Change is inevitable but with a patient and thought out approach it can be a period of growth and a source to draw inspiration from for years to come.
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There are many things that make us unique and beautiful such as our personalities, talents, and the way we carry ourselves. We shouldn't forget about them just because there's someone out there prettier than us or more successful than us; after all, life isn't about competition-it's about being who we really are and not to worry too much about what people think of our looks.
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Summer is the perfect time to take it easy. It's a time when people are more inclined to make memories and spend less than usual on work. Summer also means that for many, the motivation to stay on top of their fitness routines or studies can start to dwindle as the days get longer and hotter. With that in mind, we've compiled 10 songs from this summer that will help keep your motivation going strong!
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Boudoir photography is a style of artistic nude or semi-nude photography that celebrates the female form. The word boudoir comes from French and means "a woman's private sitting room, especially one in which to take one's clothes off." Boudoir photographs are often framed as sexy - but they can also be used as a reminder that every woman has a unique beauty.
I thought it would be fascinating to see what people are looking for when they come to my website. Obviously this is pretty basic stuff for someone who does business of any kind online :)
I pulled from google analytics the top search 100 search terms where chicago-boudoir.com came up as a result and then made a word cloud! More fun for me than for you perhaps, but it’s a nice visualization
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The process of the shoot can be very educational. My process very like the process a supermodel goes through in each fashion shoot. Clients are styled by a professional and then they are coached by a photographer/creative director to achieve the vision. After the shoot is completed, the images are processes and packaged for the format they will be shared on. The ladies that come through now understand everything that goes into creating the beautiful images seen in fashion magazines.
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We could all use a little “pick me up” on a regular basis. Especially about feeling beautiful. Even ladies who are perfect tens need to feel loved and appreciated. Here are a few quotes to brighten your day.
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I’m very interested in the history of boudoir imagery, and the source of some of the iconic looks we all have in mind but don’t know exactly why they are familiar. There have been some particularly influential historic characters who have influenced the boudoir look, and I’ve highlighted a few. Have I missed any?
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Chicago is full of great women, and the great movies that have been set in the Second City are no exception. I thought this would be a fun list to highlight some fictional women who epitomize the qualities of the ideal Chicago woman. Resilience, courage, grit, determination and hard work, and all of this against long odds are consistent with the women I admire. Here are a few:
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