HMUA + Model: Unleashed by Lauren Wardrobe Stylist: Bethany Baker Photographer: Elizabeth Zimmerman I met Lauren a few years ago at Ulta. My sister and I walked in hoping to get "color matched" so that we could find some foundation. The moment I saw her I was immediately...
It's common for artists to become a bit burnt out over time. To squash that possibility, most of us make sure to work on side/personal project in our down time...
HMUA: Molly Makeup Wardrobe Stylist: Nekeida Pierce Photographer: Elizabeth Zimmerman She walked past me, in that smoky Austin karaoke bar and I literally felt a magnetic pull toward her. I immediately walked over to her and yelled, over the bad singing, that I was a boudoir photographer and...
This is a letter to my fellow photographers...
So, I randomly logged into my Facebook today and the first thing I saw was a post in this awesome women's business group I'm in called The Moxie Entrepenuer, led by the incredible Bronwyn Martin of Brand Moxie. It was asking us to step out...
I am blessed with an incredibly loving, supportive, strong & encouraging husband. Just 3 weeks ago I left town for a week in Vegas for WPPI. He stayed home and held down the fort -- with no complaints at all. A few months ago I...
I got home a few days ago from my week long trip to Vegas for the annual WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) convention. I'm still reeling and so overwhelmed by one specific workshop I signed up for. I wasn't even planning on taking...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge WARNING: This is emotional. Today is Day Six of Alex Beadon's "Feel Good Blogging Challenge". She asked us to write a vulnerable story about ourselves...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge . Day Five of Alex Beadon’s “Feel Good Blogging Challenge” . I absolutely LOVE this video created by The Department of Peace. Please watch: http://vimeo.com/108810601 How inspiring was that? Written by the fabulous Miss Lesley Gore a mere 50 years ago, and it still really rings true! Please, ladies: Remember to...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge Day Four of Alex Beadon's "Feel Good Blogging Challenge" asked me to post 10 things about me most people don't know! Here we go: Uno I am an avid nail polish collector although I very rarely paint my own nails. (...
I'd love to share some awesome info I've learned over the years on posing. I have a few MUST SEE videos by one of my favorite photographers, Peter Hurley. I'll also show you an example of bad and good posing of myself. Let's get started! The...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge Why do I do what I do? I am passionate about women. Plain and simple. I want women to feel beautiful and loved and worthy. In high school I took some photography classes. I learned my way around a dark room & how to develop my own...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge So, I have to decided to join Alex Beadon's 7 day "Feel Good Blogging Challenge"! Check out what this is all about by CLICKING HERE. This is Day One. Here we go! 1. Who are you? Hello there! I am Elizabeth Zimmerman, your friendly neighborhood boudoir photographer! ;) Photo...
Last month, my whole family took a trip up to my birthplace -- Saginaw, Michigan -- for a whopping 12 days!! We had been planning this trip for months & months! To prepare for it, my hubby and I even brought our 3 year old,...
This is a more personal post…but it pertains to women in general as well. So, here goes. There is an unspoken truth among us women, I've found. I've found this because I am now one of the unlucky women that have discovered this truth for myself. What's worse...