Sweet & Sexy | San Jose Boudoir Portrait Photography

A few months back I had the honor of photographing this stunning gal. When I asked her if she had modeled before she admitted that she had not and thought she was not loved by the camera. What??? She was a total natural and we both had a chuckle when she confessed to practicing some facial expression in the mirror. To that I applaud her as I recomend this to my clients but few head my advice. Miss R nailed it, from coy to sex kitten she was throwing different looks at me and the camera was eating it up!

Last week we had a much anticipated meeting at a coffee shop so she could finally look through her gorgeous album. I love seeing a client’s reaction to how beautiful they look and the almost nervous giggles that they get while looking at sexy images of themselves. Miss R. had such a genuine, almost disbelief at how beautiful she is when she saw her images for the first time but seeing her album was even better. Heck, even I wanted to keep flipping through the pages! Hahaha. We parted with her having plans to gift her lucky man on the weekend… maybe. A few days later I received a lovely email from her with his reaction:

“Hi Danea,
I could not wait to give him the album, so I ended up giving in and giving it to him that day. I am so glad I didn’t wait. He absolutely loved the Album. He was so touched that I made him a gift. He couldn’t stop looking at the album. He really liked the close up picture of my rear end lol and the surf one. He kept reminding me through out the day how much he liked them and how the photos were really hot :)! I hope its okay that I used one of the photos as my profile picture on facebook. My mom loved the pictures I shared with her. She thought you did a fabulous job and she loved my hair and makeup. Thank you Danea for a wonderful and unforgettable experience! I felt so beautiful that day.  I really can not wait to do it again and bring a few of my girlfriends a long as well.
Gratefully yours,
Miss R.” -Yes, I changed her name as she doesn’t normally go be Miss R. 😉

 

So here is Miss R, looking hot. And what the heck, I’ve posted it before but let’s start with a Before & After for fun.

 

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I too LOVE her makeup. Thanks Melissa Ruiz, you did a fantastic job!

 

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I certainly hope we get to work together again someday Miss R. I had a blast!

 

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One last reminder that tomorrow is the last day to cash in on our Sizzling Summer Special. So call me asap! 408.460.1855

 

We still have session times available for our Celebrate Summer Boudoir Party packages as well, so get it while it’s hot!

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Let’s Do It Again! | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Party Photographer

We’re Moving!

That’s right… across the hall to a bigger and brighter space and we want to leave the old with a bang so we are having another session party!

Book alone or with friends, it doesn’t matter because we always have a blast!

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Private parties

Rather have a private party with your bestest of friends? That can be arranged also! All we need is a minimum of 3 lovely ladies(maximum of 5) and the hostess will receive a special booking gift for all her work in helping plan the event! So CONTACT ME today and we’ll plan the PERFECT girls day that will leave you all feeling amazing and ready for a night on the town!

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Sizzling Summer Boudoir Special | San Jose Boudoir & Glamour Photography

Let’s Celebrate!

Summer is just a few short weeks away and it’s already getting hot in here at our San Jose Boudoir Studio. We got the fans going and that’s just fine- it makes for some sexy hair shots. 😉 But I want to turn up the heat a little more and get some of you gorgeous girls into Boudoir Coterie for your own personal pampering day. What? You think your too old? Too fat? To thin? You don’t feel gorgeous? You’re lacking that sexy feeling? Nonsense! Just call me Stella and I’ll help you get your groove back. I promise. It doesn’t matter if you want a glamour or boudoir shoot, ah heck, do both! You will have one of the BEST experiences from our first consultation to the day of your shoot with one of my fantastic MU artists and the magic done by a divine hair stylists from Atelier SalonSpa and Studio in Santana Row.  That’s right Atelier has joined our team(FYI, I am so stinkin’ excited about this!) and they do such a rockin’ job keeping every hair in place during your shoot. The best part is your reveal session when you come back to the studio to see just how sensational your session really was! Oh, and of course the day I hand you a pretty package with all your goodies and you get to touch and feel your fabulous products!

Still need a little more incentive? Okay, I hear ya. How about this…

Book any package by June 15th to take place between now and August 18 and you will receive a marvelous booking bonus! Each bonus can be used towards any additional products we offer. Maybe you want a canvas print or a bedside folio? Or maybe you want to use it for a package add-on or album upgrade? It’s yours to spend however you choose!

Here’s the details on what you will get with each package:

Starlette- Receive a $500 spending bonus

Dutchess- Receive a $400 spending bonus.

Contessa- Receive a $200 spending bonus.

Mademoiselle- Receive a $100 spending bonus.

That’s right free money to spend on anything in our boutique! Contact me to find out more information on what each package entails. The starting package is our Mademoiselle, it’s $900 +tax and includes hair, makeup, one hour behind the camera, 25 fully edited images to view and a 20 image 6×6 Little Black Book. Book page designs are customized to fit your style.

From here packages go up to 2 hour sessions behind the camera and include our custom leather Luxe Albums, digital files and more(depending on your package choice).

I do not allow package substitutions and hair and makeup is mandatory. If you choose to have your hair done elsewhere it must be done professionally and no moneys will not be subtracted from your package price, it is what is, my dear. But hey, it really is one of the best parts of the day… sipping a glass of wine while being primped and pampered, who’d refuse that? Not I! LOL.

Here’s one last little push… since we all love a Before & After.

The lovely Miss R came into the studio with the belief that she simply wasn’t photogenic but really wanted to do something special for her boyfriend. She had one of the greatest reactions of any client I have seen and I was quiet surprised that she genuinely was shocked at how gorgeous she is. Yesterday I delivered her album and she couldn’t stop flipping through the pages, smiling and giggling. It was AWESOME!

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 Making women feel this good, is THE BEST part of my job!

Call me now 408.460.155 Shoot me an email: bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or fill out this Contact Form. Yup, it’s that easy!

P.S. I am NOT a high volume studio. I choose to limit how many clients I book each month so I can give them my devoted time and attention. This means that sadly, spaces are limited for this deal and it’s first come first serve. And, as always you can always come in for a complimentary consultation to see if I’m the right photographer for you.

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Creative Boudoir Imagery | San Jose Bay Area Glamour Photography

Creating An Art Piece

It’s not often that I really take the time to play with images and create something more than just a basic portrait. Now, I’m not saying that I take “basic” portraits. I take amazing portraits(if I do say so myself)haha. And I take the time to individually edit every image I show a client. Every image presented at a clients reveal has been retouched and edited in a way that I think looks best. However in recent months I have been longing to “play” with an image and make it more of an art piece. Over the past few years I have come to know and in some cases admire from afar, many talented photographers and I have been greatly inspired by the variety and individuality each portrays in their final images. At times I have tried different looks but have never been sure that I could pull it off. I definitely have my style but even that has grown and and morphed over the past couple years. I love seeing this change and I definitely love trying new things.

With all this said, I had a session with my Signature Coterie Girl, Andrea back in April where we did some wonderful bridal shots and I decided to have a little fun with one of those images. I wanted a soft romantic feel, so I played with textures and lighting. I am really happy with how this turned out, especially for a first attempt. 😉

I would love to hear your thoughts so please leave a blog comment for me!

My apologies but I had to remove this image due to a tantrum by the subject. Some people really need to put their big girl panties on!

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Peek-A-Boo Purple Boudoir | San Jose Glamour & Boudior Photographer

It’s no secret that I am partial to a seductive sexy and love, love, love sheer garments to accent beautiful lingerie. There is definitely something to be said for seduction and having pretty and feminine sweaters or blouses being worn without undergarments or with just a hint of a pretty bra and pantie set showing through, leaves the viewer wanting more. Plus, by layering such pretty fabrics and garments with matching accessories we have so many options for a gorgeous image series as we tease the viewer with a shoulder peek and remove items as we change poses- awesome for building anticipation in an album set! 😉

This post shows some gorgeous purple options. Adding a splash of color can add so much to a session especially if it is complimentary to your skin tone. The first set in this image is a lovely purple sheer sweater with a gorgeous neck line, worn only with a pretty lace pantie. To add some great texture it can be worn with a spicy stiletto like this hot black pair with feather accents and a chunky necklace that draws the eye to your neckline. The second set shows a purple bra and pantie worn under a sheer black blouse, again accented with a colorful pair of  heals and a beautiful hair flower. Heck, if purple is your color, you could easily wear both of these outfits for totally different looks but a very coordinated finish. Add a sexy black chemise or implied nude for a third outfit and you’re all set!

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Need more wardrobe inspiration? Once your session is booked we’ll plan a wardrobe consultation(complimentary for all my clients) where we’ll look through what you have and hit some local lingerie stores if need be. Gail at Besos in Los Gatos is wonderful and she carries some gorgeous lines! With your outfits chosen and ready to go, you’ll be all set the day of your shoot and not worrying about what to piece together.
If you’re ready to start planning your perfect outfits, give me a call 408.460.1855 or email me at bcoterie@sbcglobal.net and we’ll get you booked in.
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The Beauty Of Boudoir | San Jose Boudoir & Glamour Photography

In recent months I have been putting a little more emphasis on the beauty factor during my shoots. By this I mean capturing those shots that my ladies can show off. These images are sexy, but not too revealing. Sometimes this is done while they are wearing lingerie, like this gorgeous shot of Miss M, who is wearing a slinky negligee that could easily be passed off for a pretty blouse or dress. It’s a beautiful image that could be shared with family and friends or displayed in her home.

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The reason that I have been taking the time to include a few images of this style was due to the feedback from clients who have loved their images but wished they had something they could share without the worry of the images being too risqué for public viewing. Let’s face it, most of your boudoir images might be “for your eyes only” but as women, we ALL love the idea of having a gorgeous photo of ourselves to display with pride and why not make that happen while you are looking so dang good!? Our San Jose natural light studio is perfect for this type of portrait too, I swear it makes everyone’s skin look so radiant!

I love this next set, you look so stunning Miss M! (this was a last minute set, I provided the lace top and flower and I love the results!)

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Now for those of you thinking “Yeah, but I want some really sexy shots?” Well, of course you do and don’t worry, we get lots of those too. I just wanted to show off the different varieties of images you’ll receive when you book a session with Boudoir Coterie. Besides, sometimes the sexiest images aren’t the most revealing, it’s about feeling gorgeous and when that happens,  the “sexy” soon follows. Here’s a full body view… Smokin’ Hot! 😉

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Now go ahead and give me a call so we can discuss what style you would like the emphasis on. Every session is customized to my client so CONTACT me soon and we’ll start planning your dream shoot!

Special thanks to our lovely Signature Coterie Girl, Andrea Alarcon who did an amazing job with Miss M’s makeup for this shoot. She’s beautiful and talented! 😉

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Looking Marvelous | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Portrait Photographer

The beautiful Miss S is prime example that you don’t have to be a 20-something to rock your photo shoot! As one of my Signature Coterie Girl finalists, she was a natural in front of the camera. She showed off her platinum blonde hair and gorgeous curves with class and style. She was thrilled to be chosen as a finalist as it was a great way to celebrate a birthday milestone(but I’m not going to tell you which one… it’s not my place to divulge that little tid bit) and I was honored to have the chance to work with her. In her entry email she told me:

I am proud of the way I look for may age…I have fun with myself and can let loose…

 

You should be and you certainly did!

Miss S, you are beautiful inside and out, thank you so much for entering this years Coterie Girl search! 🙂

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