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August 28, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | Campbell Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

I’m a little fashion challenged. Like I mentioned last week, my every day outfit is jeans and a tank top. When winter comes it’s jeans, a tank top, and a hoodie. For my birthday earlier this year Danea and I decided to go out, and for that we both needed a new dress. She mentioned to me a wrap style dress. Have you seen these while out shopping?

A wrap dress is nice because it can compliment so many different body styles, as I tried to show above. If you happen to have a few extra pounds, or are still trying to loose the baby weight from 8 years ago (who, me?!) a wrap style dress will fit your shape nicely. And they can so easily go from a day to night look. Add some stockings and a simple necklace for work, then bling it up by adding a statement necklace and some nice strappy heels.

You could even bring a wrap dress to your boudoir session! Imagine, we start nice and sweet with some glamour type shots, then slowly unwrap your dress to show the beautiful bra and panty set with a garter and some stockings underneath. I know you can see yourself doing it!

Contact us today.

Devon

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August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 by Danea

Confessions of a Boudoir Photographer |San Jose Bay Area Female Photographer

I used my juicer twice after my last post. TWICE. Way to stay accountable, Danea.

*Hangs head in shame*

August 25, 2015 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | San Jose Bay Area yes I will make your butt look good, Photographer

Happy Tushy Tuesday everyone!!!

I hope your week is off to a great start. Mine, not so much. I mean fabulous clients as always, but a strange allergic reaction to Flonase has left me with very itchy skin hives and I’m ready for them to be gone. Of course the joke is that Flonase is the type of medicine they give to get RID of allergic reactions so go figure that it would cause one in me. Never a dull moment!

Butt enough about me(see what I did there) it’s Tushy Tueday and we have a lovely image for you today. The fabulous Miss A was gracious enough to allow us to share one of her images, adorned in this gorgeous plum bra, panty and garter set from Besos Lingerie in Los Gatos. So very pretty!

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August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | Santa Clara Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

When you think of doing a boudoir session, what type of outfits come to mind? Lingerie? Bra & panty set? Stockings? A teddy? You would be right, but there are other options too. Some women feel more comfortable in a more relaxed outfit, such as some boy shorts, a sexy v-neck shirt, and some tall socks.

The main thing about the session is to choose what you feel beautiful, sexy and comfortable in. Above would be more my style lol. I’m a very “jeans & t-shirt” type of gal.

I like that they chose a strappy bra to peek out of the top. Some full bottom panties and tall socks or even leg warmers are a great option. With fall and winter approaching a chunky sweater is another great choiceÂ instead of a t-shirt. It’s so important, even in every day life, to feel comfortable in whatever you are choosing to wear. If you aren’t comfortable and your tugging your shirt down, or adjusting your panties every 2 seconds, you probably won’t come off as your best.

There isn’t really any right or wrong way (ok, there might be a little wrong lol) to dress yourself daily or for your boudoir session with us. Make sure what you are choosing fits well regardless of the number or letter on the tag. If it fits right you will feel good!

P.S. Boudoir Coterie offers complimentary wardrobe consultations for every client!

Contact us today.

Devon

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August 20, 2015August 25, 2015 by Danea

Believe That You Are Beautiful | San Jose Bay Area Empowering Women- Photographer

Last year I had the honor of photographing Miss K. I’m going to be straight up with this- she was nervous, shy, doubtful and couldn’t see her beauty.

She isn’t the first client to feel this way about herself and she won’t be my last. Honestly, it’s a hard struggle for both of us. That frustration in seeing such a kind and beautiful women who is lost in self doubt and insecurities, is a hard one. The voices in her head remained throughout the shoot but I could see that twinkle in her eye grow with each new set. It was a look of wanting. Wanting to believe my words as I instinctively complimented her and got excited over certain shots. Wanting to feel beautiful. Wanting to let go and believe in herself. She put her trust in me. That was a big step for her. She allowed me to take control and guide her through it.

Then the day of her reveal came. “No, no, nope, no, maybe, no…” and my heart sank. Her first pass through her images and she rejected almost every single one. I was stunned. The shots were amazing and I couldn’t wrap my head around what she might have been thinking. What was she seeing that I wasn’t? Or better yet, what couldn’t she see that I did? She went through them again “Maybe, okay, no, nope. Maybe…” It was an improvement. Then, she slowly went through them again “Yes, maybe, okay, yes, yes, YES. I just, I can’t believe this is me! I’m really not used to seeing myself like this. It’s just so different to see myself with makeup and my hair… I really like this one…” and there it was, that sparkle in her eye was back. She allowed herself to look and feel beautiful. She allowed herself to like what she saw.

In the end, she added images to her album.

I will never know the depths of her story. Why she hurt, why she was so critical of herself or why she needed this so much, but I am thankful that I was the photographer she chose. Thank you so much Miss K for trusting me and allowing me to share your amazing images. Hopefully this will encourage other women to do the same; to believe in themselves and love what they see.

So here they are, so many of her beautiful images!

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August 7, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | Campbell Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

You’ve probably seen me mention “statement necklace” a few times and maybe you are wondering what exactly I’m talking about. This is something that Danea taught me, and now I’m going to pass this wonderful knowledge on to you.

A statement necklace is something more than just a chain and a charm. It will be a piece that might be bigger than you’ve worn before, but once added to an outfit it can change the whole look. It can help to make a dress “dressier”, or it can help transform your look from day to night.

There are many online shops you can find statement pieces at. Some of my favorites are Francesca’sÂ (they have their own category for statement necklaces!), and Kohl’s. We all know Kohl’s is always having a sale so you can pick up some pieces at great prices. I’ve even found a few on clearance for around $6.

These are some of my favorites from Francesca’s. They have a store location in Los Gatos and in Palo Alto.

Of course a colored necklace can be a great choice as well.

Â You can find a really great piece of jewelry almost anywhere you shop. Keep your eyes open and look around! I hope this has inspired you to invest inÂ at least one necklace that glam up your wardrobe a bit. And make sure you bring your favorite one with you when you come in to see us for your boudoir shoot!

Devon

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July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose Bay Area Photographer

Bridal season is happening all aroundÂ us!! There are so many different options you can do for your bridal session. Many brides tend to stick with white, and while that is great, there’s nothing wrong with adding a bit of color if that is more your style.

The blues in this pictureÂ are beautiful and say “Bridal” just as well as white.

You can personalize your session even more by bringing in your bridal jewelry, shoes and veil. Â You mayÂ even choose something for your session that is comfortable enough to wear under your dress on your big day.

Many brides choose to give their Groom an album as hisÂ gift before the wedding. Just think of the twinkle in his eye as you are walking down the aisle to him, and the even bigger twinkle in his eye later that night when you show him what is under your dress.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today to book your beautiful bridal session!

Devon

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