But I’m Not A Lingerie Girl
On July 29, 2019 by pinkcrush1112“But I am not a lingerie kind girl. What do I wear?” At Hot Tomato we hear some variation of that statement pretty regularly. Turns out, tons of women are not “lingerie kinda gals”, me included. Here’s the thing, that is totally ok. We don’t want you to be someone you aren’t for your session
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
***GLAMSHOP***
On September 1, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8Choose from TWO different workshop packages with Team Hot Tomato!
Photographers, Andi Roberts and Jocelyn Adelsperger
Concierge, Jessica Kufel
Makeup Artists, Lauren Elaine and Tonya Winebrenner
Hairstylists, Veronica Fields and Chelsea Holtz
Mistress of Ceremony- Jesse Hyde
September 2016 HOT LIST
On September 1, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8Hot Tomato’s Picks for Eats, Arts, Style and even some very special Extra HOTness!
Armpits and Swoon
On July 1, 2016 by pinkcrush1112Today we have a post from our Hot Tomato Photographer, Andi. She discusses armpit smell and how you photograph the unseen things that create that sexy feeling. I love the smell of my gal’s arm pits. Sadly, they almost never have an odor that hasn’t been carefully placed there during her daily routine. But sometimes,
The BIKINI Project
On June 11, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8The Hot Tomato crew has been in a full tilt bikini discussion all Spring! We send selfies of our current stock and share links to cute ones on sale. It’s become a little bit of a habit with some…(Jocelyn, I’m looking at you!) You see, once you have been running with this saucy crop of
Hot Tomato APPROVED!
On May 21, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8A note to area businesses: There are HUNDREDS of Hot Tomatoes in this sweet Valley of ours! These women know what they want and they don’t mind indulging! As a business owner, I know that no matter who your target demographic is, this is a desirable quality. SO with the help of the amazing Hot
Downright Tingly
On May 4, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8How did I get so lucky? These women are just a few of the main characters in my life that I enjoy nearly every day! The crew of Hot Tomato Portrait Studio & Parlor are crazy-special. Throughout the last few years, I have heard some version the following sentiment over and over.
“Wow, it really looks like you have an amazing team! You all have so much fun and I love how you encourage and empower women!”
Hot Tomato Crew Photo by Ashly Collins http://www.ashlycollinsphotography.com/
It’s true. Amazingness, love, fun, encouragement, empowerment and so much more. What’s the key to this spinning vortex of awesome?? I believe it’s output.
Let me back up a few months to explain where I’m coming from…
Go “Now Here”
On April 27, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8Ever hide from your family? Of course you have! It’s completely natural to want to re-center and shake off the demands of others for a few quiet moments even if it’s in your bathroom with a handful of chocolate chips.
Ever daydream about escaping to the middle of nowhere? –Read on.
A Different View
On April 22, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer Some women hate their bodies. I dearly hope you are not one of these gals, but if you are, or if you know someone struggling with body image, please read this short post. Do you know that when
