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Rihanna Style Vogue Maternity Photoshoot in Scottsdale, AZ

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Rihanna’s Maternity Photoshoot Shakes Scottsdale

The recent maternity photos for Rihanna in her latest Vogue cover were shot by Annie Lebovitz and came out amazing. Based out of Scottsdale, AZ, photographer Luela Kaba commented on the beautiful photos with Rihanna’s baby belly as the focus, “The Vogue maternity photos will be iconic for years to come and a great memory for Rihanna amongst her many accomplishments.”
When asked how an everyday person can have a photoshoot similar to a Vogue maternity shoot Luela replied, “I started in photography with my own style of boudoir and still love that style. It has helped me to have found an amazing place in maternity photos and bringing a chic Vogue element for women’s biggest moments.”
Often times women purchase a boudoir set and then come to Luela for maternity photos, newborn photos, and family photos.
“Having 2 little ones of my own has helped me manage family shoots better than I could have imagined and it gives me that extra special touch and understanding for maternity shoots. I know how important and delicate the moment is for these women and I love to wow them with the photos during this time in their life.”

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luela photography maternity photoshoot phoenix arizona boudoir father rihanna
luela photography maternity photoshoot phoenix arizona boudoir father rihanna
luela photography maternity photoshoot phoenix arizona boudoir father rihanna

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April 13, 2022
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Post-Pregnancy Body Confidence

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Accepting the Beauty of Your New Body

 

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Somehow, women are capable of growing a whole new human being and manage to keep it safe at the same time. We, women, celebrate the arrival of a new life to a family and we praise the opportunity to undergo such a journey. Why is it then, that we cherish and admire all aspects of welcoming a child besides the female body. 

Almost every mother has experienced a change in body shape or complexion since pregnancy. Because of this, it’s become a standard topic of conversation to depreciate oneself of their worthiness, and solely based on a post-pregnancy body. Luela Kaba and her team utilize maternity and motherhood photography to give women a chance to feel completely empowered. There’s a certain strength that comes from women and women only where they have to muster the ability to push a whole person from their bodies. With that being said, it’s a talent that cannot go unnoticed.

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Luela Kaba’s maternity photography is meant to be an outlet for women of all shapes and sizes. We do our absolute best to create a safe space where women feel as though they can show up as their truest selves. This includes their stretch marks, C-section scars, loose skin, and everything else. Book a maternity or motherhood photoshoot today and feel the beauty all women should be praised for.

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May 29, 2021
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A Brief Guide to A Successful Pregnancy

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Relaxation & Self Care During Pregnancy

 

Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is the best way a woman can start her journey through motherhood. Self-care during maternity increases the chance of a healthy baby, a healthy home, and even a healthy relationship with your significant other. This can be done through daily check-ins or a set-in-stone routine. Nonetheless, maternity care is essential throughout the nine months of pregnancy.

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When it comes to self-care, your partner or spouse has a huge role in a mother’s wellbeing. Keeping up with vitamins, meals, medications, exercise, cravings and much more may seem like a lot but with proper planning and organization, it will soon become second nature. Once you get used to the routines and the cravings, make sure you’re ready for any surprises. As we all know, pregnancy is the reasoning behind lots of unplanned late-night trips to the convenience store; a task that tends to fall on a very non-pregnant partner. But the trips are made anyways; why, because we care.

All of this aside, it’s important to remember that a mother and their partner are a team. While each could do their job on their own, it’s much better together. While this may not always be the case, a woman should never have to feel alone in pregnancy. So while the world is turning ridiculously fast and your belly is growing at an ungodly rate, know that everything will turn out just as it should. While you’re at it, we think it’s a stellar idea to book a maternity photoshoot with Luela Kaba. You never know, it might just lift your spirits.

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May 28, 2021
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New Locations, New Clients, Keep Em’ Coming!

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Luela Kaba Location Update

As you all know, we’re here to provide you all a Luela Kaba update to keep you informed on some fun news. As Luela Kaba’s maternity photography has continued to grow, we are excited to announce some new locations that our services will be available! The Luela Kaba family has grown to Arizona, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, California, and Utah. That means five times the clients, five times the photography, and five times the family. 

Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Luela Kaba Photography has grown to become a generously known photography company serving many women as the stepping stone to revealing their highest self. Since then, we’ve grown to spread our experiences with various cities and moms; making the Luela Kaba photography family the biggest it’s ever been yet. With that being said, the Luela Kaba team is thoroughly excited to take on this new chapter. Keep up with our next moves through Luela Kaba’s Instagram as well as her blogs! In the meantime, waste no time and book a glamorous photoshoot by Luela Kaba.

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Thanks again to all of our loyal clients for the endless love and support. Because of you all, we’re grateful to be able to share our services to even more moms and spread the word on self-love and utmost confidence.

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May 17, 2021
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Rydel Lynch On Her Navigation Through Motherhood

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Rydel Lynch Has Some Advice For Mothers… And We’re Listening!

Singer and recently proclaimed mother, Rydel Lynch, has kept us all on the tip of our toes as she brought us along her journey through pregnancy. Finally, she’s shown us her adorable baby boy! Not only has motherhood been a new concept for the star but she’s managed to learn a thing or two that could definitely help other new moms – and soon-to-be mom’s as well! Word on the street is that if you give your newborn a breastfeeding schedule from the get-go, there will be much less mid-day snacking from the baby as well as a decent decrease in sleepless nights. This immediate schedule teaches the baby’s body when to be hungry rather than feeding on breast milk whenever they want to. This concept seems revolutionary, other moms should test this out and tell us what response they get! Better yet, if you’ve used this tactic on your child when they were young, let us know so we can get another word for it. Implementing this at such a young age seems genius and well-thought-out. This encourages structure at such a young and impressionable age, and that’s what matters most. Rydel continues to share her insight on motherhood and how she’s finding her way about it on her various social media: Instagram, Tiktok, etc. You can also follow this beautiful new family through her four brothers, mother, father, and extended cousins.

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To the new baby boy and his loving family, welcome! Luela Kaba and her team wish you all the best as you embark on the loving yet chaotic chapter of your life called parenthood! Follow Luela Kaba for more insight on motherhood, maternity, and family.

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May 9, 2021
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Let’s Talk Gender Reveals

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Gender Reveals:
Are You a Minimalist or an Extremist?

Working with aspiring parents, we admire the opportunity to watch a family grow right before our eyes. Between Luela Kaba’s family, motherhood, and maternity photoshoots, it’s bittersweet to watch a client go on to live a beautiful life with their new family! However, Luela Kaba and her creative team are one big family; and our clients are our extended family. With that being said, revealing the gender of a bun in the oven is one of the biggest moments of soon-to-be parents! So here are some ideas as far as how creative you can get.

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When it comes to gender reveals, it can go two ways, (1) a minimal gathering with close family or (2) a grand kickoff with the whole crew! But in this case, let’s start with the first.

Minimal, Small, Meaningful:

For a small gathering with family only 10 people are really necessary. This makes room for easy flowing conversation, lots of photo opportunities, and isn’t too difficult to cater to. You could reveal the gender by doing any of the following:

  • Cut a cake! The filling of the center would be the color designated to each gender.
  • Pop a balloon! There could be confetti with the designated color within it.
  • Set a smoke bomb! Have a friend who has previous knowledge of the gender decorate the smoke bomb so that there are no spoilers.

Grand, Plentiful, Dramatic:

Having a huge party for this kind of announcement seems like loads of fun! So many loved ones would be there to celebrate, mingle, and welcome your parenthood with open arms. Lots of candids would be taken and that would be the perfect opportunity to tell your little one “That’s your third cousin! That’s your fifth auntie!” and so so so much more. The atmosphere would be through the roof and as parents-to-be, you would be surrounded by endless support and love. You could reveal the gender by doing any of the following:

  • Fireworks! As the sun goes down, this would be a perfect opportunity to see some beautiful visuals while finding out the gender of your baby.
  • Team games! Have the guests split up into teams and engage in an activity that would reveal the gender of the baby.
  • Pinata! Use a huge pinata and have that release party confetti in the color designated to each color.

Hopefully, this helped open up a whole new world. If not for the memories, do it for the amazing photography that could come from it! Don’t forget to book Luela Kaba for maternity, motherhood, family, or boudoir photography.

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April 29, 2021
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Analyzing Our Favorite Shoots II

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Our Fav Shoots and How We Do Them: Part Two

If there’s anything we’ve learned from our past shoots, there are lots to cover with each client. Even more so since there’s no chance of getting the same personality twice! (A quality we admire, might I add.) Let’s look at our next shoot and analyze the ins and outs of our beautiful mother and her stylistic wants & needs. As usual, we will be looking at fabrics, tones, and our model. Let’s dive in. 

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  • Fabrics. Fabrics, whether noticeable or not, is the first thing a viewer notices when looking at model photography. With this particular client, it’s clear that they were leaning especially towards a sheer and sexy look. To do this, we wanted to implement a see-through fabric with beautiful rhinestones. This matched the rest of the photo beautifully, keeping up with the connection with the backdrop and the mother’s makeup.
  • Tone. Notice the color palette of the backdrop and how it compliments the fabrics used in this shoot. This enhances the communication between the various elements of this maternity photo shoot. Everything seems to keep a nice monotone aesthetic. Making for a glamorous but clean look. 
  • Our beautiful mother. As mentioned before, there is an evident flow between all 3 elements, and fulfilling this flow, is our model. As you can see her beauty make-up matches the nude and shimmery feel. This completes the connection thus creating a stunning photoshoot. 

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April 19, 2021
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Maternity Photoshoots: What to Consider

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Things To Consider When Doing A Maternity Shoot

When joining in on a maternity shoot, there’s lots to take into consideration. The photographer, the outfits, the makeup, the prices, and much much more. With that being said, preparation is the best thing a person can do to ensure feeling content and satisfied with their experience. As always, we preach communication and transparency between clients and ourselves, to be able to provide to you the absolute best service. With that being said, let’s get into a few things that any person who is looking into a maternity photoshoot should look into. 

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For starters, the very first step to engaging into a maternity photoshoot is finding your photographer. This is usually done through a recommendation or online research. Make sure to look at customer reviews to get a thorough analysis. There, you’ll find a given community of mothers that know what experiences they’ve enjoyed and what experiences they haven’t. Next, it’s good to have an idea of what kind of photoshoot you want. Are you looking for something glamorous? Something subtle? Something dark and sexy? All of them would look amazing! Once you’ve found your photographer and aesthetic, it’s important to make sure you’re on the same page when it comes to pricing. Communication is key! Once you’ve gotten past these minor checklist “must-do’s” you’ll be set and ready to go.

Like what you see up there? Attention to detail is the best thing a customer could ask for. Maternity photography is an art form that requires a characteristic that you cannot teach: knowing your audience. Luela Kaba and her team makes every photoshoot seem like a personal experience.

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April 15, 2021
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Looking for a Boudoir Photographer? Let Us Help

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What to Look For In Your Boudoir Photographer

Boudoir photography has been an art style recognized by many women across the world. Its flattering imagery is commonly seen as a confident way to show off your body, and with Luela Kaba and her creative team, it’s very easy to be drawn into it. When embarking on a boudoir photoshoot, there’s lots to consider before diving straight into the deep end. We’re here to help you out!

Before doing a boudoir photoshoot, you have to find a photographer, of course. Before doing so, it’s important to do your research. What are some things to look for? First off, always look at customer reviews. Make sure that every customer can report a warm and welcoming experience along with positive feedback. Beyond that, a woman’s safety is the utmost priority, with that being said, make sure you pick a photographer that has your complete trust; especially since you would be engaging in an intimate environment. Think of it this way, get yourself a boudoir photographer that you’d recommend to your friend. Like yourself, make sure your photographer puts your wants and needs first. An increase in client communication would make for a better trusted photographer and a more enjoyable photoshoot. 

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Above all, find yourself a photographer that you click with personality-wise! You want to have a good time on set, right? What better way to do that than with a friend. Your photographer should embody comfort and prioritize you! Not to mention affordable rates as well as easy-to-understand expectations. Recognizing these qualities is vital to be confident in your decision to pull the trigger on your chosen boudoir photographer.

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April 4, 2021
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Client Customs and Why We Do Them

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Fabrics, Backgrounds, and Tones:

Why does it Matter?

When it comes to photography, Luela Kaba keeps a keen eye on what a perfect portrait must look like. Finding and keeping harmony between fabrics, backgrounds, and tones is the secret to pleasing the viewer. Keeping a clear, flowing connection throughout the photo makes for a complete and satisfying photo, leaving the photographer, the model, and anyone who sees it on a very happy note. Throughout a maternity photoshoot, it’s important to establish a continuous aesthetic throughout the session. This is when we acknowledge and implement the preferred style of the model, or in most cases, the mother. While encompassing effortless beauty, maternity photographer Luela Kaba praises the method of communication. We choose our models’ fabrics, backgrounds, and tones based on what they’ve expressed to us and what vibe we pick up.

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Based on our analysis and rundown with our model, we then come to a conclusion about which types of fabrics we will use, what colors they will be. All of this and more begs us to ask the question “What do we want the audience to feel?”. Depending on the answer, we pick between flowy fabrics or still fabrics and covering fabrics or revealing fabrics. Once we’ve gotten there, next up is the color. What tone do we want to set. Are we looking for a dark and mysterious tone? Let’s put our model in dark eyeshadow, dark lipstick, and maroon flowy fabrics.  Looking for a light and airy tone? Let’s put our model in a natural look, paired with nude lipstick and white minimal fabrics. 

Why does it matter? Our clients satisfaction is very important to us. Covering maternity photoshoots, motherhood photoshoots, family photoshoots and boudoir photoshoots, it’s important to know the wants and needs of every client, and down to a personal level too. Book Luela Kaba for your next session, and let us get your custom fabrics, backgrounds, and tones.

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April 2, 2021
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