A few more images from my last boudoir session. I LOVE these. They feel very “pin- up girl meets Victoria’s Secret”, no?

Posted: February 6th, 2010 under Boudoir.
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Truth: Pin-up girl style photo shoots are my absolute favorite.

Truth: Working with clients that love pin-up girl style shoots is my (second) absolute favorite.

I hate to show favoritism, but I really enjoyed last weekend’s photo shoot. K’s husband’s all-time crush is Dorothy Dandridge, so for Valentines Day she decided to play the part, and have her own pin-up style photos taken. She did her research, purchased the costumes and brought in her own makeup artist. I absolutely love the way the photos came out, and am grateful K allowed me to share some of them with you!

Posted: January 28th, 2010 under Boudoir, Pin-Up Girls.
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We do not eat our teddy bears Cassie.

Posted: January 27th, 2010 under nothing to do with boudoir photography, All Thing Furry.
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I was so excited when I learned how to give myself the “glow” that is still yet to radiate from my eight-month pregnant skin, that I wanted to share the wealth with my blog readers. After my normal foundation routine, I brush on a few strokes of the M.A.C Iridescent pressed powder onto my cheeks and forehead before dabbing on some blush. It adds warmth and a subtle sparkle; something all faces could use a little more of mid-January in Maryland. I noticed the biggest difference in the bi-monthly photos I’ve been taking of myself throughout my pregnancy. Even with my new “pregnancy mask” once I started using the iridescent powder, I didn’t feel the need to touch up my skin in post-processing. Score! Anyway, I’d love to hear all of your make-up must-haves!

Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Girl Power, Hair/Makeup, Beauty.
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Traveled to Last Vegas; New Orleans; the Western Caribbean; Ocean City, MD; Hershey, PA and Mexico. Renovated our master bedroom, studio room, nursery and laundry room. Opened a Katie Hyde Photography bank account. Stayed in shape. Became boat people. Made a baby. Consumed more Honey Nut Cheerios in my second trimester than I have in my entire life. Hosted our first boudoir photography marathon. Put our house on the market. Sold our “wheelbarrow” beater truck. Bought a Durango. Sold our Mini Cooper convertible. Bought a Beamer. Were blessed with the opportunity to meet and work with dozens of beautiful clients. Spent every holiday and special occasion with our family. Woke up all 365 days next to each other.

We have our health, and the health of our unborn child. Life is good and we are grateful. Here’s to 2010! The year we become a family of three. I feel like our life is just beginning.

Happy New Years everyone! Wishing you a happy & prosperous 2010!

This is me on Christmas Day, at 28 weeks preggo. Scotty J is due March 19th, 2010.

Posted: December 31st, 2009 under Personal, Holidays.
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So right about now while everyone is rushing around getting into the holiday spirit, with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads and whatnot, I thought I’d throw a curve ball out there and ask a big fat WHOSE READY FOR VALENTINES DAY?!  

I’m not trying to rush the season and be that Costco that sets up their Christmas decorations before Halloween, truly I’m not. BUT. (There’s always a but, right?) After that big ball drops & the horns have been blown & the champagnes been spilled all down your dress, then it’s time to start thinking creatively about what you can give that super-special someone this year to show them just how much they rock your socks off.   In my opinion, nothing says “I love you” more than the simple gift of “YOU”. And there’s not much out there better than “YOU” except for maybe “HOT, SEXY PICTURES OF YOU!”  

In honor of Valentine’s Day 2010, I’ve put together some special package deals & will be hosting another boudoir marathon on Saturday, January 9^th in Catonsville, MD!  Space is limited, so please contact me at katie@katiehyde.com if interested in reserving a time slot. Now back to hanging your stockings, baking your gingerbread and vacuuming up the tinsel the dogs knocked off your tree again.  Happy holidays to one and all!  

Posted: December 15th, 2009 under Boudoir, Holidays, Off-Site Sessions, Marathon Sessions.
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With it being the most wonderful time of the year and all, I thought I’d do my part to spread a little bit of holiday cheer…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Personal, Holidays, nothing to do with boudoir photography.
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Posted: December 11th, 2009 under Boudoir, Marathon Sessions.
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I’m thrilled to announce that the first ever Katie Hyde Photography Boudoir Marathon was a huge success! Many thanks to all the lovely participants (and their support staff), Jenica (my spunky assistant), Scott (for helping me prep & pack up my equipment) and Vicki (for letting me utilize her facility during the day)! I had a blast getting to work with a bunch of new faces, and it feels good to be over that first hump and to have gained insight on how to make the next event even better. Like next time around I won’t knock over my studio lamp half way into the last session.  (Luckily only the modeling light blew -not the flash- so I was able to finish up the shoot, albeit in complete & utter darkness). Not awkward AT ALL.  

The event went so well that we’ve decided to take thing up a notch, put together some new package deals and hold another boudoir marathon event mid- January, just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’ll be posting the details on the blog (date, time, location, etc.) once confirmed—so keep checking back, or email me with your interest in reserving a spot: katie@katiehyde.com.  

Below are a few images of some of my fabulous clients that were generous enough to share their beauty with y’all.

Posted: December 7th, 2009 under Boudoir, Specials, Portraits, Off-Site Sessions, Marathon Sessions.
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Contact Katie@katiehyde.com to reserve your spot!

Posted: November 4th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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