Vegas seems like a dream, even though it was just a month ago! I had the best time meeting other photogs, checking out the photo tradeshow, venturing around the desert, and of course teaching with Lindsay Rae. But one of my most favorite parts, of course, was PHOTOGRAPHING other photogs! This post is dedicated to ALL of the bad ass boss babes that jumped in front of my lens in an effort to remind themselves of what their clients go through!
What The Fuck Are Flaws? ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
"Love your flaws", "Flawsome", "Every flaw is beautiful." etc. What the actual fuck? (#sorrynotsorry for the swearing) I hear it far too often that someone says "I love all of me, flaws and all" and every time I want to shake them and say "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??" Nothing on your body is a flaw. It is what it is. The way you are is the way you are and THAT is perfect. Just because some fucking advertisement tells you that you can use concealer to cover your "flawed" skin or that a stupidly expensive face cream will give you "flawless" skin doesn't mean you are imperfect, my friend. Do not believe the bullshit hype. The things you think are negative....are not. I know this sounds like some sort of new-age bullshit, but I assure you that marketing and ad agencies have known this forever. The only reason you buy their shit is to fix "problems" you don't even have half of the time!! How can you be flawed when you are literally the only version of yourself? You may have a twin, but they are still not 100% YOU and never will be, so there cannot be a "flaw" in the perfect design that is you.
The Succulent Saucy Fox ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
You will recognize this saucy fox from the babe on the main page of my website. I collaborated with this Toronto babe on a series of beautiful portraits while I was in Toronto, post Camp Do More. There is nothing sexier or more powerful than a woman owning all of her bits and all of her glory! We started her session off with a RAW session, which means no makeup & no photoshop - just her in her babeliness. Then we popped on some makeup to do some glam work and took advantage of the amazing Lovt Studios. Body confidence isn't something that comes overnight - Ms. Rachel is one of the bad ass babes from The Succulent Six, a troupe of plus babes doing amazing shit and proving that your body shouldn't hold you back from anything! As a model, former athlete, and mother of one, Rachel is kicking ass in all forms and looking fierce af while she does it!
Miss E from Camp Do More ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
Camp Do More is like this magical haven where photographers, models, and educators get together to empower, teach, shoot, and bond! It is one of the only places I personally I have ever been able to express myself as what I believe to be 100% Teri. I can swear without fear of offending, I can literally never wear pants, but definitely don all the sparkles (in fact, people are sad when I don't) and I can be my usual loud, hyper, positive human, hyping up others around me! Part of what I love about camp, is that I am able to shoot whenever I want with no obligation to anyone or anything....so basically, if I was inspired, I would grab someone and go shoot! That being said, before I went to camp, I found these cute little bathing suit bottoms with suspenders from Forever 21, so I knew I wanted to shoot them. I even took my silly little captain's hat "just in case" and it all paid off in this micro session with Miss E. She is the first of many of to come, but I hope you enjoy the first shoot I did at Camp Do More 2019!
Kiana {Maternity} ~ Winnipeg Maternity Photography
I brought ms. Kiana in to the studio for some maternity photos because I had some things I wanted to try. We literally went from Annie Leibovitz styled portraits to music video mama. This is your reminder that just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you can't be sassy af.
