Savannah Boudoir Photography // A Country Chic Boudoir Session featuring Brittany

I am so excited to kick off a series of blog posts featuring the ladies from my recent boudoir marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

The longer I’ve been away from Oklahoma, the more I’ve grown to love (and miss) it. We do things a little slower in Oklahoma, but with a level of care and grace that you don’t find just anywhere. So, I was pretty excited to host and enjoy a full 2-day boudoir marathon in Oklahoma, knowing just the group of ladies I wanted to work with and what would make this event memorable for them. A lot of these ladies were close friends or family, miss Brittany included.

Brittany is my country-loving, cowboy boot wearing, fiery red-haired cousin! We grew up riding four wheelers, swimming and watching fireflies on summer nights, and camping in the field by her house. She was always a lot more daring, a lot more “country” than I am, so when she decided to do a boudoir session, I was super excited about the idea of doing a country theme. I knew that Brittany would absolutely rock it, and of course she did!

"I was extremely nervous beforehand,” Brittany admits. "I had a baby 8 months ago, and my body is not the same nor does it look the same as it did before. Allowing someone to see your flaws on a personal level is very nerve racking. Emily had me start my shoot with an outfit I was most comfortable in. This set the mood for my comfort level. Once we started the shoot, I forgot all about my flaws and had a good time.”

Brittany did an awesome job on picking outfits that photographed well and fit her style perfectly. I was especially a fan of the emerald green lingerie set from Victoria's Secret, which looked amazing with her red hair!

How does she feel about the end result? "I personally feel that every woman should have a day to feel amazing about themselves!" Brittany says. "Emily is the one that made that happen for me, and I am very grateful for that."

And I'm so glad you decided to do it, Britt! <3

Bou-whaaat? // Tulsa Oklahoma Boudoir Marathon

If you follow my Facebook page or subscribe to my newsletter, you’ve probably heard the news by now: I’m coming to Tulsa for a boudoir marathon!

Many of you are right there sharing my excitement that there will be a boudoir marathon in Oklahoma this spring, but a few have asked in the same breath—“I’m excited, but what exactly is boudoir?”

In short, a boudoir session is a day of... diva. You get to sit back and relax while you are treated to an hour of pampering by the hair and makeup artist, then when you are all dolled up and feeling like a million bucks, you get to jump in front of the camera and have that feeling documented so you can keep it and show it off forever! First, let me show you a short video of my last boudoir marathon so you can get an idea of just how glamorous and fun these events are:

Here are a few questions I have been hearing a lot of—and, of course, their answers!

What do I have to wear for a boudoir session?

Nothing.

I'm just kidding... but really! You don't have to wear any certain thing. You can choose to go the traditional lingerie route, or maybe a loose fitting sweater with boyshorts, or a little black (or white!) dress. I fully encourage you to get creative with it! What you wear is entirely up to you, but it should be something that makes you feel comfortable and pretty or sexy or beautiful--whatever look it is that you want to achieve. We will go over wardrobe during your session planning meeting and pick out some great options for you to bring that are tailored to your style.

What can I expect the day of the marathon?

First of all, you get to show up to your session comfortable--no makeup, no tight clothes, no worries! Feel free to get to the (beautiful private downtown Tulsa) location a little early, snack on some gourmet treats and enjoy a glass of wine while you wait for your turn with our fabulous stylists.

The stylists will already have a pretty good idea of what look you're going for after I report back to them from our session planning meeting, so you don't have to worry about making too many decisions the day of your session! Just sit back and enjoy while somebody else does all of the primping for you.

Once you're all dolled up, we'll go through your outfit selections and have a look at the location to pick out what we want to shoot. Then, we have some fun! During your private photo session, we'll blast your favorite music and I'll direct you into poses that show off your favorite features and minimize the things you're not so crazy about.

Once your session is over, you don't have to run! You're welcome to hang back and relax with the other girls while they get ready, too! One of the best things about participating in a boudoir marathon is the "girls day" vibe. You'll not only get a gorgeous private photo session, but you'll get to enjoy some time to just hang out and chat with other fabulous women throughout the day.

What if I want something other than what's offered in the package?

I have many fine art quality prints and products available in addition to the products that come with your package! You will receive a full product list during your session planning meeting and I will show you samples of everything that is available so you can get an idea of what you might be interested in. About a week after your session, we will meet back up and I will unveil the finished images for you to select your package items. At this time, you will also have the option to add on anything else you might want.

Do you have more questions for me? Head over to the Facebook event and post them on the wall, or you can contact me directly! I can't wait to see you at the marathon, Tulsa! (If you haven't booked your session yet, you can snag your spot at this link.)

xoxo
Emily

Lakeside Wedding // Ashley & Billy // Grand Lake, OK

My brother was married in the summer of 2012 in a small church at Grand Lake, Oklahoma. It was an intimate wedding with only close friends and family in attendance--perfectly fitting for him and his bride, Ashley. Billy and Ashley were expecting their first daughter, Charlotte, who arrived a few months later in November.

It was a simple and quiet ceremony. Ashley's niece, Emma, was the flower girl, and she was absolutely adorable in her vintage cowgirl outfit. This wasn't your typical wedding--no bridezilla barking orders, no rushing or stressing about getting every little thing perfect. In Ashley & Billy's true style, both the ceremony and reception were incredibly laid back.

And in true Oklahoma style, it was hot outside. After the ceremony, we snapped a few quick photos before heading off to the reception at Ashley's family cabin. I was pretty amazed by how composed she was, being as it was over 90 degrees outside and she was in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy and wearing a gown!

Although the wedding was small and simple, it was styled beautifully. The country chic theme fit perfectly at the lakeside cabin where the reception was held.

It was a beautiful event, and I am so happy for my brother and his wife! Billy and Ashley will be celebrating their 2nd year of marriage this summer, and their sweet baby girl will be turning 2 years old this fall. It's amazing how time flies...

You can view Ashley & Billy's full wedding gallery here.