Hey Nicole,
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much fun I had last week!   I never expected to finally be able to do a pin-up/boudoir shoot but you really made a dream of mine come true! (It now ranks right alongside the time I got to drive a bull-dozer)!  I really appreciate your professionalism, as well as that of your assistant. While I am used to dressing and undressing in front of people (as a theater performer) I have never been in the position to POSE in front of them without clothes on. It was just a great experience all around! I can’t wait for the unveiling to talk to you soon.

Best wishes,
Ann K

Boudoir Pin-up pictures by Denver, CO photographer Nicole Nichols

Denver Pin-up Photography

Pin-up pictures by Denver, Colorado photographer

Artistic pin-up pictures by Denver, Colorado Boudoir photographer

I met Anne last year at the Quality Hill Bridal show at Grant Humphrey Mansion, and she went on to win my Boudoir Photography Facebook Contest.   In 2010 I gave away a Boudoir Bachelorette Party, and I have a new sexy fun give-away this year that I’m soo excited about …so make sure you come to the Quality Hill Bridal show on Jan.29th to find out about it!
Did I mention its the best bridal event of the year? Trust me brides, you don’t want to miss this event!  Read my recent blog post to find out more about it!
To see more pictures from Ann’s pin-up photo shoot, play the slideshow below:

Anyway…I was very excited when Meg called me to set up her boudoir photo shoot.
She told me her best friend Anda wanted to share the session to celebrate their 40th birthdays & upcoming wedding anniversaries.  It sounded like a great reason to take some fun & sexy pictures, and they even got a hair & makeup session included with their package.  They certainly had a lot of fun at the photo shoot & we played around with different props & outfits.  Anda did some shots in her wedding lingerie, which I thought was a great idea, and will hopefully really surprise her husband (most of her pictures are reserved for his eyes only)!  We did the photo shoot at my home studio, which is more of a living/meeting space then studio, but it has been working great for boudoir sessions.  I just have to make sure my husband leaves for the day, and he certainly doesn’t mind the excuse to go out and play with the boys.

Today I booked another boudoir session – for a beautiful woman about to turn 60.  I love how more and more woman are opening up to the idea of sexy artistic images that will document this stage in their life.  Of course the (almost) 60yr. old woman remarked how much she wish she did this 20 yrs. ago, and I wouldn’t be surprised if  40yr. Meg & Anda were wishing the same thing….but it’s always better now then never.  And really, the important thing is to love who you are now, celebrate life, celebrate yourself!   ….oh, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to spice up your love life either 

contest winners at The Warwick in Denver, CO

I recently photographed Tamara & her friends, the winner of of my 2010 Bachelorette Boudoir Party Contest.  For winning the contest, I provided a suite at The Warwick Hotel for the photo shoot, a couple bottles of champagne, a mini boudoir session for each girl, and a few extra little goodies for the girl’s night out.  I love doing boudoir shoots at The Warwick because its the only hotel in Denver that has  a rooftop pool patio & a balcony in each room, perfect for pictures! Luckily it was a warmer then normal winter day so we were able to take full advantage of these features. Tamara’s honest & creative answers got her in the finalist selection.  Then her friends rallied for her support which led to her receiving the most votes to win the contest.  Congratulations to Tamara for winning!  Below are some of their more “PG” photos I was given the OK to post…the others will have to stay secret for their eyes only.  Here is Tamara’s winning contest entry:

1) I want to win the Bachelorette Party because… as graduate students, my friend Ali and I are both getting married with a minimum of fuss; we haven’t had time or money to kick it and celebrate like we’d like. This would be a way for us lo let go and let down our hair in a safe environment. We spend a lot of time being careful not to do anything that might get back to our students, or slow our program down, or tick our advisers off… If I were to win, there would be two bridal celebrants; Ali (who gets married in July) would never think to enter a contest like this, even though she’s a fantastic dancer. This would also allow me to have all my Maids of Awesome (who live in three cities, across three time zones) together for the first time. Grad students need a break. We’re not bad; we just made bad life choices!

3) My girlfriends are the best… because some of them have been around forever; some of them have been front and center for my biggest crashes and burns; some of my friends have stood next to me even as I tried to hurt them, and I have stood by them in similar circumstances. But to a woman, I could not have dreamed up a more diverse and perfect support system. These women are my rocks.

4) If you have a fun unique idea for your bachelorette party, please share.
My colors are lemon, slate/platinum and white, and I heart Jessica Rabbit and Betty Boop. I also think every woman should dance, just to appreciate how her body moves and talks back to her. My dream shower involves us all getting together for a complete girls weekend. Hotels, manis, pedis, Prosecco, some sexy dance moves in a pole dance class, then boudoir photos, a long, lingering lunch over Indian food, the change-and-go with snapshots at the hotel, the raucous dinner, Latin dancing, then late night street food (gyros, anyone?), before going back to the hotel for hot tub, pomegranate martinis, and ice cream and snacks over movies until we fall asleep, one by one, draped in colorful pajamas over every couch and chair in our suite. My girls all together for one weekend- that’s my plan for my bachelorette party, whether it is in Colorado, Ohio, or New York City.

Boudoir Bachelorette Party contest winners

Boudoir Bachelorette Party contest winners

To see more sexy samples, go to:  Nicole Nichols Wedding Website & click on “sexy & fun gallery”   & click on “boudoir” under blog categories.

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Bridal Boudoir Photo Shoot Package

New Orleans

Saturday October 16, 2010

It’s a traditional bridal shoot in a non-traditional boudoir style! Bring your wedding dress, veil, & shoes…but don’t forget that sexy lingerie! This is a priceless gift your man will love you for. Of course if you’re already married or just want to take some sexy shots for yourself this deal is for you too! Limited offer, only 2 spots left so please contact me asap to book your spot!

Only $250 for the full package (includes a $200 print credit)  OR do a shorter 1hr. shoot only for $100, please email or call me at 504-298-5319  with any questions.

Meghan
- I want to win the Bachelorette Party because I have been wanting to do a boudoir session for a REALLY long time for my fiance. As I have been telling all of my friends about this idea, they have all been getting ridiculously excited about the idea as well. Unfortunately our combined finances do not allow us to do the kind of photo sessions we would like. We have all been unable to agree on a great idea for my bachelorette party so far but I know this would be perfect since it is something we all are trying to do for ourselves anyway!
- My girlfriends are the best because I have been friends with all of them for years, some even since middle school if you can believe it. Instead of just a group of girls who are all fairly similar and who are all interested in the same thing, well, we couldn’t be more different. Seriously, we have it all – conservative, liberal, artistic, rational, irrational (lol), flirty, shy, loud, etc. Despite all of our differences, all of my girlfriends are the most dependable friends I have ever had. We are all very busy with school, work, family, and everything else that life has been throwing at us lately but when one of us is in trouble, no one hesitates to drop everything to help out – kind of like a family but a lot more fun and a LOT less dysfunctional…

Julia
-I want to win the Bachelorette Party because I love my girls so much I would do anything for them. I have survived losing close friends and moving cross country to be with my fiance hundreds of miles from all my family and they have kept me optimistic and helped me make friends here.
-My girlfriends are the best because they listen to all of my rants and crazy bad ideas before they give me a much needed dose of reality and tough love support. I am a good girl from Alabama who needs a wild night out before she gets married!

Kimberly
- I want my Bachelorette Party photographed because I want to remember it forever!
- My girlfriends are the best because they are so giving, helpful, fun, smart, & beautiful!

Brittany
- I want to win the Bachelorette Party because each of the six girls in my wedding party are from different states: Ohio, Tennessee, Colorado, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. Most of us moved to Memphis to go to school, which is where we met. We all graduated together in 2007. Other than my wedding day there will probably not be another opportunity for us to all be together for several years. This group of women have made a huge impact on my life. I would love the chance to share a special day with them, which would  probably not happen otherwise  because of the expense of traveling across the country to attend a bachelorette party in addition to the wedding. Having the opportunity to get together for a short time like we used to, would be one of the highlights of my year.
- My girlfriends are the best because no amount of time or distance has varnished our relationship. We have all stayed very close even though we have to contend with time zone differences and hundreds of miles between us. We may not get to see each other very often but each one of the women in my wedding plays a vital role in my life.

Avital – I want to win the Bachelorette Party because…. I have had to wait so long to get married because my fiance is currently serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. When the time finally does come, I want to celebrate as much as I can!
-My girlfriends are the best because…… I’ve known them forever. I have been their bridesmaids and they will be mine. They are genuine, caring, genuine — and fun! — ladies that deserve the best.

Katie
- I want my Bachelorette Party photographed because it’d be memorable.
- My girlfriends are the best because they are supportive, loving and fun.

Nichole
- I want to win the Bachelorette Party because….  my girls are hot and a lot of fun….my name is Nichole and I think it’s a match made in heaven!
- My girlfriends are the best because……  they love to laugh, are no shy and are great to be around with! I can always count on them!

Tamara- I want to win the Bachelorette Party because… as graduate students, my friend Ali and I are both getting married with a minimum of fuss; we haven’t had time or money to kick it and celebrate like we’d like. This would be a way for us lo let go and let down our hair in a safe environment. We spend a lot of time being careful not to do anything that might get back to our students, or slow our program down, or tick our advisers off… If I were to win, there would be two bridal celebrants; Ali (who gets married in July) would never think to enter a contest like this, even though she’s a fantastic dancer. This would also allow me to have all my Maids of Awesome (who live in three cities, across three time zones) together for the first time. Grad students need a break. We’re not bad; we just made bad life choices!
- My girlfriends are the best… because some of them have been around forever; some of them have been front and center for my biggest crashes and burns; some of my friends have stood next to me even as I tried to hurt them, and I have stood by them in similar circumstances. But to a woman, I could not have dreamed up a more diverse and perfect support system. These women are my rocks.

Contest Rules: The winner will receive 1 nights stay in 1 hotel room chosen by Nicole Nichols Photography (in either Denver or New Orleans), champagne, a mini boudoir session for each girl, & a $50 print credit for the bride. The winner will also be given the option to pass on the hotel room & boudoir photos in exchange for having their night documented for up to 3 hours or until I’m kicked out (strip clubs don’t allow cameras). Photos will be revealed at a private Image Unveiling Party at Nicole Nichols Photography studio. Each guest will also receive a $20 print credit .  Nicole Nichols will be your personal photographer and therefore must be available on the requested date.

There are many different reasons a woman chooses to do a Boudoir photo shoot.  Many people do it strictly for themselves, while others for their significant other- as a wedding gift or a surprise to keep those sparks alive!  Some woman do it to celebrate loosing weight or just for a fun adventure to make themselves feel good.  For Molly it was a combination of a few of the above as well as a way to remember & enjoy her young toned body before pregnancy & motherhood had its turn, (stay tuned for maternity pictures to come soon).  This photo shoot was the first one I’ve done at my new home studio and I have to say I was quite impressed with the results!  I was excited to put my new furniture to use and the interior details such as the wooden stairs and stained glass window worked great for the shoot. Of course having a beautiful subject like Molly helps too! Now I’m really excited to see what other kind of photo shoots I can do at my new place!

Check out the slide show below for more pictures from the shoot. Mature audiences only.

Go to my website and click on the “Sexy & Fun Gallery” link at the bottom for more samples of my boudoir photography.

All Boudoir Photo Shoots during the month of May & June will receive an additional $50 print or album credit, please call me at 504-298-5319 for details.

Brides – You can still register to win a Boudoir Bachelorette Party!!  Become a fan of my Facebook Page & click the tab “win a bachelorette party” at top to register. HURRY we start voting for the winner next week!

One lucky bride to be will win photography coverage by Nicole Nichols Photography for your Bachelorette Party! Includes your choice of either a hotel room & champagne for a Boudoir style party OR if you have your own unique idea for a fun bachelorette party, lets hear it!

To register simply become a Facebook fan of Nicole Nichols Photography & click on the tab “Win a Bachelorette Party” for details.  If you are not on Facebook then leave a comment below and I will email you the details.  Hurry & register today, once 100 people register the contest will close!

A worthy donation & a worthy photo!
If you have been considering doing some fun sexy boudoir style photos for your significant other or even just for yourself, now is a great time to do it!

I can turn any living room or bedroom into a picture perfect set-up.  Or come by my studio for a real high fashion look.

Book a Boudoir Photo Session by Jan.31st & get an extra $50 credit + $50 towards Haiti relief efforts!

To see more samples go to Nicole Nichols Photography and click on the “Fun & Sexy Gallery” or click on “Boudoir” under my Blog categories.

Great Valentines Day Gift!