Photography by Alyssa Michelle

02.23.15

Boudoir | Aliso Viejo, California | Interview with Makayla

1. How old are you?

I am 20

2. What do you do for a living?

Hairstylist

3. What made you decide to take a leap of faith and do a boudoir session?

I’ve always wanted to do one and the opportunity just landed in my lap.

4. Did you have any obstacles or fears about boudoir?

Not really, other than just being a bit shy.

5. Was the session different from what you expected it to be?

Yes, it was way easy. Quick and painless!

6. What was your favorite part about the entire experience?

Getting dolled up!

7. How did you feel when you saw your photographs?

I couldn’t believe that was me! My hair and make up was amazing and the pictures just popped!

8. Any advice for women interested in their own boudoir session?

Just do it! What are you waiting for? It’s so much fun, and so NOT scary at all.

9. Did anything change about the way you see your own beauty as a result of the session?

I’m a stay at home puppy mom since I can’t work in California (only licensed in Oregon) so I’m in sweats hair up and no make up on all the time. It was nice to be reminded that I can look beautiful and pulled together.

10. How did you like working with Alyssa Michelle and her team?

They’re awesome! Tons of fun and so easy to talk to and get along with! It’s like I’ve known them my whole life!

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12.10.13

Me & Killian’s Photography escapade {REinspired}

Okay, I’ll admit it. I go to starbucks a lot. Who doesn’t? Thank god there is a drive thru starbucks a whole one minute drive from my house!

So there is this guy, Killian, who sees me quite often in the drive thru of Starbucks. I was in line last week like I am 3-4 times a week, I had just got off work and I decided to ask him to officially be facebook friends. (what? I’m cool.)

So I went home and found him instantly, since Killian is such a common name. He texted me when he got off work, and we talked for a while, and found out through my facebook that I am a photographer, and I found out that he is an amazing artist (sketching and painting).

He then went on to tell me he’s been looking for other ways to express himself creatively, and photography is something he has always been interested in!

So I told him that I would love to go on a little photography escapade with him, and I’ll teach him the camera settings and lighting.

So the next day, we went on our adventure in downtown San Juan Capistrano!

Our adventure started at Hidden House coffee (of course) and we walked around Los Rios street and found inspiration at every corner.

It was so nice to take some time and photograph things I don’t ever photograph (nature, & urban settings), it really inspired me, all of the colors and uniqueness! Here are the photos I took during our little outing, and I want to say thank you so much Killian for giving me the opportunity and a reason to go out and get RE-INSPIRED!