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
Marietta Ohio Portrait Session
On October 4, 2017 by pinkcrush1112Sometimes the most interesting women walk into my world and my Marietta, Ohio boudoir studio. This session was one of those days. This was less of a boudoir session and more of a personal branding session or as we like to call it – A Black Label Session. Early this Spring we invited several local
Dirty Thirties HANDLED
On March 9, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8“Stella, I’m 37. What a completely lame age to be.” I said out loud to my golden retriever this morning as I slurped shrimp-flavored ramen for breakfast at 11:15am.
I stayed up really late last night migrating images from my personal Instagram with the business name to a business Instagram with the business name per the instruction of my cousin slash best friend slash marketing consultant, Rachel Hyde. She thinks my personal life is too tied up in the business and it’s difficult for first-time clients to navigate the social media platforms. She’s right.
So, to completely defy all reason, I have decided to use this particular platform to … tell a completely hypothetical story about something that could happen to anyone (it’s totally about me.)
A stand-out, sure fire way to tell that you’re plummeting into the depths of mid-life crisis is looking in the mirror to find that the head of hair that frames your face is grey. NOT the natural kind that you get from living a pure and decent life but a grey that started out grey but was covered up with brown followed by a more striking black, stripped down to a ginger color, tortured into an ashish blond, covered in royal purple, faded to a yellowish lavender, bleached of all remaining dignity and strength, tapped, foiled and woven into a frenzy, coaxed back into a periwinkle color and finally DYED grey for the low, low price of roughly $1,300. THAT is when you re-evaluate your beauty standards. And your life.
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
The Book of Love
On January 4, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8A little black book will have a BIG impact. Hot Tomato loves to tell a story with images. Flip through this fiery selection and see if you can guess the plot twist! Fill out our Contact Form and we will get you booked right away.
Second Annual Men’s Night
On December 5, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8THE DEAL-12/6/16 5-8pm only: Hot Tomato dollar amount gift certificates up to $500 Big Spender Special- Free Big O session ($395 value) with package purchase of $1299 or more. TO DO: My next 48 hours are not too shabby, folks. Pack sun dresses, bikinis and passport into a carry-on Shop for top shelf
Hooch, Gams and Giggle Water
On November 27, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8A guide to Speakeasy Sparkle Party Night We are ONE WEEK away, Ladies! So, this is for my last minute gals. We carry a torch for you too. Worry not 😉 First things first. Before they are all gone, get your ticket already! What do I wear??– No time to order? No problem! Loose fitting
Vines: What Would a Plant Do?
On November 7, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8My mother always grew Morning Glories around my childhood home. In my fast paced childhood, I can remember thinking “When I’m older and have nothing else to do, I’m gonna sit and watch those vines reach out and grab the next link in the fence.” How do they know where to go? Do they look
A 300 Hour Day
On November 3, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8“Stay Tuned” was how I ended my last post. The next day my sister overdosed on heroin.
Mom held her as she seized in the ER. Dad paced the hall with his hand fixed over his mouth. I made phone calls. Our work, political agenda, domestic duties, holiday preparations, social obligations and personal priorities were checked at the hospital doors.
Andi is professional and easy to work with, she brings out the best in everyone and makes absolute magic happen 😊
