A Little Peek at Betty's Back End (-;

October 7, 2016 Bodacious Betty

Here's a glimpse at some client orders ready to go out. Top Left: an 8 x 10 folio and a glass folio box with ten 5 x 7 mounted prints. Bottom Left: A shot of an 11 x 14 gallery wrap in the client's home Bottom Right: Any purchase of wall art or a collection comes with the corresponding digital files on an adorable lipstick shaped USB. Inset: a close-up of the mounted prints printed on single-weight matboard.

As a portrait photographer, I pride myself on the ability to provide a full service experience for my clients. That means I continue to provide service long after you've left my studio.

Sometimes, during the consult, that means I go to the client's home to measure wall space, and decide where a gallery wrap will look best. We plan your perfect session where you get to look at your photos same-day, and you choose the only the photos that you love.

I do this because I don't believe photos should languish in digital purgatory. They are meant to be seen and touched, and I love to offer my professional input in helping you create and select the perfect piece. Anything less isn't full-service, and my clients deserve only the best.

Limited Edition White Sheet Sessions

August 22, 2016 Bodacious Betty

Under the Sheets...

There are definitely times when less is more. La Perla is wonderful, but there's something to be said for the simplicity of a white sheet. I've got White Sheet Sessions going on all month long for September.

If you've been wanting to come in for a session but were afraid you don't have the "body" for such a thing, or were afraid you'd hate the photos, this is an excellent way to dip your toe into the waters of fine art boudoir photography.

Come in for a little primping while sipping a glass of bubbly, slip into something more comfortable to wear under the sheets, or nothing at all, and let me guide into you some seriously sexy photos.

You'll get to view your photos same-day and choose your favorite photo for your mounted fine art print. Of course, you have the opportunity to buy more but there's no obligation to purchase. For complete pricing, click HERE and navigate to the bottom of the page. Enter your email and you will receive a link to download.

If you're ready to slip under the sheets, click the button below to complete a short form and book online:

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Complimentary Style Consult with Lina Teixeira: Tampa's own Haute Couture Designer

August 18, 2016 Bodacious Betty

I first met Lina when I commissioned her to make a piece for the grand opening of my studio. She even finished the piece on a live model at the grand opening.

Lina is originally from Montreal, Canada and now resides in Dunedin. She runs her own studio in Clearwater called Studio 617. Although she has done a lot of work for the runway, she has expanded her services to include creating wearable art for branding and promoting other businesses, as well as creating pieces for private clients.

That means that you can commission Lina for your own wearable art for your session with Betty (or any other applicable event). You also don't need to let budgetary constraints concern you either. Lina not only has a ready-to-wear line, but she also rents her pieces.

Rent a corset, a dress, a stunning headpiece, or check out her signature Hipzii, a genuine leather pouch for your smartphone that's both practical and stylish.

So take advantage of this special offer that I've negotiated with Lina for just being a fabulous Betty! It's worth $250!!!! Nice perk right?

Lina can be found online through her website, Facebook, and her Etsy store.

Katie James: Where Ballet Meets Burlesque

August 4, 2016 Bodacious Betty

Meet Katie James, producer and performer of Femmes and Follies. Katie brought in a few of her favorite costumes and opened up to me on what it's like to be a burlesque star:

1) Where are you from and how did you get started in Burlesque?

Tampa is my home. I was born in Buffalo but definitely meant to be a Florida girl! I literally stumbled into the burlesque scene. Saw a few shows, took a few classes, watched a million videos and gave it a shot. Taking classes is the best way to learn in my opinion. And producers like to see that you are committed to your craft!

2) How long have you been at it?

I have been a ballerina since the day I could walk but burlesque came a little later, I fully immersed myself into the burlesque scene about 5 years ago.

3) How long does it take to make your own costumes, and where do you normally find inspiration for them?

Sometimes costumes take days and weeks. Other times inspiration hits, and you just can't stop working; it can happen overnight. I find inspiration in the most random ways, maybe listening to a song, watching a fashion show, surfing Pinterest, or seeing a beautiful color in nature and wanting to replicate it. Often, inspiration will come from one tiny piece of a costume that you build an entire act around.

4) Where can people find you if they want to see you perform?

I travel all over to perform but I produce a show right in Ybor City called "Femmes & Follies" The next show is August 7th. It's the 3rd Annual Comic Book Burlesque. Look us up on http://www.femmesandfollies.com/or Facebook.

5) Do You Choreograph your own routines?

Yes, I do choreograph my routines. Dancing around in a studio or even my bedroom is the greatest stress relief to me.

6) Where do you pull inspiration from for your shows?

Sometimes it's a collaborative effort with other performers giving me options of their acts and sometimes it's completely selfish...... I just say this is what I would love to see on stage. Lol.