Fantasy Photo Shoot

Recently I did a photo shoot with two very talented and amazing women Daphne Weld Nichols and Diane Dalpe, and let me just say WOW!  It was so much more than I expected…. Yes, I had been feeling in a bit of a rut, and yes the thought of turning 50 and not feeling good in the skin I’m in, did motivate me to Google glamor photography – and what came up? ”Fantasy Photography by Daphne – specializing in boudoir photography, glamor photography, portrait photography, intimate glamor photography, and sensual boudoir photography.” I was intrigued to say the least and they were only a  few towns away, so I called.  I was able to get an appointment for a consult fairly quickly and honestly, I felt a true connection with both of these women as soon as I met them. I knew this was just what I needed for my body, mind and spirit – I set the appointment right then and there, which…  just happened to be on my 1/4 birthday 11/11/11 – bizarre right?

The day of the photo shoot …. I had all my outfits together, some sexy, some elegant, some athletic and off I  went.  I arrived at 10 am and was greeted by two women who did my hair and make-up, and let me just say they did an AMAZING job – I still looked like me, but a version of me that was the best me I could possibly be. While this was going on Diane brought down some lovely snacks and went through all my outfits and laid them out for me…. I could see the wheels turning in her head as far as what we could do for the shoot - At this point I was getting really excited. My hair and make-up were done around 11 am and then Miss Daphne strolled in with her camera – ready to rock and roll….

I have had “Glamor shots” done before, the first one is me at 32 and the second with my beautiful daughter Chrystal (then 13) and me 37 – which I love,  plus it was a fun and bonding thing do with her. Of course the work I had done by Fantasy was a completely different and exciting experience.

 

  

During the shoot itself I was completely relaxed, ya me – the uptight northern chick. They told me what to put on, where to look, how to pose, put my arms, my legs, moved my hair around – they new  exactly how to make me look my absolute best - really – I had no idea I could look like this… whoot woo!!

 Ladies!! If you ever want to do something for your man, or more importantly for yourself, call these two kind, caring, compassionate, uniquely fabulous woman – you will not regret it – and what guy wouldn’t want a sexy photo of his wife or girlfriend for a Holiday, Birthday or Anniversary gift.

Information about Miss Daphne and Miss Diane below…. Oh, and they will travel to you and DO have people fly in from all over the world for their shoots. For their out of town guests they have a beautiful home / shoot location in Arlington, MA with a full kitchen and bath, a deck off the back looking over a quaint back yard with a little pond and lovely gardens, which Miss Daphne is especially proud of.  The whole space is pure fantasy.

Love you ladies!! Thank you so much for a perfect day!

P.S. If you do decided to treat yourself to this wonderfully freeing experience, don’t forget to tell them LeeAnne sent you ;-

P.S.S – Almost forgot to thank my fabulous hubby who kicked my butt into shape. Yes, he is a personal trainer and one of the best out there  – check him out at Mark One Fitness. Oh and people, his bootcamp does rock!

Daphne Weld Nichols

Daphne Weld Nichols, a Bostonian, was building her photography career while attending college majoring in Art History. Daphne has been a professional photographer, specializing in fantasy and glamour photography, for over 25 years. It was at the urging of her mentor, Roydon Burke, that she began entering photography contests, winning one award after another worldwide.

While most teenage girls aspired to attain the glamour looks portrayed by movie stars and models, Daphne, who had been approached for a modeling career herself, opted against being in front of the camera. Instead, she spent her time perfecting her craft of creating the same spectacular images of women she had seen splashed throughout beauty magazines. Daphne works from the soul, and has the intuitive ability to transform the average woman into a visual affirmation of her hearts desire.

After mastering the technical aspects of photography, Daphne filled her studio with dozens of lights, reflectors,, and other assorted photography paraphernalia which is used by most professional photographers. However, during one particular photo shoot, Daphne realized she could not even see her subject through all the blinding artificial lighting and sterile equipment. It was then she realized that props and mechanical apparatus only served to obstruct the inner beauty and image of her subject. The equipment somehow blocked and became a barrier to the quality of the final photographs.

Only after succumbing to this realization about the stereotypical setting was Daphne able to shed her prior misconceptions. She was finally free to create the breath-taking, spectacular trademark photographs she has become known for. By using natural northern light, Daphne was able to develop the same flattering style used by the great master painters, before the invention of electricity. Without the confines of the excessive lighting equipment, Daphne could more intimately capture the essence and beauty of her clients. Walls literally came down. There was just the camera, the client and the photographer.

During this inner awareness period of her life, Daphne came across an interesting article in Cosmopolitan Magazine, which told how a particular playboy playmate of the month captured the eye of a Hollywood producer, who in turn sent for the centerfold model to audition for a part in his latest film. When the centerfold model arrived for the appointment, the producer did not even recognize her, stating that the woman in his office did not bare the slightest resemblance to the perfect fantasy girl he had seen in the magazine.

“In that moment, when I read that article, I said to myself, men are truly duped,” Daphne surmised. It was then that she felt she received her calling. “I wanted to be the equalizer for the average woman who doesn’t have all the beauty enhancement techniques, products, services and artists that help manufacture the unattainable, unrealistic, images that men see in the magazines.”

From that moment on, the studio evolved into a place where women receive what they need to safely express their sensuality and convey it via a photograph.

Daphne is a member of the New England Professional Photographers Association, Professional Photographers of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographers of America. Daphne regularly attends the New England institute of Professional Photographers, as well as many other training institutes throughout the world.

Daphne has a lifelong interest in Spirituality, Energy Healing, Card Reading, Reiki, Astrology and Numerology and continues to learn and utilize these teachings in her photography sessions. She has practiced Buddhism since 1976. By simplifying her understanding of METAPHYSICS , Daphne and her partner Diane created “TELL A FORTUNE”™, a patented system of card reading for the novice. It sold out on the Home Shopping Club and is available at www.tellafortune.com/fortune.html They also created a “Do-It-Yourself” Feng-Shui Kit™ also available at: www.tellafortune.com/feng.html

Daphne is a member of the Professional Photographer’s Association,  the New England Institute of Professional Photographers,the Professional Photographer’s Association of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England. She is listed in Who’s Who of American Photographers, Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who of American Inventors. Daphne is also a certified hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Shamballa Reiki Master, and a professional Astrologer and Feng Shui practitioner.

Partnership with Diane Dalpe

In 1981, after opening a photography studio on Boston’s fashionable Newbury Street, Daphne began a partnership with Diane Dalpe. Diane’s credentials include an MBA, a Real Estate broker’s license and years of corporate experience in Research and Development and Mergers and Acquisitions. When the two met, Diane was on the verge of leaving her lucrative corporate job to pursue her own entrepreneurial ambitions by opening a travel agency. When the seller of the travel agency withdrew the sale, Daphne, asked Diane if she would like to join her in expanding her photography business by adding a gallery.

SYNERGISM PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY was born. It featured famous photographers including Josef Karsh and Ansel Adams. The gallery’s monthly exhibits drew hundreds of art enthusiasts. A year later Daphne and Diane branched out and purchased a B&B/photography studio in Ogunquit, Maine. That is where Daphne’s all time favorite session took place, with comedian/actor Paul Lynde.

Clients arrived from all over to take time to relax at this seaside resort and have their photos taken. Daphne’s daughter Kimberlie and Diane’s sister Cynthia put in many hours of loving help and support, from the kitchen to the studio to making beds.

Currently, Daphne and Diane are working on several new projects including an entrepreneurial venture with a group of like-minded individuals to create a Holistic Healing Retreat/Spa (in a warm climate).

Daphne and Diane have appeared on the Good Day Show, People Are Talking, Evening Magazine, CNN, Fox, Good Morning America and other ABC, CBS and NBC programs. Also they have appeared on Discovery Channel and A&E. They have been featured in numerous articles in newspapers and magazines and have been guests on Radio, They have hosted a New Age Cable Program “Living Unlimited” for over 13 years.
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Of Interest…

In 1987, when Daphne and Diane had their studio on fashionable Newbury Street they were asked by the Boston TV show- NEW ENGLAND AFTERNOON – to host a contest to find a local woman to be the cover girl for COSMOPOLITAN Magazine.

Our studio was swamped by hundreds of eager women, all ages and sizes. Joan Q. Eastman was the CO-host of the popular talk show along with the Fox Networks’ the “Factor” host, Bill O’Reilly.

Daphne remembers – Bill O’ Reilly opened the show by giving away the whole surprise and telling the audience that Joan Q. Eastman, his CO-host, was going to be on the cover of COSMOPOLITAN Magazine. It was a mock up cover made by the TV station’s graphic art studio. But the photograph was meant to be the climax of the show. Good old Bill O’Reilly couldn’t wait though, as soon as the camera was on, he gave it away. Joan Q. Eastman handled herself like a gracious lady, not saying a word (except for the look of shock and disappointment on her face that I will never forget).

Our Fantasy Photography by Daphne studio is located in Arlington, MA, just outside Boston. Please call today for a complimentary consultation, to order a gift certificate, or to set up an appointment: 781-641-2100  toll free: 1-800-836-7077

Fantasy Photography by Daphne
Arlington, Massachusetts
Naples, Florida
Phone: 781-641-2100
Toll Free:   1-800-836-7077

Email: DaphneWN@AOL.COM

Daphne and her staff at Fantasy Photography express sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our clients for allowing us to exhibit their photographs on our Web site.

Visitors to our site have expressed how helpful it is to see the possibilities available for their session and find the before and after images especially helpful and encouraging.

Web site copyright © 2006 Fantasy Photography
All Photographs Copyright © 2006 Daphne Weld Nichols