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Femme Fatale Boudoir has Arrived!

7/5/2014

Many people have asked what is happening, why all the secrecy about the future ... well we have been working hard at creating something so fabulous, we just had to keep it a secret!

Chantal (Beautiful Boudoir & Shelley (Pretty Boudoir) have finally joined forces and also brought on board the super talented MUA's & Hair Stylists Monique & Shandré! Together they are invincible and glamorously gorgeous!

Our new boudoir website (www.femmefataleboudoir.co.za) and blog has arrived! Hello SA and welcome to the world of sexiness! We are here and more stylish than before! Have a peak at the new website and blog ... We will update the blog as much as we possibly can...we want all of you gorgeous ladies to be part of it. So comment, ask questions, if you have a shoot then give tips to newbie clients, let's get some chatter and a vibe going on here!

Looking forward to working with all of you sexy ladies!

xxx

The Femme Fatale Girls

Shelley, Monique, Shandré & Chantal

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Rene & Tinus's Wedding at Casa Toscana Pretoria

11/17/2013

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Rene and Tinus are such a wonderful couple, incredibly loving and very camera shy! They planned their wedding in just a few short weeks after falling in love with the beautiful reception room at Casa Toscana Lodge in Pretoria.

From the exquiste gown designed by Ahmed, to the stunning decor this wedding was perfect ... well actually almost perfect! Thank goodness while photographing Tinus's details, I discovered his new shoes were both right shoes, and we had just enough time to buy him a new pair.

When Marcia and I were capturing this perfect couple getting ready, the only concern they had was for each other, and I know that this is a match made in heaven. What a beautiful wedding, the bride and groom look so happy together, and I would really like to thank the suppliers (listed below) for helping them pull off such a lovely day, and to Marcia, my friend and mentor for being my assistant for the day!

To Rene and Tinus, it was a pleasure meeting you and working with you. With such a spark and love between you two I know that you will have the best life together filled with great journeys and loads of happiness.

Love
Chantal and Marcia
XXX

Rene & Tinus Wedding - Casa Toscana

Venue:                     Casa Toscana Lodge Pretoria
Wedding Gown:    Ahmed
Make-up:                 Maralize van Wyk
Hair:                           Juan - 084 426 6420

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Christine & Charles - Their Wedding day

9/15/2013

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I am truly blessed to have the best career in the world ... I love what I do and I certainly love my clients! This couple, Christine and Charles are definitely a very special couple. I can't believe they pulled off this incredible event in only 10 weeks. Both are busy professionals, but they were so organised and calm through out the whole planning process.

It was a chilly start to the morning of the 29th of June, when Chris and I started to photograph the stunning decor at Casalinga for this wedding. Simple elegance is how I would describe the tables, with such intricate and delicate detail. I am so in love with the orchids from Anro Farm, that were strategically placed in the table arrangements. They really added so much colour and beauty to the arrangements. While Chris went off to photograph Charles and the best men getting ready, I got to meet up with the ladies who seemed very calm while sipping on champagne. All of the bridesmaids as well as Christine's make up was flawless, and done by the very talented Kate Grace. As Christine slipped into her wedding gown, I think she took everyones breathe away. She was a truly stunning bride and Charles is a very lucky man!

After a beautiful ceremnoy that had almost the entire church brushing tears away (including me!) the day ended off with the father of the groom telling numerous jokes and funny stories that set the tone for a fun evening. I heard after the wedding that many people dont remember much after the dinner as it ended up being a crazy and massive party. A very fitting end to a special day!

To Charles and Christine, it was amazing to have met you, and you are just the perfect couple. Everyone can see the love that shines between the two of you and I wish you every thing of the best for the future. You deserve your happily ever after and I am sure that you will have it. From Chris and I, we both loved every minute of your Wedding Day and we are very honoured you chose to allow us to capture it.

Here is a peak at their wonderful day and the fantastic suppliers are listed below.

Christine & Charles' Wedding - Casalinga Ristorante

The Suppliers for Christine and Charles' wedding are:
Wedding Venue: Casalinga Ristorante, Muldersdrift
Wedding Gown: Bride & Co
Flowers: Anro Farm
Make-up: Kate Grace
Hair: Denise

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Shelley & Garith - E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

8/21/2013

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Shelley & Garith E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

Anything but ordinary is how I can describe this engagement shoot with my good friends Shelley & Garith! Shelley is a fellow Boudoir Photographer and when we started chatting about doing her engagement shoot I knew it was going to be more about having fun than anything else.

On the 14th of July 2013, Chris and I met Shelley and Garith at Irene Dairy Farm for a hearty lunch before setting off for the afternoon shoot, with gumboots, a guitar and all sorts of other things in tow.

I can say, this was so much fun, with loads of giggles and laughs the whole way through. What a quirky, fun loving and sometimes crazy couple. From the gumboot dance to the doors and then the painting with light it felt more like an fun afternoon outing than work.

To Shelley & Garith, thank you for letting me do your E-shoot, I cant wait for your wedding in March and I am very priviledged to know you and to be one of your Bridesmaids. I shout out goes to the lovely Chris who as always was a wonderful assitant, and to Jenny from Dagena Make-up, Beauty & Weight Loss for doing such a lovely job on Shelley's hair and make-up.

Shelley & Garith E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

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Lizelle & Werner's Beautiful Wedding Day - Ekudeni Wedding Venue

5/8/2013

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When I think of Lizelle and Werner, I think of a really down to earth couple. Their engagement shoot was a really chilled and fun afternoon, and I was really looking forward to their wedding day on the 23rd of March 2013.

They chose the stunning Ekudeni Wedding and Conference Venue for their big day, and I am sure they couldn't have asked for anything better as it is a very elegant venue. The reception decor was so beautiful and romantic, the perfect setting for this lovely couples wedding.

Although the weather really didn't work with us, from extreme heat, to a massive storm, it was a stunning wedding. The very nervous Werner looked very handsome in his suit, and Lizelle looked so beautiful!

To Lizelle and Werner, I wish you all of the best for the future, filled with love and happiness! Here is a sneak peak of their wedding!

Lizelle & Werner's Wedding Day - Ekudeni Wedding & Conference Venue

I would like to thank all of the suppliers that helped make this a glamorous affair and my lovely assistant Sherrie for all of her hard work on the day.
Venue:                         Ekudeni Wedding and Conference Venue
Wedding Gown:     GIA Bridal Boutique
Make-up:                    Bella Make-up
Hair:                             S P à La Mode

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Planning your Wedding day - Make-up Tips

3/15/2013

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As a wedding photographer I often get asked many questions about the “Big Day” and things that will make it less stressful and more beautiful. As weddings are expensive, and most of us don’t realise how much they really do cost until you decide to tie the knot, we generally try to cut a few corners to make it more affordable. There are a few things I believe are very important and shouldn’t be overlooked.

The one thing I find that Brides often cut first is Make-up. Us ladies all know how to put make-up on don’t we? Most of us wear it every day for work, and our trusty brands we buy from chemists or clothing stores really do the job! Well actually this is pretty far from the truth. We know how to do every day make-up application, and what most ladies don’t realise is that this does not look great on camera.

Top Tip!

If you want to go for a facial, make sure it is at least 4 weeks before the wedding so that all impurities are not visible on the wedding day

Monique

The normal foundations we buy have an SPF sunscreen in them, and while this is great for everyday use and protects our skin, on your wedding day when your photographer, friends and family are taking photographs that sunscreen reflects light. So you suddenly end up with a very white face in all of the images, and this makes it look like you have greasy skin …. A definite NO for your wedding photos which you will cherish for the rest of your life! Professional foundation is formulated to prevent this and your Make-up Artist knows how to apply it correctly and smoothly to remove imperfections and make your skin look flawless. Professional Make-up Artists have been trained to make you look amazing, they use little tricks to accentuate your best features and hide the things we all don’t like, like the dreaded dark rings under your eyes.

Your eyes are the window to your soul, and lovely lashes help to frame your eyes and make them more beautiful. I am personally not a fan of strip lashes, although I do ask for them to be used during short photo-shoots like fashion or boudoir. They don’t work well for weddings as they have a bit of a fake feel and may come off with the tears of happiness. Spoil yourself with a set of individual lashes, the Make-up artist applies them individually to each eyelash and they last until your lash falls out naturally. These are really lovely and natural looking but still give us ladies the long lashes we crave. Organise to do this a few days before your wedding so you can get used to them and don’t have additional pressure on your wedding day.

Top Tip!

Don't apply any new creams or facial products to your skin within the week leading up to your wedding day.

Shandre

Top Tip!

Brides should avoid wearing makeup the day before the wedding and on the wedding day, so that the makeup artist can have fresh clear skin to work with.

Monique

Some comments I have gotten from brides-to-be is that they want to look natural and they don’t feel they get this with professional Make-up, or that the make-up feels a bit too heavy. My suggestion here is talk to the Make-up Artists, tell them your concerns and ask how they can make it suit your needs. They are a service provider, and they definitely want to make you look amazing! The two Make-up Artists I work with regularly (Monique and Shandre) are both wonderful and friendly, and will always try to accommodate you. One thing to bear in mind though, camera ready make-up is a little heavier than our normal day-to-day make-up, but it is definitely worth it.

Do not rely on Photoshop to create the perfect look for you. Great edited images result from great starting material! If we have to edit the images in Photoshop too much you will end up looking plastic like a Barbie Doll!

Choosing a Make-up Artist is the same as choosing a photographer! Look at their work; decide if you love what they do and choose the supplier that can offer you everything you want. You choose a supplier because you love their work, not just on price!

As Make-up artists use the professional ranges of Make-up, they know that it will last for the whole day. You will look radiant and have wonderful images from start to finish. This day is a special day, so go ahead and relax, get pampered, feel and look great – Book a Professional Make-up Artist!

Top Tip!

Make sure you get lots of rest the night before your wedding to prevent puffy eyes or dark circles on your special day.

Shandre

Make-up By Monique - info@makeupbymonique.co.za

A few more tips from Monique:

Brides should brush their teeth before the makeup artists starts with you makeup on your wedding day.
Make sure the MUA uses waterproof makeup as the brides becomes teary eyed on her wedding day.
Make sure your bridesmaid has your favourite colour lipstick or lip gloss for touch ups.

Make-up By Shandre - info@makeupbyshandre.co.za

A few more tips from Shandre:

Drink plenty of water to ensure your skin is well hydrated and looking radiant.
Give your Bridesmaid your compact powder to touchup with on the day of the wedding. A compact powder is preferable, as lose powder tends to fall on the dress.
Always have a few tissues and cotton buds with you or ask a bridesmaid to keep them for you. These are to dab your eyes when those tears of joy fall.

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Femme Fatale Boudoir has Arrived!

Rene & Tinus's Wedding at Casa Toscana Pretoria

Christine & Charles - Their Wedding day

Shelley & Garith - E-shoot - Irene Dairy Farm

Lizelle & Werner's Beautiful Wedding Day - Ekudeni Wedding Venue

Planning your Wedding day - Make-up Tips

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