below for our A la Carte Options – you can add additional items to your collection or build one all your own!

Important Deadlines for Holiday Delivery!
Sessions for regular Christmas Delivery (December 22nd) must take place by December 3rd. Any sessions after December 3rd for Christmas Delivery may include a Rush fee of $100 and product shipment could be limited by our lab’s availability.

Sessions for Valentine’s Day Delivery (February 10th) must take place by January 27th. Any sessions after that date for Valentine’s Day Delivery will be subject to a Rush fee of $100.

Not limited to Houston sessions! – Live somewhere else? I would love to come visit you there. Travel costs vary, but I’m happy to consider *anything*! We need to talk!

Upcoming sessions in Chicago and Boston! Contact me to set up your date!

Keep reading for more details on a la carte options, add-ons for your session, and more!

A la Carte Goodies to Add-On or Build Your Own Collection!

Makeup by Jennifer Aronson Add-on – $150

10×10 30 page Flushmount Boudoir Album – $1000 (Includes up to 60 images with a custom-designed spread.)