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Real Sexy | Boudoir Photos

March 24, 2015
24 Mar 2015

Cue the sultry music for this post, gang!

Today I’m featuring Rae, a stunning woman I photographed in January at a private home in Bowie, MD. This boudoir session was particularly special, as she’d wanted photos for a long time, but just never had the motivation. Rae told me, “I’ve been wanting to do a boudoir session for years but never had that special someone to do it for. Well I do now, and since Valentine’s Day was right around the corner, I said, why not! I wanted to present pictures for my special guy as well as take some for me. Sometimes “we” women just need a little reminder on how sexy we really are. My pictures will remind me of that for years to come.”

As you can see, Rae is incredibly beautiful, but looks aren’t the only thing she’s got going on. She loves to bake, travel, and host parties too!

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Even though she was a little nervous before our shoot (who wouldn’t be?), Rae was able to relax pretty quickly and we got some awesome shots.

“I was extremely nervous about how I was going to look in the photos. I’m not a size 4, so I wanted to make sure I was sexy, but didn’t look like I was larger than I am… I was also nervous about my comfort level of the poses. I’m pretty conservative and I didn’t want to do any awkward poses that made me feel uncomfortable or that were to raunchy. Insana put my nerves at ease! She encouraged me,  coached me, made tasteful suggestions and took my thoughts into consideration. She even gave me a few techniques to use while posing to help me get the best shot, as well as make me feel relaxed. It was like two old girlfriends hanging out, instead of a photo shoot. Laughs galore!” said Rae.

She brought 3 different outfits for the session and each looked amazing on her. A white button down with heels, a snow leopard kimono with a bra and panty set, and a gorgeous blue lace gown with matching panties from Victoria’s Secret.

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Since we had such an amazing shoot, I asked Rae to share a little bit of advice for others who may want to have a boudoir session in the future. Here’s what she had to say:

“I would suggest coming to the photo shoot with an open mind. Insana suggested several poses I never would’ve thought of and they came out looking fabulous!”

That’s definitely solid advice!

No more talking – let’s get to the pictures!

 

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Rae absolutely rocked her session! She had fantastic energy and it made the shoot so much fun. As for her favorite part of the shoot: “I can’t stress enough how much I loved every single moment of my session!! The side jokes between Insana and I, the excitement I felt after I nailed a pose, the actual posing itself and of course standing in front of a stranger with next to nothing on, while she takes pics of me. Lol!! This session made me feel beautiful and gave me a brief insight on how models must feel on a daily basis. For a shorty like me, that’s probably something I would never experience in the real world. Good times!”

Until next time,

Insana

p.s. Rae took the boudoir surprise a step further and ordered a 12-month color calendar for her honey! Take a look. :)

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:)

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New Year, Newborn

January 7, 2015
07 Jan 2015

Hello dear blog readers and Happy New Year!

Today I have a real treat for you and it comes in the form of 6-day old Judah Miles. What better way to celebrate the new year than with photos of a newborn??  Hold on to your socks though – this honey is so cute he may blow them right off!

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It feels like only a few days ago I was photographing Andrea and Johnny’s engagement photos. I can’t believe it’s already been two years! I remember when I first met Andrea and Johnny, they were so obviously madly in love with each other. It was really only a matter of time until they started adding to their family: a baby brother to big brother Asa.

Because our last photo shoot went so perfectly, I was delighted when they called me up to schedule photos weeks before the birth of adorable little Judah. They are going to be the best parents!

Anyway, I am beyond honored that they asked me to work with them again and to photograph their tiny superhero. As you can see from the photographs below, he is an ultra sweetheart and was a joy to work with.

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You may be seeing more of little Judah in the very near future! I’m lucky enough to photograph him every few months with my milestone package. Come back and see for yourself!

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Until next time,

Insana :)

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Real Wedding: Alisa & Amon

November 19, 2014
19 Nov 2014

Bonjour, everyone!

I am delighted to announce the union of Alisa and Amon, celebrated in September. These two are an incredibly fun-loving couple, and it showed throughout their wedding day.

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The wedding was truly special, with two ringbearers, two singers, special socks, and a healthy heaping of family and friends.  It took place at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church in Prince George’s County, MD, followed by the reception at Camelot, on Central Avenue in Bowie, MD. A big thank you goes out to the caterers at Camelot, DJ T-Why, and the other awesome companies that helped make Alisa and Amon’s day so special.

Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal, Springfield, VA

Cake Baker: Renee Reynolds, www.dulceminaevents.com

Groom and Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Traniessa Wright – Tea Parties, Inc.

Limousine: Wayne Crosby

 

 

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Their reception was also pretty impressive. There wasn’t just one wedding cake; there were two!

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The couple first danced to “Rest of Our Lives” by Jeffrey Osbourne, and DJ T-Why played everything from slow jams to Go Go to the most current pop songs of 2014. It was a blast!

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Wish you could have been there, too, blog readers! At least you can live through the pictures!

Until next time,

Insana

 

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Fresh & New: DC Motobomb 2014

October 8, 2014
08 Oct 2014

The DC Motobomb 2014 photos are here! I’d like to thank everyone for participating this year and making this year’s motobomb even more fun than last year. It was a blast! Take a look at images and if you like them, leave a comment. If you really like them, you can order a 24×36 print, just by clicking the Buy Now button below each image. Questions? Want a gallery canvas print instead of a poster? Email me at insana@insanacollins.com.

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - National Harbor

DC Motobomb 2014 – National Harbor

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24×36 Poster – National Harbor

DC Motobomb 2014 - Nats Stadium

DC Motobomb 2014 – Nats Stadium

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24×36 Poster – Nationals Stadium

DC Motobomb 2014 - Nats Panoramic

DC Motobomb 2014 – Nats Panoramic

**Custom orders only for Panoramic Prints. Email insana@insanacollins.com.

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - Gallery Place 1

DC Motobomb 2014 – Gallery Place 1

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24×36 Poster – Gallery Place 1

 

DC Motobomb - Gallery Place 2

DC Motobomb – Gallery Place 2

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24×36 Poster – Gallery Place 2

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - US Capitol 1

DC Motobomb 2014 – US Capitol 1

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24×36 Poster – US Capitol 1

 

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DC Motobomb 2014 – US Capitol 2

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24×36 Poster – US Capitol 2

Will there be another one in 2015? Only time will tell…

-Insana

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Exposed DC Exhibit Featuring the DC Motobomb

March 11, 2014
11 Mar 2014

Great news!

From 547 entries, the DC Motobomb I took in September, 2013 was chosen as one of the winners of the Exposed DC photo contest. It will be featured in the 8th Annual Exposed DC Exhibit from Wed March 19th through April 6th at the Long View Gallery in NW DC. The exhibit will feature the other winners of the contest, all spectacular DC-area photos. Best-In-Show awards are sponsored by the Corcoran College of Art + Design and will be announced at the show.

The Opening Reception is on March 19th, from 6-10 pm. Every photo in the exhibit is available for sale, including mine. The print shown below is an 8×12, the maximum size allowed. There will be more, larger images available at a gallery showing in April. Stay tuned!

Framed DC Motobomb

Framed DC Motobomb

 

DC Motobomb - Gallery Place, Washington, DC

DC Motobomb – Gallery Place, Washington, DC

-Insana :)

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