| the most beautiful boudoir…. | 01.6.12 |
some people, some images, some moments transcend beauty….
this series of boudoir are the most intimate & special images i have ever made…
my lovely friend  is a stunning woman….graceful…kind…at ease with herself….
inside & out…she has long lovely limbs & beautiful hands….
there is a sweetness that lingers everywhere she is….
she lounges & crosses her legs with ease….toned by running & life….
the beautiful lingerie and yet not as beautiful…
as what lay beneath the surface…..
life & love & inspiration & motherhood & intimacy & laughter
the sweet underneath
in honor of women everywhere…xoxo
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if you want to follow HOLLYE’S story you can
read her beautiful blog THE SILVER PENÂ or catch
up with her on THE HUFFINGTON POST….xoxo
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January 4th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Truly gorgeous!! I can sense pure happiness exuding from these images.
January 4th, 2011 at 12:34 am
I think this is the most emotional I’ve ever gotten over a blogpost and I’m gotten pretty emotional over some blogs. Just, simply, the most impacting boudoir I’ve ever seen. Stunning.
January 4th, 2011 at 12:53 am
Gorgeous, Elizabeth – stunning, joyful, and touching.
January 4th, 2011 at 2:39 am
I come here all the time because your work is so inspiring.
But this shoot inspired me to comment.
Beautiful on so many levels…
January 4th, 2011 at 7:15 am
Beautifully Powerful …….
January 4th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Such a lovely way to celebrate her victory and share a glimpse of her story without ever uttering a word. fearless and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
January 4th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Absolutely perfect. Great storytelling. xox
January 4th, 2011 at 8:20 am
i agree … truly a beautiful story. my only .02 … i wish the last picture would have been the first … i’m not sure why but the last picture doesn’t feel like the end of the story, but really the beginning … truly beautiful. thank you for sharing all that you do … your work moves me to tears … happy tears
January 4th, 2011 at 8:39 am
love, when pictures make me cry.. beautiful.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:04 am
wow…so inspiring. and beautiful.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Hollye, you are truly an inspiration to us all….you’re so beautiful inside and out….gorgeous images elizabeth…xoxo
January 4th, 2011 at 9:20 am
This is so beautiful and amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your friend Hollye’s story with us.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:40 am
beautiful hollye. totally gave me the chills.
January 4th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Not wanting to sound all sappy and ish but thank you for doing this…. I know your friend felt really really good after this… PS even with less she’s still fine!
January 4th, 2011 at 10:09 am
What a beautiful lady your friend is, Elizabeth! Thanks so much for sharing these photos as they are a true inspiration for every women!!! Your work is breathtaking as always!
@ Hollye: Thank you so much for sharing these pics with us. Every photo shows how beautiful you are, inside out. I wish you all the best for recovering fast and don`t forget to smile everyday
January 4th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Frozen. What a beautiful post.
January 4th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Holly’s inner beauty shines through. Beautiful
January 4th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Oh, how I love beautiful, strong, wonderful women supporting other beautiful, strong, wonderful women! Simply….Beautiful!!!
January 4th, 2011 at 10:48 am
This is so stunning. I don’t have enough words to thank you for sharing.
January 4th, 2011 at 11:06 am
Oh my goodness! such great work and truly beautiful images … love the “surprise” at the end! Well done!!
Gena
January 4th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Elizabeth, I don’t know how you do it. You find the most beautiful and simple ways to capture ones beauty. You really have a gift and are such an inspiration. This is by far one of my favorite posts, its stunning.
January 4th, 2011 at 11:34 am
simply amazing!
January 4th, 2011 at 11:35 am
completely amazing.
we are blessed by her radiant beauty
January 4th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Incredibly moving and beautiful! Your right, your friend Hollye is a stunning person!
January 4th, 2011 at 11:44 am
So powerful & touching!
January 4th, 2011 at 11:45 am
I have no words to describe how beautiful and inspirational these photos are, Holly you are a BEAUTY!
January 4th, 2011 at 11:51 am
breath taking. Thank you for the reminder to stay strong and beautiful no matter what life throws your way.
January 4th, 2011 at 11:57 am
what an amazing story…didn’t even need to read your beautiful words (but of course I did and will check out her blog!!)…images say it all…stunning. Thanks for inspiring me.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
WOW!! Absolutely stunning!! she is so inspirational
January 4th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Beautiful. Sending happy healing thoughts to Holly.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
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January 4th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
So truly beautiful. What amazing photos.
I do love how you showed all of the photos before really telling Hollye’s story.
January 4th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Wow! What an amazing story! Killer images too!
January 4th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
These were beautiful and breathtaking!
January 4th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Hollye you are beautiful and courageous and inspiring and I am left with tears of joy at your spirit and outlook on life. You have set the bar very high – and your beautiful little girl must be so proud. And Elizabeth you never cease to make my heart beat a little faster. Bravo. xo
January 4th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Took my breath away. Achingly beautiful.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Wow I got goosebumps when I saw the last picture. Beautiful story
January 4th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Beautiful.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Such a beautiful woman & beautiful post! This story touched my heart in so many ways. Thanks for sharing.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
she is gorgeous!
January 4th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
You, dear Elizabeth, have captured the essence of our beautiful friend in the most amazing way. Thank you for taking these pictures of Hol and sharing with your readers the power and perfection of that wonderful, wonderful woman. I am in awe of your gift.
January 4th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
What a beautiful story! And such a great lady in your pictures! All the best for your recorvery, Hollye
January 5th, 2011 at 1:17 am
Breathtaking. Beautiful. Her smile is amazing and I love the ‘invented leg hugs’
Love and light to Hollye.
January 5th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Holy crap, that was completely unexpected and now I’m bawling… I don’t know why that got to me the way it did, but it SURE did. Absolutely amazing. Hollye is one of those women that you want to keep staring at, there is something very inviting about her beauty, a natural for sure. You did her justice. Beautiful in every way.
January 5th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Elizabeth, I have followed your work through Maili and I am always admiring your talent behind the lens. These pictures of Hollye are truly breathtaking and have brought me to tears. You both show courageous strength.
January 5th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
as someone who has had two of the most important people in of my life touched by cancer i can relate to your sweet admiration for your friend. i wish the best for her and her fight, may her battle be swift and kind.
January 5th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
WOW!! What a touching post! This post really hit home for me since my mom is a 8 yr survivor of breast cancer and has been in the same situation as Hollye. Only if my mom had you around to capture her in a beautiful & fresh way, like you have the beautiful Hollye. May God continue to alllow you to be an inspiration to so many more women this year. I love your blog and I love your work!
January 6th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Beautifully done! So awesome!
January 6th, 2011 at 10:53 am
You’re an amazing story teller. Thank you.
Lynn
January 6th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
omg, this was shocking, but brilliant! and yet beautiful and heartwarming. thank you for sharing
January 6th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Beautiful, incredible and inspirational – thank you for sharing!
January 6th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Once again, another beautiful post done with the grace and brilliance only you could create… I think I love you Elizabeth Messina…xoxo
January 6th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
This is magnificent and an inspiration to all.
January 6th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Elizabeth,
So beautiful and moving on so many levels.
January 6th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
so amazingly touching. Beautiful work, beautiful story, beautiful people. An inspiration!
January 6th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
honestly, this has to be the most beautiful post, i have ever seen. i had to stop and allow the strength of these photos, to seep into me. thank you, a teary thank you, for the bravery, you have handed me.
xo
January 7th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Wow. Happened on your site and wow. The photos themselves are gorgeous, but of course, the last shot… well, wow.
January 7th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
This is so beautiful and touching, so inspiring to see people full of life even during tough times.
January 9th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
wow these are just…..just pure beauty
January 15th, 2012 at 4:19 am
great photos. im a fan of kiss the groom.
January 15th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Oh Elizabeth! I literally started crying! She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
January 17th, 2012 at 7:10 am
I’m so touched. Just think how she and any intimate friend must feel. Thank you for your part in this magic.
January 17th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
WOW!! This is simply breathtaking! PURE BEAUTY!!