Boudoir Beauty...

How many times do you think I can keep saying how much I love my job? A million times over and it would hold true every single time. I love my job!!!

Ok, now that I made that clear, let's talk boudoir...

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of spending the day with an amazing woman and her bff.  It was a total girls day that started with champagne and cheese and fruit and yummy- yummy candy. Then she headed off to the MUA for her pro MAC make up application. 

Wrapped tight in our Deborah Berard Photography robe, she sipped her champagne with a quiet calm that was completely infectious. And it wasn't too long until everyone involved forgot that this was a photo shoot and acted like we were playing dress up in our mothers closet. All while hitting the liquor cabinet. LOL!  
And it was fabulous!!!

As we started our shoot her calmness continued, and did it ever show! With each frame I could see exactly what I describe to women again and again and again... that confidence.  And was she ever having fun!  With her bbf by her side lending a hand with props, wardrobe and as a "fan"tastic fan holder, :) helping to keep everything moving as smooth as the silk Miss*** was wearing.

When it was all over she gave me a HUGE hug and paid me the best compliment ever. She told me that the shoot was fun, easy and much different than she expected. She really didn't find herself as nervous as she thought she would be. She felt sexy, and sensual, and she said that my directs and demonstrations made everything as simple as could be. I kept things moving and the energy flowing.

That right there was the best words I could have EVER heard!
I wish I could show you all of them because she is just THAT beautiful, but rules are rules. 

Enjoy...

It's simply been too long...

The title about sums it all up... it's simply been too long. It's been too long since I've been happy behind the lens. It's been too long since I've been allowed to utilize my own personal creativity. It's been too long since my last play date with another photographer just because we felt like experimenting.

With all that said, I have nothing else to contribute; Nothing except a few new images.

Meet the McKnights~

One of my last 3 weddings in the states, and it was held at the famous River Walk Marriage Island this evening under calm skies and light winds... and it was wonderful! I have such a personal attachment to my clients, and this couple was no exception. In fact, as Jennifer and I stood in her suite talking about the ceremony I welled up. Just after Matthew came to me bag in hand, Jeni was giggling "Go ahead Deb, open your gift!" My gift? Me... a gift? But its your day?
That's what kind of people Jennifer and Matt are. Beautiful, thankful, humble, kind, and amazing! In the box was an amazing bracelet with a camera charm!!! It was custom made just for me and it was incredible! I will cherish this forever... so thoughtful of you both. I love it!

Clayton joined me this wedding, playing with his new Mark II... I'm so jealous! :) So together we started snapping images of the bride preparing for her groom, as the groom grabbed a drink at the bar in the lobby of the Historic Mengar Hotel. Then we all waited, as Jen opened the patio door and walked up to an anxiously awaiting Matt. It was so wonderful to watch that first look. Matthew cried, I just love when they do that!

We all headed to Marriage Island where Rev. Henry Kahl performed the ceremony for the excited couple. Following the ceremony we took portraits of the bride and the groom then set them free to an evening at the Achiote Cafe' at the Hyatt.

Thank you for my beautiful bracelet! Thank you for allowing me the honor of being the one to capture this precious moment in your lives. It has been a pleasure! Oh, and I have to tell you that it takes one heck of a woman to climb a cement post in the middle of the street just for that "money shot", as Jen put it! You're the best girl!

Huge thank you to Clayton Austin for his beautiful video of Jennifer and Matthew!!! He has MAD skills!!!! (Be sure to turn off the volume for this blog before playing video) :)