Katie Refling: Nude, Boudoir & Portrait Photography Blog

La Dolce Vita: Luxe Boudoir Hotel Sessions Are Back and Sweeter Than Ever!

katierefling — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:08:05 +0000

It’s the fourth time around for the Luxe Boudoir Hotel Sessions and we’re stepping it up a notch – this time at the super exclusive Thompson Toronto. Tucked into the eclectic and artsy King West Village, this boutique hotel has sweeping views of the city accented by an ultra-sleek aesthetic. There are limited spots available on August 24, 25, or 26th, so book your shoot now to be photographed in one of the luxurious rooms. Dark hardwood floors, crisp white lines, funky furniture accents and floor to ceiling windows are just some of the reasons why this hotel offers such an amazing backdrop for a luxury boudoir photoshoot.

Featured in May Issue of Best Health Magazine – on stands now!

katierefling — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:18:31 +0000

Check out the latest issue of Best Health Magazine where my client Remi and I are featured in “Yay me!”, an article celebrating Nude and Boudoir photo shoots and why every woman should treat herself to one. If you’d like to read the text, click here!

In this special issue, noted as the “love your body issue”, all of the articles are centered around embracing your body and life; boudoir photography fits in perfectly.

My Boudoir Photography to be Featured in Article in Best Health Magazine, May Issue

katierefling — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:17:28 +0000

Boudoir Photography is getting much more exposure than it was a couple of years ago! Myself and a couple favourite clients of mine were recently interviewed for an upcoming article in the May issue of Best Health Magazine! Will post the article when it’s released.

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/

Win an $800 Photo Shoot Grand Prize!

katierefling — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:23:50 +0000

Want to win a photo shoot with me? I’ve teamed up with one of the largest retailers of Plus Size lingerie in Canada and they are running a contest on what it’s like to be sexy and plus size. Write approximately 100 words about your feelings on self esteem as a plus size woman for a chance to win an $800 grand prize that includes: Professional Makeup and Hair Styling, One Hour Photo Shoot, 10 Fully Retouched Photos in High-Res on a disc, 10 5X7 Fine Art prints and FranBlass plus size lingerie of your choice. Hurry, the contest ends Valentine’s Day!

Click here for full details! Plus Size Boudoir Contest

Serenity

katierefling — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:41:13 +0000

Nothing much beckons me and my camera out of the studio this time of year, but in the summertime it’s a different story. Here are some photographs for all of us missing the lazy days of summer this January.

Light in December

katierefling — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:31:47 +0000

It’s always an adjustment dealing with the light changes in studio come fall and winter, but there are some days that are perfect. Here are some photos from one of those days…

Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late!

katierefling — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:21:30 +0000

Photo Shoot Highlights

katierefling — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:37:30 +0000

Bravery Facing a Double Mastectomy

katierefling — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:48:04 +0000

Recently, a client of mine emailed me about a close relative who had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She wanted to know if I would take her photos before she went in for a double mastectomy that was scheduled only a few days away. We weren’t sure that she would be up to such an emotional experience having just been diagnosed, let alone only days away from going into such a life-changing surgery, but she decided to go forward with the photo shoot.

I will never forget meeting her. She is by far one of the most courageous women I have met and it was an honour to be able to document this journey she was now on. During the shoot there was an overwhelming intensity about her; she embodied such grace and resilience that every photograph I took seemed to capture the very essence of her strength.

She has requested to remain anonymous, but I wanted to take this opportunity to share part of her story with you all in hopes it will inspire something within you.

Sometimes Daring to Keep it On is Sexier Than Taking it Off!

katierefling — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:12:42 +0000

I’ve had a lot of photo shoots recently where women are rocking the “Rule of Two Thirds” (where showing skin on only 1/3 of your body is considered the ultimate in sexy). This photo shoot from October’s SoHo sessions was a bridge between boudoir and fashion, and creates some mystery by leaving a lot to the imagination.