La Ritchhart is the owner of La Marie Portraiture and Boudoir International member! She photographs her clients at boutique hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada! Today we share her client, Shannan’s, boudoir experience. Enjoy this Real Boudoir from La Marie Portraiture!
Why did you want to do a boudoir shoot? I chose to do a boudoir shoot after my long, drawn out divorce. I have always been very self conscious and knew I needed to find some way to feel beautiful again. One of my close friends told me about her experience and how gorgeous it made her feel, so I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and go for it!
How did you choose your photographer? I spent a lot of time doing my research. I had to find someone I knew I would be comfortable with. I looked at a lot of online galleries and ask a few friends that had done shoots of their own, and that was when I discovered La Marie Portraiture. Unlike many other photographers, La Marie specializes in boudoir photography and has over 14 years of experience. It is her passion, and it definitely shows through her fabulous work. I was totally in love with her online photo gallery. All of the women she photographed looked just like models! I would highly recommend her to everyone!
How did you feel as you were preparing for the shoot? I was nervous but also very excited. I had no idea what to expect! La Marie made me feel so comfortable. Even though we had just met, I felt like we had known each other for years! I was pampered from the time I walked through the door until the last photo was taken.
Any advice for ladies thinking about doing a boudoir shoot? I think every woman should experience a boudoir shoot! It was the best thing I could have done for myself. I was able to let go of all of my insecurities and learned to focus on feeling confident, sexy and beautiful! It was an experience I will never forget! I am already looking forward to my next shoot with La Marie!
Your favorite moment of the whole experience? I don’t know that I can narrow it down to a single moment. The whole shoot was perfect! I had more fun than I ever imagined. The reveal was also amazing! The images were gorgeous and selecting my favorites was so much harder than I thought it would be! I feel like I must have stared at them for hours!
Lingerie/shoes/accessories – any thing you want to share about what you wore, where you shopped, links etc? I had absolutely no idea what to wear. I went to several lingerie stores, but couldn’t find anything that I could see myself wearing. I have never been one to buy lingerie, so I had no idea what I was doing! I bought a few things from Victoria’s Secret and a few things from Fredrick’s. I couldn’t narrow it down, so I brought everything, including at least 6 pairs of heels! La helped me go through my selections and she put together the perfect outfits for the shoot. The color combinations she chose were spot on.
Did this experience change the way you see yourself, or the way you think of beauty? Anything else you want to share about your experience? Without a doubt! It completely changed the way I see myself. I used to look at pictures of myself and constantly pick out the flaws and imperfections. Now, I am much more confident. When I look back through these photos, I feel glamorous all over again. Beauty is self-confidence! It is about being comfortable in your own skin and loving yourself.
La Ritchhart is a boudoir photographer in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’re looking for a photographer in the Las Vegas area, please visit La Marie Portraiture
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