Glamour photography session with Katie
Posted by Patricia on Apr 2, 2013 in Photography | 35 comments
Finally last month I had my first Glamour session. I have been very excited about this idea for a long time. A special photography session that would be perfect for an “everyday woman” – with kids, perhaps a few extra pounds, and not enough time for herself.
For my first model I picked Katie, a mom that I have known for several years. I offered her this session because I was convinced that she is beautiful, special, and has many talents, and I wanted to show them off!
The session was a great experience for me as a photographer. From talking to Katie I know that it was an unforgettable experience for her as well! I asked her if she could share a few words about that and she agreed! Read on.
Katie, can you share a bit about how you felt before the session with me?
Well, I like to do different things but I never thought of myself as a model. I feel like I am a typical woman with things I like about myself and things I don’t, and most pictures that are taken of me are just OK. But I also was very familiar with your work, Patricia, and I thought if anyone could capture the beauty inside me, you would be the person to do so. I said to myself – let’s give it a try.
And how did the session go for you?
When I first walked in, I have to admit I was a little nervous. I had never done anything like this before. You made me feel so comfortable, even offered me a glass of wine. We had talked before the shoot about things I liked about myself and how much makeup I usually wear, what I did and didn’t do to my hair. I was confident that if something came up that I didn’t like, you would step in and say something to the makeup artist before I even saw it. It was great that you didn’t make me feel pressured to please other people. You just let me be me!!
What did you take away from the session?
I think the biggest thing I took away from the session was being reminded how beautiful I am. It is so easy when you have a child or someone else to take care of, to forget about yourself. Your attention is on them and making sure they are happy. It starts as soon as they are born. You get a 5 second shower when you can, and go with it.
Having a day that is all about you and making you beautiful is so uplifting! You stand a little straighter, walk a little taller… You were beautiful before you had children and you are beautiful after, scars – no scars, belly fat – no belly fat.
It is something I will always remember and a feeling I am sure to hold on to for a very long time.
Now, what do you think? Does it show off? I’d love to hear from you!
Love the pictures you picked. I will never forget that day! You are a true Artist!!
Thank you Katie. I knew you are a beautiful person inside and out…but as my first model- you did an amazing job. Thank you again. It was a real pleasure to have you in front of my lens.
WOW awesome pictures. I love how even with the makeup and hair she doesn’t look fake,you just managed to show her natural beauty.
Yes- I’ve the best makeup artist in the area and Katie looks stunning.
Lovely! Can relate to her story too.
I know ladies! I can relate to her story too! I am that mom with 3 kids, and extra pounds and very critical about how I look on pictures.
I created a session that I would enjoy myself – not only as a photographer but as a model as well. I want to feel and look beautiful – no matter what. That’s why I wanted to make sure that my makeup artist will be willing to listen what I want to say… and put enough pressure on things that I care about. I definitely don’t want to feel like a doll. Just like a beautiful, sensual and real woman!
Thanks a lot for your support and comments.
Wow, I thought you really nailed it. You really brought out her inner beauty as you can see in the connection. Love the before and after pics. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Al. I am always trying my best.
Awesome! This is the Katie we see every day, with or without makeup, as we know her to be beautiful.
Wow! These are beautiful! She is an excellent photographer, and you look amazing! I would love to do something like this!
Thank you. Let me know wherever you’ll be in the area. I’d be happy to photograph you!
How fun, and these turned out fantastic!!
Katie is a beautiful woman! Awesome pictures! Great work! Cheers to the talented artist and photographer behind the lens 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Wow, the side-by-side before and after is mind-blowing. I really love seeing typical, everyday women being transformed and really finding the wild and extroverted model living inside of them. It’s really amazing. These pictures are all stunning!
Such great photos! You can see she was having a good time 🙂
SUPER SHOTS!!! Nothing could boost a woman’s confidence more.
I really love the B&W with the flower.
What a beautiful photo shoot–she looks perfect and the pics truly bring out her inner and outer beauty!!
Stunning! I think the last picture is just pure beauty.
GORGEOUS!
lovely shots indeed
Amazing pictures!! And a beautiful model! Love this post!
Wow! You look amazing! Beautiful pictures of you!
Beautiful photos! Great job!
Those photos are stunning. You are a very beautiful women!
WOW! What beautiful photos! I always hide behind the camera with my family as I hate being in pictures but your pictures have me inspired.
These are really good! She looks like a completely different person. i must admit that every time i hear glamour shot i think of THE Glamour Shots back in the day with the tacky props and overdone makeup, but these are nothing like that. Very fresh! Good work.
OMGoodness, those pictures are gorgeous – she’s lovely before and after, but you can also tell how certain makeup techniques to even a basic black/blue jean combo can accentuate natural features, skin tone, and confidence. I rarely wear makeup, and don’t try really hard to anything with my hair…I’ve always wanted to know what a ‘done up’ photo session would look like on me. I had a very bad department store experience where they basically made me look like a clown…and I never experimented ever since.
Love the results here!
Wow great job making her look wonderful!
The photos look really amazing! How do you make those pictures look alluring (magazine-worthy photos)?
I am trying my best Mharms. Often checking fashion magazines and I guess – it inspires me..
Gorgeous!! Great job! I bet she felt so good after this session. So nice!
You did an amazing job capturing her beauty. And no, she is not just beautiful, but she is smoking HOT in all those photos. Glad to hear she enjoyed her experience and you as well as a photographer. How awesome!!!! It is always wonderful when a photographer and a client know how to work together and have that trust because the outcome is amazing.
Great photos! Thanks for sharing.
I can totally relate to Katie. Her pictures turned out so beautifully and it sounds like she had a great time. It’s amazing what a little makeup, attention to the hair and a change of outfit and outlook can have on your outward appearance. You made her natural beauty shine!