Well Worth the Wait

Jade was supposed to shoot her boudoir session on her fiancé’s truck this previous September but she needed to reschedule to June of this year. When June finally arrived, the weather was hot and humid—two things that don’t mix well with hair and makeup. I was worried she wouldn’t be able to have her session on the truck (frizzy hair and running makeup), but the weather was cool and overcast—ideal for shooting outdoors.

As normal, we start out with a “before” image. What’s the purpose of the “before” image you ask? It’s so you—the everyday woman—can see these are everyday woman that I shoot. They aren’t models, but women who want to own stunning images of themselves, and I want to show you how professional hair/makeup and proper posing makes all the difference in the world.

The “before” image isn’t to say, “look how unattractive this woman is before me,” but instead it’s to show you how relatable each woman is to you and me.

Before hair and makeup — Before | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer Dillsburg PA — Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer Lancaster PA — Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer Gettysburg PA — Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Posing on a truck Boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer Carlisle PA — Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Jade’s man followed Jade to her session so he could wipe the truck down and apply another coat of wax. No lie, an hour after Jade was well into hair/makeup, I looked outside and saw Jared waxing away—I didn’t realize he was still hard at work! I felt so much pressure to be sure to get some great shots of the truck and pose Jade around it. 😀