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!
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!
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!
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 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?
So if you read the post title you will see that I purposely put “Las Vegas” boudoir photography. Why? Two reasons, first- that is where I took this shot last year. And two- I am ALWAYS game to travel to Vegas! Ha. 🙂
This gorgeous tushy belongs to the lovely Miss Jen who is co-owner/photographer(she works with her adorable hubby) of Breathless Boudoir. They are a fantastic photography duo and I had the pleasure of shooting them both last March. Watch for some fabulous images coming within the next few weeks as I got to try out some new lighting and playful techniques. And yeah, those unedited images have been sitting for WAY too long!!
So here you go…
Thanks Jen. 🙂
Happy Tushy Tuesday, everyone!
Confession…
When I first started shooting boudoir I did not have a studio. Today’s lovely tush was shot at this fantastic clients friend’s house. I took my gear with me and we made it work. Such a fabulous girl too! So yeah, this tush was from 2011 and totally worthy of today’s Tushy Tuesday spotlight! In fact I contacted owner of said tushy and hope to get her back in the studio later this year. 😉
So here ya go folks…
Told ya it was worthy!
