The Power of Boudoir Photography

Boudoir photography is more than just a collection of sultry images. It is a transformative experience that allows women to embrace and celebrate their individuality.

Here are a few reasons why boudoir photography has gained popularity and become a powerful movement in recent years:

1. Boosts Self-Confidence: 

Boudoir photography gives women the opportunity to step out of their comfort zones and realize their innate beauty. The process of getting pampered, styled, and professionally photographed helps them see themselves in a new light. Seeing their images, where they look and feel their best, can be a confidence-boosting experience that lasts long after the shoot.

2. Embraces Body Positivity:

Boudoir photography transcends societal norms and celebrates the beauty in all body types. It encourages women to embrace their curves, scars, and imperfections, showing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Boudoir photographers are skilled in posing and lighting techniques that flatter individual body types, highlighting the unique features that make each woman beautiful.

3. Celebrates Femininity and Sensuality:

Boudoir photography allows women to explore and express their sensuality in a safe and non-judgmental environment. It is not about conforming to someone else's idea of what is sexy; it is about embracing and celebrating one's own unique brand of sensuality. Whether it's through a sly smile, a playful pose, or a seductive glance, boudoir photography captures the essence of femininity in a tasteful and empowering way.

4. A Thoughtful and Intimate Gift:

Boudoir photography is often done as a gift for a partner or spouse. It serves as a deeply personal and intimate gesture, showing a level of vulnerability and trust. The resulting images can be a cherished keepsake that captures a moment in time and serves as a reminder of self-love and confidence.

5. Empowerment Through Self-Love:

Boudoir photography is not just about capturing beautiful images; it is about a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Through the process of preparing for a boudoir shoot, women learn to appreciate and love themselves just as they are. They realize that their worth goes beyond societal expectations and that they deserve to be celebrated and seen

Capturing Love and Joy: An Engagement Photography Session

An engagement marks a beautiful milestone in a couple's journey towards a lifetime of love and companionship. It is a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and pure joy. As couples prepare to embark on this new chapter, many choose to commemorate this special occasion through an engagement photography session. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of engagement photography and why it is an experience worth embracing.

1. Celebrating Your Love Story

An engagement photography session is an opportunity to celebrate your unique love story. It allows you to showcase your personalities, interests, and the special bond you share as a couple. From intimate moments to lighthearted laughter, professional photographers have a keen eye for capturing the essence of your relationship. They create a visual narrative that reflects your love and allows you to look back on this chapter with fondness and nostalgia.

2. Creating Lasting Memories

Engagement photos hold a timeless charm and serve as tangible memories of this extraordinary time in your lives. As the years pass, these images become cherished keepsakes, reminding you of the love and excitement you felt during your engagement. Whether you display them in your home, include them in your wedding invitations, or create an album, engagement photos become a symbol of your journey and a testament to the love you share.

3. Building a Connection with Your Photographer

An engagement photography session offers a valuable opportunity to establish a connection with your wedding photographer. It allows you to get comfortable in front of the camera, familiarize yourself with their shooting style, and build a rapport. This connection becomes especially important as your photographer will capture some of the most intimate and candid moments on your wedding day. The engagement session acts as a trial run, enabling you to communicate your preferences, understand their direction, and ensure that you are on the same page creatively.

4. Exploring Unique Locations

Engagement sessions provide the freedom to choose a location that holds personal significance or showcases your interests as a couple. Whether it's a scenic outdoor spot, a beloved cityscape, a cozy café, or the place where you first met, the location can add a meaningful backdrop to your photographs. Your photographer can offer guidance on selecting a location that complements your vision, ensuring that the images reflect your style and preferences.

5. Capturing Authentic Moments

Professional photographers excel in capturing the candid and authentic moments that define your relationship. They have an innate ability to put you at ease, allowing you to relax and be yourselves. By doing so, they can capture the genuine laughter, stolen glances, and tender gestures that truly represent your love story. These candid moments hold an emotional resonance and evoke a sense of nostalgia when you look back on them.

6. Utilizing the Engagement Session Experience

Engagement photography sessions offer more than just beautiful images. They provide an opportunity to experience being in front of the camera before your wedding day. You can gain insights into posing techniques, understand how to interact with your partner naturally, and learn how to embrace the spotlight. This experience helps you feel more confident and relaxed during your wedding day photography, ensuring that your true selves shine through in every frame.

An engagement photography session is a delightful and meaningful experience that allows you to celebrate your love, create lasting memories, and build a connection with your wedding photographer. From capturing candid moments to exploring unique locations, engagement photos become a treasured testament to this special time in your lives. So, embrace the opportunity to capture your love and joy through the lens of a professional photographer and relish in the beauty of your unique love story.

5 Reasons Why a Photoshoot is the Best Gift

1. It's a unique experience. 

A photography session is a unique and empowering experience. You will love the pampering with the professional hair and make up session. Your photographer will help with posing, lighting and bringing the best out of you to create some amazing images. There are no size or age restrictions on looking fabulous!

2. A gift that lasts

While the photography session is a fantastic experience, the fun doesn't end at the end of the day. Unlike flowers and chocolates, you get a lasting memory. 

3. A Boudoir session is sexy and intimate 

We offer many types of photography sessions here at Avalon City Imaging, one of our specialties is boudoir. For those unfamiliar, boudoir photography features flattering, artistic, lingerie imagery. Empower yourself with this fantastic experience. You can also enjoy this experience with a super hot couple’s session. 

4. Share your love. 

We are sure you will love the result of this wonderful experience with photographs you can share with your friends and family or to hang in your home.

5. Not just for couples

Valentine's Day is not just for couples. We love helping to empower our clients. We believe everyone deserves a little pampering and to be able to look and feel their best. You can buy yourself flowers and a book yourself a photo shoot to embrace your fabulous!

Samantha and Josh

Samantha and Josh came to visit us in the studio recently for a couple shoot.

They rocked their photo shoot and we absolutely loved having them in the studio.

You could definitely tell they are very in love, and their photos just ooze chemistry.

Not long after, we got a call from Josh wanting to organize a very special photo shoot, one that would be a surprise for Samantha.

Josh had a special picnic planned and wanted our help to capture it……..Secretly

Our fantastic photographer Dave accepted the mission, and headed to Bonython Park.. Incognito

Josh had a special surprise planned for his beautiful girlfriend,

While at the park enjoying their sweet picnic………..

Josh PROPOSED!!!

Of course Samantha said yes to marrying the love of her life.

After the magic moment, we captured some beautiful shots of the newly engaged couple and Samantha’s beautiful new jewellery.

We are so honored to have been a part of this special moment.

Congratulations Samantha and Josh.
We wish you all the very best for your future lives together and can’t wait till the wedding.

Why a Boudoir Shoot is the Perfect Valentines Gift

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t decided on a gift for your partner, we have the perfect choice.

Unlike flowers and chocolates your images will last a lifetime, something that you can enjoy together for years to come.

Get him something he really wants. What could he want more than you! Enough with ties, socks and the same aftershave get him a gift that he will really REALLY enjoy.

Our boudoir sessions are personally tailored to your needs and comfort level, from a cute camisole to sensual lingerie, we will provide you with the perfect personalized gift.

We have a variety of ways to display and present your images to your loved ones, Wall portraits, albums and digital images.

A boudoir shoot is a gift for you both to share, after spending the day getting pampered and being made to feel super sexy & confident, you will have some beautiful images to gift to the one you love.

If you are wanting to gift an experience this year, our sessions can be purchased as a gift voucher or come in together for a couple session.

Adelaide Bridal Boudoir Photography - Tess

We absolutely love photographing brides to be, Especially when they are gifting their images to their partners, We just love the love.
Our team works seamlessly together to create beautiful images that our couples will enjoy for a lifetime.

Just one of our past brides to be is Tess.
Tess came into the studio for a bridal boudoir session for her partner Jay.

Tess and Jay started dating in February 2015 and Jay proposed on March 7th 2018 at an Ed Sherran concert during the song Thinking Out Loud.
How freaking cute is that!!!

Tess absolutely killed her photoshoot and looked absolutely stunning in her bridal themed lingerie.

Congratulations on an amazing shoot Tess.

2021 Highlight Reel

Just a couple of our favourite sessions from 2021

Spotlight on Aliee

Aliee visited the studio for a glamour photoshoot in March of 2021.

Aliee rocked her shoot and we absolutely adore her outfit choices, they really showed her personality and our beautiful Jess’s make up artistry is just the icing on the cake.

The first image is our favourite. What a stunner!!

Congratulations on an amazing shoot Aliee, you slayed it!

Fun Things are Happening

We have some big news to share!

Our wonderful photographer Dave is taking his amazing talent and Avalon flair to the Fleurieu Peninsula.

we will soon be launching a new website linked to our beautiful Avalon studio, where you will be able to find galleries from these sessions as well as booking information. Say hello to Fleurieu Photographers

We will now to be able to capture your treasured moments and memories with a stunning natural bush feel as well as the option of mother nature's inspiring coastline.

These sessions are available by appointment on select days throughout the month, and take place anywhere on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. Our Forktree Studio is in Myponga and is where we base the in-house photoshoots. Conveniently located approximately 60 minutes south of the Adelaide CBD. Contact us at avaloncityimaging@gmail.com for further information and to make a booking.

We cannot wait to see all your smaling faces against this stunning landscape.

Getting The Most Out of Your Newborn Session

Your Newborn photographs will be some of the most cherished images you purchase, so we have complied a lost of tips and tricks so you get the most out of this session.

Book Your Session Before Bubs Arrives
Planning for a baby is a busy time, and once bubs arrives things just get busier. Give yourself a head start by booking in your session whilst you are still pregnant. If you contact us we can pencil you in around you due date, we can keep in contact with you and once bubs has arrived we will have no problem fitting you in for your session. Our newborn sessions are captured in the first 14 days of life, the sooner we are able to book you in the more available times we will have that suit everyone.

Prepping Before Your Shoot
With the internet in the palms of our hands, its easy to get lots of ideas for how your would like your photos to turn out. So send us your ideas for what your are looking for, especially shots from our website, google profile and social media. If you would like to share images from other sources we can discuss the options for similar props, ensuring we are all ready to capture your special personalized moments.

Pack You Bags
When heading out with a new baby, parents tend to pack everything but the kitchen sink, your photography session should be the same. Be sure to pack plenty of outfits for your little one just incase. If your little one takes a bottle be sure to pack a decent supply even if your baby wont be due for a scheduled feed during your session, babies can get fussy with all the moving around, posing and changing. If your baby has a dummy be sure to have one packed, Your session is out of your babies schedule and can be disruptive. Anything that assists with soothing also means more time to capture beautiful memories. Babies are not the only ones who get hungry so be sure to pack water and snacks for yourself. If you have anything special that you would like in your photos, such as a teddy or special toy make sure that they are packed in too.

Dress to Impress
When packing clothing for photography session, remember that these outfits will be displayed on your wall, Make sure that they are neat but also comfortable. Soft materials are nice and comfortable to hold your baby against. Neutral tones and soft patterns keep the focus on your baby, avoid busy patterns. Avoid tight clothing on baby, with buckles and buttons around the face to prevent lines and marks on the babies skin.

Get Involved
You might not feel the best (or well rested) with a new baby but don’t let this stop you from getting in the photos too. Your baby will only be this little once and they grow up in the blink of an eye, There is nothing more settling then our parents arms, so we get some beautiful shot of you and your baby together.

A Full Belly Makes a Happy Baby
We recommend feeding your baby 1-2 hours before your session, depending on their schedule, so bubs is ready for a top up just before your session. You can also keep your baby awake with a bath and stimulation before your session so they are all ready for a nap, Helping us capture those peaceful sleeping shots.

Relax
Once you arrive remember to relax, enjoy this moment with your family, have fun and we will take care of you.

Our Time With Avalon City Imaging - Abi & Nichole

How Did You Hear About Us?

I heard about Dave because I met Dave many years ago on my own maternity shoot. Having had many professional photo shoots before, Dave’s character, personality, professionalism and his ability to make you feel at ease and laugh is what makes me seek him out time and time again. So it was a no brainer to use him 12 years later for my wife’s maternity shoot.

How did you feel before the session?

I always feel excited before a shoot with Dave

How did you feel after your session?

I always feel excited after a shoot and cant wait to see the pics

What did you enjoy most about your photoshoot?

What I love most about the shoot is enjoying Dave’s company its like catching up with an old friend and his ability to capture the MOST EPIC SHOTS!

Which image is your favourite?

These two are our favourites shots from the shoot

What did you think of our studio?

Studio is amazing and easy to find

What did you think of your experience with us?

Experience with Dave and his team is second to none we will never go anywhere else

Thank you Nichole and Abi for choosing Avalon City Imaging to capture these beautiful family memories. If you would like more information on booking your own session you can contact us below or via our contact tab.

5 Ways To Ease Your Nerves Before a Boudoir Photoshoot

Taking the leap of faith to do a boudoir photoshoot is probably one of the most nerve-wracking decisions a woman has to make. Aside from the fact that it involves a lot more intimacy and showing off a lot more skin than a normal photo shoot would, it also involves facing one’s fears, insecurities and emerging more confident afterwards.

Doing a boudoir shoot will do great wonders for you, it can boost your confidence, make you feel great in your own skin and it's an amazing and unique gift that you and your partner can enjoy for a very long time! The team at Avalon City Imaging, will definitely make your decision to do a boudoir photo shoot an enjoyable experience for the books! With over 15 years of combined experience in doing boudoir photo shoots and working with women of all shapes and sizes, we’ll make sure to give you the boudoir experience of a lifetime. Our expert team of glamour photographers foster a safe and empowering environment that will inspire you to unleash your inner goddess and let your beauty shine through.

Do you need help calming your nerves before a boudoir session?

Here are 5 ways to help you…

Build Trust and Establish Rapport With Your Photographer

Knowing that you’re doing the session with professionals who have built their careers empowering women through amazing photographs can put you at ease. If you know that you are in good hands, it’s easier to relax and put your faith in them because you know that they will guide you, take care of you and make your experience as amazing as possible. Make sure to set an appointment with your team and let them know your ideas about the upcoming session. Talk to them about your concerns, your worries and what you’re feeling - they would love to know! They can use these conversations as a guide for when they work with you. If you have pegs of poses you want to try, show it to them too so they can give you tips on how you can make it work for yourself.

Practice Makes Perfect

When you’re doing something for the first time, it’s always scary. But when you’ve done something before, you feel more confident, more attuned and more flowing in your moves. The same is true for a boudoir session. You don’t need to have a “trial session” with other people, you can do this by yourself and in the privacy of your room! Try practising the smile you want or that pose you always wanted to try until you have built a sense of confidence in moving.

Schedule Time To Destress and Pamper Yourself

It’s always easier to do nerve-wracking things when you’re feeling relaxed and stress-free. In addition, you’ll look good if you feel good. What you feel on the inside always radiates on the outside and you’ll look your best when you feel your best. Before your session, schedule a time to do a mani-pedi session, a massage, or a spa day. If you’re planning to get a facial, tanning or waxing appointment, make sure to get them a few days before your boudoir session to make sure your skin isn’t red and irritated. 

Shop For Comfortable Lingerie Pieces

During your session, make sure to bring pieces that you are comfortable with, not just when wearing but also when moving. You can expect different poses and styling during the shoot, and it will be more comfortable for you if you are wearing pieces that are the right size and fit for you. Moreso, make sure that the pieces reflect your personality, who you really are and what you want to see yourself in. Bring pieces that will bring the best out of you and highlight the amazing person that you already are.

Talk to those who have done it before!

One common misconception about boudoir sessions is that it only works for professional models or those with a particular body size, type and frame. The thing is, it’s for everyone! Whatever your size, profession or stage in life you are in, no one and nothing should stop you from getting a boudoir session if you want to. Talk to people who had done it before and let them share their experiences with you.

Ask around if some friends have already done it and what they did to get past their fears and apprehensions. Look for online groups of women who have done sessions before and are willing to share best practices. For all you know, there’s another woman out there who’s willing to give you that boost of confidence that you need.

What are you waiting for? Your amazing boudoir session is waiting for you! Contact the team at Avalon City Imaging, we would be honoured to capture your true beauty.

5 Reasons To Do A Bridal Boudoir Photo Shoot

They say a wedding is a very sentimental event; it’s a culmination of an era in a relationship, and the beginning of a more beautiful chapter. Brides-to be, usually more than the grooms, are the busiest during weddings! A bride-to-be will go through every single detail, comb through every plan, and make sure to tick every last item in her checklist to make her wedding day perfect - just like the way she envisioned.

As a beautiful bride planning your wedding, you have the perfect wedding etched in your mind and you know nothing will stop you from making it happen. Aside from a killer reception venue, tear jerking ceremony and breathtaking styling, how about including something that is not just beautiful, but also unique, sophisticated and celebrates you as an amazing and beautiful bride? A bridal boudoir photo shoot session does all of that, and so much more. You can be sure that we at Avalon City Imaging will give you the bridal boudoir photo session experience of a lifetime. With our 15 years of experience collaborating with women of all shapes and sizes, our well-equipped location and state-of-the-art equipment, and most importantly our passion for photography, we will create a collection of your most stunning and breathtaking photographs yet.

Planning to book your bridal boudoir photo shoot? Here’s 5 more reasons you should book your session today:

YOU deserve it

You have been planning every last detail of your wedding meticulously. You have tirelessly spent your days glossing through magazines and scouring through website reviews just to make sure you find the perfect supplier who will give you the most amazing wedding services. You probably had stressful days when nothing seems to go right and everything that could go wrong, did! A glass of your favorite sangria may lessen the stress, but an entire day of you being a celebrity supermodel, all glammed-up and feeling beautifully confident will definitely fill your happy tank to the brim.

An entire day of feeling beautiful taking direction from a photographer who will stop at nothing to highlight your curves and photograph you from the most flattering angles and will do wonders on your confidence levels. Do this for you, because you are a superwoman, and you deserve it.  

Another reason to pamper yourself

Doing a professional boudoir photo session means having another reason to pamper yourself. You will only look beautiful, if you feel beautiful! A day at the salon and spa will definitely make you feel relaxed and awesome, ready to confidently strut your stuff in front of the camera. 

Shopping for new lingerie is another way to pamper yourself too! Choose pieces that make you feel comfortable; those that are designed highlight your curves and boost your confidence.

An empowering gift to yourself

You are beautiful, sensual and breathtaking, in your own unique way. This is always true; however, because of life and all its complexities, you sometimes forget it. You shy away from your potentials, quiver away from attention and hide your light behind every possible excuse. 

A bridal boudoir experience is meant to liberate you from this. It will empower you and makes you feel confident in your own skin. Imagine creating an amazing collection of your photographs when you feel most beautiful, in the way that you are, and in the moment - isn’t that a liberating and empowering experience? 

An amazing and unique surprise to your partner

Visualise the look on your groom-to-be’s face when he sees an entire spread of your carefully curated, sensually beautiful and sophisticated photographs, just for him? Aside from it being something unique, it’s truly one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give him. Aside from the actual photos, the confident woman who will come out of that boudoir photoshoot will be an awesome partner in life; that’s an amazing gift, not just during the wedding, but for the rest of your lives!

To discover something new

Having a bridal boudoir photo session is meant to take you out of your comfort zone. It’s meant to take away your inhibitions and make you discover things about yourself that you didn’t think you were capable of. It may not be something that you’re used to doing and that’s okay! Having the confidence to try out something you’ve never tried before will give you the added boost and openness to more exciting things in the future. 

What are you waiting for? Go ahead and book that session with us. Your amazing, sexy and radiant self is waiting to shine.

4 Tips for Choosing a Boudoir Photographer in Adelaide

Having a boudoir photoshoot is one of the best things you can do for yourself. For one, it is a treat to oneself. Think about the feeling you get after getting a really great haircut or having a nice mani-and-pedi. Better yet, after a relaxing session at the spa. Yes, boudoir allows pampering like that too. Also, such a shoot lets you see yourself in a different light. From choosing an outfit to practising your poses, you will get to know yourself better and realise what you really like.

Doing a boudoir photoshoot also encourages you to step out of your comfort zone. This is true, especially if you are a first-timer and the kind of person who gets shy in front of the camera. Also, like most women, you might sometimes forget how beautiful you are. Through a boudoir, you will get to appreciate yourself more; to the point of embracing your inner goddess. You will leave the studio feeling empowered and walking with striking confidence. A photoshoot with pros, such as our team at Avalon City Imaging, guarantees that you will have undeniably stunning photographs that will remind you of your inner and outer beauty. Plus, these make a great gift to a significant other if you have one and wish to surprise them.

Looking for the right boudoir photographer for you? Let us share some tips to walk you through.

1. Scan The Professional Photographer’s Portfolio

Make sure to hire a photographer with experience and who utilizes a photography style that you want to go for. Aside from asking them the length of their experience in professional photography, the best way to know this is through having a look at their portfolio. This is usually on their website. More often than not, their most recent works will be on their social media pages. So, do not forget to also check these out! If you love what you see, start your inquiry!

2. Consult with The Professional Photographer

Your boudoir session will immortalize your beauty in photographs. Hence, the images should reflect all of you. This is possible through the talent of the creative photographer behind the camera and you appearing yourself. That is why it is crucial that you feel naturally comfortable with your photographer during the whole session. To guarantee that, have a phone conversation or an in-person consultation with your prospective photographer to find out if you click. 

Remember, your synergy with the professional photographer can make or break the experience. Hence, book the one you are comfortable working with among your prospects. This will definitely help you feel confident and be at your best during the session. 

3. Protection Of Privacy

As mentioned, photographers flaunt their previous works on their portfolios for promotional and marketing purposes. During the shoot, you can wear anything you like. Whether you are going for boudoir pieces that are revealing in nature or not, make sure that the photographer protects your privacy. It is necessary to have one who will not let your photographs end up in the hands of anyone who can compromise your security. Some photographers require a contract to be signed for this purpose. Hence, hire one who gives you the liberty to choose whether your photographs are shared in any way or not. 

4. Package Inclusions

Especially if it is your first boudoir experience, it is crucial to be fully aware of the professional’s offerings. Hence, be careful of availing a service and make sure that it is worth your bank. Some professional photographers offer a wide selection of recommended boudoir clothing in their “client closet.” Others expect you to bring your own pieces. Also, some work with professional hairstylists and makeup artists to give you a total pampering package before the queen like you strikes a pose. Furthermore, ask about how many post-processed images you will get. Whether you prefer a hundred shots with minor editing or a few ones that tell a story like fresh out of a magazine, the decision is yours.

If you are looking for professional boudoir photographers in Adelaide, trust Avalon City Imaging to give you an exceptional experience and deliver outstanding results. With 15 years of experience in boudoir photography, our team of award-winning photographers have worked with women of all shapes and sizes, and from different walks of life. Come enjoy a glamorous, fun, yet homey and private photoshoot at our studio on Chesser Street with us!

Sammys Glamour Boudoir Experience at Avalon City Imaging

Well, we often make friends with our clients by the end of their photography experience. It's just how photography works. Our sessions can go for up to three hours, so it makes sense that by the end of it we know you pretty well. One instance of this was when we met the gorgeous Sammy, she clicked with us the moment she walked in the door. We won't lie, we super-friend-ed her a bit! So much so that she felt compelled to write this super lovely blog about her time in the studio... 
 

Hi, I’m Sammy and THIS is MY Avalon Experience..

I was modelling at a Wedding Expo in Port Adelaide, in between I was having a wonderful time scoping out all the amazing suppliers (because who wouldn’t?!) I came across Avalon and entered into a competition to win a Photoshoot worth $500! I never win anything so didn’t think much when I entered it, plus there were HUNDREDS of Bride’s To Be at this Expo so I definitely was NOT going to win BUT I love to get involved in anything AND you gotta be in it to win it, as they say!

Well.. Weeks later I got a surprise phone call from Caroline at Avalon.. I had WON the free photoshoot worth $500.. I couldn’t believe it! I was so excited :) I have seen Avalon’s images on Facebook and followed them for a while and I adored their work so I was very happy to have been picked! Caroline was so friendly and accommodating on the phone, knowing I work Full Time she organised a shoot late in the evening, hair and make-up was provided. Caroline shared my excitement with me on the phone, which was amazing! (Great Customer Services is like a dying art nowadays!)

The DAY had arrived, I had excitedly packed everything I needed for my shoot the night before as I had received a wonderful reminder email from Caroline, providing me some great ideas on what to bring and what to avoid! I arrived at Avalon (a little late, oops!) but I was still greeted with smiling faces everywhere in Studio! Mandy; my Hair & Make Up Artist got stuck into me straight away. I told her what I thought would look amazing for my shoot and she exceeded my expectations ten fold! She was super friendly and we had many things in common and loved talking about our pets together while she worked her magic which was wonderful :)

Dave (Photographer) came in and chatted while my hair and make up was being done; grabbing ideas from me, checking out my outfits, shoes and jewellery and taking a look at the example images I had for him. He made me feel very comfortable and confident in him and his skills and he complimented me many times about my hair and make up and how excited he was to get started on my Shoot! My hair and make up was PERFECT, the time had come and I was super excited to get in front of that camera and work with Dave!

A little bit about me? Well.. I am a curvy 26 year old blonde-haired blue-eyed BOMBSHELL (if you aren’t going to love yourself then who else will? Right, Queens?!)

BUT my life hasn’t been all rainbows, sunshine’s and lollipops and I definitely haven’t had this kind of confidence my whole life, it’s something I had to build! The last year of my life has been a very difficult one for me, lots of events had occurred that really tore me down and with this, I had lost 25kg in 7 months, I had gone from 100kg (14-16) to 75kg (10-12). I had become a new woman from this weight loss and all of these challenging life experiences, changes and hardships BUT I thought.. You know what?.. It is time for ME to SHINE MY LIGHT.. At the end of the day Queens, you create your own happiness and wellness in life and I needed this for ME, my confidence, my soul and to feel BEAUTIFUL again!!! What better way to do it then to put my trust in magnificent photographer and do a beautiful Boudoir Shoot?!

From start to finish Dave made me feel confident, happy, loud and most of all body proud, which is exactly what I needed because this shoot was quite revealing! I had no hesitations in front of the camera with Dave and it never felt awkward or unnatural, the environment that had been created in the Studio was relaxed and fun the whole time! There was music playing that Dave and I enjoyed many a duets too hahaha, it was truly a fantastic experience!

A big thank you to everyone at Avalon for an amazing experience from start to finish! A fantastic group of people :)

Mothers day is coming!

Pssst! Just a quick reminder, mothers day is fast approaching! Good golly didn't we just get over Valentines day? And Christmas? What about new year and Fringe festival? So much is happening!

We thought we would take the stress off finding that perfect gift this year with a gift certificate from Avalon City Imaging. You can purchase them off our website or give us a call on 0414427972. For the bargain hunters out there our $49 voucher is worth $390 (thats a whopping saving of $351!) and includes a hair and makeup pampering session for mum, a 1 hour photoshoot of your choice and a gorgeous 20x30cm archival photographic print (round about an A4 page size) as a keepsake from this special day. 

For an extra $10 you can have the gift certificate mailed out to you, or for that personal touch feel free to hand make your own! 

So what can you do with this $49 voucher? Mum's of the past have used it to get their sexy on in their very own boudoir or glamour session, Some have updated the family album with stunning new photos, new mums have used it for a newborn shoot. Whatever kind of mum you have, there is a shoot style to suit!

Hop on over to the book your shoot page to purchase!

Have a great day!
xx The Avalon City Imaging Team
 

Adelaide Annual Wedding Expo - Enter to win!

Today we are at Adelaide's Annual Wedding Expo! WOO!

For those brides to be, we have our Shine Bright Like a Diamond competition running all day. Come to our stall, have your engagement ring photographed and go into the draw to win an awesome photo-shoot Experience from Avalon City Imaging. 

If you cant get down there never fear! Fill in the below form to enter this weekends online competition!

Adelaide Pregnancy, Baby and Children's Expo - Enter to WIN!

The Avalon City Imaging team are out of the office this weekend at the Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies and Children's expo! We have a BUNCH of prizes to win at our stand so pop on down! If you are super busy and can't make it there never fear! Fill in the form below and enter to win your very own Avalon City Imaging Photo-shoot experience! 

We are at Wayville Showgrounds from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th April 2017
Doors open 10am – 4pm Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Find more info here: http://www.pbcexpo.com.au/adelaide/
 

Enter to Win an Avalon City Imaging Photo-shoot Experience here!

8 tips for rocking a killer body art photoshoot

Little known fact: Avalon City Imaging have the most badass body art specialists in the country. Our award winning team know how to bring the creativity to your shoot. 

Body art photography takes personalised photography to the next level. We love how you can have so much fun getting transformed into into a living canvas of any design. You can get super creative with your ideas. We will help you create unique images personalised to you.

It’s like getting a temporary tattoo that you can immortalise in artwork for years to come. But you get to wash it off!

To get you started, we have set out some tips to get help you make the most of this awesome experience.

A truly magical Poison Ivy

1. Let’s plan your design.

Our award winning team of of body artists have loads of ideas and designs to pick from.

They also love a good challenge if you want to bring along your own ideas! We have seen them transform our clients into Avitar characters, steampunk goddesses, the Terminator and tigers! Go wild!

Stunning asian inspired artwork

2. Get inspired!

If you have no clue what you would like to do, or are feeling overwhelmed at all the options, check out sites like Pinterest for great design ideas. We don’t want to rip off another artist's work but we can get a really great idea of the vibe you want to go for.
 

Choices are limited only by your imagination!

Incredible steampunk vibes shimmering under our studio lights.

3. Collect props...

We will spend some time with you about a week before your shoot, developing your unique concept, planning the design and helping you to make decisions towards which style of body art is relevant to you.

This is when we can think up any props that might come in handy too. Our studio has some limited props so you may like to bring some of your own from home.

We love this cute retro headpiece picked out for this flower inspired shoot

4. Figure out your boundaries...

Be aware that your body and skin will be on display for these shoots.  We will never dictate to you how much. You are 100% in control here. Some of our clients are super game and are happy to go fully nude, others would prefer to rock an implied look. If you would prefer an implied nude shoot bring along a skin toned g-string or skin toned underpants. A g-string is super easy to hide in photoshop if we need to, but if you bring underwear please be aware it may be in the photos. Our body artists have nipple covers if you would like.  
We have both female and male photographers, so if you are concerned about that kind of thing, let us know when booking.

Boundaries... this muse chose to go with an implied nude look

5. Getting your canvas prepped.

Let’s talk hair removal! We generally don’t tell you to make any decisions based on your body hair, that’s between you and your razor! But to get the best results, body art looks best on smooth skin rather than stubble or hairy bits.

Come along with no make-up on if you can and your hair washed the day before. This way you will be ready for some pampering with one of our amazing make up artists.

Smooth skin is the best canvas, consider waxing or shaving beforehand

6. What to bring.

Bring along a light robe if you have one, just to keep you covered and comfy if you need it.

You might also want to think about shoes! A killer pair of heels or kickass boots in the same style as your body art can make all the difference.

Raid your own jewellery and costume box! Costume jewellery, wings, feathers and hats, there is no end to the kind of props we have seen our clients bring in. When in doubt, pack everything but the kitchen sink! We love helping you sort it out.

Props! These peacock feathers really helped set the tone

7. The day of the shoot.

You will be here with us most of the day so keep your diary free on the day of your photo shoot. Depending on your design we have between one to two body artists buzzing around painting you, plus a hair and makeup artist to give you that extra glam glow. It can take up to three hours to make the creative goodness so feel free to bring a book to read or some music and podcasts to listen to whilst being painted.

We will make sure you get a lunch break in to keep that energy pumping. Our treat.
Once your hair and make-up has finished and you are a walking piece of art, the fun starts in the studio.

We love this terminator themed shoot...

8. Dealing with nerves

Our photographers and artists love what they do and know that the end results will be magic, but we all know that getting nude and painted for strangers can be uncomfortable. Feel free to talk it out with us, it’s a very normal part of the process. We always have our clients tell us how relaxed and fun our photoshoots are when the shoot is over. So never stress, we got this!

If you are interested in rocking your very own body art shoot you can pop on over to our "Book Your Photoshoot" page.

Much love everyone!
xx The Avalon City Imaging Team

Claire and John celebrate 50 years

Photography isn't just for the young whippersnappers! 

Last month we felt super grateful to have photographed Claire and John for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 

Claire spent the morning having her makeup done by the gorgeous Hannah, whilst John hung out chatting and keeping them company. Then it was off to the studio for some contemporary fresh portraits of this incredible couple! 

Our favourite image was this relaxed image photographed outside our studio. We are so thrilled to have spent the day with you Claire and John! Thanks for visiting us guys!