NYC + NEW JERSEY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER | SO I MADE A LITTLE VIDEO...

March 30, 2015

Recently I embarked on a mission to add more video to my boudoir repetoir. I have tons of footage, photographed by talented cinematic friends, just waiting to be compiled into juicy goodness. While I will always prefer still images for the magic of making time stand still, motion boudoir picture is still pretty gorgeous. This is a demo promo reel. It's a start. Enjoy

FIFTY FAB Fifty and Fabulous Boudoir Pictures

FIFTY AND FABULOUS | BOUDOIR PHOTOS FOR FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY

March 2, 2015

BEING FIFTY AND FABULOUS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A CATCH PHRASE.

"There is a uniquely female wisdom that ripens with age. It is nonjudgmental. It is inclusive. It knows love without ownership. It nurtures and it teaches. It bends but does not snap. It is more concerned with the legacy it leaves than with the personal treasures it amasses. Our society needs this wisdom but it will not be available to us until we put our energy into being what we are rather than wasting our energy on the impossible task of being what we once were." - Jaki Scarcello, Author and blogger

When I got the call from the lovely Ms. Stephanie, who just celebrated her 50th birthday, she seemed a little anxious and apprehensive about doing her boudoir session.

FIFTY FAB Boudoir Fifty And Fabulous Birthday Ideas

She had been referred to me by our local philanthropist and urban socialite, Carla Murino. Carla, a well known swimsuit designer of C-Girls Swimsuits designs for Sports Ilustrated and other noteworthy showstoppers. Carla knows all about female confidence, in fact exudes it herself. She had done boudoir sessions throughout her life ...and she wanted the same for her bestie.

Since Carla was familiar with me and my work, she talked Stephanie into contacting me. After much discussion of a birthday gift ideas for boyfriend, we settled on a beautiful image box to be presented to him on his 50th Birthday. I explained to her that in the end, it would truly be a gift for HER. So, I encouraged her to do this boudoir photo shoot for herself and the boudoir pictures would be for both of them.

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Stephanie was still a bit nervous...but it was clear to me that she loves who she is TODAY and was ready to take the plunge.

She arrived to the shoot, with tons of gorgeous wardrobe -- and Carla in tow for moral support. While I normally like to shoot on a "closed set", I could not lie. I was pretty excited to see Carla again and knew we were in for a lot of laughs that afternoon. They did not disappoint.

I sifted through wardrobe and explained how we'd take a comfortable approach, beginning with glamour portraits in a beautiful gown, and slowly progress towards the grand lingerie finale.

After Miranda Richards (MRMAKEUPARTISTRY.com) finished the hair and makeup work, I left Carla behind and closed the door to get Stephanie in her groove. The laughter didn't stop. BUT... something else started...

This was a favorite must-have shot from our session, featuring a fur inherited from her dear late mother, who was quite glamourous. We dedicated this moment to her Mom, knowing she'd be so proud of her beautiful confident daughter..

The quiet, accepting confidence of FIFTY YEARS OLD.

Confidence is utterly gorgeous. I don't have much else to say about how wonderful this session was, so I will let her boudoir pictures do the talking for me.

Christian LeBoutin heels perfect for any session!

Antique pearls and jewelery honoring her late mother.

FIFTY FAB Fifty And Fabulous 50th Boudoir Birthday Ideas

Would you or the Fifty Fab lady in your life be interested in a Boudoir or Glamour Portrait? Contact me here or call 732.676.3700.

The Ultimate Groom's Gift Idea... Tasteful, intimate and beauty everlasting. — The Ultimate Groom's Gift Idea... Tasteful, intimate and beauty everlasting.

THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR GROOM | YOUR WEDDING DAY GIFT

February 24, 2015

SOMEWHERE ON YOUR WEDDING DAY CHECKLIST, the "GIFT FOR GROOM" MAY BE WEIGHING HEAVILY ON YOUR MIND....

A few years ago, I began to notice a trend in in brides searching for unique and highly personal grooms gift ideas. In the past year especially, Google searches for Bridal Boudoir have increased significantly. And, it's with good reason... It's the best gift for grooms and it's also a bachelorette gift for the bride herself.

In these highly personalized New Jersey And NYC Boudoir Photo shoots, I do a lot of work before the session to ensure it matches the unique vision of each bride as well as for the groom gift. We discuss the unique aspects of their relationship, how they met, how they envision intimacy and how the bride feels most beautiful. We work these attributes into the boudoir pictures we create, for a perfect outcome.

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Typically, we do these sessions 3 months in advance of the wedding date, so that we have plenty of time to plan, shoot and select the boudoir pictures for her groom's gift.

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Bride Grooms Gift Boudoir Wedding Bridal Album

Typically displayed in book form as an album, or with my beautiful handmade image boxes. Quality is paramount, because like true love, these are meant to last a lifetime. I import my albums from Italy, or from the world renowned Queensberry Albums, which many brides demand for their own wedding albums. The pages are pristine and layouts, to perfection.

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In fact, I was recently named one of the Best Boudoir Photographers of 2014 by Queensberry Albums and will be published in their first-ever boudoir photography display book.

If you're getting married and would like to consider a boudoir session as your ultimate grooms gift, please give me a call at 732.676.3700 or click here. I look forward to creating the best day of your life (next to your wedding day, that is!)

xoxox,

Cate

Tasteful Bachelorette Party ideas NJ and NYC Boudoir photography

TASTEFUL BACHELORETTE PARTY IDEAS- BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY IN NJ & NYC

February 24, 2015

Tasteful bachelorette party ideas right here in New Jersey or New York City. Boudoir pictures with award winning photographer Cate Scaglione of Life As Fine Art will...

Time lapse of a model getting her hair and makeup done to match every decade from 1910 to 2010.

WHAT'S YOUR ERA? Beauty Photography in NJ and NYC by Cate Scaglione

November 20, 2014

Today I spotted this video, and I simply loved it. It really sums up all the imaginations of the beautiful everyday women who choose to work with me.

In the weeks before every boudoir or beauty client session, I like to do a client consultation by phone. I want to get to know them...To get a sense of their style, passion, their heart. One of the questions that I always ask is...

"What's your era?"...

It's usually followed by some radio silence. And then, I explain further...

The beautiful Eliza, photographed in Bath, Maine.

I like to imagine that all of us are from another place and time. That could be past tense or future tense, but I think each person has an essence that is quintessentially, "otherworldly."

Maybe this sounds a lot like reincarnation. But I like to think of it that way...

A 1960's Madmen-era inspired boudoir shoot in New York City, photographed at Ink 48.

Because, for many, the photo session IS a reincarnation. They rediscover themselves, get reacquainted with aspects of their beauty, or perhaps even meet IT for the first time. It is not denying the fact it's a wonderful thing to live in "the present", but I love that for just a day or so she can be larger than the moment. And every time she looks at her album or wall art, she is reminded that she is bigger than any life moment she encounters -- good or bad.

Great Gatsby-inspired shoot, shot in 2010 at Casa Belvedere in Staten Island, New York.

1930's, New Orleans inspired boudoir session.

1920's romantically styled Gatsby era portrait. Perfect for a fine art wall piece.

This 1980s look would make even CHER jealous. She radiates power and confidence.

My dedicated makeup artist, Makeup Artistry by Miranda Richards specializes in stylized photo shoots such as these...This amazing cosmetic artist does thorough research and creates beautifully authentic looks, no matter what era you fancy.

If you are a woman in the New York, New Jersey or (anywhere in the world beyond!) interested in a BOUDOIR or beautiful DREAMWORLDS NYC Glamour Portrait session, I'd love the chance to work with you... 732.676.3700 or click here.

Now booking through January and Valentine's Day. Don't delay!

xo,

Cate

NJ & NYC BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOPPING LIST by Cate Scaglione

October 22, 2014

NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER  does some personal shopping for you, based on your body type. See the fabulous finds below! — **NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER does some personal shopping for you, based on your body type. See the fabulous finds below!**

NEW JERSEY AND NYC BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER CATE SCAGLIONE'S "BEST OF" WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION SHOPPING LIST

In a previous post, I outlined how to determine your body type and how to select wardrobe for your session. To make things easier for you, I have compiled this "best of the best" shopping list to match your body type. You can shop anywhere you like... but these top quality designers and selections will serve as a great guide to go for that perfect look. If you'd like to shop in person and be assisted, may I suggest "Femme By Ashley" boutique in Red Bank, NJ who I find to be extremely helpful and wonderful in finding the perfect item for you.

WHAT TO WEAR WITH A STRAIGHT OR RECTANGLE FIGURE

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