GIRLS NIGHT OUT {A Party Like No Other}...

Wink Boudoir is excited to introduce GIRLS NIGHT OUT! It's part boudoir, part photography, part girls night all wrapped into one amazing party! GIRLS NIGHT OUT is a chance to hang out with your girlfriends, get all glammed up with hair/make-up and have a fun and private photo shoot! This party is perfect for celebrating birthdays and bachelorette parties! And pricing starts at just $99. If you want to host a GIRLS NIGHT OUT or want more info on how it works, contact Wink for all the details.

Inspired by Maxim?! Oh yeah...

I truly believe that every girl deserves to feel like a model that could be featured on the cover of Maxim or Vogue! Wink is all about offering that experience...showing you that you are as amazing and sexy as any model in a magazine! It isn't often that a woman gets to see herself in a new light. Offering this empowering experience to women is hands down my favorite part of being a boudoir photographer!!

Here are some super sexy boudoir style images that have been featured in Maxim that I love...

Beautiful at Every Size|Glamour Magazine

This article from the latest issue of Glamour Magazine makes me so happy! Happy for women to see that it isn't your size that defines your beauty. Who says supermodels have to be super thin---well, everybody...until now! So thank you Glamour for showing us that "These bodies are beautiful at Every Size!"

Why every woman should pose nude | Article on Crushable.com

Well, it's the beginning of a new year and most likely, you have a list of resolutions and to-do's a mile long. I hope you take the next 5 minutes to read this article by Kat Rosenfield that was published by crushable. com about "why every woman should pose nude!" She does a great job explaining why you should add your very own boudoir shoot to the top of your 2011 Bucket List!

Click Link to View Article
http://crushable.com/other-stuff/bucket-list-why-every-woman-should-pose-nude/

Boudoir Inspired by Rihanna...

Boudoir style images are popping up all over the place. I recently caught a glimpse of Rihanna's new album "LOUD" and just loved her images. They are sexy, classy and just amazing. It's so fun to see boudoir photography gaining popularity. I love seeing women exude and embrace their femininity...just inspiring. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

**Valentine's Day Boudoir Special** {Portland, Oregon Boudoir)

Baby it's cold outside...

so what better way to turn up the heat than a flirty boudoir photo shoot for your honey. All boudoir sessions booked now through January 30th, 2011 will receive **10% off package pricing, a **FREE 11x14 wall portrait and **25% off discount code for CKL Lingerie!

Contact Wink today to take advantage of this special!

A Little Honesty...

It all began with new lighting equipment. I have had my eye on it for a while and just knew it would be perfect for boudoir sessions. So it arrived and I had the brilliant idea that I would set it up in my room and do my own mini boudoir session with the help of my hubby behind the camera. How hard could it be? I mean, I know how to pose and he knows how to focus the camera. Ya, not so much!

First off, I felt like I had no idea what I was doing. I have been directing and positioning clients all year and now that its me I realize I can't see myself. And my husband, who was very willing and excited about this idea, is rapidly getting frustrated and we are both realizing this may not work. I am trying to direct him and pose myself and work with the new lighting and about 40 minutes in we call it good.

But it was not for nothing. I learned so much from those 40 minutes! I now know what it feels like to be in my clients shoes (or high heels), how much it helps to have reassurance, posing advice and constant positive feedback. I also realize, that even with coaching, not just anyone can pick up a camera and do this stuff. But most importantly, I realize how brave my clients are for allowing me to use their images in advertising, on face book and my website. So, thank you so much to all the amazing ladies I have had the pleasure to photograph this year! Your trust and faith in me has been overwhelming and you have all inspired me!

Here are a few of me that made the cut . . .

We're Bringing Curvy Back...

{A Note from Kim...}

I've never been a size 2 or even a 10. I've never thought of myself as pretty, let alone beautiful. Wink was something I've admired from afar but never ever gave a second thought. Plus size women just can't look like those women on the website. I am a plus sized woman.

As the session got closer I was a roller coaster of thoughts leading up to the day. First excitement, then pure nervousness ... probably leaning closer to fear. Megan immediately made me feel relaxed and confident. Any self consciousness that was felt was gone after the first picture was taken. After that point it was pure fun. Outfit after outfit and pose after pose I forgot about all my hesitations.

My session was a joint session with my best friend. We had a great time. Megan had great input on what would look good. During the session I felt beautiful, confident and renewed.
Pictures were emailed. The feeling was overwhelming. I could NOT believe it was me. I was pretty...even beautiful. I never expected to see myself look like that. The first word that came to mind in both me and my best friend was that we felt "empowered".

Wink isn't just the name of a company. It's a feeling. Megan isn't just a photographer. She's a gift.

~ Kim

{A Few Images of Kim...}

Not a size 2? Boudoir is still for You!!

{A Note from Corie...}

Curves, jiggly bits, big, Lane Bryant, stretch marks, large, cellulite and plus size are all words that would describe my physical appearance. Super model? I am not. Size 4 I am not either but I am not ashamed or embarrassed of my curves or jiggly bits and will never be.

I have known Megan going on 15 years and have watched her love and talent for photography grow . I have been following Wink on Facebook since Megan started it admiring and loving all the beautiful pictures of all the women never imagining I would be doing it myself.

Megan, my best friend Kim and anyone who knows me well would say; I am not a shy person. Being half naked in front of the camera is not something I would consider to be a walk in the park. Within 10 minutes, I was completely comfortable and already enjoying the experience. Megan was patient, honest, encouraging, excited and positive the whole day. As my confidence grew and grew I just followed her lead, trusting her every step of the way. After a full day of costume changes and some odd posing (ha-ha) my best friend and I sat out on the deck and shared with one another how beautiful and empowering the experience was.

I had no expectations of what the pictures would look like, but I could only hope to come away with even 1 that I would love. When Megan emailed me the pictures I was speechless. No words other than I couldn't believe that was me. As I sat there and looked at the pictures, not only did I have no words, but I was brought to tears.

I have always been somebody who has believed that even though I'm a big girl I would take pride in my appearance. Just because I'm not a size 4 doesn't mean I should stop caring. Since this experience with Megan and Wink I have grown even more comfortable in my own skin and see myself in a new and different way. I am a beautiful woman, jiggly parts and all.

If you have curves and are unsure this experience would be for you; from one curvy woman to another, it will be an experience you will look back on with a new sense of confidence. We as mothers, wives, grandmothers, sisters and girlfriends should all take more time for ourselves. We, at any size, shape or age are beautiful. We should never be afraid to say it to one another and to ourselves. Work your SEXY!!!
~Corie

{A few of Corie's Images...}

New Collection Debut...

from Tiffani Saxton Designs. This is just a sampler of the upcoming new collection and let me tell you these pieces are just amazing! If you are looking for something unique, beautiful and well-crafted to wear in your hair, then be sure to check out Tiffani Saxton Designs site to view the entire collection soon!

Grand Opening Special...

Wink Boudoir and Bridal Photography is now open for business and is offering a Grand Opening Special Package for a limited time only!! So here's the deal:

Just $199, and you get a one hour boudoir session and all your images on cd with a copyright release. This means you can print your pictures anytime and anywhere!!

Add-On Options Include:

*Add an hour {$99}

*Add professional hair & make-up {$99}

*Add 5x5 Classic Book {$99}

*Add a friend {$99}--additional hour must be added to add friend

So how do you take advantage of this sweet special you ask?? Easy, just click here and enter $199 for your amount (or your total w/add-ons). Fill out the info page and Wink will send you your gift card wrapped up complete with a bow. Perfect for gift giving or just for yourself!! All gift cards expire one year from purchase date--offer ends 11.15.10 so, BUY NOW.

**please note which add-ons you would like in the special instruction box

Wink Boudoir & Bridal--Grand Opening!

I am so excited to finally announce the official Grand Opening of Wink Boudoir & Bridal Photography. This new division of PhotoGem has been in the making for many months now. The idea for Wink all started with a request from a portrait client for sexy, yet tasteful images of herself for her hubby. It was so much fun that I enlisted several of my girl friends to be 'supermodels' for me, some more willing than others. Don't get me wrong, they were all excited about the opportunity, but terrified that the images would reveal all those flaws that only we women see in ourselves. So it was truly amazing to see these nervous, tentative women become confident, playful, sexy, outgoing and most of all...empowered. This is when I had a revelation: I want to offer the opportunity to all women to feel beautiful in a way they never thought possible. To feel comfortable and confident in their own skin and to be truly amazed at how beautiful they are when they see their final images--and, of course, the guys love it too!

So, welcome to Wink Boudoir & Bridal. Be sure to check our blog often for specials, updates, sneak peaks and other fun stuff. I am beyond excited to finally open for business!

{HEATHER}

{JENNIFER}