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April 18, 2020

Gratitude Sessions

For years and years, we’ve noticed a similar trend among our clients – they work in the medical field. Like 75%, it’s crazy! We haven’t exactly figured out why but getting to know so many of you amazing ladies has given us a rare insight to what it’s like working in the medical field.

We are excited to announce Gratitude Sessions as a way to thank you for your extraordinary service during the Covid-19 pandemic.

All sessions booked between now and May 2, will gift an additional complimentary mini-session for an essential front-line worker of your choice! The photo shoots will take place once the stay-at-home orders are lifted.

Essential front line worker doesn’t only mean those in the medical field…I’m looking at YOU grocery store cashier, bank teller or food delivery rock star! Life at home wouldn’t be possible without all of you!

How is this going to work?

Book your full boudoir session and complete your $250 deposit now. The photo shoot will take place after the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
Let us know which person you would like to gift a mini-session to! We will send them a really special gift card! (see below)
Mini-sessions (normally $150) are 1 hour long and include 1 outfit and 1 white sheet set. Hair styling is also included! Makeup can be added for an additional $100.
BOTH of you will receive a $100 print credit that can be used towards purchasing your photos! (All photos are purchased separately.)
Offer valid until May 02, 2020. Photo shoots will take place after the stay-at-home orders are lifted.

To book your Gratitude Session or learn more email us at hello@lighthouseboudoir.com or click here and fill out the contact form.

The One-for-One Gratitude Session concept is inspired by Anastasia Chomlack from https://anastasiaphotography.ca/

January 16, 2018

Hiring – Office Assistant

WE ARE HIRING

Lighthouse Boudoir is GROWING and we need some help! I’m looking to hire a part-time office assistant. This can be done at your home with occasional days in the office. Tasks will include: emails, scheduling, back-end office work, etc. No photographer please.

If you are interested please email me your resume and tell me about yourself! Sontera@lighthouseboudoir.com

I will be making a decision late January 2018.

Cheers!

-Sontera

August 20, 2016

Traveling Boudoir | Fall 2016

Traveling Boudoir Dates…

I am excited to announce some upcoming travel dates for the Fall 2016!

I get a decent amount of clients that travel to Houston to shoot with me… I love that my job allows me to meet people from all over the US! (And even 2 international clients! what what!? hehe) Well this time I’m coming to YOU! If you are in Boston or New York City and would like a chance to have a boudoir session with me please contact me asap to book your appointment! sontera@lighthouseboudoir.com

I am only taking 2 clients in each city, which obviously means space is extremely limited!

BOSTON: September 1st – 5th

This will be my first time visiting Boston, so please feel free to share any travel tips or any must see touristy things if you have been there before! I know for sure we plan to walk the Freedom Trail, tour Fenway Park, beer tasting at Samuel Adams, stroll through Boston Public Gardens and check out the Boston Tea Party museum. Ohh and I’m super pumped about hopping over to Martha’s Vineyard for 1 day. This may be the most cliche Labor Day weekend ever spent by an American! hehe

NEW YORK CITY: October 13th – 17th Traveling Boudoir

I’ve been to NYC three other times, but I’m still pumped to visit the city again, I feel like every time I go it just gets better! This time I will be taking my husband who has never been! Yay! I can’t wait for all of the amazing food and to show him Central Park and all of the other touristy spots. He’s a finance guy so I already know we will need to make a stop to visit that giant bull on Wall St.

If you have a friend who lives in these cities please share! Or if you want an excuse to travel and experience an amazing photo shoot in a new city then come along!

Now I get to day dream about what to wear! Holy moly I might actually get to experience REAL fall weather!!! =)

Please contact me if you are interested in learning more… sontera@lighthouseboudoir.com

PS. Hot off the press – we miiiight be adding one more stop in 2016 to Louisville, KY in November!

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June 21, 2016

Feeling like royalty… Houston Boudoir Studio

I love getting to share photos from my client’s boudoir photo shoots!

Mrs. B came to me looking for a creative gift for her husband as a way to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They got married in New Orleans like my husband and I, so we had an instant connection!

Check out the gorgeous photos below along with words directly from her about the boudoir session…

“…my husband has hinted he has wanted pics like this of me for a long time, but I’m also really excited to do this for myself!”

“I was most nervous about how I would feel being in front of the camera in lingerie or nude. With Sontera’s coaching and the relaxed feel and environment of the shoot, all those fears went away. I felt very at ease in my own skin in front of the camera. The mimosas may have helped too! :) ”

“My favorite moment of the shoot… Sontera was taking pictures of me in front of the french doors. I was in my favorite outfit, she had candles lit behind me and referred to the look of the shoot as ‘if the queen were in lingerie, it would be just like this’ and I totally felt that way!”

“The entire process is such a breeze! I felt very beautiful and empowered before and after the shoot. I feel like every woman should have this experience at least once in her life, even if the pictures are just for her.”

Mrs. B decided to order a Collection Box with 25 of her favorite photos…

“When I handed him the leather box the photos were in, he looked a little confused at first… then he just started giggling. Then as he flipped through the photos, he kept saying things like ‘Oh!’, ‘That’s awesome!’ and best of all ‘You look beautiful!’ ”

Isn’t she just gorgeous?! She was a little nervous in the beginning, like many of my clients are, but I’m thankful she trusted me and embraced the process. I love that she totally got my vibe when I lit the candles and wanted her to feel like royalty. I mean there’s something about being in heels with fabulous lingerie and romantic candles that makes me think of the queen! hehe

Thank you Mrs. B for allowing me to share your photos and experience! I hope we run into each other in the French Quarter one day… you can find me stuffing my face with Cafe Du Monde beignets while I am unapologetically covered in powder sugar. ;)

xoxo,

Sontera

HAIR STYLING: Danielle Dresch

MAKEUP: Mayra Ponce simplebeautyartistry.com

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April 6, 2016

Studio Wardrobe | part two

THE STUDIO WARDROBE IS EXPANDING…again

Well I did it again…I went on a little shopping spree for the studio’s lingerie closet! Lucky for my clients! This time I wanted to focus on larger sizes, after all the average woman in America wears a dress size of 12-14.

All of the photos below are images taken from the website I purchased them from.

I don’t usually go for red, but this dark red and lace combo seemed like it was worth the risk! I also love the keyhole back and cheeky bottoms. One pieces are a great option for women who are concerned about their stomach area. Even though it is just sheer fabric it will conceal stretch marks or loose skin.

Feminine Mesh and Lace Teddy

Medium/large in red

Lacey bodysuit…YES please! I love the high angle at the panty line as it will elongate legs. The long sleeves are great if you are self conscious about your arms and the open back is the perfect way to add a little more sexy.

Lace bodysuit

Plus size in black

Eyelash lace is really popular right now. When I found this black sheer robe with eyelash lace trim I thought it would be a gorgeous addition to the closet! It would go perfect with any black lingerie you may bring in or simply go nude underneath for an even more sexy look!

Eyelash Lace Robe | Plus size

I’m a sucker for high waisted panties, they are just so fabulous and vintage! I love the center black panel on these panties.

High Waist Side Garter Fishnet Panty

Large / X-large

ACCESSORIES

Thigh highs can be tricky. They are fabulous and sexy but can sometimes cut in. No one wants a muffin top on their thigh right?! My biggest tip to avoid that is to purchase thigh highs without any elastic in the band. How will they stay up you ask?! A garter belt! I have these black sheer thigh high pantyhose available in small – plus size.

Masks can be hard to pull off, but when it works it WORKS! This embroidered mask was too good to pass up. I love how feminine it is. With the right moody lighting and perfectly tousled hair it’s going to be a fun new addition.

Embroidered Venice Eye Mask

Just a reminder, if you plan to use any of the studio’s lingerie for your shoot please bring in nude and/or black thongs to wear underneath. I hope you love all of these new items! I can’t wait to get them on my fabulous clients! Want to do your own shopping? Check out my Pinterest page for some of my favorite options, click here.

Ok, now I’m off to freeze my credit card so that I don’t buy anything else for the next few days. =)

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