Thursday, July 5, 2012

Photoshoot Reveal

Hi loves!  Did you have a good 4th?  I stayed by the pool the entire day, sipped a little Skinnygirl Margarita, and caught up on magazines.  In case you didn't know, the apartment pool is the new bar scene.   After all, that's how I met my boyfriend.  But yesterday, it was a little much.  I'm glad to stay indoors today!  

Today's post is going to be a bit self-indulgent, and I really apologize for that.   Feel free to stop reading at this point.  Still, I had to rave about Kate LeSueur Photography and how she turned my awkwardness in to some pretty cool pictures.  I wanted to get a few fun shots for my blog makeover, but I didn't want anything too staged or too unnatural.  This wasn't an easy task, since I can tend to be pretty stiff in pictures.  Our first round of photos were taken with me at my desk...






Then, we did a few casual shots in my bedroom...












The third set of photos we did were in the kitchen.  I thought wearing a 50s housewife inspired dress would be perfect.  The one I am wearing is from Anthropologie (no longer available).  I had to have it hemmed a bit because it was nearly hitting me at mid-calf (I'm 5'2").  I think these are my favorite set of shots!








The last set of shots were taken outside.  Maybe you will understand why the idea of an outfit post terrifies me... this is honestly the ONLY one I liked!


We had lots of fun together.  All photos were taken by Kate Lesueur.  If you live in the Houston area, I definitely recommend using Kate for all your picture-taking needs.  She's a doll and was absolutely wonderful to work with!

46 comments:

  1. You look gorgeous, Sam! Love how they turned out!

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  2. You are so dang cute! Don't apologize for getting your glamour shots. It's a great idea for the blog... and for life ;)

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  3. You are adorable! I really love them all- but my fav is the one you picked for your blog's 'profile' pic.

    xoxo, Emily
    www.mainstreetchic.blogspot.com

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  4. PS- your headboard is ev.ery.thing!

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  5. I love them all!! The ones in your bedroom are too cute. (sounds kinda dirty ha!) Your headboard is to-die!!

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  6. I love the colours in the bedroom shots. Plus, they're more casual so your personality shines through. Fabulous. And great photography.

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  7. Love the photos and the new look! SO EXCITING!!!

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  8. You are the cutest! Love these photos.

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  9. Wow you have such great style Sam! I love all your outfits! Gorgeous pictures and an even more gorgeous girl!
    xo
    Tiffany
    tiffanyleighinteriordesign.blogspot.com

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  10. So pretty, Sam! What a fun shoot!

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  11. What a bunch of beauty! You, your home, those photos! Hope you have a great weekend.
    Nancy
    PowellbrowerHome.com

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  12. you look so gorgeous and i'm dying over that headboard!! where is it from???

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  13. These are some great photos, I love them! The ones of you in the kitchen are so cute, and I adore that dress.

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  14. Super cute and, um, holy sh*t your bed is ah-maaazing!

    xx
    Kecia

    http://www.couturezooblog.com/

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  15. You are beautiful girl! I love that Anthro dress!

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  16. What what what???? ADOOOOOORAAABLE!!! LOVE them! Love the casual one on the bed and the last one, though they all are gorgeous!

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  17. These photos are adorable + definitely very natural! I need to take photos for my own blog but I'm dreading it because I am just so awkward in photos! Gulp!
    ♡ Lexi
    FASHION: Glitter & Pearls
    WEDDINGS: Glitter Weddings

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  18. You look so beautiful and adorable, Sam! I enjoyed looking at these pictures especially the ones from your bedroom. The one you picked for the blog picture is my favorite too! And I love all your stylish outfits!

    This is such a fun and fabulous shoot! Thanks for sharing!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  19. You are so gorgeous Sam. These pictures are amazing. And your room/home is FABULOUS!
    xox
    P.S. love the new blog design! looks amazing!

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  20. You look like a total bombshell in that anthro dress! I love how you look laid back and yet totally put together and chic at the same time, stunning!

    xo kelsey
    http://kelseyelizabetha.blogspot.ca/

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  21. Gorgeous photos!! Love the new blog look! x

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  22. SOO beautiful, your bed is just gorgeous!

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  23. Could you be any cuter?! I love how Kate captured you in your home!! And she takes some amazing food photos as well....love her site!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  24. Love your blog! And your home is very lovely. Enjoy that yummy cocktail!

    Cheers, Elizabeth @ The Corner Apartment

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  25. Girl these are gorgeous! All that champagne in the photos makes me want a glass! Cheers!

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  26. You are gorgeous! Well we all knew that already but these photos came out great! XOXO Beautiful home, too!

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  27. I love every single picture!! You are adorable! xoxo

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  28. Eeeeeee!!! I love them all! You are a knockout my friend!

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  29. Adorable. You look all Cameron Diaz circa My Best Friend's Wedding.

    Do you really blog from home wearing strappy sandles and a dress?

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  30. Absolutely gorgeous Sam! And, your home is insane, love love love it!

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  31. Lovely photos! It looks like you had fun during the shoot!

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  32. the pics turned out fabulously!!! you look gorgeous and effortless my dear...what a fun idea!

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  33. LOVE these photos! You're adorable. I especially love the bedroom photos... your hair looks gorgeous pulled back like that.

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  34. These are beautiful!! The bedroom photos are my favorite - I love how you have the room decorated! So so adorable.

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  35. Sam, I can't even handle the sweetness of these photos! Soooo cute! You look gorgeous! I LOVE the one's on the bed (Your headboard makes me swoon) and you look so freaken adorbs in the kitchen!!!
    xoxo, Sarah

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  36. They are all fantastic and sweet! My fav set is the bedroom!

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  37. you look gorgeous Sam! I love all of the shots, especially the ones on your bed + the anthro dress looks stunning on you! xx

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  38. These are all such cute pictures!!!

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  39. by the way- LOVE your new blog look!! xo

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  40. Seriously adorable! And love the new look :)

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  41. Too cute!!! I absolutely love your headboard! All these are fabulous shots!

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  42. Your headboard is simply divine!! You are so cute, you look fab in the blue dress and I just love that pink Anthropologie dress! Great photos! :)

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  43. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! These turned out super cute!!! I will share your blog & look forward to catching up on all of your posts!! It was great meeting & working with you!!! : )

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  44. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! These turned out super cute!!! I will share your blog & look forward to catching up on all of your posts!! It was great meeting & working with you!!! : )

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  45. Beautiful photos!! I love the one of you in the pink dress:)
    xo,
    Chelsea

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