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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Vegas Style | San Jose Boudoir Photoraphy

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyAs some of you may know, I recently moved from Northern California to Southern California, and if this summer wasn’t busy enough already, I’m heading to Las Vegas next week for a girl’s trip.

While it might not exactly be the best timing, I’m super excited because I’ll be able to catch up with some of my Northern CA girlfriends, AND, believe it or not, it’s my first time in Vegas!

While I obviously cannot claim to be an expert on this one, I thought it’d be fun to share a few of the things I’m packing since Vegas seems like an awesome excuse to play dress up.

After professing my love for Rent the Runway a few months back I received a few gift cards, so this seemed like a perfect time to cash in on those. I’ll also be packing some of my new summer staples. Check it out!

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1. Slate & Willow Erica Dress, Rent the Runway – This dress is fairly simple, but I don’t own any red dresses, so that makes it special for me. I ordered it a few days early too so I can wear it for date night with my husband this weekend.

2. Badgely Mischka Fifth Ave. Showstopper Dress, Rent the Runway – It may be horribly cliche, but I just couldn’t go to Vegas for the first time without a sparkly dress. I really love the rose gold color of this one, which I think makes it a bit more unique and summery.

3. Nicole Miller Southern Plantation Earrings, Rent the Runway – Aside from the jewelry I wear every day, I haven’t unpacked a whole lot, which I decided was good excuse to rent a few pieces.

4. Factory Denim Roll Up Short, J.Crew Factory – The temperatures in Las Vegas are 100+ this time of year, so I’ll be slipping these on and heading to the pool.

5. Factory Bouquet Necklace, J.Crew Factory – I picked this up on sale while ordering a second pair of the Factory Denim Roll Up Shorts. See #3.

6. Jules Smith Viva Glam Necklace, Rent the Runway – See #3.

7. Vanessa Virginia Capuchina Dress, Anthropologie – This dress has become another summer staple for me since it’s super comfortable and can easily be dressed up or down.

8. Havianas Slim Legend – I’m not sure what party shoes I’ll be bringing yet, but you better believe I’ll be giving my feet a break at pool time (and every chance I get). I don’t have this exact pair of Havianas, but have similar ones I picked up at TJ Maxx a few summers ago. These are super cute and I love the bit of bling, but would definitely not pay $40 for rubber flip flops.

For the Vegas Veterans out there, what are your Vegas must-haves? Sunscreen and a bathing suit are also pretty high up on my list since I anticipate more time relaxing at the pool than hitting the casinos.

 

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Ohhh Lulu | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyHappy Friday! I hope everyone (who celebrates) had a fabulous 4th of July!

I was tempted to do a 4th of July post last week, but red, white and blue lingerie seemed lame. I Googled “fireworks” and “lingerie” together, but the only thing that came up was Katy Perry performing her song “Firework” at a Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Not exactly what I was going for. (Don’t ask what I thought I was going to find. I had no idea).

Anyway, I’ve been busy with moving for the last few weeks, and then once I got settled, I got sick. Needless to say, I needed a little help with inspiration for this week’s Fashion Friday, so I took to Pinterest for ideas and it did not disappoint. I was just a few scrolls in when I found a really neat handmade lingerie shop on Etsy called Ohhh Lulu.

I have to say, I’m really impressed by anything handmade. The best thing I know how to make is a good salad, so I have a lot of respect for people who make things that are good enough to sell and have people actually buy.

Besides lots of really cute lingerie, which I’ll get to shortly, there are a ton of neat things about Ohhh Lulu. The company started as a hobby for Sarah Elaine when she graduated from fashion school, and it’s since turned into a full time business. In addition to selling her cute lingerie items, she also sells a few sewing patterns in a separate Etsy shop – Ohhh Lulu Sews! Aside from her Etsy store, she has an awesome website and fun a blog where she shares stories about her life, inspiration, etc. What I also think makes Ohh Lulu neat is how she photographs her lingerie. I’ve seen some pretty nice lingerie photographed on creepy mannequins on Etsy, so I really appreciate Ohh Lulu’s unique approach.

Alright, now I’ll quit rambling and get to the fun stuff. It was hard to pick just a few pieces to feature from Ohhh Lulu, but here are a few of my favorites from her shop:

I told ya her stuff is cute! I now officially want all of it. I also really want to go on a picnic and eat cupcakes while wearing cute lingerie.

Anyway, I love the props Sarah uses in her photos and I think they lend themselves to awesome boudoir session inspiration too. I could totally see a boudoir session in that adorable strawberry bra and panty set with cupcake props (I think this could be interpreted in more way than one…). How yummy!

Does Ohhh Lulu’s lingerie leave you feeling inspired for a boudoir session? Give us a call or shoot us an email today!

Nicole

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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday & Special Announcement | Campbell Boudoir Photographer

Welcome to another wonderful Tushy Tuesday– and with a twist.

A twist, you ask? Well sort of, you see yesterday I did something that I haven’t done in a very long time… I photographed a client in her home and it was so much fun!! It also resulted in another very favorite image that is perfect for our Tushy Tuesday feature AND it actually shows a little face. Soft, feminine and sexy, all wrapped up in one.

What do you think? 😉

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Looky, looky, it’s here again!! We are bringing it back again for a limited time only…

 

White Sheet Summer Special!

White Sheet sessions are a wonderful way to have the beautiful and pampering experience without the hassle of deciding what to wear! I find that all women who choose to do a sheet set end up looking the most beautiful and relaxed during this session and so I decided to offer them as a stand alone special. you can see more sample images HERE.

Availability is first come first serve and spots are limited so book early before time runs out!!

We had some fantastic sessions last year! The women all looked amazing and had a fabulous time… of course. 😉

 

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 by Danea

Fashion Friday- Maddox Kai Salon Spotlight | Los Gatos Boudoir Photography

I know this is not the typical fashion Friday. Nicole is in the middle of a move to southern California and I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all about Elizabeth and her gorgeous Los Gatos Salon– Maddox Kai. Besides, hair IS fashion and every time I see her she’s sporting a fun new style.

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Last year, I not only had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth on a few shoots(she did hair and makeup) but I also had the pleasure of photographing her! Elizabeth is the owner of the Maddox Kai Salon in downtown Los Gatos. They offer not only fabulous cuts, but color, up dos and Brazilian Blowouts! So definitely check them out and be sure to LIKE them on Facebook too!

Now on with some great shots of Miss E looking smokin’ hot! She’s sweet, fun and she had a very playful and flirty side during her mini shoot! I LOVE the glasses and blazer mixed with lace top stockings and feminine bustier! 🙂

And then of course, we went a little softer…

… and then softer still with some beautiful sheet shots. I love the cream flower and the pop of her red lips, so vintage Hollywood. 🙂

Thank you so much Elizabeth! You were a blast to work with and so beautiful inside and out! So again, go check out the Maddox Kai Salon on Santa Cruz Ave in Downtown Los Gatos!

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 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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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 Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Summer Brights from Agent Provocateur | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photography I’ve been meaning to feature Agent Provocateur for a while now, so I decided to do a little browsing over there today. I was totally planning to feature some classic pieces in black and other neutrals, but I was really struck by their bright summer collections!

While I usually prefer lingerie that’s a little more timeless and classic, I think it’s good to have a little more fun once in a while — and summer is a great time to do that.

There’s no denying it — Agent Provacateur is expensive, but they’re known for their unique and beautiful styles and are totally worth it if you’ve got the spare cash.

Also, while it’s totally not necessary to spend a lot of money on outfits for a boudoir photo shoot, if you want to spend a little more on some really special pieces, a boudoir photo shoot is the best time to do so.

If you think about it, you probably wear most special lingerie for a few minutes, and then it gets tucked away in a drawer and often forgotten. If you wear something for a boudoir session, you’ll have photos to cherish forever, whether you wear the item again or not.

Now it’s time for a few my favorites from Agent Provocateur’s summer collection.

I’m not sure I could pull off bright lime green with my pasty skin, but for those of you who can, how fun is the Brittnie collection?

Lime green definitely isn’t for everyone, but Agent Provocateur’s summer collection has a bunch of different brights, so there’s something for all skin tones. Check out this gorgeous grape number from the Janet line.

If you don’t want to commit to a fully bright ensemble, the Petunia collection is mostly black with a few bright details.

Last but not least, one of my favorite summer colors – turquoise! This color reminds me of blue skies and tropical beaches, and is flattering on so many skin tones. The beautiful Lavelle collection has some fun peek-a-boo details and bright pink accents.

 

Ready to rock your favorite summer bright for a boudoir photo session?

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Nicole

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