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Wildcat Weekend Nudes (NSFW)
I love shooting nudes. Especially at the Edward Weston estate, Wildcat. Particularly in natural light. There’s something so real, simple, earthy, creative, and magical about shooting the naked human...
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Morning Light
There’s nothing like beautiful morning light streaming in through the windows… This little series was shot for Laura Corn, sex expert, radio personality, and author of nine bestselling books for her...
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Spotlight on Jolene Smith Garcia
Ever meet someone who you know will impact your life in important and positive ways? That’s how I felt when I met Jolene Smith Garcia. Jolene is former co-founder of Free the Slaves and a Life...
View Article[VIDEO] Want to instantly change how you’re feeling?
I’m sitting in my pj’s next to the lighted Christmas tree feeling so grateful to be blogging today. 2014 has been an incredibly challenging year. Was it a tough one for you too? It took all the...
View ArticleUncle Anthony & Me
Everyone has a crazy relative. That person that no one gets, that becomes ostracized. For my family, that was my Uncle Anthony. My Uncle Anthony was my dad’s older brother, and he’d babysit us (my two...
View Article5 Things I No Longer Believe About Photographing Women
As my 5-year blog anniversary approaches, I’ve taken a long look back through my archives. I laughed a ton, cringed a bit and had an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all of the clients and stories...
View ArticleThe #1 Legal Mistake Photographers Make
Have you ever wished that you had a lawyer on speed dial? (Me too.) To help with all the confusing legal Q’s on contracts, usage, theft, entities, and coverage, such as: What do I need to include in a...
View Article[VIDEO] Q&A with Legal Expert Rachel Rodgers, Esq
My friend Rachel Rodgers is a highly-regarded lawyer for creatives and charges major moola to give her clients legal advice. I’m so grateful that she sat down with us so we can give you the most...
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Spotlight on: Laura Corn & Valentine’s Giveaways
My five-year blog anniversary is today, and we’re celebrating with playful pics, saucy tips, and hot giveaways! Just in time for Valentine’s Day… I recently had the total pleasure of doing a photo...
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The Perfect Accessory…
Coco Chanel and Jackie Kennedy (two brilliant icons of style) know that a classic accessory can be paired with anything – or nothing! – and never goes out of style… “A woman needs ropes and ropes of...
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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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