BEST OF 2010 (or at least my favorites)

Well, 2010 is about to come to an end. As I sit back and plan for a great 2011, I can't help but think about all of the families that trusted me with their memories. What an honor it is, what an amazing responsibility. These days it seems that almost everyone is buying a camera and calling themselves a photographer with almost no education or equipment knowledge. They think it's quick money and an easy business. They soon find that it's not quick money, and it's certainly not easy. So it has been difficult as a business person to compete against these "so called" photographers who are selling CD's and their soul for $50. But you, my clients and my friends - you have believed in me and stuck with me and helped my business grow.

After thousands of dollars spent on equipment and education over the past few years - I am left here, at the end of 2010 with only images. Some are better than others, but all of them have one common thread - they are of you and your loved ones. What an honor, what a wonderful thing to have captured for my clients - my friends. You trusted me and I hope I didn't let you down. I hope I captured a moment for you that you will have forever.

So.... in Kellie Saunders Photography style - I am going to post my favorite images from 2010 on facebook this weekend for my clients and friends to vote on. If your image wins - I will send you a 16 x 20 canvas print of it. Thank you - my clients, my friends. It's been a great 2010!!!

Go to www.facebook.com/kelliesaundersphotography

Now for the fine print. This is a fun contest - but not every image or session from 2010 will make it in the contest. These are only my personal favorites and each image has a story. I am not the internet police, but anyone found creating false internet profiles for the sake of a vote will be quietly removed from the contest.

Boudoir Detroit - Oh lala!!!

Hey Metro-Detroit ladies! You found me here because you are either searching for a boudoir photographer or you already know me and are about to finally take the plunge and schedule a session with me. :-) Either way - I'm glad you are here!

I started my journey with boudoir photography completely by accident. It was never my intention to photograph half naked women. After all I am a wedding and family photographer. What do I know about the female body? Well, as an artistic woman - I guess I know quite a bit.

How it happened was simple - I was hired to photograph a wedding. Like most of my weddings, the bride and I soon became friends. She wanted to give to her fiancé a unique gift on the night before their wedding. So one night my phone rang, “Kellie, I want to do a boudoir session,” she said. I was a little hesitant at first. I had never really photographed a woman this way so I wanted to make sure I could do a good job. Like any good photographer – I started researching and talking to my photographer friends. That research is what led me to not only believe that I could become one of the best boudoir photographers in Michigan. I'm still working on this, but I'm getting there. :-)

Well I did that first session and haven't stopped since. My sessions are fun and easy. Throw your insecurities out the window. It's my job to make sure you look you very best - no matter what your body type. I can't stress this enough - I work with all ages, shapes and sizes. Contact me for your session. I promise you will have the time of your life!!! I shoot either in studio or on location. My studio is located in downtown Royal Oak.