INXS-Beautiful Girl

Introducing...

My new website has gone live! 

(whewwwwhhh...just in time for the new year!!)

Let me know what you think! 

click HERE for the link, or on the side bar there is also a link.

Wishing you all a fabulous 2009 with saucy, sexy sweet photos to go along with it!

Cathy

Almost Dressed!

So, how was your holidays? Life at our place has pretty much gone back to normal. We just have the tree to come down, and the front wreath (and of course those festive Christmas lights!!) We are looking forward to the new year!

Just to let you know that my website is ALMOST ready to go live! Thank you for your patience.

Cathy xo

Boxing Day!

I don't know about you, but I always look forward to Boxing Day. It is a day to kind of 'wrap up' Christmas, put away the festivities and begin to plan for the new year. I always love the idea of being able to wipe the slate clean and start fresh! This year I cannot pack up everything as we have family coming over on Sunday for our annual gift exchange/appy afternoon. But, as soon as it is done the tree is out of here (ooooh it was a lovely one this year too!) and the decorating scheme goes back to plain and simple. Let the year unfold with all of its goodness! I cannot wait to see what the new year will hold for us all. It has to be a  good one! It just has to.

Anyways, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I look forward to the new year!

Best wishes for health and happiness in 2009!

Cathy xo

Holly Jolly Christmas {this year!}

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a very merry holiday season! Celebrate and enjoy!

Love,

Cathy xo

Sneak Peek - My New Website

It is getting so close to unveiling my new site! I thought I would share a screen shot of my site that is *almost* ready to go! Stay tuned!

Wrapping up!

All of my sessions are complete and delivered for 2008! I am really looking forward to 2009! I have my first marathon session coming up at the end of January, and then another one to take place in April 2009. 

Also, my new website shall be ready for January 2009 (if not before!) so check back next week. I have packages that you will love! I am so excited to unveil woo hoo!

I want to say Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you and yours! Thank you to my family, friends and clients for making it fabulous year! I look forward to my sessions in the new year, and just the excitement that happens with each and every session. 

If you are considering doing a boudoir session with me, I will let you know that I am booking into April 2009. 

If you want super sexy and tasteful boudoir with artistic mindfulness you have come to the right place! Your images will be ethereal, natural, timeless and spicy! 

I look forward to working with you in the new year. 

Let us make 2009 our year to shine!

Cathy xo

Weekend

Well, it is late Saturday night. I just finished up a clients file, and it is all ready for pick up. I am pretty much done my sessions for 2008. I am looking forward to an exciting 2009! I cannot wait to get going again. I bought my self a new lens on Friday, I am hoping to have my site up and running. February my special project gets revealed. Life is good.

Today we put up our tree, we decorated a bit. It is snowing, and the lights look beautiful. Pretty much a winter wonderland out there. 

Have a great weekend everybody!

Cathy xo

PS. You can still vote on marathon session dates :D

Love this!

I just love this GQ cover of Jennifer Aniston! She looks so beautiful doesn't she!!

My Spring Fling aka Marathon Sessions

Looking for a bit of fun this Spring?! 

Once a month starting in the beautiful month of April, I will be adding boudoir marathon sessions. So not only will there be individual sessions like I offer currently, plus these fun sessions too.

I am so happy that so many of you wonderful, gorgeous women have booked my sessions solid until the end of March of 2009! THANK YOU ALL! I cannot wait to photograph your sessions.

If you look up and to the to the right > 

(You will see I have placed a poll regarding marathon sessions)

What is a marathon session you ask?

Well, they are individual private boudoir sessions that take place in a hotel, or B&B that would have at least five women scheduled in on one day--one session after another. Your make up and or hair done on site first, and then every hour you, me and my camera. Sessions will include beverages, and some sweet snacks and treats. We are talking 'Star Quality' treatment! I want you to feel like a superstar for your session! You deserve to feel sexy and glamourous!

The poll is for me to get an idea of which weekend will work the best. I would even suggest getting a group together with your friends, or stagette for this type of session. They are going to be a blast! And at the end of the session, a gallery of awesome, sexy photos for you! You can then choose items from my a la carte menu. I am curently working on Pricing and the fine details. I will have a little black book with gorgeous photos of you inside, enlargements and some other fun items.

I am going to offer these sessions once a month, and of course if this is something you are not interested I will have several dates in the month open for an individual sessions. Contact me to book those! I will have limited space available, as I have mentioned before I am booking into April 2009.

Details will be available in the new year on my new website! And on my blog,  So look for that!

I think I have found THE BEST location for these marathon sessions!! I cannot wait to finalize the details. I am so excited! 

I hope you will join me on my Spring Fling! 

Talk amongst yourselves ;D

Cathy xo

All I want for Christmas...

What a great session I had today. I always look forward to my sessions because I get to meet the most wonderful women! Today the session was a Christmas gift for a boyfriend. Well let me tell you he is ONE LUCKY man! We had fun with a bit of a Christmas theme going on. We used a red and white candy cane, and we used red lipstick! BUT, I am sorry I cannot show you more! We cannot spoil a wonderful Christmas gift for this man. When she asked him what he wanted for Christmas he said 'you!'  How sweet is he! 

He is going to LOVE his gift for sure! It was a pleasure meeting you today K. I cannot wait to hear how the present went over :D

Cathy xo

P.S. I totally wish I could show you more of the lovely K! She had the most gorgeous smile and eyes! Va Va Voom! (Maybe after Christmas!?!) there are SOOOO many awesome photos from today.

Finally FRIDAY!

One more session is almost ready for client pick up, and another session this weekend. Then, I will work on those files and I have a few week break over the Christmas and New Years! Then, I am right back at it the first weekend of 2009! I am so thankful for all of this beautiful business I have received. Wow. I am so glad that boudoir is back, and that it can be something beautiful, sexy and gorgeous. Instead of that cheese of the 80's and 90's. Yes! 

I have the best job!

Another crazy week is almost over, and now I am feeling the rush of the holiday season. Last night I met with my fave four photog friends (say that five times!!) It is always great to connect with friends who are in the same business. I love the support they bring to the table. I cannot thank my gals enough. Love you all! Seriously!! What would I do without you all! Kisses!

It has been quiet on the blog site front, but I have been working much too late into the night lately.(Can you say twitchy eye and falling asleep upright on the sofa one to many times!!!) I have been planning, editing, building my site (so exciting!!!), my packages, my pricing. I have also been dreaming again! I love to think ahead to what could be next! I have been working on some ideas, and cannot wait to work everything out so that I can bring the best boudoir packages to you all. 2009! BRING IT ON!!

I know I have talked about doing boudoir marathon sessions in the past. Well, I have been working a bit more on this, and I hope to have my first official boudoir session (in a fabulous penthouse hotel suite) in April 2009. I am looking at the first weekend of April. The dates I am looking at are April 4th and/or 5th depending on interest!

More on the boudoir marathon soon! Stay tuned!

Happy Friday!

Cathy xo

Hot Pink Heels

I have talked about high heels before on my blog. Maybe you remember this post. Well, that was back in September, and today is December 1st. About a month and a half ago I went to the local Payless and while I was picking out shoes for my girls...I spied a pair of black patent heels for 22 dollars on clearance. So, I bought them. I consider them my 'practice' heels. I wore them to Madonna, I wore them to the bowling alley ( I wore bowling shoes to bowl!!), I have worn them out for coffee, out for dinner. And I am finding it is getting easier to get around in them. I can actually walk up and down the stairs pretty well now. And, I like what the heels can do for the look of my legs, and my posture. So, I think I see myself buying some shoes like these above. Wow! Killer heels! And my client ROCKED her heels! Oh yes she did! 

And yes, on my sisters Wedding at the end of January 2009 I am going to rock my WHOLE ensemble! LOL.

(OOOOhhh the power of positive thinking!!)

Sneak Peek - Super Saturday Session

So glad to have you back baby. Better than EVER! 

You rocked the session today! ENJOY!

Cathy xo

A pick up and drop off

Yesterday, I had a client pick up her finished product, and today I dropped  a off. Both beautiful, gorgeous and sexy women! 

Both amazing!

I hope you love them as much as I do!

Cathy xo

Good Morning!

I have been a busy bee! 

 Making changes creating a new and fresh look that reflects the true me, and my photography!

I am going to bed now :D

Cathy xo

Quote of the Moment

My Style

MODERN BOUDOIR PORTRAITURE

Sneak Peek - Project LOVE

I worked on a special photography project today for a friend. Not boudoir photography, but really fun! 

And the results were AWESOME.

Thanks for the opportunity W!

More on this early next year...2009

Celebrate your Sexy Curves!

Celebrate your sexy curves! 

If you've got curves, flaunt them! Sexy is a state of mind don't you know!!! Do you think because you have extra curves that a boudoir session is not for you...THINK AGAIN! 

From the thank you notes, to conversations with clients. I know that by taking the time for boudoir session just for you can be good for your state of mind! And the way you picture yourself. A session can help you to see yourself in a whole new light! Many clients say to me...I didn't realize I look that good! I am beautiful! I am sexy! I didn't think I could look this way. 

But you can! 

 What I have figured out over the years is that it doesn't matter what size your body is! Confidence comes from within. Beauty is also in a look that only you can give, or a smile that only you can give. Or that confident speaking voice. Or your giggle, that is infectious.

Sexy doesn't have anything to do with your body size. Whether you be slim, or curvy. That sexy comes from within. 

So on this Friday, I sure hope you celebrate the authentic you!

Because you are gorgeous, sexy and beautiful! Now WORK IT!

Cathy xo

Just J...a sneak peek!

Thank you for having me to your beautiful boudoir! Here are some sneaks of your session. I had so much fun trying new posing etc. in your space. This session was a secret!(a Christmas gift for her hubby!) 

Awesome session J! I cannot wait to share the files with you soon!

 

Sneak tomorrow night!

I had an awesome session today, and I am heading out for a fun night of bowling...and a run tomorrow. 

We also have a birthday party tomorrow as our number six officially turns ONE. So, I promise to have something up tomorrow night! 

Happy Weekend!

Cathy

Props to you!

Since the introduction to my 'Tickle Trunk' awhile back, I have been receiving regular additions to my collection of props. I think that almost every session, a client has used their prop...and then passed it on to me. So, I have to say my collection is growing by leaps and bounds! I love it! 

So, when when it is your turn for a session, be sure to take a look in the tickle trunk! You will never know until you take a look! Amazing stuff I tell you!

Thank you wonderful clients! You never cease to amaze me with your beauty, and gifts. 

Props to you! 

xo Cathy

Let the sunshine in

Well, I have to say this West Coast rain is getting me down. For two days straight I (along with my husband) have had sick kids. By sick kids, I mean a throw up tummy bug.  And when you have six kids, the throw up runs through the house very quickly. So far we have had 5/6 kids throwing up...

Anyways enough about that :D

I miss the sunshine. Lately our weather has been blustery, cold  and wet. I almost blew away with my big yellow and white umbrella.

After a wet walk to school and back, I had a telephone chat with a friend today, Carol. We were talking and after I hung up I was reminded of the lovely sun-filled session with B above. I could almost feel the sunshine from that day. I love that about photography. How a photo can help me remember back. 

To update, I am working on finishing up my latest sessions, and I *hopefully* will be doing a session on Saturday. I just need to know that I will be healthy and not pass on the germs etc. I am delivering two finished sessions tomorrow morning. And, I am finishing up one more.  I also booked in another rush session for early next year for a 40th birthday surprise! That will be great!

I am really looking forward to the new year, and getting some great packages going for my boudoir sessions in the spring! I am also going to get going on my boudoir site. Just hashing out some details for now. But, I think the site is worth the wait! So exciting!

On a totally different note all together, I think the photo above proves why make up and false eyelashes make the photo that much more dramatic! LOVE false eyelashes. So, if you are booked with me, or considering booking I hope the proof is in the pudding! Look at the drama of those eyes! Wow! Send me an email for more details if you wish. Contact information is on the side of my blog site.

So, have a happy Wednesday! May sunshine be your state of mind today if you have rainy weather like us.

xo Cathy

Sneak Peek - Hot Momma Alert!

Today, I had a beautiful woman to my boudoir for a session with me. She is a first time Mom to a beautful little boy who is eight months old. And you know what, her figure is so AMAZING!! She tells me her secret is spin classes!  Anways, here is your sneak peek beautiful ! 

I had a great time meeting you, and your family today.

Thank you for gracing me with your beauty! You are so gorgeous!

Next Top Model

I was working on a clients file last night, and I had to share one more. Isn't she gorgeous!! When I was taking her photos this past weekend, she just gave me the best looks. Here is one of them! Enjoy.

Happy Wednesday!

Share your faves!

I have been meaning to share with you all that I have a Facebook fan page. If you are a fan, you should definately check it out! Just search for Boudoir by Cathy Empey.

The fan page is a great place to get the latest and the greatest info on my sessions. And, even better my clients/fans can easily upload their faves to the page. That way you can see the other fan faves photos as well! Let us all support the idea of beauty is in every woman!

Thank you for your support! Check it out and leave me a message there if you wish! I pop on their often, so see you there too.

PS Thank you to you all who have already have become a fan! I appreciate your help!

Happy November!

Cathy

Sneak Peek - Bringing Curvy Back!

These images were captured this afternoon, and this was my third and final session of the day. It was a great day, with three wonderful women, three different shapes and sizes. I feel that beauty is something that shines from within, and I love being able to be the one to capture each woman as they are. Just as they are. 

I just have to say! Celebrate your curves, celebrate who you are today, and learn to appreciate your sexy curves! I had the opportunity today to photograph this beautiful plus size woman. At first she was nervous, but as the session went on, the nerves went away! I think she is just gorgeous! 

If you are plus sized, you have great curves. If you have thought maybe boudoir photography is not for you, then think again! 

Boudoir photography is for EVERY woman. 

Enjoy your sneak peek R!

2 a T - Sneak Peek

These images, are from the second of three sessions today. Although it was cold, wet and grey outside...

 The temperature was rising inside the boudoir today! We had a great double session, as she brought along her friend and they both had fun. Bring a friend along! (or your sister!) Great for moral support if you feel a bit nervous, and really fun to shop together for your sessions!  Definitely a great way to have some fun, and pamper yourselves. Celebrate!

It was lovely to meet you.

Sneak Peek - Karen

Today, I was busy with three different boudoir sessions. This is the first session of three.

I had the pleasure of taking Karen's boudoir photos this morning, and I have to say she made my job easy today! She is so beautiful, both inside and out. I loved how she could channel her inner 'Top Model!' 

Way to go!

Thank you for adding to my tickle trunk! That tulle is going to come in very useful in my coming sessions.

Enjoy! 

Sweet

In the spirit of the Madonna concert I attended last night! (which was S-W-E-E-T!)

 I will leave you all some eye candy for Halloween!  

PS. I have 3 boudoir sessions tomorrow, and I cannot wait! I will have some sneak peeks up this weekend.

Cathy

Sneak Peek - Wendy's Maternity Shoot

First we did a little maternity boudoir, to really capture her beautiful pregnant self.

Then, we HAD to go outside because the sun was glorious! 

Today, was one of my favourite shoots. Why?! Because I am in love with pregnancy! I have been pregnant so often, that every time I see a pregnant woman, I am immediately drawn to her beauty. There is something SO beautiful about pregnancy.

 I was so honoured to take these photos of Wendy. Soon to be Momma-to-two. Beautiful smile that lights up a room, not a stretch mark in sight, beautiful body, long, lean legs. Wedding rings still fit, and she is almost full term!

We did some inside shots, and decided we HAD to take her belly outside. 

We went to my 'secret' spot right Wendy ;D

Anyways, I had a LOVELY time with you, and I wish you all of the best as you prepare to meet your new little one in November. 

I cannot wait to meet your new little bundle!