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I (Used To) Hate Gift Shopping For Men

Fabulous Boudoir Photography

Or

I (Used to) Hate Gift Shopping for Men

Or

Never Buy Him Socks Again

Ok, ladies.  It’s that time again:  Valentines, Father’s Day, anniversary, or-shudder-his birthday.  And-since we generally want to make sure we receive fabulous gifts when our turn comes around, we HAVE to get a gift!  (Ok-and maybe LOVE comes into the picture too.)  But what to get?  He doesn’t need another shirt-and fancy watches are SO Pre-Recession.   Well, I have an idea for you that will knock his socks off– those same socks you bought him on his LAST birthday.

Are you ready?  Boudoir photography.  No-I’m serious.  Yes, of course of you.

Picture it:  you present him with a fabulous image box with a large bow on it.  The glamorous heels on the front cover look just like a pair you happen to own, so he’s curious.  He opens the lid slowly-and he quite literally is speechless.    It’s you!  And you’re fabulous-and sexy-and wearing the hottest outfit he’s ever seen.  He can’t believe his eyes!  After relishing each and every image, he looks back up at you.  And-well, I’ll let you finish the rest of the story.

A boudoir photography session is great fun.  You’ll be creating a private gift that will be a special secret that only the two of you will share-unless, of course, you just HAVE to show all of your girlfriends.  You can wear fabulous lingerie or some other sexy outfit and your photographer can use creative posing and fantastic lighting to make you look absolutely glamorous.  Boudoir photography is not nude photography-although it is often nude appearing.  To add sensuality to the session, use beautiful wraps and several fun props.  Use your imagination, and think about some of your man’s interests.  In the past, gals have used guitars, cowboy hats, footballs, jerseys, parts of a military uniform, boas, flowers, and even a camel whip!

Now, if you are thinking you would be too modest/shy/totally freaked out to lounge around in front of anyone, don’t worry.  Do, however, look around for an established and respected professional studio.  (DO NOT reply to the creepy GWC (guy with camera) that took an ad out on Craig’s List.)

So now what?  Well, you might need to go buy a new pair of heels-or dig that sexy nightie out of the drawer.  Do some research.  Find a local photographer. Check out the fab photos on www.StilettosPhotography.com. Then, book a session.  Sure, you’re going to thank your photographer, but not as well as Your Man is going to thank YOU.

About the Author

Barbara Griest-Devora is with Stilettos Boudoir Photography, the boudoir division of Still Life Photography by Alexander Devora, located in San Antonio. Please visit www.StilettosPhotography.com.

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FashionWings (TM) White Feather Wings & Halo for Baby Toddlers 6-18mo as Photo Props, Fairy, Angel, Cupid Costume. Bonus My Angel Moment Photo Frame.


FashionWings (TM) White Feather Wings & Halo for Baby Toddlers 6-18mo as Photo Props, Fairy, Angel, Cupid Costume. Bonus My Angel Moment Photo Frame.


$16.99


A thin piece of cardboard is used as a base to define wing shape with feathers and downs glued to fully cover on both sides.
Two elastic straps are attached for easy wear on the shoulders as costume or be hidden for photo shoots.
An iron wire is embedded in the wings so they can be bent to different viewing angles.
Angel halos (boas/rings) are made of super soft full-fluff or half-fluff marabou…

Cupid Bow And Arrow Set


Cupid Bow And Arrow Set



Set includes a plastic toy bow and an arrow with a sequin heart tip! Bow is approximately 18.5″ long and arrow is approximately 12.5″ long not including feather end….


Cupid's Bow and Arrow Prop


Cupid’s Bow and Arrow Prop


$6.99


Play Cupid this Halloween with Cupid’s Bow and Arrow set. Red plastic bow with white arrow with red glitter heart on one end and feathers on the other end. For use only as a prop, not intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age. Great accessory for your Halloween or Valentine’s day costume….

Hearts Desire Photo Prop


Hearts Desire Photo Prop



Heart’s Desire Prop – The simple shape of a heart appeals to everyone, and is a classic symbol of love. Our Heart’s Desire prop is perfect for engagement, children’s and Valentines portraits….


Little Sweet Heart Hat Knitting Pattern - 5 Sizes Included


Little Sweet Heart Hat Knitting Pattern – 5 Sizes Included



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sizes you will receive directions for:Newborn0-3 Months3-6 Months6-12 Months12 Months – 3 YearsThis is a beginner level pattern and is knit in the round.You have permission to sell the finished product – please leave a link to my Etsy shop in your product listing:www.etsy.com/shop/melodysmakings~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…


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