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A funny thing happened on the way to a photoshoot....
I have always enjoyed photoshoots. I decide when I want to have one, schedule it with a favorite photographer, and then spend time planning. I go through my wardrobe and decide what I want to wear, choose my accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.) On the day of the photoshoot I carefully prepare, applying my makeup and fixing my hair. I do bring extra makeup and a curling iron with for touchups. Everything goes smoothly as I am a planner.
Recently I did something out of character for me. I received a notice from a travelling photographer at 5:00 p.m. one day saying that his trip was extended and he had some free time that evening for a photoshoot in downtown Chicago. I already had an appointment scheduled in the burbs until 10:30, so I wrote back a nice note explaining that I had a schedule conflict and the earliest I could make it would be midnight. I did not expect to hear back, but he wrote that he was a "night owl" and would be glad to see me after 12:00 a.m.
I only had the clothing that I carry with me for appointments, so choosing outfits and accessories was not a concern. I would have to make do. Thankfully I had a couple of sexy outfits with me to choose from.
As luck would have it, I should have checked the weather report before committing to the photoshoot. When I was done with my appointment (a half hour earlier than anticipated as my client came early) I left my incall and found myself in the middle of a whiteout blizzard. Visibility was only 8-10 feet. The roads were so bad that you could not see the lanes and had to travel in the ruts of the vehicle in front of you. Even the expressways were in bad condition as the snow was coming down so quickly that the highway crews could not keep up.
I called the photographer and told him I would be later than midnight. Since I had made a commitment to him, and did not want to leave him with open time in his schedule (as I know how much last minute cancellations and no-shows affect me), I drove out into the blizzard.
I arrived aound 12:30 after a nerve wracking two hour drive to downtown. (I could swear I saw a sled dog team, being pulled out of a snowbank by a tow truck.) The photo shoot was fun. Two hours later I was done and headed back to my incall. Luckily, as bad as the blizzard was, it ended as quickly as it started. It was strange, but other than the piles of snow along the sides of the road, there was no evidence there had ever been a blizzard. In fact, the roads were completely free of snow.
Because of the fact that this was a "last minute shoot," I only added a few new photos to my site as I did not have a large selection of outfits. I even added one with my friend, Isaabella, who lives downtown and decided last minute to join me as we had been planning to get a photograph taken together as we often work together.
As much fun as it was to get new photos taken, I much prefer booking in advance and not reacting to a last minute opportunity. In fact, I will schedule a new photoshoot in late spring or early summer with my favorite photographer and will choose some fun and sexy outfits to wear.
Let me know what you think of my new photos. Was it worth the trip in the blizzard?
Breast Cancer Photo Shoot....
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today (after lung cancer) and is the most common cancer among women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually worldwide and about 465,000 will die from the disease.
Estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer in the United States in 2009:
New cases: 192,370 (female); 1,910 (male)
Deaths: 40,170 (female); 440 (male)
You can make a difference by supporting the many organizations that donate proceeds to breast cancer research. A partial list follows:
US Postal Service
Susan G. Komen Foundation
www.PinkRibbonStore.com
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
www.PinkRibbonStore.com
& Pink Ribbon Appliances
http://housewares.about.com/od/smallappliances/tp/pinkappliances.htm
On Saturday, a few Chicago ladies are all sitting for a photoshoot to benefit breast cancer research.
Included:
Bebedoll
Charlotte Sweetheart/Babylon Drifter
Paige
Sinful Sinthia
The photographer, Peter Bruce, was born in Australia and now makes his home with his wife and two daughters in San Francisco.
He has been active with various charities over the years including providing clothing for homeless children.
After completing a 3 day breast cancer walk, he decided to put his talents to helping to find a cure. He is travelling across the country taking photos of women's breasts for inclusion in a black and white coffee table book.
"Subject photos will be anonymous, with only nude breasts shown in the photographs for this project. No faces or bodies will be revealed in the book. We are seeking all cup sizes, ages and ethnicities. The project is NOT pornographic in nature; however, you will be required to sign an intellectual property waiver and must be 18+. We need at least 400 subjects."
While the Chicago Shoot is filled up, he is still touring and may be at a city near you. If you are interested in learning more, purchasing the book or in participating in a photo shoot, please visit Peter's Site. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to support breast cancer research.
And ladies, don't forget the importance of regular screening...
Website: www.bforacure.com
The Results are In...
There were a total of 115 answers, but I limited the results to the first 100.
This information is intended to help us ladies get an idea of what the gentlemen prefer. Because we always like to dress (or undress) to please.
Legwear:
Stockings with garters 31.6%
Thigh Highs 40.8%
Pantyhose 1%
Fishnets 37.5%
Lingerie Color:
Black 61.2%
Red 23.5%
White 26.5%
Other 5.1%
Lighting
Candle Light 42.9%
Softly Lit 61.2%
Bright Lights 6.1%
No Light 1%
Scents
Perfume 18.6%
Scented Lotion 32%
Just Soapy Fresh 53.6%
Shoes
High Heel Pumps 44.9%
High Heel Sandals 10.2%
Doesn't Matter 28.6%
Barefoot 21.4%
Lingerie
Sheer Nighgown 26.5%
Sexy Nightgown 22.4%
Baby doll 30.6%
Bustier 25.5%
Music
Soft Jazz 55.1%
Classic Rock 14.3%
Classical 9.2%
Who Listens Anyways 25.5%
Hair
Neat and Styled 23.7
A little Wild and Messy 32.0
Doesn't Matter as long as its fixed 49.5
Cuffs (as in collars and "cuffs")
Shaved 57.1%
Landing Strip 36.7%
Natural 11.2%
A Survey For The Men Who Read These Blogs...
According to psychologists, men need visual stimulation in order to become aroused...
I'm sure most of the ladies on this board will agree. Whether is the man's decision about the lady he would like to visit, based upon her photos and her ethnicity, body type or hair color, or a man's particular clothing requests.
For fun, I put together a quick survey and am asking that the "gentlemen" who read this blog participate by answering a few questions about their preferences. All answers are kept confidential and are limited to the first 100 responders.
The survey covers everything from preferences in legwear, shoes, lingerie and mood.
Of course, I will share the results with all of the gentlemen and the ladies once the survey is completed.
Website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PZWT9KN
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