Purrs & Pooches with Smooches

Purrs & Pooches with Smooches

We are working with Bowie CLAW once again to bring you photographs that capture your sweet fur baby’s personality just in time for Valentine’s Day!

For those of you with fur babies, this is an opportunity to show off your “sweet baby gurl” or “good boi”, get adorable photographs done, and create something really special for cards that you send out, or share on social media! 

Now, if you love those kisses, we’ve got fun up our sleeve!  It’s a kissing booth set, just for your fur baby, to show off his or her chonky self, and if we can get a tongue out, or better yet, a little drool… you’ll know that your sweetie knows exactly what to do!  Imagine adorable cards that you send out to friends and family, or get allll the likes on Facebook and other social media platforms…  your sweet kitty or pup will be the talk of your circle of loved ones!

We have a few surprises, too, but we can’t say what it is right now!  Just know that we’ve added to our set, and we’re looking forward to giving you that WOW experience with it.

Here’s what you’ll receive for your $20 donation:  a phone call to discover your dog’s personality so we can choose what you might want to bring to make your photographs really special; a 10 minute session that is sure to ensue hilarity; and a lightly retouched digital file that is perfect for social media, cards, and small, sentimental gifts.  You’ll receive your digital file by Feb 1.  For an additional $10, you’ll receive a 4x6 print of the matching digital file, and $5 will go to Bowie CLAW.

Print packages from this will also be available at volume pricing, starting at $49.00.  10% of the proceeds will go back to Bowie CLAW.  This is a huge opportunity to help a wonderful cause, and have beautiful photographs that you can enjoy all year long, as they aren’t too “festive”.  We’ll do a couple with the kissing booth, and then a few others that will make you swoon.  You’ll receive your prints directly from the printhouse by Feb 5.  We also have a couple of digital packages for sale, which will be ready for you by Feb 1.

This event will be held at Calvert Brewing Company, located at 15850 Commerce Ct, UM.  They offer lots of delicious brews, and there’s a food truck there every Saturday.

For more information, please feel free to contact Megan at 240-766-8966.  To find out more about Bowie CLAW and all they do, please visit their Facebook page.

Ask about our flat cards, perfect for sending out, or using as your child's Valentine card at school! They come in packs of 25-4x5 cards, with envelopes, for $70.  Each additional set is $50.  This includes your set up fee. 

Here's 2 samples:

               

The Bee You Beautiful Experience: This Is Me Luxury Photography Sessions

We believe that our This Is Me sessions are transformational experiences.  We start with a simple phone call to discover who our client is, and what she loves about herself.

Then, when a client comes in, she's usually filled with nervous excitement, even though she's had her calls to discover who she is and how she's being photographed.  It's just super-exciting to do something for herself!

However, the magic begins when she sits down in the chair and gets her hair and makeup done.  As the makeup artist works her magic and talks to the client, all of those fears start to melt away.

After getting into her clothes, we start the session.  I carefully pose my client, coach her with expression and other details... and then at the end of the first segment, I get the pleasure of showing her one or two of her photographs, and the reaction is priceless.

"Are you kidding me? Oh my god, is that me???"

Tears and laughter are mixed together as relief washes over her, and then we really get to business.  The reality of her beauty, confidence, strength, and empowerment starts to glow, and the smiles and posing comes more easily.

So by the time our session is finished, we've shared something that is almost sacred.  We've laughed, we've shared, and we've been vulnerable in such a beautiful way; it's an experience that my client will always remember with joy and nostalgia.

The next part is probably the most fun:  The Premiere and Design Consultation.  We project the photographs so that you can truly enjoy them... and seeing them gasp with shock when they see their authenticity being displayed in such a beautiful way is life-affirming.  

This is the magic of a This Is Me session.

But wait... there's more!

But first, can you imagine going on a very fancy date with your partner, at a fine restaurant, and you get dressed up, and you're so excited!  You haven't eaten in three days because you want to savor every bite.  You arrive, and valet parking takes your car to the parking lot for you.  As you walk, escorted by your partner, you take in all of the sights and sounds and smells.  So far it's an amazing experience.  The tuxedo-clad server brings you champagne, and assists you in making your choices for your appetizers, dinner and wine pairings.

And then, you are brought all of the ingredients, ready for you to cook yourself at home.

WHAT????

That's kind of what a shoot-and-burn photographer does with giving their clients a USB with all of the photographs.  At home, you have no idea what should go with what, how to crop them, send them to a lab, there's no guidance.

During your Premiere and Design Consultation, we'll put a collection together that best tells your story and will help you to feel confident, strong, empowered, and beautiful, every time you look at your artwork.

A few weeks later, I come to your home and deliver your artwork to you!  I'll even help you to install your collection.  This isn't any old print... we use a professional lab that has the most beautiful pearlized canvas and metal for this kind of artwork.  The best thing is that your artwork doesn't need framing!

Here's a testimonial from a client who had a This Is Me session done:

"I recently came into my 40s, and with 2 young children, I was really not paying attention to myself.  Megan helped me remember that I am special, that I'm a woman, and I'm my own person.  When I look at my photographs, I'm reminded that I'm beautiful, every day, and I am empowered to follow my dreams.  I love these photographs of me, and my artwork is beautifully displayed in my bedroom.  We redecorate our bedroom just to go with the theme of my photographs!" - Brandie, age 42

She started out wanting some mainstream boudoir photos and you won’t believe what she did!!

What a Transformation!

When Robin called me, she wanted to ask about doing boudoir photos, but definitely wanted something different, but had no idea.

With this in mind, we talked about different things, such as what she loves about her life, what she loves about her partner, what they enjoy doing together, and what her hobbies were. 

She loved that she was in good shape, had just quit her job to pursue a business, and felt free.  She loves her husband because they enjoy life together and they are best friends.  They enjoy road trips together, and they golf together.  She gardens, reads, and loves to decorate her home.

As we were engaged in our conversation, I noticed that she got really excited about golfing.  I asked her if she had her own clubs.  She very proudly said she received new ones for Christmas, and she was excited to use them in good weather.

I said to her that we could use the golfing theme for her session, and she was so excited!  She wondered how we could do that, though, because she didn’t want to get a cheesy costume.

Together, we planned her outfit:  a red or black cute bra that would peak out of a button down blouse, tied right under her bust, red plaid hot shorts, white knee socks, and black heels.  We added a visor and some jewelry, and we were practically done.  This was going to be totally unlike any outfit for a pinup shoot she’d thought of!!!

We discussed some other looks, and she ended up with a cute black dress she liked to go on fancy dates with him in, and finally, she wanted to do the classic big bow in front and nude behind… that was sexy and daring.  She loved the idea of her outfits!

Next we talked about how she wanted to feel about herself during the session.  She said she wanted to feel elegant but fun, strong and gentle, and definitely sexy.  I asked her to visualize where she would put her artwork in her home, and she chose over her bed… then I asked her how she thought it would make her feel to see that every single day, as being the last thing she saw at night, and the first thing in the morning.  “It would help me see that I am confident, beautiful, and strong, and that I love my husband, and myself!  What a great reinforcement!”

We scheduled her experience, and then I had Stephanie call her to discuss makeup needs.  Stephanie got a really good idea of what Robin wanted, and was prepared for the day.  Robin was already in the zone, prepping her skin with scrubs and moisturizer, drinking water, getting a massage, her hair done the week before, her mani-pedi done about 2 days before to match the reds, and also ordered all of her clothing and accessories.  I coached her every couple of days with emails and calls.  We really got to know each other well.

The day of the session arrived, and Robin entered my home studio with confidence, and a little bit of nervous excitement.  However, after we did her before shot, Stephanie got her in the chair and started her transformation, ending with gorgeous eyelashes that Robin was so excited to wear.

She got changed into her first outfit, and when she emerged, there she was, the Pinup Girl of her dreams.  She was blown away by the transformation, and said, “I’m ready!”

We did fun poses and laughed a lot!  We pretended to “shoot a hole in one” as the double entendre joke in one of her pinup photographs, and many other fun photographs that are influenced by the famous artwork of Gil Elvgren.  Then we photographed her in her gorgeous black dress, and finally the peek-a-boo giant red bow.

Then it was time to view her photographs.  These, of course, were not retouched, as she was seeing them minutes after her session.  She was really eager to see them, and started to cry as we went through them, choosing her favorites and then we came upon her absolute 5 favorite photographs to create the collection, Hollyhock.

I retouched them, sent her a sneak peek of each one, and then the day arrived to deliver her beautiful artwork.  She was breathless.  When she opened it under layers of protective covering, she gasped and said, “This is even more beautiful than I thought it was!!”  We clinked sparkling wine and enjoyed a light snack of cheese, crackers and grapes, and celebrated her beauty, strength, empowerment, and humor.

The next day was Valentine’s day.  She presented it with a big ribbon on their bed for when he came home from work.  She was wearing the black dress, as they were going to a fancy restaurant after.  He was so thrilled with his gift, and told her that she looks like a superstar!  His reaction was the final confidence builder she wanted, and she called me the next day, crying and laughing because she couldn’t believe that photos like these would make her feel so wonderful!

The reason I give the experience the way I do is because I want women to feel beautiful in their own skin and personal style every single day.  With asking question about what’s most important to a client, coaching her, and giving her attention, pampering her, along with gorgeous photographic artwork, the feelings of confidence, empowerment, beauty and strength are sure to boost my client’s day every day.

And that’s my why.

If you would love information about experiencing this kind of attention and artwork to remind you everyday how amazing you are, please click here.  If you would love to join a forum that encourages, empowers, and helps women rediscover their best selves, click here to join our private Facebook Group.  In there, we'll discuss all kinds of topics pertaining to women, encourage and uplift each other, and sometimes there will even be giveaways!

Guest Blog Post: Liz Hostetler with Le-veL

 Meet my friend, Liz Hostetler.  She's a consultant with the Le-Vel company, and has been using their Thrive Experience for over 18 months.  I have watched her become much more energetic, happier, and I know from her stories, it's helped her family, too.

I invited her to say a few words about her product, because even though we just celebrated the holidays, including New Year's, Valentine's Day is in six weeks... And you know what that means!

We are going to be photographing all kinds of Lovelies for three different types of sessions:  "This Is Me", "Blanc Boudoir", and "Bee Burlesque Pinup".  When I spoke with Liz about how her product could help my clients, she said that her clients could get started right away and start seeing results with decreased belly bloat pretty quickly. 

It’s that time of year when it seems everyone is looking at their current health situation and starting to make resolutions to “fix” it.  Making a lifestyle change is what can really make a difference. Diet plans, especially ones with time frames, are temporary “fixes”. Most people fall right back into old habits when the time period ends.

Thankfully, I was introduced to a simple, three-step process that is completed in the first 30 minutes of my day that has made an incredible difference in how I feel each and every day. I used to do very restrictive diet programs combined with intense workouts two or three times a year that had good results each time, but I was not enjoying life.

 

Now I can enjoy life – have that glass of wine (or two), eat that brownie or have a piece of cake – and remain healthy, active and full of energy. Now I know - it all starts with your gut.

GUT health matters!

 Why am I so tired (gut health)
 Why do I keep getting sick (gut health)
 Why do I toss and turn at night (gut health)
 Why is my mood low (gut health)
 Why is my digestion irregular (gut health)
 Why do I hang on to weight around my waist (gut health again!)

They say our GUT is our second BRAIN for a reason! 

How can you create a happy, healthy gut?

Add Thrive to your daily routine!

Thrive is an easy, three-step system that can fit into anyone’s life and provide amazing results. Thrive is about filling in the nutritional gaps in your daily routine by supplementing your body with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics it needs to function at a premium level.

 

Adding Thrive to your morning routine will help prepare you for a Bee You Beautiful session. You will notice your belly bloat will decrease, your mood will elevate, and your energy will improve resulting in a more confident, comfortable you.

When you start using Thrive you are not alone. As your coach I will guide you. We will have a conversation to discuss what Thrive can help you with (increased energy, improved sleep, mental clarity, etc) before you start. We will then stay in contact each day as you begin to discuss how you are feeling and to help with any questions that may arise. I am here to help tailor the product dosage to your specific needs. I will coach you throughout your journey to a healthier, happier you.

Liz Hostetler 

240-508-7589 cell

Lizhos.Thrive2Point0.com

If you would love to contact Liz to discover more about her product and how it can help you prep for a Bee You Beautiful session, please give her a call!

Bee in love with the artwork of your life!

Authentically yours,
Megan

Valentine's Day Extravaganza Event January 30, 2016

Stay tuned for more details!