Ohai, yes I'm still here (Update) -11/1/16

Hello Unicorns and Hello November. It has been a while since my last blog post. Sorry about that.

I suppose an update is in order, but I would prefer not to bore you and just get back to blogging about my artwork again. I'll try to do this fast...starting now...

• My graphic design job is still awesome
• I'm engaged (I'm on the other side now)
• SingularFortean.com is slowly growing and we just added a bunch of awesome new stuff including merchandise, forums, and a book club.
• Yes, I am still taking pictures. In fact, I have a senior session this evening.
• Yes, I'm still shooting boudoir by appointment only.

I think that about covers it, but it has been a really busy fall, and I've continued to play the game of  "Work/Life balance" and figuring out how much I can put into certain projects and still have a life. It's a battle I've continued to fight, I'm getting better at it little by little. I just want to do ALL THE THINGS.

In an attempt to keep this post short and sweet, I shall strive to blog once a week. I have plenty of work to share with you guys, and many more ideas I'd like to turn into creations or just share and brainstorm with all of you.

Until Next Week

xx emily

A Midsummer's Boudoir Day: Session #4 - 7/10/16

Our last Unicorn on a Midsummer's Boudoir Day was a bright, beautiful, confident spirit with an amazing, lively energy about her. I admired her soulfulness and eagerness to embrace this opportunity and share her experience with other women. Like I, she firmly believes that every woman needs to have a Boudoir Session at least ONCE in their lifetime. She was a sassy rockstar with a soft, kind heart and made the entire team laugh and feel wonderful. Her personality was infectious, she brought most of the magic...we just captured it. The Unicorns are what truly bring the beauty and wonderment to each something. They give something back to us, too.

LAST BOUDOIR DAY - 8/4/16

I'd like to remind you all of our upcoming Queen for a Boudoir day on August 28th. We have a few spots left still for this event, and they are available to any fine lady who wishes to crown herself as royalty. We'll do all of the work for you! You'll be treated like a queen as we provide professional hair and makeup, and pamper you with gifts.


You can find the information for this event here. Please don't hesitate to shoot me an email for more information or to book a spot.

We have a few spots left, and until further notice (which might be indefinitely) this is the last Boudoir Day that I am going to hold hosted by my brand. Due to the demands of a full-time creative position and a paranormal partnership the rest of my time, I am limiting boudoir services to individual and group sessions by appointment only. Nothing else will change, I just need to maintain a better/work life balance.

xx emily

A Midsummer's Boudoir Day: Session #4 SNEAK PEEK - 7/10/16

This sassy Unicorn requested big hair and a smoky look for her photo shoot, but that doesn't mean she can't have a soft, playful side, too.  We understand that women are wonderfully complicated creatures, and our goal is to help you express every aspect of your multifaceted spirit.  Let us help you express your true beauty on August 28th when we host our Queen for a Boudoir Day event!

Updates....and Introducing "Flirty Unicorn Boudoir Photography" - 7/29/16

Happy Friday, Unicorns!

I am definitely stoked to share some super important updates with you today, so let's cut to the chase and get right to it.

First of all, The Art of Darkness exhibition starts this weekend at the Banfill-Locke Arts Center in Fridley, Minnesota. I have two works in this awesome paranormal-themed art show, so if you are in Minneapolis anytime July 30th-August 27th please consider taking the time to check it out. You can find more information here.

I'm moving. I'm still going to be living in Madison, but in a different place. I'm anxious to call someplace home finally and have a great space in which to do my creative work. This all will be going down mid-August, so just as a heads-up, I may be inactive during that time. Thank you for your patience in advance. I'm really excited to have a place that Toby and I can call our own, and create some amazing work for The Singular Fortean Society and my brand.

Just a reminder, we are still booking for Queen for a Boudoir Day! There are still spots left, and you'll want to take the leap and claim one of these sessions for your own. This time around, the event is royalty-themed for the queens and princesses we will be serving. This means there will be props, refreshments, and gift bags fit for a queen. If your mind is coming up with any reason not to jump on this opportunity, do not hesitate to shoot me an email. It is completely natural and normal to feel nervous and anxious about Boudoir for any reason. However, I promise you that you will not regret the experience, and in fact, you will have such a good time and feel so great that you will forget what was holding you back. See you there, your majesty!

Lastly, I am undergoing some rebranding (sort of) come September 1st. I'm renaming the boudoir aspect of my creative business Flirty Unicorn Boudoir Photography. I thought some separation might be helpful in order to differentiate from any random creative commissions I might take on, and I think that this rebrand will also give me the opportunity to really run with the fun, colorful, unicorn-esque branding I was using for the boudoir side all along. There will be a new website, instagram, and Facebook page. These things always take time to grow, but I know between all of us that we will build a remarkable community to create beautiful, inspiring photography as well as a fun, empowering experience for women everywhere.

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Day 2: #FeatureFriday
Day 3: Celebrate Saturday
Day 4: Career Throwback / #TBT
Day 5: Breakfast
Day 6: Calendar/Schedule/To-Do list
Day 7: Workspace
Day 8: Workday Fashion
Day 9: Social Networking
Day 10: Accomplished To-Do List
Day 11: Social Networking
Day 12: How You Relax
Day 13: Me Working
Day 14: Purse/Brief Case/Bag
Day 15: Client Project
Day 16: Lunch or Snack
Day 17: The Sun
Day 18: Client Project
Day 19: Favorite Tech
Day 20: Work on the Go
Day 21: Client Project
Day 22: What You're Reading
Day 23: Workspace
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Day 25: Animation
Day 26: Client Project
Day 27: Social Life
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Day 29: Home Life
Day 30: Selfie/Reflection

Your Invitation to the Queen's Jubilee - 7/26/16

Don't forget to book your session for our upcoming Queen for a Boudoir Day event!  You'll be given the royal treatment as you sip champagne and revel in the treasures found in our complementary gift bags.  Our talented ladies in waiting will ensure you sparkle like the queen's jewels!  So don't delay, book now before the crown is passed to someone else!

The entrance to your palace can be found here.  We humbly await your coronation.

A Midsummer's Boudoir Day: Session #2 - 7/10/16

I try to keep the process split between both black-and-white and color when editing a boudoir session, but some women are so vibrant that they just belong in living color. This luminous lady had her session perfectly styled and accessorized. She had put a lot of thought into every look, since she wanted images that both she and her husband would love for a lifetime.  I had the honor of photographing their wedding, and it's been amazing to watch her blossom into the vivid vision she is today. There's clearly no stopping her now.

A Midsummer's Boudoir Day Sneak Peek: Session 2 - 7/10/16

Prospective "Unicorn" clients often ask me for wardrobe ideas. One classic look can easily be obtained by borrowing your significant other's button down shirt. It never goes out of style, and he'll be sure to blush at the exceptional sexiness of your boudoir photos. This lovely lady provides the perfect example of the contrast between masculine clothing and feminine beauty that makes this particular style so appealing.

A Midsummer's Boudoir Day: Session #1 - 7/10/16

Sometimes, boudoir photography can be a rite of passage. This beauty is celebrating her new look without the past weighing her down.

Learn more about our next boudoir day here.

A (Midsummer's) Boudoir Day SNEAK PEEK - 7/12/16

This past Sunday's A Midsummer's Boudoir Day was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen, and inspired confidence in some very amazing women. There's a lot of editing ahead of me, so while I catch up on things here is the first "sneak peek" from the event. Keep checking back, there are more photos coming your way.


Would you like to have a boudoir shoot? Our next event is August 28. Find out more information here.

The Al Ringling Mansion - 7/1/16

This Month, The Singular Fortean Society was given the opportunity to explore the Al Ringling Mansion in Baraboo, Wisconsin. It was a gorgeous building with amazing stories and a lot of unique history. Read about it here, check it out for yourself if you are ever in Baraboo, and enjoy my crop of images from this trip!