This beautiful woman turned 50 just days before our boudoir session. YES, you read that correctly. She is 50 years old! Like 40 plus 10!
Gosh I didn’t look this good at 20.
I loved the time I spent together with Tami. She was confident and fierce and at times vulnerable. I happen to know her niece very well and was so excited when she suggested her aunt plan this boudoir session at the castle.
This image below is one of my favorites taken at our studio looking down our iconic spiral staircase. I love the mood and feel of this image. AND I love our 20 foot pink tutu.
Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It’s much sexier than any body part. ~Mullins
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you’ve got and fifty percent what people think you’ve got. Sophia Loren
When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist. ~Akhenaton
When choosing images to grace your walls, consider an anonymous portrait edited in a fine art or painterly style.
You can view boudoir and beauty photos in our gallery of and more of our work at www.jerevele.com.
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Natalie
Je Revele Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery
433 River Road | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | Studio: 732-964-3773
Website: www.jerevele.com | Blog: www.blog.jerevele.com
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NJ Boudoir Photographer | Art with Natalie Licini
Earlier this year, talking with one of my very best friends, we planned a girls trip at her new home in the mountains north of Seattle, Washington. As an artist, I look to do things differently and see and capture the world differently. Planning this trip to Seattle, I hoped to be inspired to create new art. I was overwhelmed with the beauty and lasting memories of my trip last week. I wanted to share some of the beautiful portraits we made and a report of the time I spend with my dear friend Corinne Alavekios, known as one of the best Woodinville Senior Photographers.
I’ve been photographing for ten years and as a NJ Boudoir Photographer and I absolutely love making art pieces for our clients. This trip has really fueled my creativity.
Monday: arrived in Seattle at 9:30am
What a warm and beautiful day. Seattle was breathtakingly beautiful. We drove to Corinne’s Woodinville studio.
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What a charming town! It resembles Lake Garda, Italy with a roundabout in the town center surrounded by cypress trees. I felt like I was truly in Italy. The town is picturesque.
We had an incredible lunch and relaxing first day catching up as photographers do. Life, family, business. Sharing stories about our wonderful clients and work ahead of us.
There were some unforgettable moments during this time. My very first moment occurred pulling up to Corinne’s home in the mountains. It completely took my breath away that I yelled
“Stop! Slow down!”
I was in awe taking it all in and needed to loop around and come back in one more time. The mountains and golden fields made me gasp in wonder.
We dined in and drank cappuccinos laughing till late that evening listening to the best music station on her TV. We started to plan a few inspirational shoots which suddenly included one of me – ahhh!
We discovered our mutual love of Tracey Chapman “Fast Car”. Which eventually became the song of the trip.
Only my husband knows, I have a love for hay bales from my travels through Tuscany. Just under a mile from her home in the distance were a field of hay bales. I nearly leaped out of the car to hug them I was so excited. My love of hay bales sparked Corinne’s interest in planning a shoot with me in the hay bale fields later in the week. I was so excited.
Tuesday
We had a relaxing morning talking about art and things which inspire us. We invited two beautiful students who were friends to come and model for us. One, a high school senior and another just days away from leaving for college.
We had lunch at a beautiful resort. One of the best chopped salads I’ve ever had. Not to mention the spectacular views. Here’s a quick iPhone photo Stevn took of us.
Just before our shoot we visited Corinne’s magnificent Rosyln studio with the famous blue couch. It was such a gorgeous spacious studio. We selected gowns and dresses for our shoot later that day. As a NJ boudoir photographer, this change of pace photographing seniors was SO much fun! Her town of Roslyn was the setting for the TV show Northern Exposure. It was so cool!
That afternoon we met the girls and drove with them to the mountains and river. These gorgeous blondes were absolutely lovely and kind. Driving over, we stopped to admire the beautiful lake in front of us. Here’s an iPhone photo of the girls.
Somehow, Tracey Chapman came on the radio and Clare announced her love of Tracey too. We listened and sang along badly to Fast Car as we drove to our spot. This was my second unforgettable moment.
I’ve seen Corinne’s gorgeous river photos but never realized just how rainy it was. Boy did I find out. As a New Yorker, I typically photograph my clients in cute dresses and shoes. This shoot was in the mountains, forest and river rapids. Sneakers and hiking gear were crucial. Ow my!
As soon as we parked the sky’s opened up and it started to pour. The rain was intense and I turned to Corinne disappointed that we couldn’t shoot and she said “are you ready?” As in to shoot in the rain.
I was in disbelief that she would shoot in the pouring rain. At first I photographed from the car with the window down. Yes! I’m a wimp. As the rain subsided a bit we all walked deep into the mountains in search of the river. Just as we found it the rain and thunder started in. Lightning too! Its soooo hard to compose and direct in the pouring rain. Never mind our poor senior girls who never modeled a day in their life. They were hysterical laughing whiping water off their brow. The cameras were getting soaked and so were we so we dashed back to the car and headed home. We were wet ringing out our hair, pools of water drenched the inside of Corinne’s SUV. I’ve never been this soaked in my entire life.
Omg it was crazy fun though.
Except for the scary lightning I could do this again. This was my third unforgettable experience.
With the recent forest fires and flash floods we headed home. Although, I had way too much fun and my creativity was off the charts. The rain halted my creativity and I was soooo bummed our shooting came to an end. But luckily the girls said they could return Thursday to continue our shoot. Yay!
Here are a few of my favorites with Alise & Clare in the rain.
We spend Tuesday evening relaxing with a glass of wine in hand, I started to fall in love with the mountains of Seattle and Corinne’s adorable puppy Brinkley. He was the sweetest, most loving golden I’ve ever seen. I think about him everyday and miss him. Here are a few iPhone photos of the night.
NJ Boudoir Photographer, Je Revele
Wednesday
Waking up to Corinne & Stevn’s delicious cappuccinos was such a treat. We worked on business and marketing a little bit. Then we went to photograph my new headshot at Corinne’s Roslyn studio.
I tried not to micromanage the shoot. I failed miserably.
Hahahha hut the pictures turned out awesome. Yay!!! My first new headshot in years. There are a few variations, and this is one of my favorites. Thank you Corinne for spoiling me.
On the way home we picked up ingredients to make salmon for dinner. I thought I’d make everyone New York style guacamole to start. Stevn and Corinne loved it so much they used it as a garnish for the salmon. I was thrilled they did. Stevn was really over the moon and I was too so I asked if he liked any special desserts … Maybe a cheesecake? He happened to love cheesecake so I offered to make my famous cheesecake. I never saw someone leave a house so fast to go grocery shopping. When he returned I made it. As you all know, cheesecakes need to sit overnight so naturally stevn had a piece for BREAKFAST on Thursday. LOL! Here are a few iPhone photos of the evening.
NJ Boudoir Photographer, Je Revele
NJ Boudoir Photographer, Je Revele
Thursday
We started the day off with cheesecake for breakfast and an early photo shoot in Corinne’s front yard with Alise & Clare. It was such a fun morning. We photographed through lunch time, laughing and laughing. The girls seemed to have just as much fun running thought the golden fields. Here are some of my favorite portraits of these beautiful friends.
Just as we finished up Corinne instructed me to curl my hair as she prepared lunch. She wanted to photograph me by the hay bales. The hay bales were just under a mile straight down from her home nearly in eyes distance. We needed gear and ladders so Corinne’s suggested we drive over on her tractor. As a New Yorker, I didn’t know what to expect. This was my fourth unforgettable moment.
Omg I had no idea what I was getting into. I was in tears laughing so hard as she towed me, the cameras, fabric, and two ladders to this field. Mind you the tractor was going about 3 miles per hour. Which reminded me of a scene with Mr. Bean’s Holiday where he stole a moped HERE. It was a hilarious bumpy ride. I couldn’t contain the laughter. We got stuck at one point on uneven ground and had to pull the tractor out of a ditch. I couldn’t believe we actually got it out. What a fun experience.
Here’s a quick iPhone photo of this hysterical tractor.
And of course… just as we pulled up to our spot the rain starts in. Oye!!! Luckily Corinne’s vision was executed effortlessly and we were heading back home in no time.
After we arrived home we excitedly downloaded our photos and started editing a few favorites. What fun!!! Today felt like 3 days in one. It was so exciting and unforgettably funny. It was hard to go to sleep recounting all the stories from our week together. Some which we can’t remember or cant share just yet. Hehehehe
Friday: flight home was quick but saying goodbye was hard! I already miss my best friend. Its rare at this age to meet a special friend, who you love and respect and trust. Corinne has been so good to me these 3 years. I feel so blessed for her support and friendship. She’s already planning a trip to NYC to visit me next. This was my last iPhone photo taken as I left the mountains. Such a beautiful and serene place.
If you’re looking for a NJ Boudoir Photographer, please feel free to call or visit our studio to meet our team and see our picturesque castle studio.
Natalie
Je Revele Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery: NJ Boudoir Photographer
433 River Road | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | Studio: 732-964-3773 | Mobile: 917-886-5666
Website: www.jerevele.com | Blog: www.blog.jerevele.com
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Taking care of oneself is a fundamental aspect of being beautiful. In just about every way possible, we see this truth in the studio. People of all ages, sizes and backgrounds make grand entrances into an experience of a lifetime when they arrive here to be photographed. They realize that they are capturing a wonderful moment in time before another second of age steals away the eye candy of youth. For those of our clients considering planning Colts Neck Boudoir Photos with us, you’ll find such inspiration from this powerhouse.
Stephanie, a personal trainer, knows all about taking care of herself. This former attorney and figure competitor looks half her age; perhaps even younger when viewed though a camera. Her fantastic physique graced our on-site locations and she was an absolute natural. In addition to her rockin’ boudoir images, Stephanie artfully posed like the model she is on our romantic balcony which overlooks the courtyard. My personal favorite image is of her wispy gaze peeking out from beneath a fur-lined hood. Simply gorgeous.
It’s hard to believe that woman has two teenage children! What a role model she has been for them. How wonderful that they will have some epic photographs of their mother to look back upon. Perhaps they will be inspired to keep living a healthy lifestyle.
Stephanie is proof that our bodies reflect how we treat them. When we consistently take good care of our skin, our muscles, and eat what benefits us, our bodies thank us. And we thank you, Stephanie, for sharing the masterpiece that is you.
Here is what Stephanie said in reflection of her experience:
I knew from the moment I entered the private drive that leads up the Je Revele Castle, that I was going to have a very memorable and special day! I could not help being swept away by the romantic atmosphere of the castle. I felt like I had been swept back to another time! When I entered the studio I was greeted by a wonderful Je Revele team member and the pampering began! I was immediately offered a glass of champagne (quite an indulgence at 9:00 am!), and a lovely fruit tray with assorted pastries. As I began to unwind from my 90 minute drive from PA the make up artist arrived. More pampering! I was soon transformed from my usual gym-rat self into a glamour goddess! This stylist was nothing short of AMAZING.
Then the wonderful Miss Natalie arrived! I had seen her incredible work and was already in awe of her, but her charm, humor and ability to make me feel at ease in front of the camera made me feel even more so! I was slightly nervous about such an intimate shoot, but it quickly melted away as Natalie made me giggle with nearly every click of the shutter!
I felt so empowered during the shoot! Sexy, confident, beautiful and happy! It is an indescribable high that every woman should indulge in at least once! I originally did this shoot for my husband, but the next one will be for myself!
The entire experience was a wonderful memory that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Oh, and did I mention the photography? The images speak for themselves. Too many great ones to choose from. The greatest compliment of all was the e-mail I received from my husband after I sent him the images from the i-phone app. He wrote that in the 21 years that we have been married he had never seen my beauty brought out so eloquently by any other photographer.
Natalie Licini, you are a STAR, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel like one too!!
Stephanie, you, my dear, are a star as well. Thanks for sharing your beauty with all of us!
Also featured on our boudoir blog: http://newjerseyboudoirjerevele.com/colts-neck-boudoir-photos-beauty-is-timeless
Je Revele Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery
433 River Road | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | NJ Castle: 732-964-3773
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PPA Photographer of the year 2012
The Glow Within: New Jersey Boudoir Photographers Je Revele
While staying up late to watch the most recent Academy Awards, I marveled at the glamour and prestige that graced the red carpet.
So many stunning gowns. So much admiration from outside looking in. Yes, of course, the celebrities were all wearing customized gowns and had personal stylists create their looks, but still, the jaw dropping splendor seen everywhere I glanced could only reflect the inner beauty I gazed upon. Ah, the perfection of youth is so gloriously made manifest at the Oscars.
I find this same dynamic during shoots at the studio. Many of our New Jersey boudoir photography clients prepare for shoots, determining outfits and special looks. Perhaps more time at the gym or a new skin care regime help them feel even more radiant.
No matter what is done to enhance the natural aura of each client, I find myself amazed at how beautiful every woman truly is. No matter what stage of life she is in, her femininity is discovered during our shoot together. This is particularly true with some of my younger clients, who still have yet to realize how close to perfect their physical features are simply because of their youth.
Emily, age 26, reminds me of a delicate sprite. Her blonde silky hair, porcelain skin and prominent, piercing eyes fluttered every version of gorgeous that could be imagined.
Wearing a lovely lace garment which complemented her skin and eyes, she was stunning. All the essence of innocence and radiance were contained in her glances. When she slipped into a grand tulle skirt, her spirit was light and playful. Everything about Emily seemed to show that she was enjoying being a young woman… but is still a girl at heart. And her images will always remind her of this very fact.
Emily, thank you for reminding us that we all still have this glow within us. We don’t need to be on a red carpet to feel worthy.
Here is what Emily had to say about her time with us.
“My experience at Je Revele was absolutely wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about Michelle & Jessica. They both made me feel so comfortable and helped me really enjoy the whole experience.
I felt amazing during the shoot. I wanted a real classic look and Michelle nailed it! I totally felt like Marilyn Monroe for the day!
I’ll always love these pictures and remember the shoot. It will forever be one of the highlights of my 20’s and I’m so thrilled to be able to share my photos for the rest of my life with all the people I love. Especially my boyfriend, he loves them.
I loved the exhilarating feeling I got being in front of the camera. It was such a great day and I can’t thank everyone at Je Revele enough for creating such a special memory for me!”
It was such a pleasure meeting Emily. I’m so glad she found us!
Also featured on our boudoir blog: http://newjerseyboudoirjerevele.com/academy-award-beauty-new-jersey-boudoir/
Je Revele Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery
433 River Road | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | NJ Castle: 732-964-3773
Website: www.jerevele.com | Blog: www.blog.jerevele.com
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PPA Photographer of the year 2012
A One-One Interview with Jessica Crespo,
Photographer Extraordinaire at Je Revele
When you look through the lens of your camera, is what you see different than what one might see from normal view?
While I feel like I can identify with most of my clients, I connect often with women who are mothers and wives. I can really relate to them. Sometimes when you become a wife or a mother you feel like you have become someone else- not the cute self you used to be. Being the subject of a photo shoot allows a woman to reclaim herself in a way she may have forgotten who she was and is.
If you could go back and change something related to your education or your life as a student what would you change or what would you do differently?
I think the biggest evolution for me has been that I have transformed from a shy, “little mouse” conservative person into an edgy outgoing, more self-confident and self assured person.
What kind of photography do you do? Do you enjoy it? Why or why not?
I enjoy doing weddings and boudoir photography. I feel as though I have developed a “super power” of empathy and intuition. Having experienced these themes in my own life, my intuition is keenly on-point. I feel a strong connection to my clients during these shoots.
What are the pros and cons of being a photographer? Please be specific.
Being a photographer is very empowering. I have the opportunity to bring so much joy to people. I love being an entrepreneur and taking control of my own destiny. I get to meet lots of interesting people and see wonderful aspects of life. If there are cons, I suppose it’s what people do not realize. Photography isn’t only glamorous. There is a lot of editing, billing and paperwork involved.
If you weren’t a photographer, what would you want to be? Why?
I used to think I wanted to be a teacher or a lawyer. Now I know I’d love to be a travel blogger! I’d be able to travel the world, enjoy the cultures and wines of each region and capture my experiences in photographs and in words.
What would you say is most important: good knowledge or good equipment?
It’s not the camera that takes the photograph. Capturing a look requires more than just technique. I like to think that I take photos with my heart.
If you could work alongside of any photographer, who would it be?
I feel privileged to work with Natalie Licini, owner and head photographer at Je Revele. She is a fabulous mentor, full of humility, kindness and patience. And she has a sharp eye!
I also follow and admire the work of Jerry Ghionis, a renowned photographer, based out of Australia. He is known as one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world. His work is an inspiration to me.
What genre of photography do you least like and why?
I am not a big fan of traditionally posed photographs. For me, it’s like painting. A creative artist enjoys picking up a brush and allowing the brush to be a tool on the canvas. What results, hopefully, is a unique expression. Such a painter would not enjoy the kind of painting one dies when painting a room in a house. Although that kind of painting requires skill and precision, it leaves little room for creativity on the part of the painter. That’s a bit what it’s like for me. Merely positioning people for a traditional, stiff portrait pose does not always allow room for the artistic signature of the photographer. I like to capture each person’s personality, which is often seen through movements and mannerisms, not in sitting still like a statue.
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Je Revele Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery
433 River Road | Highland Park, NJ 08904 | Studio: 732-964-3773 | Mobile: 917-886-5666
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