Welcome to another edition of Tushy Tuesday! Today we will highlight a cute tushy squeeze. So go forth and, with permission, give a tushy a squeeze today.
Would you like your fantastic, sexy and anonymous tushy shown on the Tushy Tuesday blog feature? I have a knack for making all tushes look fabulous, so book your session today!
Give us a call or e-mail today.
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
I wanted to let everyone know that I am doing well. The surgery was a success. The surgeon discovered that all artificial knuckles were still inserted in the bone. We had suspected that they had all come out when in fact all four joints had simply dislocated. This was good news because we were worried that if the joints had come out of the bone, replacing them with the futile.
Thankfully my pain has been minimal, it’s just frustrating only having one hand to use. On Friday my boys accompanied me to the doctors, both were dressed as clone troopers and I felt like I had personal bodyguards. HAHA. Unfortunately it seems that I will be living in sweat pants for the next few weeks. Most of my pants are too hard to do up with one hand, well, my remaining crippled hand that is. 😉
In other news, I discovered that my computer has voice recognition software. I was getting really frustrated trying to type and use capitals with one hand and was mostly giving up so I was typing with all lowercase. Would you believe that I’m dictating this whole blog posts? This is so awesome and I am so excited, like giddy child just given ice cream on a hot day, excited. Like, husband handed an album full of pictures of his sexy hot wife, excited. Wait, not quite that kind of excited, but you know what I mean.
As for appointment times I may have one or two sessions still available in May(three consultations this week so those might fill quickly) but I still have spots available for June, perfect for late summer and Fall brides!
Lots of sexy images to come in the following weeks!
Tushy Tuesday!
In a few hours I will be under the knife– again, for my left hand surgery. It’s going to be a long eight weeks with no left hand use. But I couldn’t head out before posting this weeks Tush!
Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone!
It’s been three years since I launched Boudoir Coterie. Three years in our quaint yet awesome San Jose studio space. Three years of beautiful and sexy women who have braved stripping down and stepping in front of my camera.
Three fabulous years!
I hope you all have a beautiful and very sexy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Boudoir Coterie!
Another Tushy Tuesday and this one is a teaser… it’s there… so close… just a little more… ziiiiiiiip. 😉
Happy Tushy Tuesday everyone!
 When I created my Fitness Fabulous post last week, it didn’t even occur to me that I was using Pantone’s color of the year “Radiant Orchid.†I was just inspired by this cute bag from Athleta, so I ran with it.
Seeing how it’s such a pretty color for gym-wear, I decided to search for lingerie of a similar hue. Let’s just say, I was not disappointed. I think we’ll be seeing a lot of Radiant Orchid this year, and I’m okay with that. It’s such a fun and playful color and looks great with so many different skin tones.
One of the first pieces I found was this gorgeous “Orchid Pleasure Chemise” from a local shop Curvy Girl Lingerie. It’s beautiful from any angle, but I really love the sexy lace up back.
How fun would this be for a boudoir session?
Of course, my search didn’t stop with this one gorgeous piece. It turns out journelle.com also has a ton of on-trend Radiant Orchid options, which pair fabulously with some shoes I found on DSW.com and heels.com. Check these out:
What do you think of Radiant Orchid? Will you be incorporating it into your wardrobe this year? Are you ready to rock it for a boudoir session? Give us a call or send an email today!
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
Artsy Fartsy
I have always enjoyed creating and in many different mediums. Decorating, scrapbooking, singing, writing, photography(no kidding huh?) it’s always been a big part of me. This year I want to branch out and start shooting for myself. I have lots of ideas rushing around in my head. I want to create art pieces and experiment with layering photographs and elements. Maybe even sell prints– if I am any good at it, lol. I want to play in photoshop to create unique art pieces, heck maybe even offer specialized art pieces to clients!? Regardless of my ambitions one has to start somewhere. The other day I found an image from a play shoot of my lovely friend Miss P and decided to have some fun with it. This was a really, really simple overlay technique and I played a little more with blending and actions. I love the softness and how it turned out. I even shared it on my favorite boudoir forums for other photographers to critique, and they did and I edited some more. (Thanks everyone!)
So here is the finished image I am really happy with how it turned out, but art is subjective and that’s okay.
I would love some feedback on what you think about this finished image and would you as a client, have any interest in having a custom boudoir or beauty art piece made from one of your images?
Have a fabulous Thursday everyone!
Today’s PSA that everyone should be aware of!
A couple of weeks ago I posted my top three questions that I had not answered publicly. Among those questions was the one regarding deal sites, and in my answer I showed a stolen image. The use of that stolen image gained some attention in the boudoir community and brought forth some very interesting information about Groupon and Living Social and I think it is very, VERY important for you all to know this. Deal sights actually make it a practice to use STOCK IMAGES and NOT the photographers work. Many photographers running deals don’t seem to care. Some insist on using their own( and yeah, they absolutely should!) but way too many, don’t. That is why it is even more important to research the photographer you choose on a deal site.
I believe wholeheartedly that if you cannot show clients a sample of your own work and be proud of that, then you have something to hide or shouldn’t be charging for your work. Sadly, I have seen many photographers use stolen or stock images to lure unsuspecting clients into booking. My belief is that this is very deceitful and can even hurt your client especially with boudoir images. Boudoir is not an easy thing to shoot and quite frankly the wrong poses and angles can take even the most beautiful girl and make her look frumpy, thick in the wrong places and just not so great overall. I’ve seen it, heck I have even done it a time or two when I was learning! LOL.
So my warning to everyone, if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. Be careful and research the photographer. You can score some amazing deals and I am certainly not anti-deal site, but I think it’s wrong what they are doing in regards to using stock images especially when consumers assume(and have every right to assume) that the work shown is representation of that photographers skills. Sometimes it is, but more often than not– it isn’t. You can no longer assume, so please take a few minutes and check the photographer out before clicking that “Buy” button.
Want to book a session with a skilled boudoir photographer that shows all her own work, who is fun, kinda cute and will make you feel like a supermodel for the day? I know just the gal. *wink, wink*
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
Welcome to another fantastic addition of Tushy Tuesday!
I know many of you wait anxiously for this day to roll around and quite frankly it always surprises me how quickly it does. Today we shall not disappoint with this bolder image. Yes, this image can be found HERE on my blog, and she has an amazing story so be sure to check that out! It’s a playful favorite of mine and it makes me long for summer. 😉
Bang! Bang!
Want your tush featured on our Tushy Tuesday blog? All you have to do is say yes to your tushy on a model release after your session. I have had many a girl not want their face being used but are happy to share their tushy shots. 🙂
We make your tush look fabulous!
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
 I’ve never been much of a New Year’s resolution person, but I do usually try to re-focus my energy towards healthier habits during this time of year. Most of this involves getting back on track with things that went out the window during the holidays (they started in July, right?). This year is especially challenging since I got married in April. I was eating really well and working out a ton up until the wedding, and I bet you can guess what happened next…
Anyway, no matter what your health and fitness goals are, if any, I find nothing makes a workout better than a cute outfit. I know this may sound incredibly shallow, but personally I think that whatever it takes to motivate yourself, so be it. For me that happens to be clothes, but I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not the only one.
Since it’s mid-January, which is right around the time the excitement of a new routine starts to wear thin, I thought I’d do a fun roundup of some fun workout clothes that might just add a bit more inspiration.
1. I love the idea of this longer racerback tank from Athleta. I don’t know about you, but no matter what I do my shirts are always riding up when I’m working out. This would be perfect for yoga, especially if you want a little extra coverage, and would be great for other activities too.
2. I’m a sucker for a cute bag, and I love the colors and detailing on this one, also from Athleta. It has pockets galore on the inside to keep all of your stuff organized too.
3. I actually have this cowl from Target and I really love it. I’ve been doing a lot of yoga lately and it’s perfect for pre and post workout. It feels like a big cozy sweatshirt without exactly looking like one, and you can’t beat the price.
4. What kind of boudoir site would this be if I didn’t include a fun bra and panty set? This set from Athleta is prettier than average for exercise gear and is made from super soft fabric, perfect for lower impact studio workouts.
5. I couldn’t help but include these New Balance shorts since they match everything else in the set so perfectly. Lol. Personally I’m not a big shorts wearer, but if I were, I’d totally rock these.
6. Since I’m not a big shorts wearer, I am a big capri wearer, and I love these. I’m not sure what it is, but I find capris to be the most flattering choice for workout pants, and I really like the fun ruching on the waistband of this pair.
There you have it! What’s your favorite thing to wear when you work out?
