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Welcome to the all-new Olivia Leigh Photographie blog! Here you can find photos from recent shoots in Chicago and abroad. If you’re looking for a particular wedding or a certain venue, just search below. Use the navigation at the top to see the best work in the portfolio, learn more about services, or send an email to learn more about working together.
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Danielle + Eric :: Backyard Tent Wedding in Evanston
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- 04 November 2011
Danielle and Eric had one of the most fun and beautiful weddings I have ever photographed—ever! Danielle was probably the most relaxed bride I have ever worked with—she took everything in stride and really just wanted her friends and family to have a great time. Danielle and Eric were another of my couples that met in school (I truly think at least 50% of mine this year met before college!)—this is always such fun as so many of the guests grow up together and know each other so well, such that it creates such a relaxed and intimate celebration. Their group of friends was hilarious and such fun—this day was a total celebration from start to finish!
A family friend generously offered the use of their home, an architecturally significant Prairie Style house on the shore of Lake Michigan, for the event, and it could not have been more beautiful. One of my favorite coordinators, Renny Pedersen at Bliss Weddings and Events worked with the incredible Jesse Deckard at Event Creative to transform the outdoor space into a set of rustic-glam tents for the evenings events. The ceremony was held in a tent and featured fun custom fans for guests, iron chairs, wood benches and colorful pillows. Guests then enjoyed cocktails al fresco in the yard, and then enjoyed dinner in another tent that was so beautifully decorated in such a way that I have never really seen in Chicago! As dancing began, the ceremony tent was transformed into an evening lounge, where guests were able to enjoy cupcakes with vintage plates, chat in little furniture vignettes, take photobooth pictures, and, my favorite, bust out some tunes at the karaoke lounge. It was just such an incredible wedding and such a dream to shoot—beautiful, relaxed couple; fabulous light; and a beautiful setting, couldn’t ask for more!
Gown: Carolina Herrerra | Coordination: Renny Pedersen at Bliss Weddings and Events | Decor and Design: Event Creative | Venue: Private Home | Second: Louie Abellera | Film: I Do Films | DJ: Beep
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Chicago boudoir photographer - fall session
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- 02 March 2010
I shot several sessions this fall and winter, and as usual, absoultely loved photographing them. I just love shooting boudoir; it is so much fun on the day of, and such a positive experience for the woman being photographed, even if the original motivation is often to get a gift for a fiance or husband. Unfortunately I can’t share most of my sessions, but here are a few from the fall that I could post. These were shot in my studio in Chicago.
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Chicago Boudoir Photography : Valentine’s Day Boudoir Specials!
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- 12 January 2010
Valentine’s Day is always one of the most popular occassions for boudoir photos, and if you’ve been procrastinating on finding an unexpected gift, I am teaming up with one of my favourite beauty companies for some amazing boudoir specials! On Sunday, January 24, myself and Krystyn Johnson of Bridal Beauty Chicago will be hosting a day of boudoir sessions at a glamourous Michigan Avenue hotel. Krystyn will beautifully style your hair and makeup, and I will photograph you in the most flattering poses for one hour in a luxurious one-bedroom suite. After the session, you will be able to view a selection of your images to create the perfect Valentine’s gift! This is also a wonderful opportunity if you are planning ahead for a wedding or anniversary gift, as these “hotel included” boudoir sessions at this fantastic price usually only come around once a year!
A $525 session fee includes:
- Hair and makeup styling by Krystyn Johnson of Bridal Beauty Chicago
- A 60-minute photo shoot with Olivia from Olivia Leigh Photographie
- Private, password-protected online gallery of all your images
- Your choice of a beautiful silk brocade wrapped folio with 2 matted images or a $75 credit toward prints or an album (perfect if you are planning ahead for a great anniversary or wedding gift!)
- Light refreshments
For more information or to book, feel free to email me at olivia [at] olivialeighweddings [dot] com!
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Chicago Boudoir Photographer :: September Session
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- 28 September 2009
I photographed two beautiful women last week for their Chicago boudoir photography sessions. I continue to love doing these, and had a great time working with each woman, both of whom had stunningly blue eyes! I had about 30 favourites from this session, but here are just a few.
This one is obviously much different than the rest, but I just love it!
All images shown with permission of the client.
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Chicago boudoir photography session special this weekend!
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- 24 August 2009
You may have heard me periodically talking about boudoir sessions. I have been shooting these lovely sessions since the beginning of the year, and have totally fallen in love with shooting them! I am amazed every time by what an incredibly positive experience it ends up being for the women, who have ranged from size 2 to 18. Every single one comments on how much it boosted her self-esteem and confidence, even before seeing the photos! I haven’t been able to show many photographs as my clients tend to work in fields where privacy is extremely important, but I am shooting women over the next month or so who can allow more to be shown, and I can’t wait to get a full-fledged site up for Chicago boudoir photography. I am shooting a few sessions this Sunday (August 30) and Monday (August 31), and have space for about two women if anyone would like to take advantage of a boudoir session at a very special price. A luxe hotel suite will be provided, and sessions are also about half of the usual investment. This is a wonderful and very rare opportunity to have a great session in a beautiful space for a lovely price.
Here are some words from some recent clients who have done boudoir sessions:
OH MY GOSH!!!! I absolutely LOVE them! I seriously love nearly every image - you did a fantastic job and I couldn’t be happier with the images! He is going to be so excited to get his album! I’ll try to spend some time today while he’s working to shoot over my 10-15 favorites - it will be tough to pick them out!
Olivia! I love the way the photos turned out - you did a lovely job! you are right, i especially loved the artistic ones so much! Wow, I was always impressed with how wonderful a photographer you are, but, wow! you made me look much prettier than I felt that day for sure! :) Thanks again for taking such beautiful shots! I am so excited to give them to my fiance!
Hi Olivia, OMG I love, love, love them! This was exactly what I needed to get ready for the wedding and feel much more comfortable with being in front of the camera! Thank you for being so great to work with. Again, thanks so much!! I love it :) I’d rave to anyone on the fence about doing a shoot like this!
Olivia! I’m dying to see them! I had so much fun yesterday. It really did give me a little boost of confidence today. i felt a little extra spring in my step.
Olivia, I think you shoudl sell these boudoir packages as a right hand ring kind of deal, because seriously, I can’t stop looking at myself!If you’re interested in learning more about pricing, my approach, or to see other samples, please send me an email. Sessions are also available throughout the year, ranging from basic classique sessions to full editorial experiences with locations hand-selected for your taste, makeup artists and hair stylists.
And here is a little blog-work-safe boudoir portrait from a quick little session I did in SF. The focus of these session is, of course, often on the body, but beautiful and sexy portraits are also featured, with an emphasis on showing off a romantic, sexy and natural side of yourself without looking like someone you’re not.
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