As a boudoir photographer, I am intimately familiar with the power of a photograph to capture more than just an image - it captures a story, a feeling, a moment in time. This is especially true for family photos. However, I've observed a concerning trend...
So, I randomly logged into my Facebook today and the first thing I saw was a post in this awesome women's business group I'm in called The Moxie Entrepenuer, led by the incredible Bronwyn Martin of Brand Moxie. It was asking us to step out...
I am blessed with an incredibly loving, supportive, strong & encouraging husband. Just 3 weeks ago I left town for a week in Vegas for WPPI. He stayed home and held down the fort -- with no complaints at all. A few months ago I...
I got home a few days ago from my week long trip to Vegas for the annual WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) convention. I'm still reeling and so overwhelmed by one specific workshop I signed up for. I wasn't even planning on taking...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge WARNING: This is emotional. Today is Day Six of Alex Beadon's "Feel Good Blogging Challenge". She asked us to write a vulnerable story about ourselves...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge . Day Five of Alex Beadon’s “Feel Good Blogging Challenge” . I absolutely LOVE this video created by The Department of Peace. Please watch: http://vimeo.com/108810601 How inspiring was that? Written by the fabulous Miss Lesley Gore a mere 50 years ago, and it still really rings true! Please, ladies: Remember to...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge Day Four of Alex Beadon's "Feel Good Blogging Challenge" asked me to post 10 things about me most people don't know! Here we go: Uno I am an avid nail polish collector although I very rarely paint my own nails. (...
I'd love to share some awesome info I've learned over the years on posing. I have a few MUST SEE videos by one of my favorite photographers, Peter Hurley. I'll also show you an example of bad and good posing of myself. Let's get started! The...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge Why do I do what I do? I am passionate about women. Plain and simple. I want women to feel beautiful and loved and worthy. In high school I took some photography classes. I learned my way around a dark room & how to develop my own...
#FeelGoodBloggingChallenge So, I have to decided to join Alex Beadon's 7 day "Feel Good Blogging Challenge"! Check out what this is all about by CLICKING HERE. This is Day One. Here we go! 1. Who are you? Hello there! I am Elizabeth Zimmerman, your friendly neighborhood boudoir photographer! ;) Photo...
Last month, my whole family took a trip up to my birthplace -- Saginaw, Michigan -- for a whopping 12 days!! We had been planning this trip for months & months! To prepare for it, my hubby and I even brought our 3 year old,...
Photographer + HMUA :: Michelle Rodriguez So, I wasn't even planning on writing my blog post about MY boudoir session yet. I think I have been putting it off actually...