Kristen | Carlisle PA Boudoir Photographer | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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I love-love-love posing women. I love teaching a woman who normally has a double chin in photographs how to diminish (and many times completely eliminate!) it. I love showing a woman how to define a waistline and enhance curves. And Kristen is an excellent example of these techniques. (I made sure to show her the back of the camera several times so she could see her non-edited images.) Below is Kristen’s pre-session interview—I wanted to know a bit more about her and her ‘why’ behind the boudoir session. Take a moment to read over her response and, if you find you’re thinking the same things as she was, contact me today to schedule your phone consult to discuss how you want to be photographed. Tell me a bit about your life. For example: Married? Single? What do you do for a living? Dogs? Kids? Hello! I’m Kristen! I am a bank manager—I’ve been in banking since right out of high school. I am married with two amazing daughters and one adorable granddaughter. I am a huge animal lover! Currently I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. Since both of my kids are grown and out of the house, our pets have become our fur kids. Now, tell me a bit about you. For example: What makes you happy? What makes you laugh? Tell me about a time you did something that you were scared to do and you came out on top. Have you had struggles with your weight? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? I absolutely love spending time with my family. It is hard for all of us to get together leading such busy lives and my one daughter living in another state, so when we can be together I cherish it. They make me laugh! I’m grateful

Brittany | Lancaster PA Boudoir Photoshoot | Shannon Hemauer

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Brittany shot a session with me five years ago for a bridal boudoir session, and for the past two years has reached out to me inquiring about session dates, but it wasn’t until this February I finally got her back into the studio. To me, Brittany has an ‘I look like a badass but I’m also sweet’ vibe about her, and I feel her outfits for this session really showed that. What do you think? Are you a badass with a sweet side like Brittany? Or maybe more of a sweet side but want to let out some badass? Contact me today to schedule your phone consult so we can discuss how you want to be photographed. So, what did you think? Is she a badass with a sweet side? A big thank you to lead stylist, Nath, for doing a great job on Britany’s and makeup, and to Dianna for helping me get the set ready. Until next time, Shannon Contact me today to schedule your phone consult! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Boudoir Gallery | Couple’s Boudoir Gallery | Before & After Gallery Pennsylvania Boudoir Photography Near Carlisle PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA • Harrisburg PA • Hershey PA • Lancaster PA • Mechanicsburg PA • New Cumberland PA • York PA

Abby | Carlisle PA Boudoir Photographer | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Abby | Carlisle PA Boudoir Photographer | Shannon Hemauer Photography

SEVERAL IMAGES TASTEFULLY SHOW NIPPLE AND MAY NOT BE “SAFE FOR WORK.” A few days before her boudoir session, Abby asked if she could incorporate her wedding gown into a few images. I, of course, said YES; however, I’m not a wedding photographer—I don’t want to shoot you so you look like bride on the wedding day (that’s your wedding photographer’s job)—but I do want to find ways to incorporate bridal elements into your boudoir session. I told Abby to bring anything else bridal she’d like to use, so she brought her veil and a parasol she carried down the aisle. Before her session I asked Abby to tell me a little bit about herself and share what she’s hoping to get out of the session. Take a moment to read her words and then contact me to schedule a phone consult to discuss how you want to be photographed. Initially, I wanted to do this session for my husband. We got engaged and married within about 8 weeks. There just wasn’t time to do everything I wanted, including a wedding boudoir session. We’ve also been through so much through his very lengthy divorce, continuing custody battle, moving twice in a year and a half, and blending our four teenagers into a family, that we just haven’t had much time for us. So I wanted to give him a gift and hopefully inspire us to continue to hold on to each other and grow as a couple. At the same time, I wanted to give myself something. I wanted the help of a professional to capture the best and most beautiful parts of me so that I may be able to shift my perspective on myself. Plus, I’m not getting any younger. And there’s never the perfect time for anything,

Delane | Lancaster PA Boudoir Photo Shoot | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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Delane (rhymes with Melanie) is an amazing woman. Her outlook on life is one of gratitude and appreciation, even though she’s been through some shit. You cannot help but smile when you speak to her—she radiates joy. Would you believe she’s in her early 50s (Very little post-production was needed! She really is in amazing shape.), a mother of one, and a grandmother of three? She is a self-proclaimed workaholic, often working 60-70 hours a week at the restaurant she manages, and when she’s working she is often found in her signature pink heels. (Yes. She wears heels while working that 60-70 hour week!) What makes Delane’s positive attitude so amazing is she donated her kidney two years ago to her then-husband of almost 20 years, who then in turn cheated on her with the nurse who took care of him after the surgery. You read that correctly: Delane donated her kidney to her then-husband, who then cheated on her with the nurse. To keep things professional I won’t tell you what I think about that… Her divorce became official two days before her session with me. When I asked Delane why she was doing this boudoir session, she told me: I am doing this for me. A while back I was going to do this for a gift for the husband… My new single life made me want to do this for me! I see me differently! I see my smile now—not the wrinkles! Some of my friends think I’m crazy… some think it’s awesome! I really don’t care because it’s strictly for me! I have become a very strong, independent woman who finally really loves herself. I don’t have a man in my life but I feel more loved than I ever have! When my husband left me

Couple’s Boudoir: Bambi & Jesse | Carlisle PA Boudoir Photographer | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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Bambi did a one-woman boudoir session with me in September 2019, and had so much fun that she booked a couple’s boudoir session for January 2020 before she saw a single image! The day of the couple’s boudoir session, we all had sick kiddos and we needed to get home to them—we shot this entire session in under 35 minutes! That is a record! It helped Bambi was a repeat client—she knew what to expect and relaxed quickly once we got going. Her hubby, Jesse, while hesitant to arrive to the studio for the session, relaxed and had fun as well. I love capturing that connection between a couple. <3 Looks like fun, right? Well it is! Contact me today to schedule your couple’s boudoir session. (And don’t for a second think, ‘Well, if I looked like her I’d do a boudoir session’! Regardless of your size/shape/age/beliefs, you will rock your own session. And I truly mean that. I help you figure out your wardrobe as well as pose you top to bottom, start to finish. Trust me. You got this.) Thank you to lead stylist, Nath, for another great job on hair and makeup, and to Dianna, for assisting for the day. Until next time, Shannon Contact me today to schedule your phone consult! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Boudoir Gallery | Couple’s Boudoir Gallery | Before & After Gallery Pennsylvania Boudoir Photography Near Carlisle PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA • Harrisburg PA • Hershey PA • Lancaster PA • Mechanicsburg PA • New Cumberland PA • York PA