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May 10, 2017 by Devon Kenny

What to Wear Wednesday | Mountain View Los Altos Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

I love finding new websites and new things to share with you. Do you ever feel that you are just seeing the same thing over and over and over in different stores? I know I do. So, this website I’ve stumbled across is called Lulu’s, and they have some super cute clothes!

Today I want to focus on some of their fantasticÂ dresses, since the temperature is rising and that means most people want to wear as little clothes as possible and dresses are a great option for that.

I love maxi dresses, or at least dresses that are roughly knee length. I enjoy that I found some fun patterns that I haven’t seen anywhere and of course the obligatory black maxi dress.

If you do like knee length dresses there are plenty of options as well. I can say that I am truly in love with this middle teal colored dress.

If you are more of a shorter dress lover there are plenty of options too. Some of these even caught my eye.

They really do have something for everyone’s style and look you are going for. From modest to more revealing, fun colors and patterns, long and short. Take a look around and show me your favorite!

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May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Danea

How To Feel Sexy | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Portrait Photographer

Sometimes you need to be shown how beautiful you are…

All women struggle with feeling beautiful and confident. There are so many things in life that get in our way, change how we feel or how we look and sometimes we need a little reminder. I had the gorgeous Miss D in for a session a couple months ago. She was nervous but excited. She allowed us to play with her adorable pixie cut for some playful spikes, it looked fabulous on her! We raided the studio wardrobe for this elegant dress and a sparkly necklace. The low cut front and leg slits showed off all her gorgeous assets. She looked amazing and as always I love to see the transformation from shy and nervous to confident and strong. Miss D has it going on!

Those eyes!

This dress is a studio piece and looks amazing on!

Next, we got a little playful with this sexy little number, also a studio piece. We paired it with this gorgeous mask for the perfect match.

Seduction. When you feel beautiful, it can happen without even trying.

Miss D is wonderfully tall, perfectly shown off in this image. What you don’t see in this set is how much we laughed throughout her session. Some of these poses are not the most natural. Hahaha Modeling can be hard, but it can be rewarding also. After showing Miss D a few images on the back of the camera she did her best not to cry with excitement. I was able to show her how stunningly beautiful she is. To me, that has greater value than the images alone. I know I have said this a lot but there is so much more to a Boudoir Coterie photo shoot than having your picture taken, it’s an experience every woman should have. We all need to feel beautiful, sensual and confident.

Why yes, I do shoot topless, but I am not allowed to show it on my website. I think I found a way around this. 😉 If sensual images fit your style, then these sexy sheet set shots are the way to go.

Miss D was amazing and brave. For someone so nervous about being in front of the camera, she completely stepped out of her comfort zone and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Her images are stunning and sensual. the perfect portrayal of this gorgeous woman.

You were a pleasure to work with, Miss D. Stay sexy!

Hair & Makeup by the fabulous Nikki of Nikki Notarte Artistry

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April 28, 2017 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose Santa Clara Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but swimsuit season is right around the corner. Today I wanted to highlight swimsuits. Recently in the news there has been some praise for Target for using plus size models in their swimsuit campaigns. I wanted to share some of their plus size suits I found online.

I love Target. It’s convenient, there’s one on every corner, and they have cute stuff. I enjoy featuring things that you can get locally; that when you see it you can go to your local store and try it on for yourself. So please, if you see something here today that you like, see if your local store has it and go try it on! Take a few sizes into the fitting room with you as every clothing manufacturer cuts their sizes differently.

First off I’ll show you some one pieces. Not everyone is comfortable in a bikini or tankini, so these suits are for you if you are more comfortable in a 1 piece.

If there’s one thing that you should have learned by now from me, it’s about adding detail to your look. I love these suits above for their detail. The white crocheting around the bust is amazing. The black crochet and the straps of the top suit add that little bit extra, and I love the contrast of the solid black and the summery pattern in the left photo.

Ok, so what if a 2 piece is your style, but you prefer a tankini 2 piece rather than a bikini? Of course I’ve got you covered there as well.

Summery colors, halter type straps, flowy comfortable fabric, and some extra glitz are why I chose these tankinis. I like that you can mix and match these pieces. There are many different styles of bottoms to choose from so you really can pick your own style and make it unique.

And for those that prefer a bikini, here’s my choices for you.

The back of the top bikini?!!! Wow I love it. Again it’s just that little detail that really makes an outfit and a bathing suit is no different. I love the tropical print of the left suit and the contrast of the two different patterns of the right suit.

Most of us loath this upcoming swimsuit season, but get out there and try some different patterns on! Finding one that fits well, no matter what the size says on the label, will make you feel more comfortable. And finding one that is cute just adds to that!

What’s your favorite of the suits today? Do you prefer a patterned swimsuit or a solid color? Bikini, tankini or one piece?

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March 3, 2017 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose Morgan Hill Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

Bringing it back to lingerie talk today ladies. I’m going to focus on some curvy body friendly items.

There are so many gorgeous items you can find to wear for your boudoir session. Today I’m focusing on items I found online at Lane Bryant. What’s especially nice in this case is that you can go down to your local mall (most malls have a Lane Bryant) and actually try these pieces on.

Let’s take a look at some of the things that caught my eye.

Some women are not comfortable baring a lot for their boudoir shoot, and that is ok! There is nothing that states you need to come in with some itty bitty bra and panty set. Everyone is comfortable in something different so choose what you like! If you are unsure bring lots of options, or heck, even schedule a wardrobe consultation with Danea before your shoot! Back to those pieces though; I love the peach outfit. The black lace overlay just gives it a little something extra and you know their bras are well made to support a larger chest. The chest cut out of the black chemise gives a nice little hint of cleavage and the cream lace over the flowy chiffon fabric is a beautiful detail.

If you are more comfortable in a bra and panty set, check out these two. I always love the idea of a garter belt and stockings, but maybe that’s just me! The bra has that beautiful red strap that just adds a little something extra around the chest. And the black set, well that happens to be my favorite of anything I found. I love how the panels seem to be a bit sheer, giving a little hint of something, and then how it ties around the neck. I’m a sucker for those little details and they really can change an ordinary lingerie outfit from blah to stunning.

Some of the last things I found are a combo of some two piece sets and some bodysuits. Again everything I’m sharing has something added that just makes it stand out. Lace detail in the white and black bras; lace in the apricot bodysuit; the halter neck bodysuit that ties at the nape of the neck; the large keyhole of the bra and the skirt with garters.

What’s your favorite or what can you see yourself wearing for your shoot? What; you don’t have one booked?! What are you waiting for; call her today!

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February 17, 2017 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | Sunnyvale Mountain View Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

In light of today’s horrendous weather, I want to think and talk about some warmer weather! Spring is, hopefully, coming soon. Still a bit of a chill in the air, but those days are starting to get warmer then as we approach summer.

Some great spring wear ideas I came across include wearing layers, lightweight dresses, and of course some beautiful pastel choices. Let me show you what I’m talking about.

A light layer could something as simple as a jean jacket or a cardigan. Either is a great option for layering.

A Kimono can be a great choice for layering as well. I can picture seeing this outfit on someone at a local farmer’s market on a weekend morning.

Then of course there are the colors that you see on most clothing in Spring, and some select color combinations. I feel there is a line drawn in wearing pastel colors in Spring and wearing more pronounced colors in Summer. A great color combination for Spring includes coral.

That can include a pop of it,

Maybe a gorgeous pair of slacks

Or perhaps a fantastic coat for those still cool mornings and nights

This outfit screams Spring to me, I think it’s the stripes of the top and the racerback cut of it. I love it. You don’t have to pair it with such a bold jacket either, think something soft for Spring.

Tell me ladies, what outfits or pieces are you looking forward to wearing this upcoming Spring?

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February 3, 2017 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose Mountain View Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

Danea was recently contacted by a local mall lingerie store, Soma Intimates, to come in and share her gorgeousÂ work with their customers. Pretty amazing, huh?! In light of that I thought I’d highlight some of their items that have caught my eye, and there are plenty.

First off about something red and lacy for Valentine’s Day. Each bra has a coordinating panty for you to choose from as well.

For those of you who happen to be a bit more supple up top, they have some beautiful bras for you as well. That’s one thing I really am loving about this store, they have sizes for everyone. Some mall stores, who shall remain nameless, really only cater to small girls, and their bra sizes are not true bra sizes. These are!

If you’re looking for more of a lingerie type style item, they’ve got you covered there too. Check out some pieces I found.

I am seeing a shopping trip here in my future. I am loving their bras and some of this lingerie! If you see something that catches your eye, stop in the Valley Fair location this coming Thursday night, February 9. Danea will be there from 4pm-8pm. She’s running some amazing booking specials which you can see below.

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If you’ve been thinking about meeting Danea, or booking a session, this is a fantastic opportunity that you should not miss out on. Don’t miss out on this event! Hope to see you there.

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January 27, 2017 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose Santa Clara Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

I always enjoy sharing a variety of items with you all, and how you can achieve a similar look based on your style. There are so many different ways to

Some people are more comfortable with a modest look, while some women probably think “Hell, I’m here; let’s do this and go with a daring look”. And of course there are always some of us in between.

Let’s take a style icon and look at different ways to pull this style off no matter what you are comfortable wearing.

Coco Chanel is a huge style icon and these looks above show that style perfectly.

The modest look of a gorgeous long sleeve high cut style bodysuit is perfect. I love the addition of the belt, pearls of course, and a broach!

The classic look of this teddy with a tie at the neck is a perfect example. It’s a prefect mash up of a bit daring while still being covered. The combo of black and pink are a must if you are channeling Coco. Adding those black gloves if the finishing touch for this look.

And daring, wow talk about a daring look! This bra & panty don’t leave anything to the imagination. Again with a black and pink classic color combination. The long pearls draped around your neck with some fantastic black leather boots. I can see you picturing this in your minds ladies.

What do you think ladies? Are you pulled in one direction more than the others? Which style do you feel more comfortable with?

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