Augusta Boudoir is Growing!!

Hi Everyone! I cannot believe Summer is almost over. It went by so fast. Goodness, so many things are taking place...I don't have any time to go into much detail so I'll just give you some highlights.

In less than 12 hours I am getting on a plane headed to Kansas City so that Augusta will be a little bit sexier!!

I truly believe that growing and learning in this business is sooooo essential.  I always search for new information that I can find online or from local photography classes, but hands-on  learning from talented, successful and world-respected photographers is most valuable.  Last  year I spent many months devoted to learning and growing...a mentor ship with the lovely and super awesome Kim Mallory, I completed a workshop with Christa Meola (although I wish it could have been her Paris workshop!!), and I traveled to Washington D.C. to get some hands-on shooting time with  Robin Owen...those are all well-known and successful boudoir photographers, and they have all made their mark on the boudoir world in their own BIG special way.

This year I am so excited to let you know I am investing in an Arlund workshop!!

Chuck Arlund has workshops in NYC, Nashville and Lake of the Ozarks, which is the one I'm headed to. It's kind of awesome because only 10 photographers get attend this unique workshop, and someone from as far away as the Bahamas is coming to it. Chuck Arlund is just phenomenal...his style is so unique and it is a real investment for Augusta Boudoir and Scribbletime to have the opportunity to learn from him.

Okay before I leave, I want to let you know that my business is GROWING, and I have added an administrative assistant to handle all my scheduling. Her name is Kristy and her email is: kristy@scribbletime.com   Please give her a warm welcome!!!!

 She is the person who will actually make all the arrangements for your session. I am so happy to have her help, and she will be covering for me since I won't have internet access next week. Please contact her if you'd like to schedule a session and she will get the ball rolling for you!

I am transitioning to a new website for Augusta Boudoir, so hang on until we get it all done. I am not sure how long it will be until you see a different look, so keep checking back! If you know me, you know I like to shoot on-location to get a variety of different looks.

Shooting in the studio gets pretty boring to me, but it occurred to me that I really shy away from posting studio shots. So here are some for your viewing pleasure! I shot this session a while back in the studio. Enjoy!

 xoxo, Sharon

(Hair/Make-up by Grace at Aqua Salon)

For a consultation or to reserve your Augusta Boudoir Experience, visit the website: www.augustaboudoir.com

A Boudoir Surprise for Valentine's Day

On-location hair and make-up for this session were provided by Michelle James Salon in Surrey Center. Check out the Augusta Boudoir website and contact Sharon to get on the Augusta boudoir calendar! www.augustaboudoir.com



We've had such mild weather in Georgia this season, but I'm not complaining because it's perfect for some outdoor boudoir. My gorgeous client had a very distinct vision about how she wanted her boudoir shoot to unfold. She wanted to bring her vintage daybed, and I was as in love with this bed as she was!! I love, love, love when clients add their own special style and meaningful props to a shoot.


We were rocking her outdoor bedroom shoot right along until a little shower popped up and ran us off. We packed up the bed quickly and moved inside for some shots with a totally different feel to them.



But as soon as we noticed it wasn't raining outside anymore, we took the opportunity to get some more shots we wanted to do outdoors. I think she is a natural model!




And this last image is one that will be hanging in her home...when this beautiful image arrived as a 20"x30" wall portrait, I was stunned at how gorgeous it was. Happy Valentine's Day to this very sexy and sweet lady...hope your honey is blown away! What a lucky guy.

Bachelorette Party: Augusta, Georgia Boudoir Style!

(I DO Hanky Panky's can be found at Mimi's)

If you're looking for bachelorette party ideas for brides, then don't even bother hiring a stripper...Augusta Boudoir has a great option for a fun and unique way to celebrate a bride's last days of freedom.

We have great "build your own" bachelorette party options and everyone gets to feel sexy! Augusta Boudoir works with various vendors and can put together an entire bachelorette party for you, or we can just provide photography only. The party will be planned according to your budget and what you envision.

Contact me and let's start planning!! info@augustaboudoir.com

Bar Boudoir: Augusta, Georgia Lingerie Photographer

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Hair/make-up by Kayla of Michelle James

It's not too often that I get to share images, so this is a rare treat! I had the great opportunity to do an on-location shoot for a lovely and super sweet lady who wanted her session done at a fine drinking establishment in downtown Augusta...Stillwater Taproom. The owners were kind enough to open their doors on Broad Street for us bright an early one morning!



We had the whole place to ourselves for a big chunk of the day....talk about on-location! She did this session as a surprise for her guy, and she brought along some items that belong to him. He plays the guitar, and I really don't think he'll ever look at his guitar the same again.


And who knew that darts could be so sexy...




It was such a fun time, and she totally nailed it....see how easy she makes it look to be supermodel gorgeous!

Actually, just sitting there looking smoking hawt is a lot harder than you might think (but not for her)....


I love it when friends come along to lend support during shoots because they always know what to say to get a laugh!
Oh and we had to throw in some Jack to make it a true bar shot! It's been a looooong time since my bar hopping days, so it was a nice change of pace for me. I was so glad to spend the day with such a sweet and awesome woman, and thank you to everyone who had a hand in pulling this session off!

Dare To Be Michelle James Beautiful: Augusta, Georgia Professional Headshots

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I'm so excited to write this blog post about some fun and exciting things that Augusta Boudoir has been able to establish to help bring you an unforgettable and beautiful experience. Did you know that when you book a full session with Augusta Boudoir, you also get the experience and professionalism of Michelle James Hair Productions?!!! Yes, the ladies at Michelle James in beautiful Surrey Center provide professional on-location hair and make-up for Augusta Boudoir sessions. They use Aveda products and have specialized training and expertise in all the areas needed to make your session awesome.

Together, we've joined forces to bring some serious sexy to Augusta, Georgia!

The staff at Michelle James is located inside Surrey Center, and we've created a Surrey Center experience that will knock your socks off. It's called the "Dare to Be Michelle James Beautiful" package, which was designed for the more conservative diva who wants to be beautiful but doesn't want to go all out with a boudoir session. It's also perfect for getting professional head shots that are fun with a hint of edgy!

When you "Dare to Be Michelle James Beautiful", you will take a seat and relax as the professional stylists at Michelle James in Surrey Center pamper you with hair and make-up. Then the glamorous fun continues with a one hour Surrey Center outdoor session. This dare includes up to 3 wardrobe changes, with 30 different edited images to choose from. You can select 20 images include in your 5x5 soft look book, which has a magazine feel to it. You also receive 5 edited image to download, with print permission up to 8x10.

Meet the staff at Michelle James. Kayla and Grace are the main on-location hair/make-up artists who transform Augusta Boudoir clients into looking like they just stepped out of a magazine.....




Sharon is one of the owners, and she is the main stylist who does all the Michelle James Beautiful clients while at Surrey Center. She has a photography & modeling background, so she is awesome at being hands on during the Michelle James Beautiful shoots!

Jill is the person at Michelle James with magic hands. She does all the facials and massage therapy. You'll walk out of there with baby soft beautiful skin. Her facials also include a skin moisturizing treatment that is great for getting rid of dry skin before boudoir sessions.

Be assured that all the staff who do your hair/make-up on location are female, but I'm introducing you to the guys at Michelle James too....they're a lot of fun!

Audie is also part-owner of Michelle James. He's a ton of fun to be around at the salon.


I hear that Scott recently got engaged, so he's off the market ladies but you can still see him at Michelle James!

And finally, Wanda is the person who does all the behind the scenes operations at Michelle James. She's probably the person you'll talk to on the phone...she's super nice so call her to make an appointment. Oh, and when Michelle James does your hair/make-up for your Augusta Boudoir session, you get a little gift from them in the mail. Sweet!

Lucky 7 Artists in Augusta - Georgia Boudoir Photographer

I had a chance to step out of my own comfort zone with this super sexy and super cool shoot in downtown Augusta with Lucky 7 Tattoo. It's ironic that about half my clients have at least one tattoo somewhere on their body, but until doing this shoot, I had never actually stepped foot in a tattoo shop before. Walking through the Lucky 7 door stretched my creativity and challenged me in so many new ways.

It was great meeting the staff at Lucky 7...they are artists like me, although I think my subjects sure are a lot sexier than theirs...



I think it's pretty amazing that Lucky 7 has been in Augusta, Georgia for only 3 months, yet they have evidently built a pretty good client base already. It is jointly owned by R.J. and Chris, who is the main tattoo artist and grew up in the industry. He has been tattooing in Augusta for over 13 years. R.J. came to Augusta from New York and has helped establish a great work environment for the home of some of Augusta's top tattoo artists. I thought it was interesting that they've also managed to attract an artist all the way from Las Vegas!


This shoot was little bit edgy and a whole lot of fun!


I hate to ruin a tattoo shop's rough around the edges image, but I actually found that I have a lot in common with the staff at Lucky 7. I felt right at home there partly because they are parents like me. Don't tell anyone, but I even saw a mini-van parked out front of the shop.

I don't have any tattoos, so I went into this viewing it as a an educational field trip of sorts. I came out of it with a softer heart because I made some very touching discoveries. I learned that people get tattoos for many reasons, including reminding them of someone they lost or celebrating a victory, or both.

You see the vine on her mid-section....she lost her mother and grandmother to cancer so each year that she is cancer-free, she adds to her vine to celebrate another year of living. Whew...here come the tears in my eyes!!



When I'm doing an on-location boudoir session, I don't like bringing many of my own props because you just never know what you're going to find on-location that will add fun to the session and make it truly unique.

While I was exploring the Lucky 7 shop searching for props, I came across this guy and asked him if he'd like to join us. Are you kidding...he wasn't about to turn me down for the chance to be part of this "bare bones boudoir" shot. You can tell that this is the most excitement he's had in quite a while...he kept that devious little grin on his face the whole time!!



The Lucky 7 space is HUGE!!!!!!! I mean, HUGE!!!! I loved exploring every inch of it, which had all sorts of options for completely different looks. It really is a great place, and I hope that you'll stop by and say hi or even get some ink if you're ever in downtown Augusta, Georgia! You might even see some of the Augusta Boudoir artwork on their walls...along with other art from local artists!