Stylish & Romantic Engagement Shoot

January 10th, 2012 | Comments Off | Filed in Portraits, Weddings

I recently updated the portrait and interior galleries on my website and it reminded me that I had never posted this engagement shoot from the Fall. Jojo and Tom are getting married this August at the charming Alerin Barn in Vermont where they will deck it out in romantic/vintage/rustic goodness. As a preview, they wanted their engagement photos to have a similar feel so I location scouted throughout Bedford and we discussed props and this is what we came up with. Of course, It doesn’t hurt that Miss Jojo has great style and is completely gorgeous. (Tom you’re cute too!)

Congratulations Jojo and Tom. I’m looking forward to your wedding this Summer.

For Your Sweet Tooth: Wedding Cake Round Up

January 4th, 2012 | Comments Off | Filed in Inspiration, Weddings

I shoot a lot of weddings throughout New England and get to see so many beautiful cakes, and more recently, a lot of cupcakes and whoopie pies, on my travels. Here’s a round up of a few of my favorite cakes and cupcakes for your sweet tooth. (I know it’s early in the New Year but we can at least look.)

All photographs copyright Violet Marsh Photography.

Boudoir: What to Wear Part 3

January 3rd, 2012 | Comments Off | Filed in Boudoir

Bra and Panties. These are a given but pretty please with a cherry on top bring a selection. Pattern, color, and lacy texture always photograph best. I don’t think you have to stick with matching sets either, it’s way more fun to put pieces together to create your own unique duo. Bring colors that make your eyes or hair color stand out. In the sample photo below, the client has gorgeous red hair and is wearing royal blue. That color combination is magic!

Topless. Implied nudes are way sexy and there are a lot of discrete ways to pull them off. I have a variety of sheet colors and small throws to use for draping or the modest chest cover up always works too. Lastly, but just as important, don’t forget to polish or paint your nails, moisturize your skin, and remove any unwanted hair before your session. Tan lines are also a no no, so if you plan to tan, skip the underwear. And be mindful of the clothes you wear while getting your hair and makeup done. You don’t want any sock lines on your ankles!

(All images have been heavily cropped so that client’s remain anonymous.)

Happy New Year!

December 31st, 2011 | Comments Off | Filed in Inspiration

Sending warm wishes as we venture into 2012. Thank you to to all my beautiful clients and their families! I am really excited about 2012 and have a lot of new services and products in the works. Onward and upward to making the world more beautiful one image at a time.

Cheers!

 

Boudoir: What to Wear Part 2

December 30th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Filed in Boudoir, Inspiration

The baby doll. This type of lingerie is generally very comfortable since it holds up your chest and covers your stomach. Make sure your baby doll fits properly and hugs your chest tightly to lift you up! Lighter airier fabrics with a wider opening in the center tend to be sexier since we can show a little bit of skin.

The Corset. These are super flattering on every figure! They typically have built in bras that pull your chest together and up along with vertical ribbing to help cinch your waist. This naturally helps your butt look better. At least one corset is a must have for any boudoir session. You can play around with adding fishnet tights, thigh highs or a garter as seen here too.

The fun just never ends…

(All images have been heavily cropped so that client’s remain anonymous.)

Stylish Wedding in New London, NH

December 28th, 2011 | Comments Off | Filed in Weddings

Of all the weddings I have photographed throughout New England, the grounds of the New London Historical Society are the most beautiful. They have a series of small historical store fronts, several gorgeous old barns and the most beautiful lawn and aging crab apple trees ever.

Sharing a few of my favorite moments from this fine wedding celebration. Congratulations Grace and Ryan! It was an immense joy to be a part of your amazing day.

Boudoir: What to Wear

December 28th, 2011 | Comments Off | Filed in Boudoir, Inspiration

Naturally, the most common question from clients is, what do I bring to a shoot? In preparation for Valentine’s Day, I am putting together a series of posts on the subject.

For starters my answer is bring what you feel most sexy in, followed by, bring everything!! That may sound excessive but I like options, so that includes: panties and bras in different textures and colors, corsets, fishnets, lightly worn heels, jewelry, silky robes, tank tops, boy shorts, and whatever else you have in your closet that you consider hot. Props are limitless but could include fans, parasols, gloves, glasses, flowers for your hair, or a particularly luxurious throw blanket you have at your house. Some woman have even brought a football or a golf club to pose with for their sporty beau. Together, the day of your shoot we will narrow it down to your four strongest looks so that you have a well styled collection of images to chose from.

During the session, I always as the client to start with more clothing and gradually lose it. This works like a charm because it allows you to warm up and get comfortable. With that in mind, our boudoir inspiration today is all about comfy cottons and boyfriend clothing.

Cotton. A tight fitting cotton tee with matching underwear is a simple, casual option. In this particular example, the client had something flirty to say to her boyfriend. Introducing cotton underwear with mix ad match fitted tee shirts is also an awesome way to introduce color. A few of my favorite places to shop for these items are Victoria’s Secret Pink Collection and Aerie.

Tank top and Boy shorts. Boy shorts look best on thinner, straight-figured women. You can mix and match different colors or layer with contrasting colored bras. Wearing a padded bra like this client, allows for a great pick up and awesome cleavage!

Cut Off Sweatshirt. Any over-sized sweatshirt or super soft comfy sweater can also be hot. This particular sweatshirt was cut off at the collar and waist to expose her shoulder, neck and the small of her back. The sexiness is amplified by pairing it with lacy thongs and her sex kitten position straddling the chair. The heels accentuate her calf muscles and make her legs look longer.

The boyfriend shirt. The key to pulling this off is to iron it! (Seems silly to say but easily forgotten.) Secondly, it shouldn’t be too big for you. If you’re boyfriend is a linebacker, then skip it. The sexiness in pulling off the boyfriend shirt is that you are presumably naked underneath (eh hem, the morning after) so even though the shirt covers you up, you want to hint at your bare chest just beneath and show off your bare legs. Boyfriend shirts with vertical stripes pictured are always slimming. An all-white shirt can easily look washed out and all consuming over your figure. This shirt works wonderfully because we can see her stomach and the profile of her breast, the sleeves are rolled up, the collar is up, and yes, there is a clothes pin cinching it in the back so it hugs her in the right places.

(All images have been heavily cropped so that client’s remain anonymous.)

Warm Holiday Sparkle

December 20th, 2011 | Comments Off | Filed in Events, Inspiration, Interior Design, Weddings

There is a new (and fabulous!) wedding venue that recently opened called the River Mill at Dover Landing. It’s located in one of the mill buildings in downtown Dover, NH, which from what I can tell, seems to be a creative enclave sprinkled with engaged University students. This mill venue is super appealing because, heck yes, I fantasize about living in a loft, however unpractical they may be. The creators of River Mill did a fantastic job restoring the mill and keeping it simple so that patrons can deck it out to their liking. With exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, hanging industrial pendant lighting and wood flooring, it’s the only large capacity venue of it’s kind in the state.

Special thanks to Kate Parker Weddings for the understated and festive holiday decor.

nh holiday party bar

Violet Marsh Gets Published

December 20th, 2011 | Comments Off | Filed in Inspiration, Portraits

It’s always a treat to finish up the year with fun news. I opened my mail box yesterday and was delighted to find copies of the most recent Woman Inc Magazine with my photos published. Woman Inc is based in Minnesota and highlights notable women entrepreneurs throughout the country.  A while back I featured Apotheca Flower Shoppe on Apartment Therapy since it is such a rare, creative gem especially in these parts. With that, the magazine asked me to photograph the owner, Alyssa, to feature in their publication.

And here it is, live! Congratulations to you Alyssa- you have an amazing aesthetic and fabulous shop. I wish you all the success in the world.