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Sexy Valentine’s Day Special !!

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:51:27 +0000

So a month today it will be Valentine’s Day! This is one of my favourite days of the year. Not because of all the cheesy corporate commercialism that it has turned into, but because it is a reminder to celebrate your love. Even though lives get busy and stopping to take time to appreciate the one you love can sometimes get a little hidden beneath the daily to-do’s, this day is a reminder to love and be loved. And being the mushy romantic at heart that I am, I LOVE that.

Soooo in honour of one of my favourite days of the year I am offering a sexy Valentine’s Day promotion that will make your sweeties heart skip a beat!

If you would like to see some of my portfolio images of my Allure work, please click here and use the arrows to browse the images. For these sessions you may be simply sexy with just white sheet, or of course you may wear fabulous lingerie or whatever makes you feel sexy in.

Contact info@kimkalynphotography.com for more info or to book a session!

Tara {Allure}

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:00:01 +0000

Every once in awhile I am blessed to work with a client where capturing their images is effortless. This was that session for me. Now it doesn’t hurt that Tara is absolutely drop dead gorgeous, but that aside, she also has a heart of gold and is an incredibly beautiful person both inside and out. Which makes her exponentially awesome to work with. I am so thrilled that Tara gave me permission to share her images with you as I am so proud of how they turned out. Please feel free to leave a comment below!

Thank you again to the incredibly talented Carly Flint for the awesome make up styling ! These images were taken in the elegant Fairholme Manor. My favourite B&B in town!

Sweet Words

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:23:31 +0000

I am so rejuvenated after last weekends Allure event that I have literally been glued to the computer editing these amazing images. I was honoured to meet some fabulous women and even though I took some pretty photos, they gave me a beautiful gift by inspiring me to do and shoot more of what I love, amazing women.

I received this lovely email from Tara after our shoot and with her permission I am sharing it here with her first teaser image. Can’t wait to share more from her session, they are some of my all time favourites.

“I spent the day thinking if what an incredible time I had with you yesterday. I had really forgotten how much fun work could be when everyone’s inspired and excited. Our shoot had a huge impact on me and breathed a some much needed life into my day-to-day. It was something great just for me…although I’m sure Matty will enjoy the fruits of our labors as much as we do, I can’t begin to tell you how much I loved and appreciated how lovely you made me feel (and look!) and the time you spent with me…I felt so comfortable…like we’ve been friends for years! I’m so excited to see what we made! Thank you again, so sincerely, for everything Kim. T”

Tracey | Allure

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:43:28 +0000

I am a big believer in setting goals. I set both personal and business goals every year and I’d like to think that they help keep me striving on to bigger things in life. I am reminded of the wonderful quote from the movie Inception “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” Goals give you that opportunity to dream about creating the life you want to be living and all that you want to accomplish even if it seems out of reach. Not all of the goals on my lists are lofty, but I am happy to say that I checked another one off. Over the past couple weeks I hosted my first Allure boudoir event at Fairholme Manor. I teamed up with the fabulous make up artist, Carly Flint, and we had such an amazing time working with some incredible ladies.

I am thrilled to say that a few of them have agreed to let me share their images! Tracey was our very first shoot and I have to say that if I look as smokin hot as she does at 40 something I would be one happy lady!

Allure | Boutique Event

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:09:00 +0000

I am excited to announce that I will be hosting an Allure boudoir event at the fabulous Fairholme Manor on November 20th and 27th. I don’t want to even mention the “C” word, but this would be quite the saucy little Christmas gift for someone special. Email me for more info!

Sandra {Allure}

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:43:23 +0000

For this Favourite Things Friday post I would like to highlight one area of my photography that doesn’t always make it to my blog, but an area that I am extremely passionate about shooting. My Allure sessions, or boudoir photography as it is commonly referred to, was a type of photography I wanted to specialize in right from the beginning. I have said this before, but the satisfaction I get from helping a woman feel beautiful, sexy, and confident is so incredibly rewarding to me. Yes, it may take a little or lot of courage depending on the individual to feel perhaps a bit vulnerable in front of the camera, but as I have seen time and time again the results are worth it in every way. I believe these sessions are such an empowering experience that the images themselves become almost a bonus. Hearing feedback from women who I have worked with in the past saying things like “I can’t believe that is me!” after seeing their private gallery always puts a smile on my face. I know that feeling when you have an image of yourself where you feel beautiful or sexy and it can be worth more than words.

So when I first spoke with Sandra, our conversation started the same way almost all of my Allure consults go. Sandra was a little nervous. This session was something she had wanted to do for herself and for her husband, but after having two gorgeous children she expressed a little anxiety about having her photo taken, especially wearing less than she normally would We talked about how it is my biggest goal to make her feel comfortable and to ultimately have fun with this session. I assured her that once these sessions get going they have a way of becoming so much fun that any insecurities seem to fade away as a distant thought.

I will let the images speak for themselves, but Sandra you look absolutely stunning. Seeing you become comfortable in front of the camera and get your ‘model’ on was such a pleasure to witness. You were fierce like a top model! I am sure that everyone would agree with me that you would never know you were nervous in the slightest.

Sandra, thank you so much for giving me permission to post these images and for choosing me to be a part of this special shoot.

I would also like to thank the amazing staff at Aveda for doing such a fabulous job on Sandra’s hair and make-up. She wanted a mad-men inspired look and they definitely delivered. Don Draper eat your heart out !

Also, I have to thank Sylvia Main of the incredible Fairholme Manor for letting me shoot my Allure sessions in such a spectacular venue. If you haven’t heard of Fairholme Manor be sure to check out her site or her Facebook Group. It is just breathtaking and such a romantic and historic B&B. I think it would be such a perfect place to spend your wedding night. Thanks as always Sylvia!

……. AND LADIES, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you think you may be interested in booking your own Allure Session for your special someone drop me a line soon as I am booking up fast for December and January.

Cara {Allure Session}

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:45:46 +0000

Cara is a friend of mine and I have had the privilege of having her model for me on a couple of occasions now. As you will see in a few short moments, the camera loves her.

For her Allure Session we wanted to find a location to shoot in that was really elegant, romantic and added a luxurious quality to the images. I knew just the place. Fairholme Manor is a European style boutique Inn with six lovingly restored suites in large historic mansion. I had found it a few years ago when I had taken my mom there for her birthday for a local girls get-a-way with my sister. We had gone for an amazing dinner and then spent the night laughing, reminiscing and enjoying the exquisite room. The next morning we were woken up by the amazing scent of freshly baked lemon and lavender scones and homemade granola that drifted up to our room and had us getting ready mighty fast to head downstairs for breakfast. Our meal was so delicious that I could see why people not only come to stay at Fairholme for the beautiful Manor, but for the food too!

Shooting Cara in the amazing natural light that poured in from the bay windows was an absolute dream. Cara, I hope you love these images as much as I do. You are such a lovely person inside and out. Thank you SO much for spoiling me with Sylvia’s Fabulous Fairholme Breakfast and Brunches cookbook !! I have already made the Deep Dish Blueberry Vanilla French Toast and it was AMAZING.

xoxo

For those who are curious I always obtain the client’s permission before posting these images on my site

Cara {Allure Session}

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:56:42 +0000

Cara and I had a fantastic Allure Session in the gorgeous Fairholme Manor. This is just a quick teaser of the serious hotness to come.