Just Because

 by Danea

Trying New Things | San Jose & San Francisco Bay Area Boudoir

I finally got to play!

I will admit that at any given time I have 10-20 creative ideas running around my head in hopes to try, experiment and play. Unfortunately not only does running my own business keep me occupied but so do my two young boys and then on top of that– I live with a chronic illness that seems to suck any remaining energy dry. It can be very frustrating so sometime when an opportunity arises, and in this case, a free day to shoot, I grabbed it!

As some of you may know, I did not do a 2014 Coterie Girl search.. mostly because finding the time to work with my 2013 spokes model was challenging and I knew I wanted to get her in the studio a couple more times this year. Last week we did just that and I finally got to play with my Vintage 8MM Video app. The always lovely Kristina, was a great sport and I am so excited with the results! This video and these images were shot in about 15 minutes, no joke(I’m adding that tidbit of info in for those of you who think that a 20 minute Petite session might not be enough time for beautiful images… it IS!).

So without further adieu, here is my very first little promo video… a Coterie “commercial” if you will. Hehehe…

 
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Now here are some of those images and bonus shots from that very quick set. You look gorgeous, Kristina!! 
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Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area
Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area
 

Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area
I LOVE that last shot… it was a quick experiment with a Kleenex and hair tie around my lens. That’s what made that soft edge. 😉
Now for your help…
Please tell me what is stopping you from booking your very own Coterie experience? I want to hear what’s holding you back and over the next few weeks I am going to brave being on video myself to address and questions or fears you might have, so PLEASE leave us some comments!
P.S. Have you seen our limited Yelp Deal? 😉
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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday and uh… Yelp Deal?! | San Jose Boudoir Photographer

It’s the first week of summer vacation… and I have a cold. How the heck did THAT happen?? Regardless, no rest for the weary as there is always a business to do list and I have some fun things on that list!!

But for now… it’s TUSHY TUESDAY! It’s also wedding season so what better time to show a bridal tush? 😉

So for all those brides out there, may your wedding day be fabulous!

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Speaking of Brides to be… and anyone else for that matter, I am running my very first Yelp deal! As you may already know, I have never run a discounted deal before and only occasionally offer special priced sessions. This is a very limited deal, only TEN available so grab it while you can!

**Side note: This voucher may only be used on any full a la carte session or all inclusive package. It may NOT be used on specially priced sessions or Petite Mini Sessions.

You can check it out HERE or simply click the image below!

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 by Danea

Picking A Favorite | Santa Cruz Boudoir Photographer

Last week I had a consultation in my studio and after the the lovely young bride to be booked, she asked me which image on my wall was my favorite. I hadn’t given it much thought and quickly pointed “I think THIS one, no wait, THIS one…” and as my eye went from one image to the next they each stood out to me and that was when I realized they were all my favorites but for different reasons. I told her a little about each woman on my wall and why that session was special to me. I know that might sound silly and until that moment I had never consciously thought about my true connection with each woman who walks through my door and how much THEY have affected ME. I could tell you something about each woman who has stepped in from of my camera, some thing funny, something touching and often, something personal about who they are and why they came to me.

The reality is that I don’t actually spend much time with each client but I feel like I do because I am looking at their images for hours at a time, often chuckling about something that was said or done during the session or touched by something she confided in me and I realized that there is so much more to this “job”, this business, that I work so hard a running. I love my job and I have known and expressed that for a long time. So do I have a favorite image? Yes, I have a favorite image from every single session I have shot and to try and pick just one… well, I simply couldn’t do it!

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This is the lovely Miss S, she was fun and witty and over all– fantastic! We talked about wine and she told me about a vineyard she had visited that names each wine something clever and witty with a funny description and we laughed about them. It made me want to go there, and hopefully I will someday. Then to make it even more special, she surprised me with a bottle when she picked up her album. It was so sweet and thoughtful and just one more reason why I feel a connection with so many of my clients.

Miss S is a gorgeous lady and like so many others, rocked her session. Her confidence radiates and each time I scroll through her images I change my mind on which image is my favorite. LOL. So I am just going to show you a whole bunch. Truthfully there are many more too, but we have to keep some private. 😉

Enjoy!

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Thank you Miss S for allowing me to share, you are truly stunning!

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 by Danea

Gloria AKA “Glowpinkstah” Was Here! | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photography

I am so excited to share all these goodies, not only is there some fun videos but there will be lots more to come!

I had the pleasure of working with Gloria last weekend after sending out a tweet a month or so ago saying that I would love to photograph her one day, and she responded. Yay! If you have never seen any of Gloria’s YouTube videos, you need to go check her out on her Glowpinkstah channel! She’s a comedian who is known for her fantastic makeup tutorials…hehehe. From that link you can find her on all your favorite social networks(I’m loving Instagram)!

We had so much fun last Saturday, with some pretty outfits from Curvy Girl Lingerie— Thanks Chrystal!! Gloria not only posted a video of her experience, but a quick behind the scenes(so you can check out the studio and see me in action). So please check these out. Now be for you rush to watch these videos, here’s a little sneak peek of one of her final images and be sure to check back for lots more photos and another fun video soon to come!!

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Now for some video fun! I have to admit, I feel so awkward in front of the camera! LOL.

And the behind the scenes…

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Worn on TV | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyA few weeks ago I wrote about Rent the Runway, and this week I’ve got another fun new internet find for you – Worn on TV!

Do you get excited when you see someone wearing something you own on TV? As corny as it sounds, I totally do. On the last season of Modern Family, Claire Dunphy had the same J.Crew purse as me, and I got a little giddy every time I saw it.

Now, if you want to buy something that was worn on your favorite TV show, or are just curious to know where stuff is from, you can find out on Worn on TV.

I don’t even remember how I happened to stumble on this site, but it’s pretty neat. It features a ton of popular shows, which are catalogued by episode, and provides links to many of the items worn on the show.

As you can imagine, a lot of the fashions are designer, but there are a lot that aren’t too, so it’s worth checking out if you see something you like. You never know when it might just be from Target!

One of my favorite shows is “The Mindy Project,” and although it features a ton of Kate Spade, they also feature some more affordable options from stores like ModCloth too. Here are a few of the ModCloth pieces that have been featured on the show:

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In addition to being able to search the site by show, there’s also a section that allows you to see fashions from the most popular stores. These include some designers, but also stores like J.Crew, ModCloth, Anthropologie and Forever 21.

While I can’t say I’d buy something just because it was on TV, I like being able to see where all of the clothes come from. I guess it’s a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Nicole

 

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