Exciting Mimi's News!!!

This is an exciting time for Augusta Boudoir because of all the cool things happening with Mimi's Boutique. Just in case you don't know, my studio is located on the second level at Mimi's, so whatever exciting that happens at Mimi's is exciting for Augusta Boudoir as well!!

Mimi's manager Cindy and owner Margaret went to Market in New York City to shop for some super hot new items to add to Mimi's packed to the seems boutique. I just think it is so cool that they took that trip so they can bring a little bit of New York to Augusta.

Another exciting tidbit of news is that Mimi's is growing....yes, another location is opening at the end of March near Elegant Bridals in Augusta.

That means you'll have two cool Mimi's locations to visit. I'll let you know exactly when the grand opening is so you can see all the cool NYC merchandise.

If you haven't visited Mimi's, make the trip....it's located where Evans Town Center Blvd meets Washington Road in Evans....down from Poblano's in the same office complex as where Stonecrest used to be located. 601 North Belair Office Square, Suite 1.


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.

Some of My Favorite Boudoir Photographers in the World

What an honor it is to share this blog post with you. You are about to see some favorite images from very talented boudoir photographers whom I admire from across the United States and beyond. I know you love Augusta Boudoir images, but I'm happy to show you how boudoir is done elsewhere too. Most of these images are from some of my "boudie" friends who are part of my boudoir networking circle and I think they are some of the best boudoir photographers out there.


These are all shared with permission and are in no particular order. Their website and location is listed below their image. Much love in 2012 and may your year only get sexier!

Kim Mallory's Beautiful Woman Project
www.kimmallory.com
www.thebeautifulwomanproject.com



Karine Huard Photography (Montreal)
www.oboudoir.ca




Haute Shots (Las Vegas)
Haute Shots website



Sue Bryce (Australia)
www.inbedwithsue.com




Jenerations (New York)
http://www.jenerations.com




Cathy Empey, Women's Portrait Artist
http://www.cathyempey.com



Voulez vous Boudoir (Canada)
www.voulezvousboudoir.ca



Boudoir Coterie
www.boudoircoterie.com






Emily Kay Photography
www.boudoirchicphotography.com


Adley Studio (The Netherlands)
www.adleystudio.com





Breathless Boudoir
www.breathlessboudoir.com




Columbus Boudoir (Ohio)
www.columbusboudoir.com



Bare Boudoir Studio (Colorado)
www.BareBoudoirstudio.com



Boudoir On Film
www.BoudoirOnFilm.com






Dee Boyte Pictures
www.deeboyte.com





Bella Boudoir
www.kansascityboudoirphotography.com

Rain Avenue Photography
www.rainavenuephotography.com

Brooke Summer Photography & Bellezza Boudoir
http://www.brookesummer.com

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

www.augustaboudoir.com

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!

2012 Spokes Model Search for Augusta Boudoir

Visit the Augusta Boudoir website: www.augustaboudoir.com

Here's what being a SpokesModel means:

• You get a minimum of 2 complimentary mini sessions in 2012 from Augusta Boudoir. (we will shoot around your schedule, but the shoots are set up to meet our promotional needs and our vision)
• You get complimentary rep cards to pass out to all your adoring fans and anyone else who might be interested in Augusta Boudoir
• You will receive 10% of all sessions that book because of a direct referral from you
  
• You will be added to our VIP club, which means you will be super cool & you will get 40% off any product purchases
• You will get a special goody from Mimi's Boutique (Augusta Boudoir is located on the 2nd level of the Evans, Ga location of Mimi's)
  
• At the end of 2012, you get a book to hold a sampling of your favorite images
• At the end of 2012, you will receive a high resolution digital copy of 25 of your favorite images
  

Here are the Contest "Musts":

To Enter, you MUST:

• be between the ages of 21-65
• live in the CSRA for all of 2012 and be available for at least 2 promotional shoots in 2012
• be available for a test shoot during one day in January 2012
• be willing to sign a model release and a contract
  
• Submit 2 snapshots (not professional) of yourself: 1 full body and 1 that clearly shows your face
• Tell us a little about yourself, including: your name, age, address, why you wholeheartedly want to be a 2012 Augusta Boudoir Spokesmodel & how did you hear about this search?

Other Details:

• All entries must be submitted via email to: info@augustaboudoir.com between December 3, 2011 December 31, 2011.
• You don't have to be super skinny!!! Just feel comfortable and confident in your own skin.
  
• Sharon (that's me) will narrow the entries down to at least 5 entries, who will then do a test shoot in January. Those 5 people will then be selected via online voting.
  
• Any referral credits you earn can go towards purchases you would like to make of images from your sessions or towards your own custom session at full price.
• Voting will take place online
• We reserve the right to veto votes, and if need be, cancel the contest or void the chosen winner if circumstances change.
  
• Feel free to share this with anyone you think might make the perfect Spokesmodel
• Facebook entries will not be accepted.
• No worries, no nudity required!

Augusta Boudoir is located on the 2nd level of Mimi's Boutique & Intimates in Evans. Please visit Mimi's for a custom bra fitting or to shop for any accessories or lingerie! Mimi's is open Monday -Friday 10 6 and Saturday 10 -4.

For Brides

(for the full website, visit: www.augustaboudoir.com)

Brides, listen up!

If you're recently engaged, you've GOT TO HAVE a boudoir session from Augusta Boudoir so you can put some top secret images in your groom's hands the night of your wedding. Augusta Boudoir has a special gift just for brides (and your groom will totally love it!). It's a mini-accordion album full of your session's most beautiful and sexiest images that will be the BEST wedding gift you could ever give him!

Don't trust your boudoir experience to anyone else because we offer Georgia's top boudoir experience.

And while we're talking about wedding gifts, swing by Mimi's Boutique & Intimates to create your bridal lingerie wedding registry. You're gong to need lots of great intimates as a newlywed and for all the nights of your honeymoon. While you're at Mimi's shopping for lingerie, go ahead and add Augusta Boudoir to your gift registry!! That's right....your girlfriends can help get you either a session with Augusta Boudoir or a product.

Mimi's also has the perfect idea for a bridal shower....why not have a lingerie bridal shower after hours at Mimi's? It's a fun place for all your girlfriends to get together and it will be a shower you'll never forget!

Remember, it's not boudoir unless it's Augusta Boudoir. We are the TOP boudoir experts, with our full team of boudoir professionals....from Cindy at Mimi's who provides a complimentary fitting and will help guide your selection of lingerie, to the stylists at Michelle James and Salon Surreal, who provide on-location hair, make-up and eyelash application for your super sexy transformation. We have the only high-end boudoir studio in East Central Georgia, located on the 2nd level of Mimi's Boutique at 601 North Belair Square in Evans, Georgia. Augusta Boudoir provides a full BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE you simply cannot get anywhere else.

Oh, and if you haven't already picked out your wedding photographer, definitely talk to Melissa at Sofia Colton Photography because she has a super special bridal boudoir package that is not offered anywhere else (including from Augusta Boudoir).

If you need a cake, Sweet Madness (located next to Firehouse Subs on Columbia Road) can custom create your wedding cake and the groom's cake....they're AWESOME and super nice!