Dreamy Boudoir In Marietta, Ohio
On April 6, 2022 by pinkcrush1112These are some notes from a recent boudoir session in our downtown Marietta, Ohio portrait studio. Hot Tomato is tucked in the third floor of an old bank building with quite the history and gorgeous light. Booking is handled via an in person consultation by our Client Concierge who will see to your every need
A Coven of Friends {Fall Witchy Session}
On October 16, 2020 by pinkcrush1112Hot Tomato Portraits has been planning a dark, witchy collaboration with our pals at local bad-girl salon Yahss Claws and Cuts for almost a year! We planned outfits, propping and mood – all leaning a bit to the wicked side. We knew we wanted fall colors – and I don’t like to “do it in
My Hot Tomato Why – Unlearning Mean Girl Culture
On January 22, 2020 by pinkcrush1112The photo above is me with my gals (minus Jesse Hyde), my crew, my Hot Tomato tribe at Sparkly Ladies Night 2019. You may not understand how remarkable this photo is without understanding where I come from. So let me give you my “why”. My high school years were a bit miserable. I had fallen
Body Love, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
On April 17, 2019 by pinkcrush1112This post is an old one I started but never shared on the blog. I need you all to know more about my why, what makes me tick and my path to being a woman that works to empower other women. xoxoxo Andi I ordered a couple of bikini’s from Forever21 Plus last week. I
The Invisible Woman
On March 8, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8It’s only a matter of time. I actually fear it. The day that I walk into a room and no one takes notice. I am a woman who doesn’t mind being looked at. I wear my emotions, ideals, convictions and intentions on my tattooed sleeves…and statement necklaces, ripped jeans, scarves, dangly earrings, big hats and
Default Beauty
On February 19, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8Being a person of less than advanced ability with all things technology, I had owned my Samsung Galaxy S6 for 8 months when I discovered the “beauty face” setting on my phone’s camera. Beauty Face is a sliding scale that one can use on the selfie setting. It activates by default (#8) if you use
Hot Tomato Pick of the Week!
On January 16, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8ALARM ALARM! Calling all current and aspiring GDHT’s! The Parkersburg Art Center is stepping a bit out of the box with this event and we all need to show our support so we keep more fun workshops coming! Stumped on what to get the lover that has it all?? Here is your answer! Heart. Shaped.
Come as You Are
On January 11, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8What if you could come just to the studio for your session… as you are? Sleep in that day. After a long shower, the kind where you just stand there in no particular hurry and let the water just run all over you. Drain the hot water tank until you are in a thick cloud
Fierce Mama Love
On January 9, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8Can they ALL be my favorite session? For serious. Look at these. This Mama knows how to rock a bump, now. Week 38 didn’t exactly look the same on me if memory serves. “Fierce” isn’t just a sexy buzz word I’m putting in here either, I’ve seen this mama bear with her THREE other
It’s a Fashion Takeover!
On January 9, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8Psst! Hey, you. Yea, you! Did you hear the latest dish with what’s going on at The Hot Tomato Studio this month? Ohhhh girlfriend, let me tell you. Have you ever wanted to have your very own personal wardrobe stylist but never thought you could afford something like that? Or HECK, like there would ever
