I first met Taylor when I went to a workshop hosted by the epic duo of The Last Forty Percent and I had the pleasure of photographing her among the other attendees. While I had some gorgeous photos of her then, I was really looking forward to photographing her in her Ottawa apartment while I was there! Little did I know, how talented this babe was. Not only does she model, bend all the ways, but she is also an extremely talented videographer & photographer at Taylor Oakes Productions. We added a little saucy edge to her styling with basic attire and some GORGEOUS harnesses and cuffs from Uncuffed. Without further adieu, feast your eyes on this little beauty.
Black Friday Promos ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
Who's pumped for tomorrow's promos?? I know I certainly am! I thought I would do a brief write up on each promo and go over the terms and conditions and all that good stuff. So, let's get started!!
So, the biggest promo we offer a few times a year is our $200 off!! This promo is applicable to 2017 pricing and the session fee MUST be paid in order to secure the promo. Because this promo is such a hot seller, it is based on first come, first serve...or in our case, first email/paid, first served. So, in order to qualify for this promo, you need to send an email to: terihoffordphotography@gmail.com with the subject BLACKFRIDAY200 so that it doesn't get sent to my spam folder. I will follow up as soon as I can (I have a shoot from 10am to 1:30pm) with an invoice and 2017 pricing! The terms & conditions for this promo are as follows: Session must occur between Jan 1 and March 1, 2017 // session fee is non-refundable, but you get 1 reschedule that MUST happen within the same time frame // If you have already booked your session for these dates and want to apply the promo, you are more than welcome to, just know that you will be under the 2017 pricing instead of the current 2016 pricing structure // IMAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SESSION FEE // 1 SESSION PER PERSON // ONLY APPLIES TO WINNIPEG SESSIONS IN OUR STUDIO
Our second promo is unlimited and is for clients who book/booked their session between Dec 1 and March 1. You are eligible to purchase a $100 credit for only $35!! So, that's fun! To claim this promo, you must send an email to: terihoffordphotography@gmail.com with subject header: BLACKFRIDAY35 . Here are the terms and conditions for this promo: Email must be received between the designated hours // Credit will expire March 1 // Credit will only be applied to image collections // 1 PROMO PER PERSON // ONLY APPLIES TO WINNIPEG SESSIONS IN OUR STUDIO
And lastly, our THIRD promo is for our esteemed alumni Boudy Babes! As a reward for already having had a shoot with Teri Hofford Photography, we wanted to help our babes top up their confidence for 2017 and get some new sassy photos! The session fee for past boudy babes is only $140 for any session booked between Jan 1 and April 1, 2017!! You also get an extra outfit!! We want to see your foxy faces in our boudoir studio again (also, we have probably added on a lot since most of you have come in for your first/second shoots!!) To grab one of these, simply email: BLACKFRIDAYBOUDYBABE Here are the terms and conditions for this promo: Must have already done a paid shoot with Teri Hofford Photography // Images not included // Email must come in in the designated time frame // applies to Winnipeg sessions only // image collections will be based on the 2017 pricing // 1 session per client //session fee is non-refundable, but you get 1 reschedule that MUST happen within the same time frame
So, essentially there is no excuse for you to not do an epic session that will change your life. Whether you want to feel a little naughty or just celebrate your awesomeness we are here to give you an amazing experience that could (and probably will) change your life!! Or, if you know someone who needs a little kick in the ass to do something outside their comfort zone, you are able to purchase the top 2 promos for them!! In any case, I cannot wait to see who we get to start the New Year with!! See you in the morning, babes!
She Finally Saw Herself ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photographer
For years my sister and I have been told we "look so much alike" yet we couldn't be any different if we tried. She is a curvy, petite babe and I am a rectangular, tall babe, she is feisty (we called her Taz when she was little) and stubborn and I give no fucks and am a bit more relaxed. The one thing we do have in common, though, is how much we need each other in our lives. The quote "You keep me wild, I'll keep you safe" is one that resonates for me when it comes to our relationship. I have always been the free-spirited hippie and though she is chronologically younger than me, she acts older, making me eat fruit instead of cookies and all that. Like any sibling relationship, it hasn't always been rosy. There are times when our Barbies would be hurled across the room at each other, she got creative with my Macauly Culkin poster, and I passive aggressively made her do my bidding. I wouldn't change it for the world. As the years have gone by and we both "matured" into the adults we are today, there were times when we definitely didn't understand each other. One of those times includes our views on our bodies. From a young age I was bullied and had to find out who I was and become confident in myself as a PERSON and not just as a BODY, but my sister was popular, had lots of friends and was more stereo-typically pretty...but this led to her own dissatisfaction with her body, comparing herself to other girls, and just not recognizing how awesome or beautiful she truly was. Fast forward to today, where she has birthed 3 children (which are fucking adorable btw) and realized she had to become a different role model. She started to see her body for what it helped her accomplish and that was when she FINALLY let me do a boudoir session for her. Her shoot was awesome for me because I finally got to direct her and take control, whereas normally she conducts the family gatherings, but more importantly, I saw her confidence come out during her session. When asked to describe her session, she chose the following: Powerful, Exhilarating, Out of my comfort zone . Take a look below at her story and images (and yes, yes, we DO look alike...she just got all the bootay in the family.)
I was extremely nervous going into my shoot. I'm a mom of three and have always been self conscious of my body. In the past I've used eating disorders to help combat what I thought was "fat & ugly" (let me interject and say that fat does not = ugly, fyi). After having kids my body was never the same but I knew that I had my kids watching me so eating disorders wasn't something I wanted them to see. Instead I've been trying to accept that my body is beautiful and it has provided me with three healthy babies and I've earned these new curves with hardwork. However, it hasn't been an easy road accepting it. This experience was more than just pictures. It made me realize that just because I'm a curvacious "mom", I'm sexy, I'm beautiful. I'm confident. I saw myself in a light that I have not seen for many years. I feel more beautiful and happy with myself in these photos then I did the day I walked down the aisle 30 lbs lighter. I have given life, I have started a company, I have fun with friends, I live life and that is what I'm finally seeing in myself. This experience helped me see all this and more.
With her remarks about being happier now than 30lbs lighter when she got married, I know what she is talking about because I was there for it all. I remember how stressed she was about her body prior to her wedding and while she looked beautiful, she now has sun shine beaming out of her face and it doesn't come from being a certain size or achieving an unrealistic ideal, it comes from living a life that one could only dream of: She has created a ridiculously successful bakery, a gorgeous, down to earth family and is laughing and loving herself a lot more....I couldn't be more proud of my sister...(I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING).Are you ready to change your life? To appreciate for what it is right now? Then hit me up with an email and let's chat about your dream session!
Sassy {inspiration session} ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photographer
{I have featured Chloe before on my blog in regards to her eating disorder so before anyone comments about thinness and starts to skinny shame, I am going to nip it in the bud. You don't know her journey, therefore you have no idea how hard she works to maintain a balance in her life. Doing photoshoots helps her build up her confidence and empowers her to see herself differently (which is exactly why I do what I do!!) so keep it to yourself. We are here to build up ALL women and promote a body inclusive environment. Also...there will be lots of nipples...so if you don't like that, byeeeee. }
I have had this vision in my head for awhile, so I got my stellar team together: Kelly Marie Woodford of Sapphire Hair Lounge, Nicole Velasquez of Envy Beauty & Makeup Services, and Miss Chloe whom you've seen before! Since getting my new studio I wanted to shoot something vintage, romantic, and free flowing, but once we had the hair & makeup done, I had so many other things I wanted to do as well! So I challenged Chloe (who previously has only modeled traditional boudoir styles with me) to get a little crazy, a little free and REALLY model and she KILLLLLLLLED IT. I used our time together to test out new techniques and really have fun with the styling and session all together. Again, this is how I treat myself...by creating without boundaries.
For booking in January, you will have the opportunity to get a free large, processed filmstrip like the images below!! Yay! So the above images were just an inspiration that happened the day of the shoot, but here's what the actual shoot entailed: 
She Can't Wait To Do It Again ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
By the time Miss S and I got together, I had already photographed a handful of her closest friends, so while she knew what she was getting into, I don't think she kneeeew. This babe (who can look like a variety of celebrities: Taylor Swift, Olivia Munn, Aubrey Plaza, etc.) was trying to come to terms with her new body (which she will talk about below) and I assured her this was the perfect way to start that journey. I am 100% certain the reason we hate our bodies is because while we think we do have control over them, we actually don't. You can put on as much face cream as you want, dye your hair, eat healthy, and so on, but your body is an entity in it's own and it's going to throw you curve balls from time to time. If there's one thing people hate, it's change....and change that they didn't ask for, which is why it is easy for us to fixate on "fixing" or "repairing" our body when in fact, it's going to age, change, and grow. Our body is a living organism, constantly changing and we fight it at every turn...but why? IF we are aging, that means we are living, and if you ask me, that's a pretty good thing. Anywho, here is Miss S to share her story and experience:
This was such a fun experience to have and I highly recommend it to everyone! Teri is amazing at making you feel completely comfortable and like a gorgeous babe while your photos are taken.
Ever since I had my daughter I've been very self conscious of my new body(endless stretch marks) and this was a great step for me in accepting that my body has changed but is still beautiful . I was really nervous before my reveal because I thought that I would hate to see all of my imperfections laid out for me to pick apart in every photo, but that wasn't the case!
I had a huge smile on my face looking at all of the pictures and I couldn't believe these were my photos! I've gained confidence and enjoyed this entire experience from start to finish and I can't wait to do it again! My favorite outfit was definitely the sweater and socks! I couldn't decide which ones to pick and it was impossible for me to narrow them down.
I am so happy that we were able to help Miss S see the beauty in her accomplishments. Why we think stretch marks are the worst thing on the world is beyond me (stay tuned for an upcoming project about this). Stretch marks are quite literally a signal of GROWTH. I mean, she grew a human life...that's incredible (motherhood baffles me btw...the human body is ridiculous). So embrace the bits of you that are symbols of your hard work, challenges, experiences throughout this journey we call life.