Tropical Turquoise | San Jose Boudoir Photographer

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As a former Manhattanite whose wardrobe used to feature a whole lot of black, I really can’t get enough of bright colors this summer. My last post was all about orange, but quite frankly, I’m really loving turquoise now too!

Back in May, my husband and I traveled to Cancun for our honeymoon. I’ve never traveled anywhere with water quite like this before, so seeing such a gorgeous color in nature was truly amazing to me (or maybe it was just the “honeymoon high?”). Perhaps I’m a bit narcissistic, but I couldn’t stop staring at my toes either. Who doesn’t love a fresh pedi set against a serene beachy background? I chose Essie’s “In The Cab-Ana” for my vacation pedicure. I liked it because it was fun and bright, but I had no idea it was also going to match the beautiful turquoise water perfectly!

Now that we’re back from our honeymoon, this has become my “happy color.” Perhaps I’m partial, but I also think it’d be a great color for a boudoir photo shoot outfit. I think this turquoise would totally pop against crisp white sheets — just like a gorgeous white sand beach

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 What do you think? Check out some inspiration below.

 

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Summer isn’t over yet! Want to schedule your own tropical turquoise boudoir photo shoot at our studio in San Jose? Give us a call or email today.


Nicole

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Calling All Brides! | San Jose Bay Area Bridal Boudoir Photography

Last year, long before she entered my Signature Coterie Girl search, she was a client. A client who wanted to knock the socks of her groom and va va va voom, did she ever look amazing! Miss Kristina decided to do a few bridal sets and then a full on sexy black bustier, garters and the works, but today I am just going to share a few from her actual bridal session! I figured why make the girl come in and shoot more bridals when I am sure she would rather have some new sexy images, which reminds me, you will want to read all the way through this post… trust me.

Moving right along… Kristina had some fun playing up the old, new, borrowed and blue. From pretty blue toes to sparkling jewelry, this girl certainly knows how to accessorize! We did a combination of veils, white outfits, cute bride jacket, blue panties and even a sheet set. Kristina booked the very popular Contessa Package which is two full hours in front of the camera, a gorgeous 8×8 Luxe Album and 20 digital files. Because of her outfit selection one outfit got multiple looks when we started pealing away the pieces. So Kristina had lots of gorgeous images to choose from!

Here are a few of my favorite images from her session.

San Jose Bay Area sexy bridal boudoir photography

Check out these amazing shoes! I said shoes, people. Shoes. Hahaha.

San Jose Bay Area Sexy Bridal Boudoir

Being playful…

San Jose bay Area sexy bridal boudoir

And of course I couldn’t resist a fun little shot with all these great accessories while she was changing outfits. hehehe.

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As with every session that takes place at the Boudoir Coterie San Jose Studio, we customize the sets and looks just for you. So no matter what you decide to wear, we will make sure you look so hot that there is no chance of him getting cold feet on your wedding day. In fact there is a good chance he will be waiting at the alter long before the ceremony begins, tapping his foot in excitement for what’s to come!

Casting Call!

Okay, so now let’s have some fun. I want to shoot a bridal session with a new face and that could be YOU! Here is your opportunity for you to participate in a  Bridal Boudoir Session!

What it is: A two hour session with Hair and MU and 1 digital files of your choosing. 15% off any addition products.

What is required:

  1. You MUST consent to FULL USE of your images. This may be online, social media, marketing etc… if you are unsure about having your images posted or used publicly then you will not qualify. I want a fresh new bridal shoot to share. Thus, this is the #1 requirement. (Please take consideration on whether this is something your soon to be husband will be okay with).
  2. You must be willing to share these images right away, this means if you are wanting a surprise gift for your fiance, you may not want to do this as there is that slight chance it could get back to him BUT I never share names of clients, tag or anything of the sort, so if you keep it hush hush, he might not find out. If you’re getting married late Sept, this will be PERFECT for you!
  3. Session will take place no later than August 31st.
  4. Must be available on a weekday morning for the shoot.
  5. To be considered, please send ONE HEAD SHOT and ONE FULL BODY shot to bcoterie@sbcglobal.net along with your name, age, wedding date and contact info. These do NOT have to be professional images, but they must be clear so I can see what you look like.
  6. There is no cash value.

Other info: Album prices begin at $750, digital collections begin at $400(for 5). I just want everyone to be aware of my prices BEFORE submitting your images so that there is no surprise when you decide to place your bridal order.

 Complimentary session and digital file are valued at $650.

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Makeup By the Pros | San Jose Boudoir Photography

A little intro…

I would like to introduce you all to Nicole. She is a past client who enjoyed her session so much that she wanted to become a part of my team. Yay! She loves to write and will be creating some fantastic and informative blog posts for you all(amongst other things behind the scenes). All her posts will have her image at the top you you will know it’s her. I am very excited to have her join my amazing and ever growing Coterie team and I am proud to have such amazing girls to work with!

Welcome aboard, Nicole!

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 I have something to confess. Before last year, I’d never had my makeup applied by a professional. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to, but I never had a  real reason to before I got engaged.

My first experience was in preparation for our engagement photos. I asked  the artist for a fairly natural look and had no idea what to expect. Holy smokes! I seriously could not stop looking in the mirror all day, nor did I want to wash it all off before I went to bed.

 

A few months later, I was searching for a makeup artist for my wedding and scheduled a makeup trial. This time I wanted a slightly more dramatic look, but didn’t want to go too crazy. Same result. Holy smokes!

 

Shortly after my makeup trial, and in the midst of wedding planning, I started toying around with the idea of doing a boudoir photo shoot. I was first inspired by some Groupon and Living Social deals, but then I did some research and found Boudoir Coterie. Since I finally understood the benefits of professional makeup, the fact that they provide it was one of the factors that aided in my decision to choose Boudoir Coterie for my shoot. On the day of my shoot I had my makeup done pretty dramatically. At first it was a little shocking to see myself wearing such sultry makeup, but I felt like a superstar and was amazed by how it looked in the photos. Smoking hot if I do say so myself. Of course, I also had my makeup done on my wedding day, which made me look and feel like a million bucks. I think you get the point by now. While I believe all women are beautiful in their own skin, a little enhancement can be fun. I really think that all women should try to have their makeup done by a  professional at least once.

 

One of the main benefits for me was understanding exactly what I looked like with the right makeup. As women (and I’m sure plenty of men too), it’s tempting to compare ourselves to celebrities, but it’s not really fair when they have a team of professionals working on them most of the time. Seeing what I looked like with the help of a professional made me realize that celebrities are just “normal” people underneath their makeup too. While I’ve seen and heard this many times, there’s something more powerful about experiencing it for yourself.

As an added benefit, I took lots of close up pictures of my face with professional makeup and have tried to mimic some of the looks. While I still have a long way to go, I think seeing myself done up by a professional has helped improve my own skills too!

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Ready to feel like a celebrity for a day? Give us a call or shoot us an email to schedule a boudoir or glamour photo session and get glammed up by Boudoir Coterie’s professional team right here in our San Jose Studio.

 P.S. Hair and makeup in this photo was done by Elizabeth and the Maddox Kai Salon in Los Gatos, CA.

408.460.1855 or bcoterie@sbcglobal.net

My Mom | San Jose Beauty & Glamour Photography

Last month my mom came to town to help me out after my jaw surgery. We had a fantastic visit… with a few shopping trips(I now ♥ Macy’s) and of course my boys were thrilled to get to spend so much time with “Gramma from Canada”. 🙂

While she was here we also spent a little time in the studio doing a shoot to celebrate the fact that she is turning 60 this year! Wow, how the years have flown by! I got to play with her hair and makeup like a little girl dressing up her mommy, except I kinda know what I am doing and didn’t smear her face with red lipstick. *snort* She seemed to be having so much fun in front of the camera, too. There were lots of laughs and even a wonderful lunch at a Chinese restaurant around the corner from the studio in downtown San Jose. It was a wonderful mother/daughter day, if I do say so myself! She was thrilled to have some beautiful images to take home with her and I am thrilled to have some beautiful images of her for myself.

So here she is, my lovely mother, Dorothy (thanks for letting me share these, mom)! ♥

Beauty Portraits San Jose Bay Area photography

Beauty Portraits San Jose Bay Area photography

Beauty Portraits San Jose Bay Area photography

Beauty Portraits San Jose Bay Area photography

Beauty Portraits San Jose Bay Area photography

See, you don’t have to be in your 20’s to enjoy some gorgeous portraits of yourself! 🙂

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To book your Beauty Session, please contact me at:

408.460.1855 or bcoterie@sbcglobal.net

Fabulous Boudoir Parties | San Jose San Francisco Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

With all the hype in recent days over Boudoir Photography and Boudoir Parties, I realized I haven’t put much information out there regarding the fact that I DO also shoot parties!

Boudoir parties take place at our San Jose Portrait Studio and are a great way to celebrate many of life’s milestones. Each girl chooses whether she wants a Boudoir or Beauty session. Let’s face it, not everyone is willing to be photographed in their skivvies but EVERYONE wants an amazing image of themselves so I leave that decision up to you!

Regardless of what you wear, parties are a fantastic experience full of fun and laughter! With your favorite refreshments on hand and the pampering you get, to the fun of being in front of the lens– you will be left wondering why you haven’t done this sooner! Girls sit and relax, chatting and laughing while in the makeup chair or waiting for their in front of the camera. But once it’s your turn, we shoot away from the audience so you can totally relax and enjoy the experience. Once you see a few shots for yourself, all doubts will be waved and you will all feel amazing, sexy and beautiful. Oh and be sure to plan an evening out afterwards because you will want to take advantage of how you look and feel, I promise!

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For more detailed information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with your friends please contact me at:

408.460.1855 or bcoterie@sbcglobal.net

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A Lil’ Bit Of This, A Lil’ Bit Of That… | San Jose Boudoir & Glamour Photographer

Summer is fast approaching and there is lots going on behind the scenes!

As you have recently seen, we have two specials, the “Beauty” special(get a complimentary 16×24 canvas when booking) and the “White Sheet” summer special(special package and pricing). We also have a girls night out at our San Jose portrait studio planned and will be hosting an Origami Owl Party! This is an open invitation, so everyone is welcome, bring a freind, or two! This party will be held Sat, June 29th from 4-6 pm. Oh and there will be some of us heading out for dinner afterwards and you can join in that too. I LOVE my locket and get compliments ALL the time. <— totally not exaggerating!

I am also in the works of planning a girls night out movie night with a Magic Mike showing. It’s the ultimate cheese ball, girly flick with lots of eye candy and I think it would be a blast to do a showing at the studio.

Watch for MOVIE NIGHT details coming soon!

I am waiting anxiously for the mailman to deliver this bad boy…

I have a couple images published in this Philosophie Boudoir Magazine geared towards boudoir photographers. I’m so excited and cannot wait to see it in print! Oh and this reminds me that I have officially become a member of the AIBP! Wait, that’s not all… I even discovered last night that I had an image chosen back in May as the AIBP Today’s Choice! <— click that link to see which one. 😉

I am totally sure that I am forgetting more news but the blog isn’t going anywhere so I can update again if need be. 😉 For now, here are a few image sneak peeks of full sessions that will be arriving to the blog very soon…

The gorgeous Miss J.

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The stunning Miss Jen who is a friend and fellow boudoir photographer(her and her soon to be hubby, Max own and operate Breathless Boudoir  in Louisiana!)

Sexy Vegas Boudoir

And a little Speakeasy, theme shoot fun… which was hosted by the lovely and ever so talented Stacie Frazier of Vegas located Haute Shots boudoir.

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I am currently working on some awesome edits from my trip to Vegas last March. Uh, yeah, last MARCH, but hey this girl has been busy with clients and surgery and stuff so cut me some slack. Haha. Jen’s shoot and the Speakeasy were both part of some fun sessions I did while I was there. Seriously, it was so much fun to finally meet and work beside so many talented photographers that I have spent a couple years getting to know online!

Okay, so that is all for now. I will be updating soon with many more images from these fabulous sessions… and more! Oh my gosh, like my Mom’s Beauty session and a joint beauty session with my Coterie girl… see I told you I was forgetting something! LOL

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White Sheet Summer Special | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photography Special

White sheets.

Simple, classic and clean.

There is something about a woman wearing nothing but a sheet and a smile that looks so sexy and beautiful. In fact they are some of my very favorite shots. I want to say they are “so natural”, and they are, at least they look it, but there’s really nothing natural about having full hair and makeup done and then laying on a bed and having your photo taken… well for most girls at least. *snort* One of the perks of a white sheet set… there is no worrying about what to wear or snaps and wardrobe malfunctions. The sheet can be strategically placed to cover any “insecurities”… it can also be strategically placed to enhance the great parts. Yup, I love me some white sheet shots and so I decided to have some fun and offer a White Sheet special to go along with the greater Bay Area’s hot summer nights! Haha.

Session are limited to July and August ONLY and there are only so many spots available. So check out this guide for all the details and when you are done, scroll down to see some of my personal favorite White Sheet set images!

Now if you are thinking uh… heck no! Wait just a second, relax and let me assure you that this is a very fun set of images that look great for each and every woman I have photographed. Seriously age, size, skin color, it doesn’t matter, I promise! Everyone looks good in a sheet! LOL. And you will look and feel fantastic!


Here are some of my favorite sheet set images that I mentioned… believe me I have many more but I don’t have the permission to share. LOL.

Call or email me for more details and available dates!
408.460.1855 or bcoterie@sbcglobal.net
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