Everyone Deserves a Little Limelight.

Limelight has been featured more than once in US Weekly magazine.

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If you’re wondering what Limelight is, it’s the Rolls Royce of the cosmetics and skincare world.  Many celebrity make-up artists use Limelight by Alcone.  That is why the brand is still so relatively unknown. 

I’m proud to announce Limelight as my in-house make-up for all my sessions.

I love Limelight because its full-coverage is excellent for photography.  The colors are 50% pigment, which is more than the average retail brand of cosmetics.   You won’t find a lot of talc or other filler in these products.

Now you can use what the pros use at home.  My make-up artists will select the right shades for your skin and tell you how to create the look at home.  

Plus, I’ll send you home with some samples from the all-natural skincare line.  I highly recommend the Must Dew; it smells like a day at the spa, and it’s ridiculously affordable at $28.

Sneak a peek or shop the line at http://www.limelightbyalcone.com/bettystudios 

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Size Matters.

Let’s talk about size.  Sometimes size does matter.   There are times when bigger is better. 

Large art pieces are attention-getting, and statement making.  They grab your attention and set the mood. 

Imagine a six foot long framed print or gallery wrap like the one above over the headboard, or even in place of a headboard.  Add some floor-to-ceiling drapes and a beautiful chandelier and this is one very sexy room. 

Most people haven’t considered the idea of being able to commission a photographer to create such pieces.  That’s probably because most consumer photo labs don’t create prints or wraps bigger than 30” x40”.

But let’s just say that you wanted to print a 4 foot selfie, or an old photo that you scanned at home.  Most camera phones don’t have enough pixels on the sensor to print that large; the image would look “blocky” or pixelated when printed. 

Even photos done with a digital SLR will have some cropping that is likely to occur when printed, and many labs will not resize the image for you to avoid cropping.  A professional photographer will know how to prepare the file for printing. 

Then there’s the issue of scanning.  I always give the corresponding digital file when a client purchases a piece of wall art, mounted print, or a collection of images, but sometimes if the image has a texture, it won’t scan well.  You might also see “tram lines”, light banding, or out-of-focus areas.  For a complete list of issues that can be seen when scanning an image, check out THIS blog post. 

I offer you the ability to not only create a unique, original art piece for your home but can get it printed as large as you want.  Plus, how cool is it to be able to brag that you were able to commission an photographer to create a sexy piece of art?

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Black Friday with Betty

It's BOGO time!  The holidays are here and Betty doesn't mess around! I'm all booked up for holiday sessions for 2016 but you can still give the gift of being a Betty!  

From today through Cyber Monday at midnight EST, when you book one session you get another FREE.  That's a $349 value.  You can keep both sessions for yourself or gift one.  However, if you're giving a session as a gift, please advise of same so I can get the lucky recipient a hard copy gift certificate.  

Here's the Fine Print:  The $349 session fee will need to paid in full, and both sessions completed by 10/31/17.

INCLUDED WITH EACH BOUDOIR SESSION:

• Session preparation packet
• Pre-session consultation
• Professional hair & makeup
• Unlimited Outfits & Camera Time
• In-Studio Session
• Before & After Video Clip of Your Transformation!
• Guidance & direction during shoot
• Same Day Viewing & Ordering Session
• Professional lab printing of final product

Prints, products and files are sold separately from the session fee.

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10 Boudoir Trends or Themes to Try

So, beyond lace and leather, what else should you consider when planning your boudoir session?

It’s totally uncheesy (is that a word?) to think about a theme or a trend that appeals to you.  In fact, I actually encourage it because it gives you a role to play; it’s much easier to be uninhibited when you’re playing a character. 

Here are a few ideas to help you plan your dream session:

1)   Bodyscapes or Nudescapes:  While there’s not much role-play in shots like this, these are low-key images that are shot against a black backdrop and meant show off the curves of the body while leaving other areas in shadow.  These images can be done in both color or black and white, and look great displayed as wall art.   

2)   Bohemian:  Flowers, lace, and gauzy material dominate this look.  

The Cat Set from Hips and Curves $14.95

3)   The Cat Lady:  Whether it’s a cat suit or actual cats, you can show off your feminine side with some smoky cat-eyes and voluminous waves.  Add some cat ears or some elbow length gloves and you’re the cat’s meow.

4)   The Chef:  the prop ideas here are endless.  The only wardrobe requirement is an apron of some sort and a pair of stilettos.

5)   White Sheets:  a la Marilyn MonroeWear little or nothing underneath, and just use the sheet to drape or hide areas accordingly.  It’s simple, clean, and timeless.  If you’re not the type to wear lingerie, this is a great theme to go with.  

6)   The Movies:  Takes some inspiration from the silver screen, be it 50 Shades of Gray or Harry Potter.   Wear a lace mask over your eyes, or bring a magic wand.  You get the idea.

7)   The Nerd:  If comic books and glasses are your thing, well, pull up your knee highs, and push those glasses up because I’m about to make being a geek , chic.  You’re Welcome.

8)   The Private Investigator, or Whatever Profession. Let your dream job play center stage for a day. 

Silver Tapestry Corset and Skirt Set $79.95

9)   The Courtesan:  Let’s put on a Marie Antoinette wig and some thigh highs and let them eat cake. 

10)  Couture for Sure! Wear your Louboutins and your La Perla.  I’ll provide the props with all the designer names:  Chanel, Louis, and Dom will all make an appearance. 

Ultimately, when it comes to deciding what to wear, and who to be for the day, you want to think with the end in mind (pun intended)!  If you think you will be displaying the images as wall art, think about the colors in the room you will be displaying your art in, and if the chosen theme will fit in with your décor.

Hopefully, I’ve given you some ideas to get the ball rolling.  If you need more, I’m happy to help.  

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