Client Interview: Teresa | York PA Boudoir | Shannon Hemauer

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Teresa, whom I blogged about in January, was just married in June—she took a moment before her big day and answered a few questions I had regarding her experience. Please take a moment to read through them and see if you can relate. How long have you been wanting to do a boudoir/contemporary glamour session and what made you decide now was the time to do one?  I wanted to give a gift for my now-husband. Something that will wow him and get him ready for a life long marriage of ME 🙂 What made you decide Shannon Hemauer was the photographer to work with to do your boudoir/contemporary glamour session?  I am actually not familiar with the area and just did a Google search. Shannon was the first photographer to contact me that was delightfully responsive. I stopped searching after talking to her. What was your favorite part out of the entire experience? The planning, the session, the reveal?  The reveal part to my now-husband was my favorite part. Although, I only gave him one picture [leading up to the wedding day], it was still worth the planning. What did you think when you saw that first image of yourself?  I can’t believe I did this… but I’m glad I did. How did shooting this session with Shannon Hemauer change your outlook on yourself? Are you more confident?  I actually was not in the weight range I would have liked to be when doing the session, but after seeing the photos, I was very happy with the way my body was depicted. Before this experience, did you feel you were photogenic? If no, do you feel you are photogenic now?  I never really had an issue with having my photos taken. I did have an issue with having my photo

Angela: A Fitness Inspiration | Hershey PA Boudoir | Shannon Hemauer

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Flashback! What was going on a year ago? Well, Angela was preparing for her fitness competition and decide to do a boudoir session because she wanted to see her body for its true shape—she wanted to replace the image in her mind so she could be mentally prepared. Take a look through her story—I think you’ll be inspired to step out of your own comfort zone yourself…and if you are feeling a bit daring, contact me today so we can discuss your ideas for a session. Angela: A Fitness Inspiration Angela wanted to shoot a boudoir session with me because she is competing in the United States Bodybuilding Federation (USBF) Battle of York Natural fitness competition on June 11, 2016—she had worked hard to lose 15 pounds and sculpt her body, but she was having a difficult time connecting with the woman she now saw in the mirror. To her, she was still 15 pounds heavier and was hoping a boudoir session would replace the images in her mind with the truth of how she really looks. She also felt shooting a boudoir session would boost her confidence for her competition.  And here is the truly inspiring part: Angela was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease in the fall of 2015. I had my first symptom (Raynaud) in October 2014. It wasn’t until the Spring of 2015 that it affected my daily life—swelling, loss of strength, loss of mobility, pain, tiredness. Fall of 2015 is when I was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease and treatment began. I was already working out 5 days a week. I knew it hurt to start, but I always felt better when I finished. I noticed that since I didn’t work out on weekends, [on] Sunday and Monday symptoms were stronger. I took a guess that maybe the working out

Anne | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Anne | Shannon Hemauer Photography

I meet Anne at a Carlisle Chamber of Commerce luncheon—I went to hear Carlisle sisters Emily Núñez Cavness and Betsy Núñez, founders of Sword & Plough (their company repurposes military materials, such as parachutes, uniforms, shell casings, etc, into beautiful bags, wallets, jewelry, and so forth) discuss how they got started and how their business hires many veterans to create the items they sell. Very inspiring story about perseverance! Anyway, Anne was sitting next to me during the lunch and we started chatting about what I do…long story short, Anne decided she wanted to treat herself with a photo shoot and that these portraits would be her husband’s 71st birthday gift. I’ll let Anne take it from here: My mother once had a glamour shot taken. She was 19 at the time, but she always treasured that photo and so have I. Mom died almost a year ago, and I have had that glamour shot photo in my bedroom ever since. When I met Shannon at a luncheon and she explained what she did I was interested and started thinking about it. “Why not do it. Life’s too short! I’m not getting any younger.” I said to myself. After all, it would be nice to leave a really good photo of myself, one that I’m proud of, for my children and grandchildren to remember me by. Thank you, Shannon, for making a wish come true with little effort on my part. You and your crew are very professional, thorough and delightful to be around. It was an experience I will treasure for many years to come. Her husband retired from the Marines (thank you sir for your service!) and during her wardrobe consult she mentioned she had a pair of earrings that she had worn to every military ball, so of course I

Where are my Brides? | Carlisle PA Boudoir | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Spring 2017 Central PA & Delaware "The Knot" Ad | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Where are my brides at? Look for my ad on page 245 in the upcoming issue of the Central PA & Delaware “The Knot” magazine! Not a bride? Please share the exciting news with friends who are engaged! I’m now booking bridal boudoir sessions for 2017/2018! Contact me today to schedule your complimentary consult. 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

Lori | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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Lori’s husband, Jim, contacted me late last year because he wanted to surprise his wife of almost 10 years with a boudoir session in February of this year. During our consult, he mentioned they live about two hours away so I suggested we do a rare Saturday session so they could have a long weekend away and then have a night on the town after her session with her hair and makeup done. Now, it turns out Jim has a big appreciation of lingerie, and all Lori had to do was look in her own closet to do some “shopping.” What she brought for her session was perfect for her. Such a sweet couple!   A big thank you to Ashley Becker for helping Lori look a-maze-ing, and to Alisha the Assistant for taking the fun behind-the-scene images! Are you thinking shooting a session with me is something you want to do? Well, I invite you to learn a bit about me, browse through my boudoir/contemporary glamour/before & after galleries, and then contact me today to schedule your complimentary consult to discuss how you want to be photographed. Boudoir Gallery | Contemporary Glamour Gallery | Before & After Gallery | Purchase Gift Card Carlisle  PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA • Harrisburg PA • Hershey PA • York PA Shannon Hemauer