Crystal Reyns Photography: red head

Monday, June 16, 2014

Stacy's Outdoor Boudoir Louisa, Va Boudoir Photographer

Many people think of boudoir in many different ways. Most think of it as 'oh half naked girl on a bed.' Guess what I'm here to change that viewing!

Stacy contacted me earlier last week saying she was starting to feel 'blah' about herself. You know what, as women we should all get that. We have days we don't feel pretty, and we have days where we feel like a super star. Once those bad days happen more often, it is time to do something for yourself. Take a day for you, a day away from the hustle and bustle, a day away from the kids, a day to feel like a super model, just some time to recharge your batteries so you know you are awesome just the way you are!!

At WPPI I took two classes with Jen Rozenbaum, who is a completely bad ass boudoir photographer in New York. Her motto is 'shamelessly feminine,' she couldn't have two words together that are more perfect for boudoir. Boudoir isn't about just the bedroom, it's about rocking your business woman outfit to rocking sweat pants and a t-shirt and knowing you are who you are in either one, loving yourself every day. Realizing you are gorgeous in your own skin. Stacy is a mom, guess what she has earned those beauty marks from carrying Brycen. She has earned those laugh lines, because he has brought so much happiness into her life. OWN YOU!!

For her boudoir I wanted something completely different than I had EVER done. She let me take the reins and do exactly what my creative heart wanted. Thank you for that Stacy, you're awesome!!

So I got this piano about two months ago, and from this past Friday to Saturday we spent about 8 hours gutting it, to be able to move is more easily. Now it didn't look this awesome when I got it, but letting it sit in the rain and sun added the perfect touches that I wanted.

I mean have you ever seen a piano in the woods???? Me either, that is why I did it!!!! Don't settle for average EVER. Go after your dreams!!

Then we were off to River for the rest of her session.

GGGGAHHHHH you are GORGEOUS!!!

Couch on the side of the river with a beautiful red head!!! :) :)

Perfection!!

Stacy you are gorgeous just the way you are!!!

Makeup artist: Kaitlyn Mott

Special thanks to: Dusty, Rodney, and Hailey for all your help to make this happen.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Joanna and Corey's Yorktown, Va Maternity Session l Crystal Reyns Photography

Have you ever felt so much love for your clients? I think that is the only way to explain Joanna and Corey. I absolutely love everything about them; their laughs, quirks, spunk, and on top of all that their love for one another. Watching them grow as a couple has been such an amazing experience and eye opener on how life should be spent. They love each other fully, and compliment each other to a T.

In learning of this next chapter, Corey wanted me to be on of the first to know so I could open up my schedule to be with them every step of the way, document their life as it takes the next step. During this journey, I learned how hard it had been for them to make this journey. As this little miracle will make his (see gender reveal here) appearance before we know it I wanted to share some of my favorites from their maternity session in Corey's home town, Yorktown, VA.

I know how much Joanna and Corey wished, hoped, and prayed for this miracle. I asked Joanna to take a dandelion, or two or three, I won't tell, for this images right here. I wanted to capture exactly what they did before they got a positive sign. And now they only have wishes for Baby Bell. (I'm team Owen)

We started out at Surrender field, where I got to meet some of Corey's family. I mean why not throw in a family mini while everyone is together right?!?!