One of my favorite things about fashion is how everybody wants to be part of it. Whether thatʼs what youʼre wearing, following trends, or actually being a designer — everyone loves to be fashionable. What Iʼve noticed more and more recently is how many people...
On Sunday, June 3rd, 20 or so women gathered at Topps Salon in Oakland for a fun networking event and a mini-photoshoot with photographer Laquel Wright. The event took place from 3pm – 7pm, and featured yummy bites, drinks, and desserts from Cakes Made by M.E....
Tyra Banks made headlines this week talking about the state of modeling today and the messages it teaches young girls. Whatever you think of Tyra, she’s definitely an expert on modeling and body image expectations. I really love what she has to say about being...
It’s hard to pinpoint why I became a photographer, but I do know that part of it has to do with stories and how people see themselves. I always loved the stories that photographs tell, and now that I’m a photographer I love creating them. As I do more...
I’ve been focusing so much on boudoir sessions lately that I’ve fallen behind on talking about portrait sessions. I love to shoot both, and in some ways the same tricks and preparation techniques apply to both. Spring is a great time of year to have an...
Laquel Wright sat down with media mavens Lala Valentine for a fun interview about what drew her to Boudoir Photography. Q. (Lala Valentine) How long have you been a photographer? A. (Laquel) I’ve been a photographer since high school. I was known for taking a...
Robes aren’t an item that many of my boudoir clients think about, which is a shame because they’re one of the most versatile lingerie options out there. Robes come in all materials, shapes, sizes, and price points. You can be covered up or let it all hang...
If there’s one thing you learn when you study people and history, it’s that nothing is really new. As everyone from boudoir photographers to lingerie companies gear up for their Valentine’s Day marketing campaigns, I thought it would be fun to talk...
