Growing Comfortable in Your Speaking Voice: A Workshop for Transgender Individuals

Hi everyone,

I wanted to pass on this great opportunity to attend a voice coaching workshop that local gender therapist John Thomas is hosting at his Falls Church office. Private voice instructor Anne Hurley will be featured at the session. Several of my clients have spoken highly of both John and Anne. Reach out to John directly if you are interested in the workshop.

To being fabulous!

Elizabeth Taylor (Beth)

This is the email I received from John:

Hi Beth,

I wanted to let you know I’m hosting a voice coaching workshop at my office featuring Anne Hurley, who does excellent voice training/coaching for transfeminine and transmasculine folks in the community.

This will take place one evening this summer at my office in Falls Church (tbd based on response). I’ve expanded my space and can comfortably accommodate up to 10 participants for this event.

The workshop is about an hour plus I’ll be providing light refreshments for anyone who wants to stay afterwards to socialize, network and make friends in an affirming environment.

Scroll down to read more details about Anne and her work for the trans community.

If you know anyone who might be interested in this event, please forward this to them.

Warmly,

John Thomas

http://www.GenderServices.com

703-665-7000

Growing Comfortable in Your Speaking Voice:

A Workshop for Transgender Individuals

Anne Hurley is a soprano soloist and private voice instructor with a studio in Fairfax, Virginia. She has 35 years of experience teaching singing and providing coaching for the speaking voice for adolescents and adults.

Over the past few years, Anne has developed custom-designed speaking voice training for transmasculine and transfeminine clients to help reduce dysphoria surrounding speaking and support them in finding and developing their authentic voice.

Her speaking voice training/coaching focuses on:

changing accents,
addressing vocal health issues,
increasing range,
improving clarity of speech, and
erasing vocal fry

Anne’s full bio is available at her website: http://www.annehurley-cole.com.

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on July 1, 2019 in Therapy

Tags: Anne Hurley, gender dysphoria, gender therapist, John Thomas, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, Maryland, MTF Transformation, Northern Virginia, Transgender, transgender therapy, transgender voice coach, voice instructor, Washington DC

Photos from St. Patrick’s Day with a Twist Soiree

11 Mar

The DC Trans Ladies Meetup celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Bethesda last weekend. We had a mix of new and returning women and started off with a hosted happy hour in my hotel suite to welcome our new girls. Then we ate dinner at the hotel restaurant followed our signature soiree with music, talking, and even some dancing. Giselle brought in a sound system and treated us to Irish tunes, classic rock, and dance music. Meanwhile, I took photos of the soiree focusing on individual pics and encouraging self-expression. Late night, some of the women kept the party going at the nearby Harp and Fiddle til closing time at 3 a.m.

If you are a crossdresser, transgender woman, or a cis-woman ally, we would love to have you join our Meetup group and attend our upcoming events.

Enjoy the pics of our event!

Photos by Elizabeth Anne Taylor

Makeup for Julie and Christina Napoli by Elizabeth Anne Taylor

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on March 11, 2019 in Images, Parties

Tags: crossdresser, crossdresser dressing service, DC Trans Ladies Meetup, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, makeup artist, Maryland, MTF Transformation, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, professional photographer, tgirl, transsexual, Washington DC

Luna’s Boudoir

15 Jan

Luna plays up her sensual side in these black and white boudoir images.

Model & MUA: Luna
Photographer: Elizabeth Anne Taylor

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on January 15, 2019 in Images

Tags: boudoir photography, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, fantasy feminization, images, Makeover, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, makeup artist, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, professional photographer, Washington DC

Check out Desi!

29 Mar

Desi came to her makeover and photo shoot ready for some serious fun with posing and a simple prop: sunglasses. What would be your dream look for a photo shoot with me?

Model: Desi
MUA & Photographer: Elizabeth Anne Taylor

Book your total makeover and photo shoot with Beth today. Check out my makeover menu for pricing and availability.

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on March 29, 2018 in Images

Tags: crossdresser, crossdresser dressing service, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, makeup artist, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, MTF Transformation, Northern Virginia, passable crossdresser, professional photographer, tgirl, Transgender, Washington DC

Ask Beth: I’m ready to talk to a gender therapist about who I am. Can you help?

29 Mar

How do I know if I’m really transgender? What should I do with all these feminine feelings?

Question: Beth, I’ve done several makeovers with you and absolutely love them. I feel beautiful and myself when I’m dressed and when I see my photos. But I’ve been nervous about really unleashing my feminine side and letting her go nuts. I’m sometimes afraid she’ll take over, and I don’t know how to feel about that. How do I know if this is just a part-time thing for me or if I should go full-time? How do I know whether I’m transgender? How do I figure out what to do with what I discover?

-Conflicted

(Question adapted from conversations with many of my friends and clients over the past five years.)

Answer: Dear Conflicted, It sounds like you’ve got a lot to think about and process about who you are and where you want to go. A talented LGBTQ-friendly therapist can help you explore your gender identity and all the related feelings and decisions.

I have several therapists listed on my website under my links including Falls Church Counseling (John Thomas), Shawn Rubin, Laurice Counseling Services (Shervon Laurice), and Jacqueline Lubovich. I’ve met each of these therapists, and they each have shown their long-term dedication to the LGBTQ community including people exploring their gender identity.

You may also benefit by discussing your feelings with peers in a support group setting. Several transgender support groups meet regularly in the DC area including MAGIC in Falls Church and Second Friday in Fairfax at MCC NOVA.

Best of luck on journey, and let me know how I can help!

Beth

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on March 29, 2018 in Advocacy, Therapy

Tags: Counseling Services, gender therapy, Jacqueline Lubovich, John Thomas, LGBTQ therapy, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Psychotherapy, Shawn Rubin, Transgender, transgender therapy, Washington DC

A Trans Love Story—Sneak Preview of “The Makeover”

16 Jan

Beth and Giselle kiss at the Graffiti Warehouse in Baltimore.

Giselle and I would LOVE for you to join us for a cocktail party, film screening, discussion, and fundraiser for our filmmakers and dear friends, Jane Pittman and Sarah Park. Over the past three years, Jane and Sarah have documented how Giselle and I have evolved — “been transformed,” so to speak — and grown together. The result, entitled “The Makeover,” is all but complete and ready for the upcoming film festival circuit. After the screening, Jane, Sarah, Giselle, and I will talk about the making of the film. Of course, we will provide plenty of delicious wine and some finger foods since this is a cocktail party after all. 🙂

We’re very proud of the film, not just because it captures our experience but because we think our love may resonate with many across our community, including our families and friends. We look forward to sharing our story with you, and hope you’ll help Jane and Sarah put the finishing touches on a wonderful documentary.

Event link on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/DC-TransLadies-Community/events/246851242/

Event link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/154018035254035/

When & Where: Saturday, January 27 from 6-11 p.m. at my studio in Cabin John, MD inside the I-495 beltway near Washington, DC

RSVP at either event link or by email at elizabeth.taylor.makeover@gmail.com

Teaser: https://vimeo.com/251537640

• Film Synopsis

Beth and Tom head to a dinner gala.

“The Makeover” is a distinctly traditional love story set in a decidedly non-traditional milieu of BDSM and shifting gender. Tom is an aging conservative policy wonk, in private known as Giselle. He meets Elizabeth Taylor, once a nuclear power instructor with the US Navy but now a photographer and make-up artist who sees hundreds of trans clients per year. Together this unlikely couple transform one another into what they most want to be.

• Donation Options

Jane and Sarah will be accepting cash donations, checks (perfect if you’d like a tax-deductible gift to charity), and GoFundMe for credit cards. They will use the funds to complete the film music scoring, final editing, and film marketing and distribution. Donate Anytime at GoFundMe

We love our lives! To being fabulous, everyone!

Elizabeth Taylor & Giselle Frances Donnelly

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on January 16, 2018 in Advocacy, Parties

Tags: crossdresser, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, film, fundraiser, Makeover, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, MTF Transformation, Northern Virginia, Transgender, Washington DC

Elizabeth Anne Taylor Stars in this “Old Hollywood” Shoot

17 Jun

Photographer Will Haubert and I share a love of the glamour and sensuality of Old Hollywood. We created these images together in my Alexandria makeover and photography studio. Enjoy!

Book your makeover and photo shoot with me at http://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

Photographer: Will Haubert
Model & MUA: Elizabeth Anne Taylor
Location: Beth’s Alexandria photo studio

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on June 17, 2017 in Images, Makeover Studio

Tags: Beauty, crossdresser dressing service, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, images, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, makeup artist, modeling, Northern Virginia, Old Hollywood, professional photographer, transformation, Washington DC

Introducing Desi as the Girl-Next-Door

16 Jun

Desi came to me for a Total Makeover & Photoshoot with her outfits picked out, poses studied, and ready to model! Here she is as the “Girl Next Door.” Stay tuned for more images of Desi!

Model: Desi
Photographer & MUA: Elizabeth Anne Taylor

Book your total makeover, photoshoot, makeup makeover, makeup lesson, and more with me at http://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on June 16, 2017 in Images, Makeovers

Tags: crossdresser dressing service, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, images, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, Mid-Atlantic, MTF Transformation, Northern Virginia, passable crossdresser, professional photographer, tgirl, Transgender, Washington DC

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

25 Dec

Wishing you a very, Merry Christmas!

To being fabulous!

Elizabeth Taylor (Beth)

Angell Ray (left) and Eboné Bell (right) love sending out holiday photos cards. Eboné is the managing editor of Tagg Magazine, a queer women’s publication based in the DC Metro Area. Photographer: Elizabeth Taylor

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on December 25, 2016 in Images

Tags: Angell Ray, Beauty, Eboné Bell, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, holiday photo, images, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, Northern Virginia, Photography, professional photographer, queer women, Tagg Magazine, Washington DC

Elizabeth Taylor & Kimberly Moore to Cohost Holiday Cocktail Party!

12 Nov

Beth & Kim’s Holiday Cocktail Party is coming!

Photo credit: Graffiti Warehouse
Models: Elizabeth Taylor and Giselle
Location: Graffiti Warehouse in Baltimore Beth’s Party Location: Beth’s DC-area Studio

Elizabeth Taylor & Kimberly Moore cordially invite you to join us in a holiday cocktail party, Friday, Dec. 2, with some bonus fun–shopping, makeup, and selfies! Bring wine and/or snacks to share (bonus points for healthy snacks!). Try out the new Younique Splash Matte liquid lipsticks and Sugar Scrub + Shea Butter lip Exfoliator to make those lips pop.

Participate in an optional interactive workshop on how to take your best selfie using your cell phone. I will cover lighting and light sources, camera positioning, body positioning and posing, and composition. Then take selfies with your Splash lipstick looks. 🙂

Shop from my Black Friday sale with specials on all in-stock products! Let’s have some fun, ladies, and show off our holiday attire!

If you would like to change here, you can arrive as early as 6:30 pm by prior arrangement. Party is from 7:30 pm to 11:30 p.m.

To being fabulous!

Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth.Taylor.Makeover@gmail.com
202-803-3231
Web: http://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.com
Appointments: http://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

Elizabeth (Beth) Taylor specializes in total makeovers, makeup artistry, and photography for transgender women.

RSVP at the DC Trans Ladies Meetup event:

https://www.meetup.com//DC-TransLadies-Community/events/235672328/?showDescription=true

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Posted by Elizabeth Taylor on November 12, 2016 in Images, Makeovers, Parties

Tags: Beauty, Cosmetics, crossdresser, Elizabeth Anne Taylor, Graffiti Warehouse, images, Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, makeup, makeup artist, Northern Virginia, tgirl

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