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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Carissa | Peek-a-Boo
I encourage my clients to bring props- Carissa decided to bring her dog! It made for an adorable pin up photo!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Why I Shoot Boudoir...
Those of you who know me personally might be thinking "Why in the world is Sarah photographing half naked women?" among other things ;) I love the Peek-a-Boo side of my business. In an effort to explain why I'm drawn to this type of photography, let's begin with what Boudoir is, and also what it is not:
bou⋅doir
[boo-dwahr, -dwawr]
–noun
a woman's bedroom or private sitting room.
In Photography:(Wikipedia)
A great deal of "boudoir" is now created in the photographer's studio, where it has become very fashionable to create a set of sensual images for ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes in the "boudoir style". This often takes the shape of partly clothed images or images in lingerie, and has become more than just a passing fad for brides to surprise their future husbands. Although in the past there were many negative connotations associated with boudoir photography, in recent years the trend has begun to gain momentum, and the entire look of boudoir photography has begun to change.
What Boudoir is not:
Distasteful or pornographic.
"Peek-a-Boo" by New Beginnings Photography
My goal is to make every woman feel gorgeous. Too often, we see images like this in a magazine or on tv:
These images reinforce the notion that as women, we have to be a size 2, 5'11" blond bombshell in order to be beautiful. That, ladies, is just not true. I fully believe every woman is beautiful no matter her age, size, hair color, etc. and feel blessed that I am able to pick up a camera and show average women what they don't acknowledge when they look in the mirror every day.
I have always loved fashion mags and watching Bravo's Project Runway. In High School, my dream was to photograph super thin, stylish models for the cover of Elle and W. I have discovered that it is much more rewarding to show a woman who doesn't know the extent of her beauty how gorgeous she is than to take pictures of girls who make a living off of how beautiful they are.
These sessions are geared toward women who are either in committed relationships to share with their significant others or who want gorgeous photos to boost their self confidence and show their kiddos 30 years down the road (see Freddie, Mommy was a hottie!)
If you have questions or reservations about this style of photography, please pick up the phone or shoot me an email. I would love to give you a tour of my studio and get to know you a little better! (217-679-2757 or Sarah@nbpstudio.com)
Thanks to Victoria's Semi Annual Sale, We've added a few A-dorable pieces to the wardrobe (and check out the new chair- the pink stripes totally remind me of VS!):
After hours of sewing, My fabulous mother created this A-mazing curtain to separate the consultation area from the changing room:
Peek-a-Boo!
bou⋅doir
[boo-dwahr, -dwawr]
–noun
a woman's bedroom or private sitting room.
In Photography:(Wikipedia)
A great deal of "boudoir" is now created in the photographer's studio, where it has become very fashionable to create a set of sensual images for ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes in the "boudoir style". This often takes the shape of partly clothed images or images in lingerie, and has become more than just a passing fad for brides to surprise their future husbands. Although in the past there were many negative connotations associated with boudoir photography, in recent years the trend has begun to gain momentum, and the entire look of boudoir photography has begun to change.
What Boudoir is not:
Distasteful or pornographic.
"Peek-a-Boo" by New Beginnings Photography
My goal is to make every woman feel gorgeous. Too often, we see images like this in a magazine or on tv:
These images reinforce the notion that as women, we have to be a size 2, 5'11" blond bombshell in order to be beautiful. That, ladies, is just not true. I fully believe every woman is beautiful no matter her age, size, hair color, etc. and feel blessed that I am able to pick up a camera and show average women what they don't acknowledge when they look in the mirror every day.
I have always loved fashion mags and watching Bravo's Project Runway. In High School, my dream was to photograph super thin, stylish models for the cover of Elle and W. I have discovered that it is much more rewarding to show a woman who doesn't know the extent of her beauty how gorgeous she is than to take pictures of girls who make a living off of how beautiful they are.
These sessions are geared toward women who are either in committed relationships to share with their significant others or who want gorgeous photos to boost their self confidence and show their kiddos 30 years down the road (see Freddie, Mommy was a hottie!)
If you have questions or reservations about this style of photography, please pick up the phone or shoot me an email. I would love to give you a tour of my studio and get to know you a little better! (217-679-2757 or Sarah@nbpstudio.com)
Thanks to Victoria's Semi Annual Sale, We've added a few A-dorable pieces to the wardrobe (and check out the new chair- the pink stripes totally remind me of VS!):
After hours of sewing, My fabulous mother created this A-mazing curtain to separate the consultation area from the changing room:
Peek-a-Boo!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Peek-a-Boo Open House
I'm thrilled that I've had tons of interest in my Valentine Vixen Mini Sessions and Regular Peek-a-Boo sessions! I know some of you are probably thinking- who is this chick who's asking me to strip down into my skivvies and pose for pictures?! If you have questions or concerns about booking a session or just want to see more of my work and the different products NBP offers, I'm hosting an open house for my potential Peek-a-Boo clients.
I will be in the studio on Tuesday and Wednesday between 5:00 and 7:00 this week for anyone who would like to stop in, tour the studio and see what this whole "Peek-a-Boo" thing is all about! I'd love to chat with you and answer any questions you have.
NBP Studio is located at 801 South Grand Ave. West, on the corner of S. Grand and Glenwood above the "About your Hair" salon. Please enter through the front door off of S. Grand.
See you soon!
I will be in the studio on Tuesday and Wednesday between 5:00 and 7:00 this week for anyone who would like to stop in, tour the studio and see what this whole "Peek-a-Boo" thing is all about! I'd love to chat with you and answer any questions you have.
NBP Studio is located at 801 South Grand Ave. West, on the corner of S. Grand and Glenwood above the "About your Hair" salon. Please enter through the front door off of S. Grand.
See you soon!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Sara and Brian- Wedding Sneak Peek
I don't think these two could have chosen a colder day for their wedding! Sara told me back in April that she wanted snow... and she got it. All 7 inches of it!
More coming soon, I just couldn't wait any longer to put a few of my faves up!
More coming soon, I just couldn't wait any longer to put a few of my faves up!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Everything Weddings Expo 2010
We're setting up our glam Peek-a-Boo booth at Springfield's Everything Weddings Expo this Sunday! Forget cuff links or a watch for your fiance's wedding day gift. Imagine the surprise on his face when he opens an album full of super hot pics of you!
411:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center
January 24
12:00-4:00
Booth 315
We're looking forward to meeting all you newly engaged gals! Make sure you stop by the booth to register for a fab giveaway.
411:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center
January 24
12:00-4:00
Booth 315
We're looking forward to meeting all you newly engaged gals! Make sure you stop by the booth to register for a fab giveaway.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Bonjour from the NBP Studio!
As of January 1, NBP has made its home at 801 South Grand Avenue West! We are thrilled to offer our clients a private studio with a dressing room, Peek-a-Boo wardrobe and a consultation room. Not to mention a separate shooting room with brand-new backdrops, funky furniture and a professional studio lighting system. Coming soon: The scoop on the VIP Opening Party and upcoming specials!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Peek-a-Boo Vixens
What a way to kick-off the new studio--with two gorgeous boudoir clients! Liz rocked the red lipstick and looks like a supermodel in her sultry shots and sassy pin-up photos! The absolute highlight of her session: upon seeing a photo of herself, shocked she said, "That's not me, Sarah!"
"Yes it is, Liz, you're gorgeous!"
That's when you know you've done your job as the photographer. NBP's Peek-a-Boo is all about showing every woman that she IS beautiful!
Hey Girl, Hey! Stephanie brought it today with her spunky attitude and fab panty collection, and the camera loved her sexy curves and smile. Being so relaxed and confident on set, Steph really shines in each of her shots.
Ladies--book your Valentine Vixen session for January 30th or 31st for fierce photos and a fabulous experience! Sessions are booking quickly-- Get it girls!
"Yes it is, Liz, you're gorgeous!"
That's when you know you've done your job as the photographer. NBP's Peek-a-Boo is all about showing every woman that she IS beautiful!
Hey Girl, Hey! Stephanie brought it today with her spunky attitude and fab panty collection, and the camera loved her sexy curves and smile. Being so relaxed and confident on set, Steph really shines in each of her shots.
Ladies--book your Valentine Vixen session for January 30th or 31st for fierce photos and a fabulous experience! Sessions are booking quickly-- Get it girls!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Valentine Vixen Mini-Sessions
Sessions are limited! Call to schedule your date: January 16th, 30th or 31st.
Monday, December 28, 2009
And the Winner is...
I put out a call in late November for nominations to give a deserving family $500 of custom photography. It is by no means on the same scale as "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" but I wanted to give back to the community and use my gifts and talents to do so.
I received an email while at work and was blubbering by the third paragraph. I photographed Megan's family in the spring and was delighted with her thoughtful, loving description of this family:
"When I first read the nomination idea I immediately considered one of the families that until recently was much like every other “normal” family. The moments that I have been in the presence of the "T" family as they embrace their situation and face it head on, have left me feeling amazed. Amazed by their emotional strength, their connection to one another and their perseverance to battle onward.
Brian and Heather decided to plant their family roots in the small town that they too grew up in. Home to 3 girls, 2 very tired parents and more nurses and hospital equipment then most people see in a lifetime!
"B" was born 2 months early. There were some signs late in Heather’s pregnancy that raised some concern. True to her intuition, there was something wrong. You see, B could not breathe, on her own. After many weeks of testing with no results, she was taken into surgery where a tracheotomy was performed, muscle biopsy taken and a feeding tube was inserted. Weeks later, B was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopothy Disorder. Four months and three days later after she was moved to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, B returned home. She survives with her ventilator in tow, 24 hours a day, a vitamin cocktail may times throughout the day and the nurses who provide nearly constant care.
Heather has taken a leave of absence from her teaching position to be with B and her sisters. B’s care alone would cause most people to become overwhelmed and become down beat. However, Brian and Heather have taken this wrench thrown into their life and try to see the positive in any situation. As focused on the positive and all of Brooke’s improvements, it is hard to look beyond the obvious reminders that their little angel is living a different life. Their home is quite crowded. B must sleep in a chair that folds out to a twin bed in their living room to give space to her, the ventilator, and the nurse providing care. However, B is able to move throughout the home, with her four feet of ventilator tubing and the ventilator carried in a backpack! Brian and Heather are willing to follow B wherever she goes, because their goal is to create a life for her that is like all other girls. Their hope is that she will be vent free, running and playing like all other children! They say, “With her attitude and personality, we have no doubt she will be someone very special!”
For this reason I nominate Brian and Heather and their children to receive complimentary custom photography. Memories are all any of us have as time quickly passes by. My Christmas wish would be to give them the chance to beautifully capture the essence of their spirit and keep it alive on their walls. A professional photo opportunity is one that I am certain they would love. IF they had the money to pay for this, I am certain they would use it to put towards an expense for not only B, but their other girls. If selected, this chance will allow them to hold on to their beautiful family of five, in an artistic fashion, for all the years to come.
Thank you Megan for your beautiful nomination- I am looking forward to photographing both families in the next few months!
I received an email while at work and was blubbering by the third paragraph. I photographed Megan's family in the spring and was delighted with her thoughtful, loving description of this family:
"When I first read the nomination idea I immediately considered one of the families that until recently was much like every other “normal” family. The moments that I have been in the presence of the "T" family as they embrace their situation and face it head on, have left me feeling amazed. Amazed by their emotional strength, their connection to one another and their perseverance to battle onward.
Brian and Heather decided to plant their family roots in the small town that they too grew up in. Home to 3 girls, 2 very tired parents and more nurses and hospital equipment then most people see in a lifetime!
"B" was born 2 months early. There were some signs late in Heather’s pregnancy that raised some concern. True to her intuition, there was something wrong. You see, B could not breathe, on her own. After many weeks of testing with no results, she was taken into surgery where a tracheotomy was performed, muscle biopsy taken and a feeding tube was inserted. Weeks later, B was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopothy Disorder. Four months and three days later after she was moved to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, B returned home. She survives with her ventilator in tow, 24 hours a day, a vitamin cocktail may times throughout the day and the nurses who provide nearly constant care.
Heather has taken a leave of absence from her teaching position to be with B and her sisters. B’s care alone would cause most people to become overwhelmed and become down beat. However, Brian and Heather have taken this wrench thrown into their life and try to see the positive in any situation. As focused on the positive and all of Brooke’s improvements, it is hard to look beyond the obvious reminders that their little angel is living a different life. Their home is quite crowded. B must sleep in a chair that folds out to a twin bed in their living room to give space to her, the ventilator, and the nurse providing care. However, B is able to move throughout the home, with her four feet of ventilator tubing and the ventilator carried in a backpack! Brian and Heather are willing to follow B wherever she goes, because their goal is to create a life for her that is like all other girls. Their hope is that she will be vent free, running and playing like all other children! They say, “With her attitude and personality, we have no doubt she will be someone very special!”
For this reason I nominate Brian and Heather and their children to receive complimentary custom photography. Memories are all any of us have as time quickly passes by. My Christmas wish would be to give them the chance to beautifully capture the essence of their spirit and keep it alive on their walls. A professional photo opportunity is one that I am certain they would love. IF they had the money to pay for this, I am certain they would use it to put towards an expense for not only B, but their other girls. If selected, this chance will allow them to hold on to their beautiful family of five, in an artistic fashion, for all the years to come.
Thank you Megan for your beautiful nomination- I am looking forward to photographing both families in the next few months!
Monday, December 14, 2009
What ever happened to Beanie Babies and Tickle Me Elmo?
I had a "oh crap" moment today when I realized there is less than 2 weeks until Christmas... Time passes too quickly with work, shopping, decorating, wrapping... etc. I forget to stop and appreciate the month leading up to one of my favorite holidays. Next time you're out and about frustrated at Toys R Us because they're all out of Zhu Zhu pets, take a deep breath and remember it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Don't forget to nominate a family by December 24th!
This year's Christmas card- Gigi was not very happy with Mommy for making her wear those silly antlers. But doesn't she look soooo cute!?
Don't forget to nominate a family by December 24th!
This year's Christmas card- Gigi was not very happy with Mommy for making her wear those silly antlers. But doesn't she look soooo cute!?
Monday, November 30, 2009
Miss Brooklyn | Newborn
I loooove little babies- their tiny toes and hands and fingernails... so cute! I adore watching new parents coo and cuddle their little ones. Miss B is a lucky girl to have such loving parents!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Christmas Gif
My Grandy passed along this Christmas morning tradition to Rachel and I. She and her siblings (she was one of 5) would wake up to open stockings, properly clothe themselves (Christmas attire has always consisted of dress clothes in this fam- gotta look good for all of those pictures!) and eat breakfast before they were allowed to see the tree and open presents. The kids would wake up and try to be the first to say "Christmas Gif" to someone else. Supposedly this is what slaves in the south once did because they weren't able to give gifts- it was their way of celebrating.
This year, NBP is offering a "Christmas Gif" to a deserving family.
You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography - $500 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?
The rules:
- You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
- The nominee must reside in Illinois. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
- You must e-mail me the full story : Sarah@nbpstudio.com
The winner will be announced on Christmas Day - get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season - and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Sarah (and Gigers!)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thankful...
In my tear to get coffee, fill up my gas tank and leave town yesterday, I managed to lose my debit card at the filling station. I have seen so many 60 Minutes episodes about identity theft, I don't need to be reminded of how lucky I am that some honest person picked my card up off the ground and called my bank instead of racking up a ridiculous bill on my bank account. I'm so thankful that person chose to ignore my flaky-ness and do the right thing!
And, what's a blog post without a photo? Another shot from my Jersey beach vacay-
And, what's a blog post without a photo? Another shot from my Jersey beach vacay-
Monday, November 16, 2009
TRA Before and After
You don't have to ask me twice to proclaim my love for Totally Rad Actions. I have every set! They saved my workflow and allow me to be creative in post-processing. A few weeks ago, I submitted a recipe using Totally Rad Actions and Dirty Pictures (the fabbitty fab fab textures) to their website. In addition to being featured on the Recipe site, I wanted to share my photoshop culinary skills with my blog followers:
Recipe:
Pro Retouch
Prettyizer @ 40%
Pross Crossessed #1 @ 20%
Boutwell Magic Glasses @ 60%
Dirty Pictures texture Starla Fontaine @ 55% set to Hard Light blending mode
Dirty Pictures texture Foxy Laurinda @ 68% set to Overlay blending mode
Burn Out @ 35%
Friday, November 6, 2009
Move Over Real Housewives of NJ...
the Chatham Chicks are in town! (Who needs the drama and fake boobs when you've got us?) Thanks to my fab cousins for taking shots of all three of us (normally, my head gets photoshopped in b/c I'm the one behind the camera!)
One of the best shots of me. Oh cowl neck sweater...
One of the best shots of me. Oh cowl neck sweater...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bay Head, NJ
It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend with family in Bay Head, New Jersey. Even though it was "off season," weather on Saturday was a perfect 60 degrees and sunny. I had forgotten how much I love the east coast- being near the beach is so revitalizing- it's like rehab for my workaholic life!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Alex | Senior
Alex is a guy of many talents- in addition to playing the drums (since he was 8!), he can sing, dance and act! He's involved in Glenwood's Show Choir. If you haven't been to one of their performances, definitely check it out- these kids can sing like you would not believe! Seriously, move over American Idol!
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