Cover Shot! | International Photographers
No, it's not a huge magazine or even that amazing of a photo, but it sure feels good to see one of my own photos on the front of a magazine! Additionally, I can't tell you how wonderful it is to know that the CRWRC is being able to use my photos from Africa in a positive way.
Miss J | Edmonton & Red Deer Boudoir Marathons
Miss J, it was so great to work with you! I hope you LOVE your little sneakpeek. I must say you look crazy sexy, I have a feeling your fiance is going to love his wedding gift. ENJOY!!Truly,Karmen
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Straight-Up-Stunning Miss S | Edmonton Boudoir
Miss S and I originally planned to do this shoot last November, but I had to cancel because of my last minute trip to Africa. We tried to reschedule several times and FINALLY we got to shoot this week! It was such a fun morning. Miss S was absolutely stunning and her Whyte Ave home was filled with a ton of character; both, added up to a unique and seriously, stunning shoot. Don't you think?! S, I hope you LOVE your sneak-peek. ENJOY!Truly,KarmenP.S. Thanks so much Dao Haddad for doing such a fantastic job on hair & make-up.
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A Little Advice | Edmonton & Red Deer Boudoir
We are starting to get busy with Spring/Summer boudoir sessions and, as always, I am getting lots of ladies looking for advice on how to prepare and what to wear for their session. So I have decided to do a special post to help you all out!Lets start with PREPARATIONS.one: Wear loose clothing, you don't want a bunch of creases or the seam of your jeans pressed into your skin for the shoot!two: If you are getting your hair and make-up done just show up 'au natural'. One of our wonderful female stylists will make sure you look DROP-DEAD-GORGEOUS.And now, WHAT TO WEAR!Some of the best advice I can give is to bring outfits that express your personality or the feeling you want your shoot to emanate. Some examples: If you're Sweet & Romantic, you might want to try vintage inspired lace and/or pastel colours.
If you're Simple & Sexy, try a good fitting bra and panty set or corset. Classy and timeless, black is always a great choice.
Don't be afraid to use 'Non-Lingerie'. I LOVE the look of a sheer top, button down shirt or off-the-shoulder sweater.
ACCESSORIZE! Some great things to think about bringing are: A pair of heels, we all know what a pair of heels does to our calves and bum!! Also, Scarves are a wonderful and unique way to cover-up. And what about Stockings? Sometimes little things like a pair of printed or lace tights can bring together a whole outfit. Last but not least, Jewelery. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and headbands can all help bring your look together.
PROPS. Admittedly, not all props work. In my opinion, the simpler the better. Here are a couple examples of props that have worked!!
And last but not least, Barely There. There is something to be said for the simplicity and beauty of just skin.
So there you go, my thoughts on prep and outfits for you boudoir session. I hope that helps point you in the right direction. I have also made a Pinterest board FULL of lingerie ideas, you should definitely swing by and take a look. And if you are still feeling uncertain, just send me an e-mail and we can schedule a consult. XOXOTruly,Karmen
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A Spring Day with Jeff & Nicole | Edmonton & Red Engagement Photographers
Jeff & Nicole are engaged!! And what a lovely couple they make, see for yourself! ENJOY.Truly,Karmen
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Featured on Red Ribbon!! | Edmonton Wedding Photographers
I am blushing, but very honoured to be featured on Red Ribbon's blog. Check it out for yourself!
Africa Journal {WE HAVE FAITH CARAVAN} Day 17-19 | Edmonton & International Photographer
November 18, 2011 | Livingstone, Zambia to Serowe, BotswanaDay #17- Today we left VERY early to catch the Ferry that would take us across the Zambezi River to Botswana!! On the way there, my new African friends frightened me with the story of how the Ferry capsized in 2003 killing 18 people. And wouldn't you know it, when we arrive the second ferry is capsized on the other side of the river... needless to say we all loaded very cautiously onto pontoon. I can't speak for everyone else but I was pondering the existence of alligators in the river and making an escape route in my head! Fortunately though, we (Truck 4) all arrived safely on Botswana's shores where we waited 3 hours until all the other trucks made it across. Then we headed to our most remote campsite thus far!We arrived at the Elephant Sands Campsite at sunset. This was a lovely place where wild animals and A LOT OF BUGS roamed freely. In fact, the bugs didn't want to leave me alone. There were these flying beetle things that covered my hair when I was trying to shower and insisted on being inside my sleeping bag while I slept, shutter. But I didn't have to put up with them for long; it was short night, we were to wake-up, pack-up and be back on the road by 2am.
November 19, 2011 | Serowe, Botswana to Gaborone, BotswanaDay #18- After a super early start, we receive a very warm welcome from Gaberone. We meet an inspiring group of cyclists and speakers who offer us words of encouragement and provide a lovely lunch for us! Afterwards we head to the most awful campsite on the whole trip. There is nothing but old buildings, piles of broken toilets (??) and a river filled with alligators! It wasn't a big deal though, most of us were happy to enjoy the impressive Thunder Storm and catch up on some sleep.
Later that evening, we headed out to an intimate evening concert! I had a terrible time trying to focus in the dark, so after capturing a few images I decided to take the opportunity to enjoy the concert. Let's just say my voice was sore from singing and my muscles very sore from dancing my pants off!!
November 20, 2011 | Gaborone, BotswanaDay #19- Today I stepped on a ginormous thorn. Yes, I was just out brushing my teeth before church and I stepped on an insanely large thorn that went through my sandal and into my foot. So nice and deep, in fact, that my sandal dangled there nailed to the ball of my foot. Of course, I quickly pulled it out and though it hurt quite a lot I figured it would feel better in an hour or so. Well, I was wrong! By the end of the church service, my foot barely fit into my flip-flop and was basically useless for walking on. It did hurt, but I was frustrated more by the inconvenience of not being able to walk properly!Later in the evening, a brave soul (Yussuf) stepped forward to perform surgery on my damaged extremity. Well, it wasn't exactly surgery... but Ryan decided to call it that and it really caught on. This surgery, was made even more dramatic by the crowd that gathered to watch. My only wish was that the wound was more impressive, pretty sure everyone just thought I was I big baby. Oh my, I did have to laugh at the whole situation though.