Shannon's Reviews
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Rented this gown fro my client's portrait session and it rocked!
I am a boudoir/contemporary glamour portrait photographer located in Carlisle, PA, and I rented this dress for one of my client's outfits. It's a stunning gown and really fit her well--she's 5'5", 34D, and a size 8. She was able to go without a bra and no special undergarments were needed. Seemed true to size. ShannonHemauerPhotography.com
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Navy Romantic Ride Gown
LM Collection
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
What a Fun Dress!
I am a boudoir/contemporary glamour portrait photographer located in Carlisle, PA, and I include a dress rental for all of my clients to wear as one of their outfits. This particular client wanted a blue dress, as it's her favorite color, and a dress that was formal but fun--this dress fit the bill! It fit well, and she loved it because it balanced her pear-shaped body nicely. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Midnight Moon Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Stunning!
I am a boudoir & contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I include a RTR dress with all of my sessions. This client wanted something totally glam, and she got it with this dress. She wore the 16--there was plenty of stretch in the material. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Blush Constellation Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Such an elegant gown!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I rented this dress for my client to wear as one of her outfits for her photo shoot. It was such a pretty blue, hugged her curves, and looked classy on her! http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Like a Glove Gown
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16WR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Stunning shade of blue!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I rented this gown for my client to wear as one of her outfits for her session. My client is 5'4", 32DD, and a 4/6 average dress size. This gown fit her perfectly and that shade of blue was stunning on her. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Cobalt Smooth Mermaid Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Such an Elegant Gown!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I rented this gown for my client to wear as one of her outfits. This dress truly was elegant! My client is lat 20s, about 5' 3", 34C, and an average size 12 dress. For this session, I put her in the 14 so she'd have room to pose and not feel restricted. She easily could have worn the size 12. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Ivy Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Stunning Shade of Green!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I rented this dress for my client to wear as one of her outfits--what a great shade of green! The dress fit perfectly, was easy for my client to move around in, and the cut really flattered her shape. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Sequin Garden Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Stunning color!
I am a boudoir/contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I rented this gown for my client to wear as as one of her outfits for her session. The dress fit her nicely and had just the right amount of sparkle to it. This client is 5'7", roughly a 38C, and a size 16, which is the size she wore for her session. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/tory-shannon-hemauer-photography/
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Green Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Simple and Stunning!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I include a RTR dress with all of my sessions so my clients have something fabulous to wear. This client wanted a simple dress that would move with her throughout the session--and we found it in this gown! The top was perfect for her larger bust line and the skirt skimmed her hips, really giving her a nice hourglass shape. To see more of her images, please check out the blog: http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/believe-project-tessa-shannon-hemauer-photography/
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Kae Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Dress material was nice quality.
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA. My client is a 0/2, and she wore the size 2 so we could get the gown zipped--the dress stayed up great during the photoshoot. Usually Badgley Mischka's dresses have a bit more 'give,' so I was surprised the size 2 wasn't slightly more roomier, but the dress really did fit her perfectly. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Karmin Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Such a fun dress!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer who includes a RTR dress for every client--this client loved the hemline/one shoulder/waist detail on the dress.
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Crossed Over Dress
David Koma
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Loved the Hemline!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer--I included a dress from RTR for my clients so they'll have something glamorous to wear for one of their outfits. This dress was a lot of fun for this client--she loved the hemline, with the black lace over the nude underlay--so classy! She's a size 4/6 and we found the 6 fit her perfectly, so I'd say it's true to size. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Cynthia Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Such fun earrings!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I rented these earrings for my client to wear with the Red Petal Dress, and they complimented the dress perfectly! They were slightly larger than I expected, but the size worked out well.
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Ainsley Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
The dress really defines the waist!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented this dress for my client as one of her outfits--you can see in the photo the dress really gave her a fantastic waistline! The color, quality, and overall fit was great. And the neckline was very flattering.
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Red Petal Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
VERY low cut!
Beautiful dress but it is very low cut, so just be aware if you rent this dress.
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Cobalt Marilyn Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Stunning blue color!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I include a RTR dress with all of my sessions. This client is in her late 40s, a 10/12 average dress size, 5'6" tall, and a 36C bust. She LOVED this gown! It fit her well throughout and the color is stunning. I really felt the neckline looked great on her--I was apprehensive, but it really did lay nicely and look amazing. ShannonHemauerPhotography.com
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Brilliant Blue Wrap Gown
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Such a "Jessica Rabbit" Dress!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and I include a dress for every session from RTR for each client so they have something stunning to wear for their session. This client is jazz singer Olivia Marstellar and she wanted a "Jessica Rabbit" dress for her updated head shots--well, this dress was perfect! The cut of the dress was sexy but yet modest. The purple/maroon color was beautiful, and this designer's gowns always have plenty of give in the fabric. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Bordeaux Samantha Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
A Fun, Sparkly Dress!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I include a dress rental with every session to really help my clients get into a glamourious state of mind. I rented this dress for this client because she wanted something simple but flashy. The dress is rather short--my client is 5'1". She is a 34D and wears a size 8/10. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Go Out With A Bang Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Loved this top!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented this top for a client to wear as one of her outfits (the skirt I crafted on the spot using fabric, clamps, and ribbon). The top is shorter than it looks on the model, but that may be because my client is busty. She is size 6 with a bust size of 34DD, so she wore the size 8 so she'd have more room. It fit her very nicely. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Gold Dust Top
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Pretty dress
The dress is very pretty but I didn't like how the nude-colored fabric wouldn't lay flat--it makes you look like you have wrinkly shoulders.
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Ivory Lace Cocktail Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Beautiful fabric and color.
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I rent a dress for each client from RTR to wear as one of their outfits. My client in the photo loved this dress--she wore the size 6 (her average size) and it fit her perfectly, but she found the V in the front came lower than she would have liked. It was fine when she was standing, but if she was bending over, it gapped, so something to think about if your wanting to rent the gown--use fashion tape to keep it in place. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Champagne Bliss Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
The earrings completed the look!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and my client wore the Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress with this pair of earrings--the earrings completed the look! They aren't heavy on the earlobe and she loved the pearls paired with the diamonds. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Teardrop Pearl Earrings
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Loved this dress on my client!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and my client wanted to wear something with bling for her session, and this dress was perfect! She's 5'5", 34C bust, hourglass shape, and average dress size is a 10. This designer, Badgley Mischka, has a good amount of give/stretch with the dresses, so I ordered the size 8 for backup--that's the size she wore. I paired the dress with the Teardrop Pearl Earrings to complete the look. My client was able to wear a standard bra with the dress. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Earrings perfect for the dress.
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I include a dress rental with every session. For this 71-year-old woman's session, we selected the Polished in Sable Sheath dress and then paired it with these lovely earrings. They were larger than I expected, but really they ended up being the perfect size. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Solar Flare Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
This dress is simple, modest, and stunning!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I included a dress rental for every session. My client is 71--yes 71!--and wanted a dress that was simple, modest, and stunning--this dress fit all of the requirements. She is 5'6", 42D bust, and size 14 dress size but she wore the 16, which fit her perfectly, perhaps a tiny bit big. We paired the dress with the Solar Flare Earrings to give a polished look. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Polished in Sable Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
My client loved the off-the-shoulder look.
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I include a dress rental for every session. My client loved the off-the-shoulder look--something she normally wouldn't wear (which is the entire reason I include a dress rental--gives my clients a chance to wear something fab!). She is 5'4", size 40 bust, and a 16-18 dress size. The dress fit her very well--plenty of stretch to provide a good fit. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Gold Midnight Stars Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16WR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Elegant Gown!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer located near Harrisburg, PA, and with each session I include a dress rental from RTR--this was the dress I rented for this client. She's 5'7", 36D, and between a 6/8 dress. She would have fit into the 6 but she wore the 8 so she'd have more room for posing--it really fit her well and we both loved the elegance of it all. She wore an adhesive bra to give her the needed support. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Champagne Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Beautiful Gown!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer, and I rented this gown for my client to wear as her first outfit. She is 25 years old, pear shaped, 5'7", and 36B. To add more drama to the dress, I added a tulle skirt at the bottom to give it an over-the-top mermaid look. There was not a lot of give in this dress--she fit into the 10 but it was tight, so we went with the 12 for a perfect fit. You can see more of her session here: http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/flirtatious-fun/
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Lusting Over You Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
One of my favorite dress rentals to date!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer near Harrisburg, PA, and I always include a gown from RTR as the first look for each client. This gown was one of my favorites to date--and I've loved all of the dresses I've rented! The dress fit my client well--she's a fitness competitor and the dress really made her curvy, and fit her strong back and shoulders nicely. The mesh down the center and the sides added a touch of fun! The dress itself was heavy (love that) and just an overall a great dress. The client was early 40s, 5'0", 32C, and had an athletic build. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Red Eye Gown
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Loved how large they are!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented the earrings for my client to wear with the Kiera Dress. My client wanted to remain anonymous, which is why her face is blacked out. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Adam Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Dress fit perfectly!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented this dress for my client to wear as one of her outfits. She asked that her identity remain anonymous, which is why her face is blacked out. She was able to wear a standard bra without any issues. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Kiera Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Great for a touch of bling!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I recently shot a mother/daughter contemporary glamour session--I paired the bracelets with the Karla dress for the daughter, while the Momma wore the Scroll Down Sheath. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Gold Bangle Stack
AV Max
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Classy & Sexy!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I recently shot a mother/daughter contemporary glamour session--the mother is turning 40 and she wanted to celebrate by getting portraits she'll cherish with her daughter--and this dress was perfect! (Daughter wore the Karla dress.) The dress fit true-to-size and was a lot of fun for my client to wear--it had a good bit of stretch. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Scroll Down Sheath
RVN
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Dress perfect for a teen!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I recently shot a mother/daughter contemporary glamour session--the daughter is turning 13 and I needed a dress that was age appropriate--not too grown up and not too little girl--and the Karla dress was perfect! (Momma wore the Scroll Down Sheath.) The dress fit true-to-size and was a lot of fun for my client to wear. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Karla Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Add the Right Amount of Bling!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer near Harrisburg, PA, and my client in these photos is mid-40s and usually wears her EMT uniform--she loved how well the Follow Suit Sheath hugged her curves and how the earrings added just the right amount a touch of bling. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Jones Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
She Felt so Feminine in This Dress!
I am a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer near Harrisburg, PA, and I proved a RTR dress for every client as one of their outfits for their session. My client in these photos is mid-40s and usually wears her EMT uniform--she loved how well the dress hugged her curves (that she didn't know she had!), loved the lace detail and the color. I paired the dress with the Jones Earrings for a touch of bling. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Follow Suit Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
This Necklace is a Statement Piece!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer near Harrisburg, PA, and for each client I provide a dress from RTR to wear as one of their outfits--I haven't been disappointed once in over the 1 1/2 years since I started doing this. My client in this photo is 67 and wore the Black Blake Gown with the Revealing Choker Necklace--she couldn't stop talking about how much she loved the necklace. I was a bit nervous it wouldn't go around her neck because there isn't any way to expand the neck opening, but it went on/off just fine. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Revealing Choker Necklace
Jules Smith
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Very Comfortable to Wear!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer near Harrisburg, PA, and for each client I provide a dress from RTR to wear as one of their outfits--I haven't been disappointed once in over the 1 1/2 years since I started doing this. My client in this photo is 67 and wanted to wear something that she would be comfortable posing in--the size 14 dress' fabric had just the right amount of stretch and really gave her curves. I paired the dress with the Revealing Choker Necklace, which is the same necklace the RTR model is wearing. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Black Blake Gown
Igigi
Size Worn: 14WR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
She Felt Like a Goddess!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented this dress for my client's session for her to wear--she LOVED this dress! She really felt like a goddess and said it was comfortable to pose in. http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Luck Be a Lady Gown
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 20WR
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 4"
Such a fun dress for a photo shoot!
I'm a boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photographer and I rented this dress as one of the outfits for my client to wear for her session. The dress was so fun and she loved the how she felt wearing it! http://shannonhemauerphotography.com/
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Rosanna Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"