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Opening the Kimono, a live Workshop in NYC!
This exciting two-day event in NYC June 12th & 13th is an exclusive peek behind-the-scenes with Christa, her team and clients. You’ll see how she works with women, lights & poses her subjects,...
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One Size Does Not Fit All
This shoot was a fun study in making it work! A self-described “plus-sized lingerie boutique” sent us a few fun things to photograph. So we booked a model represented by a “plus-sized agency.” But when...
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Spotlight on: Michelle Martello
Michelle’s a triple threat, who’s everything a modern entrepreneur wants: a talented web designer, fierce digital strategist and brilliant coder. Most importantly, she’s someone you can trust, always...
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Shades of Grey
Sunset hour at the studio is one of my favorite times of day, and I love keeping it simple… This woman chose to remain unretouched in all the photos above. #RealisBeautiful. xo, Christa ps. We show all...
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Sexing it up with Silver Reflector Boards
Every since I first blogged this set-up 2+ years ago, I’ve been answering tons of Q’s about how I created this look. You’ve asked consistently for a “simple go-to lighting scenario” and “what are those...
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Simply Stunning Strobe Lighting
Here are three lighting set-ups from a personal branding shoot in Los Angeles with the brilliant and bad ass Justine Musk. We shot this first set with 2 strobes, using a similar set-up I first demo’d...
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Nude with Fringed Shawl
If I were going to choose only one accessory to shoot with nudes or boudoir, I’d go for an embroidered fringe shawl every time. They can be elegant, tasteful, and provide a lot of coverage or a little....
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Boudoir Outtakes – How to Capture Someone’s Essence
One of my secrets to capturing the essence of someone is including a lot of outtakes in the final set. By outtake, I mean the moments that aren’t “posed” – usually the moments in between, when she...
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Women’s March is More Than Just a Moment
Saturday, January 21st, 2017. As photographers who specialize in photographing women, we often talk about our core mission of “empowering women.” I wanted to walk the walk, so I went to the Women’s...
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The Art of Self Love
A little inspiration and practical advice regarding the most important and meaningful love of your life… YOU. Loving yourself can seem like a vague idea, indulgent or even unnecessary. But it’s vital....
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