Boudoir : Mrs. J

It is always wonderful to find inspiration when you travel. We flew to Minneapolis, Minnesota to visit our family and friends in the Spring, and I had the opportunity photograph this beautiful woman. I've known her forever; since playgrounds and pre-school. After a decade of only Facebook to communicate, it was so nice to talk and catch up.

I love that even though we live in Israel, I am able to connect and re-connect to people through my passion of photography. Here are some of my favorites from our lovely afternoon together...

Boudoir : Yulia

From the beginning, I could see what a kind and beautiful woman I was about to have the pleasure of working with. Yulia is originally from Moscow, but in the recent years, she has decided to make a life for herself here in Israel. After speaking for just a little while, I learned that she works as a pole dancing instructor at a well known studio in Jerusalem. As I photographed her, it became evident how strongly passionate and talented Yulia is at what she does. The way that she is in touch with her body was inspiring, and the way she utilized her emotional and physical strength was something to simply admire. All of the elements in this boudoir session, from the hair and makeup by Sarah Zohar, to this gorgeous home in Beit Zayit and the quiet confidence that Yulia withheld, created results that I've fallen in love with...

Hair and Makeup by Sarah Zohar

Boudoir : Mushkie

This is a woman who wears her sense of self on her sleeve. A bartender, foodie, city girl who dyed her hair an awesome shade of gray and who's sarcasm is sure to make you laugh.

During Mushkie's boudoir session, her courage and self-confidence radiated throughout this beautiful home near Jerusalem. I can't tell you what an absolute pleasure it was to photograph someone who embraces their unique qualities and drops her inhibitions at the door...

Hair and Makeup by Sarah Zohar 

Boudoir : Siobhan

Though Siobhan is a New Yorker, from a young age she traveled all around the world with her parents. She developed a love for sailing, and today she could imagine herself on a house boat, with the wind in her hair and exciting adventures waiting around every corner. 

She made a trip to Israel years back and eventually got used to the idea of it being her home base as she continued to follow her traveling soul. Now she lives in a quaint house with personality, simplicity and any kind of delicious drink you could imagine. Siobhan completely impressed me with her bar tending skills, even before noon!

When Cassy and I drove that morning through her neighborhood near Tel Aviv for her boudoir session, the weather was so beautiful and the trees surrounding the area provided a lovely, calming energy. It was a lot of fun and a true honor to have had the experience of photographing Siobhan in her element. She is unbelievably gorgeous, and I loved how her unique personality came through harmoniously in the photographs...

Hair and Makeup by Cassy Avraham